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From hoops to NPR and voicemail – today’s action in LPFM
Prometheus has posted photos and video from their hula hooping protest in front of NAB headquarters today in support of low-power FM. According to the group dozens of people showed up to ask NAB head and former senator Gordon Smith … finish reading From hoops to NPR and voicemail – today’s action in LPFM
Posted in community radio, LPFM, politix
Tagged Local Community Radio Act, LPFM, NAB, NPR, Prometheus Radio Project, WGXC
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LPFM still on double-secret probation in the Senate
On Friday word came down that Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso removed his hold on the Local Community Radio Act. If passed, this bill would restore low-power FM standards to FCC’s original specification, thereby allowing hundreds more stations to take to … finish reading LPFM still on double-secret probation in the Senate
Posted in community radio, LPFM, politix
Tagged John Barrasso, Local Community Radio Act, Low Power FM, low-power radio, LPFM, Prometheus Radio Project, Republican, Senate
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Tick, tick, tick. LPFM expansion bill languishes due to Senatorial nonsense
Like comedy, democracy ain’t pretty. It’s been more than a year since the House passed the Local Community Radio Act, but the companion bill in the Senate seems to be jammed up in the sausage grinder. Although the expansion of … finish reading Tick, tick, tick. LPFM expansion bill languishes due to Senatorial nonsense
Posted in community radio, LPFM, politix
Tagged community radio, Joe Barrasso, Local Community Radio Act, Low Power FM, LPFM, Prometheus Radio Project, Senate, Wyoming
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Prometheus and WGXC heat up the participatory radio movement
Sunday’s WGXC Parade at the Radio Barnraising Photo by Gavin Dahl People-powered radio is buzzing in upstate New York thanks to the dedicated volunteers launching WGXC in Greene and Columbia counties. The twelfth barnraising organized by the mighty Prometheus Radio … finish reading Prometheus and WGXC heat up the participatory radio movement
Posted in community radio
Tagged community radio, Prometheus Radio Project, radio barnraising, Radio for People, WGXC
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Community Radio Barnraising in Hudson, New York this Weekend
A few months back we wrote about the plans for the new community radio WGXC. Well, it’s getting closer to reality with this weekend’s flurry of radio activity in Hudson, New York beginning today. Prometheus Radio Project and WGXC radio … finish reading Community Radio Barnraising in Hudson, New York this Weekend
Posted in community radio
Tagged Common Frequency, community radio, Prometheus Radio Project, radio barnraising, WGXC
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DIY Radio hits Motown for Allied Media Conference
If I were anywhere near Detroit this weekend I would grab a seat at the Allied Media Conference. Held at Wayne State University, this is the 12th annual conference put together by Allied Media Projects. Sessions focused on media, technology, … finish reading DIY Radio hits Motown for Allied Media Conference
FCC Workshop To Explore Noncommercial Media in the Digital Era
Continuing its series of workshops–which are more informal than hearings–on a variety of important topics, the FCC will hold one on the topic of “Public and Other Noncommercial Media in the Digital Era.” This workshop is part of the Commission’s … finish reading FCC Workshop To Explore Noncommercial Media in the Digital Era
Posted in college radio, community radio, da future, FCC
Tagged college radio, FCC, NFCB, noncommercial, NPR, Prometheus Radio Project, public media, workshop
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LPFM Restoration Closer than Ever
While health care reform has seemed to dominate the Congress for all of 2010 thus far, community radio enthusiasts have been waiting for action on the Senate version of the Local Community Radio Act. The House passed its version back … finish reading LPFM Restoration Closer than Ever
Posted in community radio, LPFM
Tagged community radio, Local Community Radio Act, low-power radio, LPFM, Prometheus Radio Project, s.592, Senate
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FCC OKs Increase in HD Radio Power. Increased Interference Ahead?
On Friday the FCC’s Media Bureau quietly announced that it adopted an order to allow FM stations broadcasting a digital HD signal to increase their power levels up a maximum of 10% of the power of their main analog signal. … finish reading FCC OKs Increase in HD Radio Power. Increased Interference Ahead?
Posted in FCC, HD Radio, LPFM
Tagged Charles Keiler, digital, HD Radio, Ibiquity, IBOC, LPFM, NPR, Prometheus Radio Project, translators
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The decade’s most important radio trends #9: The FCC Authorizes Low-Power FM
Today there are close to 1000 more noncommercial, locally-programmed community radio stations on the air in the US than a decade ago. The reason for this is the low-power FM radio service created by the Federal Communications Commission in 2000. … finish reading The decade’s most important radio trends #9: The FCC Authorizes Low-Power FM
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