Very interesting blog by communications attorney David Oxenford on what radio and TV can expect for 2010.
What caught my eye was the prediction that the FCC will set a date for TV translators and LPTV stations to switch to digital. This will mean two things: the end of Franken FMs and possibly open the way for radio to use Ch. 6. According to Oxenford:
"Proposals are already pending to immediately allow LPFM stations on 87.5, 87.7 and 87.9 – all parts of channel 6 that can be heard on most FM radio receivers." He also mentions putting AM stations on these channels.
http://www.broadcastlawblog.com/201...dcasters-expect-from-washington-in-2010/#more
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What caught my eye was the prediction that the FCC will set a date for TV translators and LPTV stations to switch to digital. This will mean two things: the end of Franken FMs and possibly open the way for radio to use Ch. 6. According to Oxenford:
"Proposals are already pending to immediately allow LPFM stations on 87.5, 87.7 and 87.9 – all parts of channel 6 that can be heard on most FM radio receivers." He also mentions putting AM stations on these channels.
http://www.broadcastlawblog.com/201...dcasters-expect-from-washington-in-2010/#more
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