Thursday, April 24, 2008

Will New FCC Regs Kill Christian Radio?


These rule changes could:
  1. Require Community Advisory Boards: One board overseeing all broadcasters in that area. Appointed individuals who may not be friendly to the Christian mission of the station.
  2. Require Additional Staffing: Adding tens of thousands of dollars in additional monthly expense to each affected station (even including some of our smaller facilities which ultimately might force us to leave the air in some areas).
  3. Force Many of Our Translator Stations Off The Air: This rule would give priority to many new Low Power FM stations (LPFM) rather than existing translator stations. This means many of our translators would no longer be able to carry Christian programming.
    Check the page at the K-Love Website to see how to petition the FCC to help keep Christian radio on the air.

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