With regard to the NPRM for the creation of a Low Power FM broadcast license:
I support the creation of a 1-10 watt class of Low Power FM
broadcast license. I wish to congratulate the FCC for taking this
action.
I support the licensing of Individuals in addition to businesses
and non-profit organizations at the 1-10 watt level. Consistent
with the low power level involved, this license class should have
the absolute minimum possible licensing requirements and cost.
I believe that local programming should be a priority in the
licensing process. Licensees should be residents of the community
in which they are licensed.
Low power broadcasting is not a hazardous activity. There is
nothing to loose and everything to gain by allowing the public
to express their free speech rights through easy access to the broadcast
airwaves.
I am deeply concerned about the NAB's attempts to apply political
pressure on the FCC and the Congress to preserve the money-making monopoly of
its members. I believe preserving wealthy broadcasting monopolies is contrary to
the Communications Act of 1934 as
amended. It is the FCC's responsibility to defend the people's
right to use the airwaves from this privileged group of wealthy
broadcasters.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
Craig Davidson
Webster, Texas
10 April 1999