--- In LPFM_Radio@..., "Herb" <foralaugh@...> wrote:
>
> Yep, a really interesting thread...
>
> From what I see, RGB (Rhema, etc...) operate LPFM mainly in small
> localities of less than say 5000. Where the population is bigger
> (Wanganui, for example) it should be possible to have a frequency
> engineered for use.
>
> I really think RSM/Govt should adopt the Aussie LPFM approach... No
> full-time networks allowed - satellite/terrestrial. Meaning every
> station had to be completely local, staffed by locals. The 2 stations
> per 25K rule, in my view, should still apply. These two stations could
> be the same programme, or different content on each frequency. This
> would reduce frequency squatting and network broadcasters using LPFM
> at the same time.
>
> If a network, eg: RGB wanted to go LPFM, they would be required to
> have it staffed locally, and content different to what's played
> nationally 24/7. Govt would make more money this way, as it would
> force networks to have new frequencies engineered.
>
> My thoughts...
> Herb.

Very good point there Herb and thank you for raising it. This would
indeed kill many birds with one stone. It is mainly the major
commercial networks that I am referring to - so adding a clause the
same as the Australians are using would indeed solve quite a few problems.