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FCC Supports Neighborhood Radio

Posted by timothy on from the between-theory-and-practice dept.

RevMike writes "According to this story from the Associated Press, the FCC is recommending to Congress that restrictions on low-power FM stations be relaxed. The FCC found that low-power FM stations can be operated in the gaps of spectrum between major stations without substantially interfering with those major stations. If Congress adopts the FCC's recommendations, it will loosen the stranglehold that companies like ClearChannel have on the airwaves."

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  1. Good neighbours by Oodi · · Score: 0, Redundant

    All this non interference stuff is big bunch of horse shit. If my radio gear interferes with my neighbours internet how popular am I going to be? As far as I know amateur radio is the hobby of a minority.... And remember that this is a mobile problem, too. Some HAM comes driving down your lane keying his transmitter quite possibly there goes your internet....