[BC] Satelite Radio & EAS

[Rich Wood]

------ At 07:25 PM 11/10/2005, Tom Taggart wrote: -------

>I know someone reported that the terrestrial repeaters are not really set
>up for local origination. Presently.  I predict that both XM and Sirus, if
>they can outrun their creditors, will have locally programed channels in
>major cities within 5 years.  Justified by the need to have a means to
>carry local emergency messages.

I believe your predictions will come true. That's why I propose to 
begin fixing AM HD Radio right now so we'll be ready to counter 
Mediaflo and localized satellite radio.

I want us to petition the FCC to allow AM HD for nighttime operation 
immediately so we can begin fixing the problems by making whatever 
pattern/power adjustments we'll need to make before it reaches 
unmanageable levels. If we wait until most stations light up the FCC 
will want a bigger piece of our hide. The new Commissioner comes from 
Telco regulation. I worked for IDT, a major long distance carrier. A 
telco regulator lives in fear of anything that isn't regulated.

I believe all media is in store for significant reregulation, 
primarily based on indecency complaints from organized groups. I also 
believe that the satellite services will have to give up their 
freedom from indecency restrictions to get local access. Once that 
happens, premium cable can't be far behind.

Rich


Rich Wood
Rich Wood Multimedia
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