What do you think about large church groups grabbing the whole radio dial in ur area?

Question

you can do something right now that will have real impact in helping towns and cities across the USA get community radio - media that belongs to the people and gives the real story when mainstream media wont ...
.. you can act now by simply speaking up ... the Federal Communications Commission is asking you how you feel about the difference between locally-based community radio and large conservative media groups like mega-churches with deep pockets that are trying to grab the entire radio dial. They are asking you to comment as an American citizen ..
http://www.freepress.net/fcc/comment.php?dn=fullpowerradio
HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING:
This October, community groups will have a final chance to bring full-power local radio to their areas. The FCC will allow Americans to apply for licenses to build stations in the FM band's non-commercial section - Noncommercial Educational (NCE) licenses between 88 and 92 FM.
This is an historic application window. This October is likely the very last chance for local community groups to obtain a full-power community radio license, because in most communities, only one radio frequency remains available.
During October's media gold rush, we community folks could get shut out. During non-commercial licensing periods in the recent past, single large players (many of them are conservative religious radio networks) have engaged in speculative behavior or attempted to build nationwide networks by applying for frequencies in hundreds of communities.
In response to this problem, and to create fairer conditions of competition this time, the FCC has proposed setting a maximum number of 10 licenses per applying group. This would help a local community group that is applying for a radio license have a better chance against a high-powered national broadcast outfit.
But the large conservative media groups object., The FCC needs to have evidence of support for the limit. So they are giving you an opportunity to let them know that as an American citizen, you believe that local media, "the small guys" need a fair chance. Tell them you support the application limit.

Answer 1

Thanks for the link Dze, I will have a comment going out momentarily. It has become a problem in my area.

Answer 2

Of all the problems that America faces in this day and time , this is not one of them !! Christians have had to put up with the Liberal Bias` Socialist Media that has completely dominated "ALL" media outlets for decades !! If the listeners are interested , they will listen , if they are not , they won`t . Also; Unlike the major liberal bias` networks , I`m sure these folks won`t be on the radio 24 / 7 ! I`ll take some good news anytime rather than the gloom and doom of the Bias` Media that dominates the airwaves today !

Answer 3

Since when is 88-92 the entire radio dial?

But hey if the proposal if for slapping restraints on crazy fundies I am all for it.

Answer 4

They only have 3 rock stations here; They have classic rock, alternative, and just new-age rock (like Moby)

They have 12 or 13 Spanish stations on FM, and even more on AM, but no heavy metal.

Go figure... Metalheads are the real minority here.. Like myself.

Answer 5

I think it's almost as annoying as not being able to enlarge the picture of that gorgeous smile you have.

Answer 6

Its basically a modern day monopoly. I honestly think this should be prevented. I will leave a comment.

Answer 7

Who listens to basic radio nowadays anyway?
Most new cars are built with sattelite radio. So leave the backwoods hicks with their AM ray-dee-oh.
I'll listen to what I want to thanks very much.

Answer 8

I don't think it's a big deal. It's not happening in my area.

Answer 9

Hate it!