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What Became of Low Power FM?

Posted by Cliff on from the breaking-into-the-radio-spectrum dept.

Mark Tobenkin asks: "Early in the new century legislation was passed, allowing for medium-sized FM transmitters in the United States. The objective was to empower local communities in the face of growing media consolidation. However, in early 2001, Congress curtailed this new project. The fresh political climate following the rejection of the FCC's new regulations seems to offer hope. Does the Slashdot Community know of a movement to give LPFM a second shot in Congress?"

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  1. is this the band that iTrip is in? by DrSkwid · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    The iTrip connects to an iPod and transmits songs by FM radio to any radio receiver in the vicinity that can tune into 87.7-107.9MHz.

    A recent story in TheRegister reminds us of how it is illegal to use in the uk. (unless you want to buy a licence for 339 ($548) and pay 500 ($808) a year in royalties to the Performing Rights Society).

    The Article doesn't mention the bands covered and in Slashdot style I cba to find out for myself.

    I do wonder if these snippets are somehow related.

    p.s. I can't seem to get £ to display , oh well

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