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NPR Finds XM's Achilles Heel
PreacherTom writes "In the ongoing radio wars, one only has to listen to 20 seconds of Howard Stern's language to know that the lack of regulation gives satellite radio a distinct advantage. Of all the challengers, it seems that NPR has finally found a weakness in XM, which supplements its satellite coverage with earth-bound transmitters. A recent test found that 19 of these transmitters were unlicensed and another 221 exceeded their authorized power level, giving NPR an opening to press with an apparently sympathetic FCC. It certainly doesn't help that XM's own filings support their case."
Yeah, pathetic that they do investigative reporting. Who listens to NPR for that? I want my "Delicious Dish."
Something tells me you didn't feel bad to begin with. So why are you listening to NPR, if they offend you so much?
Repetition does not transform a lie into the truth. - FDR
When modern-ish radio was first becoming commercialized, the belief was that programming had to be "local local local!" in order to generate any viewership...
You'd think to generate any viewership it would have to be "television television television".
-=Maggie Leber=-
"In the ongoing radio wars, one only has to listen to 20 seconds of Howard Stern's language to know that the lack of regulation gives satellite radio a distinct advantage.
Um, I just can't seem to figure out how Howard Stern's langauge give anyone an advantage. Wait! just as I was typing I realized what the advantage was... lack of intelligent discussion. I forgot all you kids grew up as the MTV generation.
And, in order to match the nature of your offense, the bill will be sent to your neighbour's home so that you can pick it up from them.