--- In LPFM_Radio@..., "Ross Levis" <ross@...> wrote:
>hmmmm, i see two sides to this issue, firstly, wireless radio has a
very valid point in regards to profesonal ethics, i agree no
commercial should be using the gaurd band whatsoever, they are in the
business of solely making money and this goes against the policies of
LPFM and the gaurd bands.
Secondly, as the big boys aim to move away from 88-107 in due course
and setup satelite transmissions there will be no need for them to
use ANY gaurd bands due to the fact of almost total coverage they
will be getting in there new format.
LPFM station can only hope that they may be granted the use of some
of this then available space (89-105)and also just maybe they may be
granted a power increase to boot.
So all may not be one sided if LPFM operators can prove that they are
capable of running a good ship, thats food for thought at the best of
times from what ive heard from one or two stations.
Anyway, this no profit idea to me is crap, ive invested close to 20
grand what with commercial onair desks, towers, compressors and the
like, if rsm and the powers that be wish LPFM to conduct themselves
as good stations then they need to be able to afford the equipment to
do so.
Any business be it profit or non-profit has its income deemed AFTER
running expenses and setup costs, why should this be any different
for LPFM radio operators? Clean well run stations require good well
mantained gear in order to achieve this.

In summary, lobbying RSM may have its results, some good some not so
good, i think firstly LPFM operators must prove their salt to RSM and
the community in general in order to be taken seriously and the only
way i can see this being possable is for LPFM stations to be given a
fair go in the first place by not have to compete with commercial
stations for space in the gaurd band and also not being handcuffed to
this "no profit" crap as most stations are in it as a hobby mainly
and any financial rewards would be sunk back into their stations
anyway.

hope ive not bored you lot
andy archer Pirate FM




> I can almost guarantee this will not happen because of Rhema,
George FM,
> and similar networks that have put pressure on RSM to not do so.
>
>
>
> I don't see it as a widespread problem. Obviously it is affecting
you
> wherever you are. As someone mentioned, Rhema use LPFM in small
towns where
> they are often the only LPFM station in the air. There is not much
point
> kicking them off.
>
>
>
> Ross.
>
>
>
> From: LPFM_Radio@...
[mailto:LPFM_Radio@...]
> On Behalf Of wireless.radio
> Sent: Tuesday, 18 March 2008 9:48 p.m.
> To: LPFM_Radio@...
> Subject: [LPFM] Re: Commercial licence holders using guardband
frequencies
>
>
>
> --- In LPFM_Radio@...
> <mailto:LPFM_Radio%40yahoogroups.com.au> , "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.
>