Tell the FCC You Want Low Power FM Stations

The Prometheus Radio project reminds us that today is the last day the FCC will take public comment regarding regulation fo low-power FM radio, exactly the sort of tech that can be useful for small communities:

Greetings from Prometheus Radio!  It's coming down to the wire for Low Power FM at the Federal Communications Commission -- and we need your help!  The deadline for your comments on a crucial low power radio proceeding at the FCC is today -- Monday, April 7 -- at midnight.  Take a minute now to tell the FCC that you support Low Power FM!

File FCC Comments Now to Make Sure There's Room for Low Power Radio!

The FCC is currently accepting your comments on the future of Low Power FM -- but time is running out!  Comments are due midnight on Monday, April 7.  Now is the time to make your voice heard as the FCC decides on rules which will have a big impact on whether there's room in your town for new local community radio stations or more of the same schlock we're all sick of -- it will take only a minute of your time and will mean a lot if you want a radio station in your community!

[#1 posted by certron , April 7, 2008 10:51 AM]

If I remember properly, these low power FM stations were opposed by the large radio stations, saying that they would interfere with their super-high-power broadcasts, even though the licenses wouldn't be issued if the spectrum was too crowded and the current commercial stations are already more crowded than having a low-power station in the mix. Additionally, the low power FM idea was opposed by PBS stations because they provided a much more 'local' experience (and associated pledges) when compared to the high-power commercial stations, and that would be threatened by the community supported (and funded) stations. You can't get too much more local than a community center or church.

Also, I think you may need to close a tag or two so the formatting of the last lines goes back to standard.