[BC] Turning lemons into cherry cola (was: stamping opinions)

[Mark Humphrey]

On 7/27/06, Jim Tonne <tonne at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> True but the greedy souls at Ibiquity are lining their pockets  *big time*
> by "licensing" both transmitter manufacturers and receiver manufacturers.
> I don't think that happend to such an extent with any of the AM stereo
> systems.

And way back in 1961 when FM stereo was approved, the FCC actually got
involved and made sure the patent holders wouldn't overdose on greed.
 I doubt they would ever consider taking such a stand today (since the
Reagan administration set them in the "greed is good" direction)

I found this page while searching for FM history -- does anyone know
more details?

http://www.gtwassociates.com/answers/fccipr.htm

Mark