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"SUNUNU: FCC TECH MANDATES MUST BE BANNED"
http://www.sununu.senate.gov/pressapp/record.cfm?id=267281&&year=2007
http://www.sununu.senate.gov/pressapp/record.cfm?id=267281&&year=2007
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It's about time someone suggested this. At the same time, I'd like to see some soul-searching at the FCC to
figure out where they'd gotten so off track as to not maintain the radio environment.
Getting the part 15s to actually comply would be nice.
Uncovering the HD radio done deal would also be nice.
Maybe a new Federal RADIO-TV commission should be established, and let the FCC mangage all the modes that are not broadcast.
They seem to be more interested the non-broadcast services, anyway.
In radio, they have let many weeds grow, and in the case of HD radio, actually imported an invasive, foreign species,
providing a protected little garden for it to grow in.
Doesn't sound like the FCC I learned about back in radio school. It hasn't been for many years now.
figure out where they'd gotten so off track as to not maintain the radio environment.
Getting the part 15s to actually comply would be nice.
Uncovering the HD radio done deal would also be nice.
Maybe a new Federal RADIO-TV commission should be established, and let the FCC mangage all the modes that are not broadcast.
They seem to be more interested the non-broadcast services, anyway.
In radio, they have let many weeds grow, and in the case of HD radio, actually imported an invasive, foreign species,
providing a protected little garden for it to grow in.
Doesn't sound like the FCC I learned about back in radio school. It hasn't been for many years now.
You are right Tom. The FCC is now totally controlled by politicians for the benefit of lobbyists, Wall Street, and corporate political friends. Engineers, local broadcasters, and the public are ignored.
Do you think that our President and Clear Channel are both from Texas is just a coincidence?
I suspect, not. Perhaps CC's expansion had lots of inside assistance, and was not, entirely, just a free market success story.
Do you think that our President and Clear Channel are both from Texas is just a coincidence?
I suspect, not. Perhaps CC's expansion had lots of inside assistance, and was not, entirely, just a free market success story.
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Evidentually, this is just an amendment to a bill that has already passed, so surely, this will make it through - maybe, Kahn's lawsuit woke up a few people. Surely, this amendment does not bode-well for iNiquity ! 
700WLW said:
O.M.G. This is "delicious"! FINALLY... "Sensibility" from a "politico".
Tom's post above hits yet another "bulls-eye" (but all his posts here usually DO).
...and... It IS NOT "mere coincidence" that CC has prospered amoung "Texas Buddies". This j*** we casually refer to as a "President" HAS hung a "for sale" sign in front of the FCC offices in MANY more ways that just digital radio... And I say that as a [gulp] "Republican" (but I NEVER voted for that "Larry")!
I'm risking an "edit" here... But I'll repeat myself... It's well past the point where the Gorillas need to be returned to their cage... They NEVER should have been permitted to run the zoo in the first place!
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Tom Wells said:
For what it is worth, I just emailed Sununu a brief note, applauding him for this legislation, explained the situation with HD Radio/IBOC and the FCC, and provided him a link to this board - never know !
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Bush signs executive order, Commission must justify why marketplace can't decide. This would apply to Ibiquity IMHO.
The directive issued by Mr. Bush says that, in deciding whether to issue regulations, federal agencies must identify “the specific market failure” or problem that justifies government intervention.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/30/w...8dd91984d81&hp&ex=1170219600&partner=homepage
The directive issued by Mr. Bush says that, in deciding whether to issue regulations, federal agencies must identify “the specific market failure” or problem that justifies government intervention.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/30/w...8dd91984d81&hp&ex=1170219600&partner=homepage
audiophile. said:
I'm amazed that no one sees the problem with this. The overseer in each agency will be a POLITICAL APPOINTEE...exactly what we DON'T need. If you think the FCC is overrun with political agendas now (like indecency), wait until this political appointee settles in. This is yet another power-grabbing tentacle that the President has extended deep into government.
And...what makes you think this appointee won't green-light HD Radio? This administration, after all, is virulently pro-business. The "done deal" is high on their priority list, especially when the radio industry's own Halliburton (a.k.a. iNiquity) is involved.
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dumber than a box of hair said:
This, "done deal", has been on-hold, since July 2006 - if, Sununu's amendment goes through, it will surely complicate this process. Either-way, HD Radio will always be in Satellite Radio's shadow, which isn't saying much.
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Hair: federal agencies must identify “the specific market failure” or problem that justifies government intervention.
How is iniquity's system a “the specific market failure” or problem that justifies government intervention?
How is iniquity's system a “the specific market failure” or problem that justifies government intervention?
audiophile. said:
Audiophile, you forgot who we're talking about: Government. If they want something done, they'll find an excuse, whether it's in the public interest or not and whether it obeys the law or not. The FCC already green-lights, on an experimental basis, HD Radio, whose various problems have already been well documented here. Add to that the thoroughly lawless people running the government these days, and anything is possible.
If you really think a regulation like "must identify the specific market failure or problem that justifies government intervention" is going to stop them, think again. The "done deal" just went from medium rare to burned.
audiophile. said:
I guess with iNiquity's HD system broadcasters would claim “the specific market failure” or problem that justifies government intervention, would be the billion dollars the broadcast industry has misspent on installing, maintaining, programming, and promoting this problematic, unwanted technology, just to be met with an almost complete negative public response to the whole 3 year series of HD "roll outs".
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SUPERCASTER said:
Well, if you read Kevin Martin's opening remarks to the Senate Commerce Committee the FCC still appears committed to IBOC, including for AM.
"With digital technology...radio broadcasters can offer crystal clear sound (even on the AM band), as well as data such as local traffic and weather, stock updates and news, and artist identification. But many of these business plans are in their infancy, with revenue streams uncertain, while the costs of the transition are large and immediate. And those costs come at a time of increased competition for advertisers from other media – many of which, unlike broadcasters, have a subscription revenue stream in addition to advertising revenue."
Of course, HD Radio can also offer a subscription service and broadcasters are free to establish an online presence. So I'm not sure what point Chairman Martin was making in that last sentence unless it was a warm up for relaxing ownership rules.
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Yes, there seems to be a split at the FCC about HD Radio and further relaxation of the ownership rules. One member seems uncommitted.
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Can anybody tell if the real Kevin Martin actually has ham license?
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