Personally I don't think so there are many areas were only 1 LPFM freq is in use
so I don't see a problem with other broadcasters having a LPFM transmitter as well
for coverage holes or fillers
Steve
----- Original Message -----From: LPFM_Radio@...To: LPFM_Radio@...Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 9:26 PMSubject: [LPFM] Digest Number 1322Messages In This Digest (3 Messages)
- 1.1.
- Commercial licence holders using guardband frequencies From: wireless.radio
- 1.2.
- Re: Commercial licence holders using guardband frequencies From: Edwin Hermann
- 1.3.
- Re: Commercial licence holders using guardband frequencies From: Ross Levis
Messages
- 1.1.
Commercial licence holders using guardband frequencies
Posted by: "wireless.radio" happydayradio@... wireless.radio
Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:33 pm (EST)
It is becoming apparent that more and more commercial operators are
"double dipping" and utilising guardband frequencies in addition to
their licenced frequencies - often to get their program into regions
where no commercial frequencies are available.
This is TOTALLY unacceptable.
Guardband frequencies were not designed for this - nor is it ethical
for an operator who is already on the air to take over a frequency
that should be available for LPFM operators and those who are unable
to purchase a commercial frequency.
This is not an issue that requires policing as such - it simply
requires a policy change (addition of ONE clause in the regulations)
for it to be effective. If it was then found that a commercial
operator was using a guardband frequency it would be a simple matter
of a phonecall by RSM to the offending operator advising them to cease
the use of the frequency.
Given the fact that commercial operators (read "paying clients") are
pandered to by RSM because of the almighty dollar, it seems in some
respects that they have tacit approval to use these frequencies. This
has to stop.
I urge all LPFM operators to lobby the RSM to stop the use of
guardband frequencies by any operator who currently uses a commercial,
high-power or community frequency.- 1.2.
Re: Commercial licence holders using guardband frequencies
Posted by: "Edwin Hermann" edwin.h@... mix_fm_wellington
Sun Mar 16, 2008 6:32 pm (EST)
I would take this further and request a clause that prevents operators
of LPFM stations from having any revenue at all.
On 16/03/2008, at 7:33 PM, wireless.radio wrote:
> It is becoming apparent that more and more commercial operators are
> "double dipping" and utilising guardband frequencies in addition to
> their licenced frequencies - often to get their program into regions
> where no commercial frequencies are available.
> This is TOTALLY unacceptable.
> Guardband frequencies were not designed for this - nor is it ethical
> for an operator who is already on the air to take over a frequency
> that should be available for LPFM operators and those who are unable
> to purchase a commercial frequency.
> This is not an issue that requires policing as such - it simply
> requires a policy change (addition of ONE clause in the regulations)
> for it to be effective. If it was then found that a commercial
> operator was using a guardband frequency it would be a simple matter
> of a phonecall by RSM to the offending operator advising them to cease
> the use of the frequency.
>
> Given the fact that commercial operators (read "paying clients") are
> pandered to by RSM because of the almighty dollar, it seems in some
> respects that they have tacit approval to use these frequencies. This
> has to stop.
>
> I urge all LPFM operators to lobby the RSM to stop the use of
> guardband frequencies by any operator who currently uses a commercial,
> high-power or community frequency.
>
>
>
>- 1.3.
Re: Commercial licence holders using guardband frequencies
Posted by: "Ross Levis" ross@... rosslevis
Sun Mar 16, 2008 6:55 pm (EST)
There are plenty of commercial LPFM operators on this list that will
disagree.
I'm not making any money, in fact it's costing me $250 a month to be on the
air due to a leased transmission site. There is no point transmitting
directly from home due to my location and lots of hills. I've been thinking
about getting some sponsors to help pay this cost, but that will be deemed
revenue.
Perhaps non-profit would be better, but then RSM would need to study our
financial returns, which would cost them more time and money that they never
recover, so that's not going to happen. It's costing them enough as it is,
and it may not take much for them to close the guardbands altogether.
Ross.
From: LPFM_Radio@yahoogroups.com.au [mailto:LPFM_Radio@yahoogroups.com.au ]
On Behalf Of Edwin Hermann
Sent: Sunday, 16 March 2008 8:32 p.m.
To: LPFM_Radio@yahoogroups.com.au
Subject: Re: [LPFM] Commercial licence holders using guardband frequencies
I would take this further and request a clause that prevents operators of
LPFM stations from having any revenue at all.
On 16/03/2008, at 7:33 PM, wireless.radio wrote:
It is becoming apparent that more and more commercial operators are
"double dipping" and utilising guardband frequencies in addition to
their licenced frequencies - often to get their program into regions
where no commercial frequencies are available.
This is TOTALLY unacceptable.
Guardband frequencies were not designed for this - nor is it ethical
for an operator who is already on the air to take over a frequency
that should be available for LPFM operators and those who are unable
to purchase a commercial frequency.
This is not an issue that requires policing as such - it simply
requires a policy change (addition of ONE clause in the regulations)
for it to be effective. If it was then found that a commercial
operator was using a guardband frequency it would be a simple matter
of a phonecall by RSM to the offending operator advising them to cease
the use of the frequency.
Given the fact that commercial operators (read "paying clients") are
pandered to by RSM because of the almighty dollar, it seems in some
respects that they have tacit approval to use these frequencies. This
has to stop.
I urge all LPFM operators to lobby the RSM to stop the use of
guardband frequencies by any operator who currently uses a commercial,
high-power or community frequency.Need to Reply?Click one of the "Reply" links to respond to a specific message in the Daily Digest.
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