Re: Translators and LPFM

[SS from EBRadio <ebradio@flash.net>]

Peter:

I couldn't agree with you more.  However, you are the exception!

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At 09:13 PM 4/8/98 -0500, PETER GEORGE, N1GGP wrote:
>     Agreed.... there have been many over-excesses with translators being
>used for rebroadcasting "non-profit" religious FM stations, via satellite.
>That was NOT the idea that the translator service was designed for.  But
>somebody used some "loop-hole" to allow these "non-profit" organizations
>to practically throw darts to any and every frequency not currently "in-use"
>in any given location.  These "non-profit" organizations don't pay "spectrum
>fees", yet they own some of their stations with commerical licenses.  
>     I own and operate an FM translator, myself.  I pay my fees, annually.  I
>operate it totally as a public service for the enjoyment of the audience.
>I have never solicited donations for upkeep of the facility and never will.
>Why ?  Because I enjoy what I do and that's it.  If the Commission were to
>legalize LPFM and allow privately owned translators to convert to local
>programming, I would take the opportunity to just that.  Even if it were
>to be a few hours of local programming, it would a step in the right
>direction.
>     Many translator operators have been given a bad rap for being associated
>with the excesses in the translator industry.  I just wanted to set the
>record straight.  I have been the owner and operator of my 1 watt station
>for over ten years now.  I am proud of it and run it for the sheer enjoyment
>of doing it.  
>
>-Peter Q. George
>
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