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> Another issue I have, while Im having a rant, is the re-transmission of
> Auckland stations in Wellington, specifically George Fm. This OBVIOUSLY
> commercial station, uses precious guardband, pumping out Auckland based ads
> and news. Surely this is against the rules (the non-commercial rule) and
> MSD, if your out there, I would encourage you to look at adding in a "local
> only" clause into the GURL regs.
George is certainly a commercial station (they are full-power or near here
in Auckland, using one of the Maori frequencies).
However there is no rule in the GURL which says that a LPFM station has to
be non-commercial.
UpFM has operated in Auckland for quite some time now as a commercial
station, as does the new BaseFM now. (I beleive)
Some of us try and get sponsors and things to help cover expenses which
might well make us 'commercial' too I guess.
Several people have called for the GURL to specify non-commercial which is
all well and good, as long as there is somewhere for the semi-commercial,
the small commercial, (or even just the stations who want to be able to
provide more than a pc and winamp) stations to go without having to shell
out $6.5million for a frequency.
I would love to remain 100% commercial free on Twisted, but as you
mentioned in a previous email, one of our goals is providing new and
upcoming dj's and jocks with a place to get on air where they otherwise
wouldn't be able to... and unfortunately that takes money.
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Matt Camp
Station Manager
Twisted Radio 107.7FM
I have lurked this list for over a year now, and it seems that many of the LPFM stations in existance simply setup a computer and a transmitter and make a few...
One of the great things about radio, and the guardband in particular, is that you don't HAVE to stick to any particular format, especially the old classic...
well its justified on the basis that the lpfm bands are free for any tom, his friend dick or cousin harry to use, regardless of whether they want to play - all...
Personally, because these formats are so niche - an announcer with *some* form of in-depth knowledge of the music would be great. We could actualy learn...
Hi Claire..Most radio music stations in this country are automated. Dave ... There’s never been a better time to get Xtra JetStream!...
Dave Smith
radiopegasus@...
Aug 4, 2004 1:07 pm
Further to my earlier post. Our announcers are based in Christchurch - London - Auckland and Timaru.. All our now 14 stations are sounding very much alive......
Dave Smith
radiopegasus@...
Aug 4, 2004 1:22 pm
Why can't we hear your in Auckland???? Dave Smith <radiopegasus@...> wrote: Further to my earlier post. Our announcers are based in Christchurch -...
At the risk of being controversial, I have to say I have some sympathy for a part of (fantastic) Claire's position in that there is a lot of duplication in the...
We have secured a site in the Auckland CBD on a highrise..All we need to do now is to action our plans Dave ... Listen to music online with the Xtra Broadband...
Dave Smith
radiopegasus@...
Aug 5, 2004 12:25 pm
Can I ask what frequency you plan on using? You should definitely become involved with the new LPFM society we have now formed as it is certainly the best way...
Yeah, I have to agree with Matt. Last time someone tried to broadcast on a frequency that was already being used in Auckland High Court Injunctions were...
With all those operators in Auckland... it is so lucky that you guys get along. I think the only way someone else could enter the market is to have super ...
Awwwh, cooooowl, thanks mattt. I've been really dying to get my dog's farts on air, and my Abba collection. What's the code to your studio again...? ...
Hi Ross.. I will email you direct .. Dave I ... Need more speed? Get Xtra JetStream!...
Dave Smith
radiopegasus@...
Aug 6, 2004 1:02 pm
Rest assured...just keep listening.. ... Check out news, entertainment and more on the Xtra Broadband Channel...
Dave Smith
radiopegasus@...
Aug 6, 2004 1:09 pm
A large amount of what you hear on comercial stations is prerecorded and stuffed onto their expensive automation software anyway, alot of it ain't live. DJ...
... of the ... and ... Thanks Matt for your defence of those who set up a station, pay for it themselves, try to play by the rules and offer a genre that has...
... I wish to state that my choice of words "hold down real jobs" was unfortunate. I should have said "other jobs" or "work in another job to earn a living"....
Interesting discussion! Dubber - I wholeheartedly agree with you and I would encourage some stations to put more energy into activities that will differentiate...
... George is certainly a commercial station (they are full-power or near here in Auckland, using one of the Maori frequencies). However there is no rule in...
... Just let them pay for it. If it is so expensive for you to accommodate them, they should chip in. What is the problem? Are you running a charity for new...
Well, thanks for your comments, Claire. Personally we strive to be live as much as possible but, like so many we do resort to automation all to often. Of...
Groove 107.7FM
dean.c@...
Aug 7, 2004 12:24 am
Something that I feel has been overlooked is the different "purposes" that LPFM radio stations have. Not all stations are there to let every man and his dog...
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