Political Quotes

“On January 20, 2000 the FCC adopted rules creating a new, low power FM radio (LPFM) service. This service creates two classes of radio service to operate within the FM radio frequency band with power levels from 1-10 watts (LP 10) and from 50-100 watts (LP 100). The rationale for creating this new class of radio service is to bring diversity to radio broadcasting and enhance community-oriented radio broadcasting. Those eligible for licenses for this type service can be noncommercial government or private educational organizations, non-profit entities with educational purposes; or government or non-profit entities providing local public safety or transportation information, as long as they are based in the community in which they intend to broadcast. The problem with this new service is not with its intent. Seeking to promote diversity in broadcasting and enhancing community-oriented radio broadcasting are both honorable goals. The problem is these new stations will operate on the FM radio frequency band currently occupied by full power radio stations, and there is the possibility that these low power stations will interfere with these existing stations.”