From danny at wspj.org Wed May 2 04:03:25 2018 From: danny at wspj.org (Danny) Date: Wed, 2 May 2018 07:03:25 -0400 Subject: [grc] Programmers promoting personal Patreon page on their LPFM show Message-ID: <079201d3e205$31ebd7d0$95c38770$@wspj.org> We have new programmers that aired this the other day on our LPFM: "If you would like to support our creative endeavors and the expansion of our offerings, consider subscribing to our Patreon at Patreon.com/[redacted]. You can subscribe for as little as $1/month and we have cool rewards available." It seems to me this is problematic on multiple levels like FCC rules, non-profit status and just setting a horrible precedent for programmers to all start directly monetizing their shows. And FWIW, they flipped out when we asked them to stop doing this, which strongly suggests this is central to their show and to me smacks of airing an infomercial at best. Thoughts??? From pbame at prometheusradio.org Wed May 2 05:15:20 2018 From: pbame at prometheusradio.org (Paul Bame) Date: Wed, 2 May 2018 08:15:20 -0400 Subject: [grc] Programmers promoting personal Patreon page on their LPFM show In-Reply-To: <079201d3e205$31ebd7d0$95c38770$@wspj.org> References: <079201d3e205$31ebd7d0$95c38770$@wspj.org> Message-ID: Plugola is the illicit business practice of endorsing a product or service on radio or television for personal gain, without the consent of the network or stations. -Wikipedia Paul (pablito) Bame Prometheus Radio Project , Engineering Director 215.727.9620 x505 N0KCL/3 On Wed, May 2, 2018 at 7:03 AM, Danny wrote: > We have new programmers that aired this the other day on our LPFM: > > > > *"If you would like to support our creative endeavors and the expansion of > our offerings, consider subscribing to our Patreon at > Patreon.com/[redacted]. You can subscribe for as little as $1/month and we > have cool rewards available."* > > > > It seems to me this is problematic on multiple levels like FCC rules, > non-profit status and just setting a horrible precedent for programmers to > all start directly monetizing their shows. And FWIW, they flipped out when > we asked them to stop doing this, which strongly suggests this is central > to their show and to me smacks of airing an infomercial at best. > > > > Thoughts??? > From david at ibisradio.org Wed May 2 05:22:49 2018 From: david at ibisradio.org (David Goodman) Date: Wed, 2 May 2018 08:22:49 -0400 Subject: [grc] Programmers promoting personal Patreon page on their LPFM show In-Reply-To: <079201d3e205$31ebd7d0$95c38770$@wspj.org> References: <079201d3e205$31ebd7d0$95c38770$@wspj.org> Message-ID: Well, you've discovered the holy grail for every independent producer and the pandora's box for every station manager. Here's the thing: you run a non-commercial station, right? When you fund raise over the air and offer premiums, the STATION as a whole benefits, yes? Who is benefiting from these calls to "sign up;" just them, correct? Your organization should have by-laws outlining what it means to be non-commercial. Good luck. Asking people to stop doing something is never easy. cheers, dg Virus-free. www.avg.com <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> On Wed, May 2, 2018 at 7:03 AM, Danny via grc wrote: > We have new programmers that aired this the other day on our LPFM: > > > > "If you would like to support our creative endeavors and the expansion of > our offerings, consider subscribing to our Patreon at > Patreon.com/[redacted]. You can subscribe for as little as $1/month and we > have cool rewards available." > > > > It seems to me this is problematic on multiple levels like FCC rules, > non-profit status and just setting a horrible precedent for programmers to > all start directly monetizing their shows. And FWIW, they flipped out when > we asked them to stop doing this, which strongly suggests this is central > to > their show and to me smacks of airing an infomercial at best. > > > > Thoughts??? > > _______________________________________________ > grc mailing list > grc at maillist.peak.org > http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc > -- I.B.I.S. Radio Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA [ *Producers of "SOUND and FURY" & * *"LOCAL EDITION: The BINJ Report"*] From bill at vermontcam.org Wed May 2 06:21:27 2018 From: bill at vermontcam.org (Bill Simmon) Date: Wed, 2 May 2018 09:21:27 -0400 Subject: [grc] Programmers promoting personal Patreon page on their LPFM show In-Reply-To: References: <079201d3e205$31ebd7d0$95c38770$@wspj.org> Message-ID: Interesting. The wording of the ask is problematic because it is pretty clearly within the "call to action" sort of language that is prohibited for noncommercial stations. It's interesting that they don't actually say the Patreon subscriptions support the radio show -- like what if it was to support the creative work that the DJs do generally, and not just limited to the show? The policies at our station would probably allow for it if it was less direct, like "We do a lot of cool creative stuff and we are supported in this effort by members of our community. You can learn more at patreon.org/ourgreatshow!" The language "for as little as $1/month" is definitely a no-no. That would get someone kicked off the air at our station if there was any pushback after being told not to do it. Good luck! Bill -- Bill Simmon Director of Media Services Vermont Community Access Media 208 Flynn Avenue #2G Burlington, VT 05401 802.651.9692 vermontcam.org facebook.com/vermontcam twitter.com/vermontcam vimeo.com/vermontcam youtube.com/vermontcam On Wed, May 2, 2018 at 8:22 AM, David Goodman via grc wrote: > Well, you've discovered the holy grail for every independent producer and > the pandora's box for every station manager. Here's the thing: you run a > non-commercial station, right? When you fund raise over the air and offer > premiums, the STATION as a whole benefits, yes? Who is benefiting from > these calls to "sign up;" just them, correct? > > Your organization should have by-laws outlining what it means to be > non-commercial. > > Good luck. Asking people to stop doing something is never easy. > > cheers, dg > > > > utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> > Virus-free. > www.avg.com > utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> > <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > On Wed, May 2, 2018 at 7:03 AM, Danny via grc > wrote: > > > We have new programmers that aired this the other day on our LPFM: > > > > > > > > "If you would like to support our creative endeavors and the expansion of > > our offerings, consider subscribing to our Patreon at > > Patreon.com/[redacted]. You can subscribe for as little as $1/month and > we > > have cool rewards available." > > > > > > > > It seems to me this is problematic on multiple levels like FCC rules, > > non-profit status and just setting a horrible precedent for programmers > to > > all start directly monetizing their shows. And FWIW, they flipped out > when > > we asked them to stop doing this, which strongly suggests this is central > > to > > their show and to me smacks of airing an infomercial at best. > > > > > > > > Thoughts??? > > > > _______________________________________________ > > grc mailing list > > grc at maillist.peak.org > > http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc > > > > > > -- > I.B.I.S. Radio > Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA > [ > *Producers of "SOUND and FURY" & * > *"LOCAL EDITION: The BINJ Report"*] > _______________________________________________ > grc mailing list > grc at maillist.peak.org > http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc > From mae at recnet.com Wed May 2 09:27:22 2018 From: mae at recnet.com (Michelle Bradley) Date: Wed, 2 May 2018 12:27:22 -0400 Subject: [grc] Programmers promoting personal Patreon page on their LPFM show In-Reply-To: References: <079201d3e205$31ebd7d0$95c38770$@wspj.org> Message-ID: <80f4f84f-c18e-dacc-dbd8-de610b0b32ac@recnet.com> I have to agree, this is very problematic.? It can also be seen as third party fundraising, which is allowed under specific conditions and all activity has to be logged. Using the air shift for a specific personal gain can definitely be seen as "plugola" as Paul suggests. The air staff should be promoting THE STATION.? They should only be permitted to give a fundraising page on the official station website. Airstaff needs to remember that without those donations coming on the air, the station would not be able to remain on the air and if the station goes, then so does their "show".??? If the (volunteer) air staff can't be supportive of efforts to support the station, then they are a burden and should be shown the door. =m On 5/2/2018 9:21 AM, Bill Simmon via grc wrote: > Interesting. The wording of the ask is problematic because it is pretty > clearly within the "call to action" sort of language that is prohibited for > noncommercial stations. It's interesting that they don't actually say the > Patreon subscriptions support the radio show -- like what if it was to > support the creative work that the DJs do generally, and not just limited > to the show? The policies at our station would probably allow for it if it > was less direct, like "We do a lot of cool creative stuff and we are > supported in this effort by members of our community. You can learn more at > patreon.org/ourgreatshow!" > > The language "for as little as $1/month" is definitely a no-no. That would > get someone kicked off the air at our station if there was any pushback > after being told not to do it. Good luck! > > Bill > > -- > Bill Simmon > Director of Media Services > Vermont Community Access Media > > 208 Flynn Avenue #2G > Burlington, VT 05401 > 802.651.9692 > > vermontcam.org > facebook.com/vermontcam > twitter.com/vermontcam > vimeo.com/vermontcam > youtube.com/vermontcam > > On Wed, May 2, 2018 at 8:22 AM, David Goodman via grc > wrote: >> Well, you've discovered the holy grail for every independent producer and >> the pandora's box for every station manager. Here's the thing: you run a >> non-commercial station, right? When you fund raise over the air and offer >> premiums, the STATION as a whole benefits, yes? Who is benefiting from >> these calls to "sign up;" just them, correct? >> >> Your organization should have by-laws outlining what it means to be >> non-commercial. >> >> Good luck. Asking people to stop doing something is never easy. >> >> cheers, dg >> >> >> >> > utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> >> Virus-free. >> www.avg.com >> > utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> >> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> >> >> On Wed, May 2, 2018 at 7:03 AM, Danny via grc >> wrote: >> >>> We have new programmers that aired this the other day on our LPFM: >>> >>> >>> >>> "If you would like to support our creative endeavors and the expansion of >>> our offerings, consider subscribing to our Patreon at >>> Patreon.com/[redacted]. You can subscribe for as little as $1/month and >> we >>> have cool rewards available." >>> >>> >>> >>> It seems to me this is problematic on multiple levels like FCC rules, >>> non-profit status and just setting a horrible precedent for programmers >> to >>> all start directly monetizing their shows. And FWIW, they flipped out >> when >>> we asked them to stop doing this, which strongly suggests this is central >>> to >>> their show and to me smacks of airing an infomercial at best. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thoughts??? >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> grc mailing list >>> grc at maillist.peak.org >>> http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc >>> >> >> >> -- >> I.B.I.S. Radio >> Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA >> [ >> *Producers of "SOUND and FURY" & * >> *"LOCAL EDITION: The BINJ Report"*] >> _______________________________________________ >> grc mailing list >> grc at maillist.peak.org >> http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc >> > _______________________________________________ > grc mailing list > grc at maillist.peak.org > http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc From andrewstelzer at gmail.com Wed May 2 09:40:38 2018 From: andrewstelzer at gmail.com (Andrew Stelzer) Date: Wed, 2 May 2018 09:40:38 -0700 Subject: [grc] Programmers promoting personal Patreon page on their LPFM show In-Reply-To: <80f4f84f-c18e-dacc-dbd8-de610b0b32ac@recnet.com> References: <079201d3e205$31ebd7d0$95c38770$@wspj.org> <80f4f84f-c18e-dacc-dbd8-de610b0b32ac@recnet.com> Message-ID: At every station Ive worked at, this issue was part of programmer training--even if that training was only 30 minutes long. You cant try and raise money/sell things for any entity other than the station itself. (besides post-Katrina and other occasional exceptions allowed by the Feds) This puts you in legal jeopardy for sure--Id say just tell them they cant go back on air until they understand the law and agree not to do it again. Anyone here have a good link written in basic english Danny can send them? On Wed, May 2, 2018 at 9:27 AM, Michelle Bradley via grc < grc at maillist.peak.org> wrote: > I have to agree, this is very problematic. It can also be seen as third > party fundraising, which is allowed under specific conditions and all > activity has to be logged. > > Using the air shift for a specific personal gain can definitely be seen as > "plugola" as Paul suggests. > > The air staff should be promoting THE STATION. They should only be > permitted to give a fundraising page on the official station website. > Airstaff needs to remember that without those donations coming on the air, > the station would not be able to remain on the air and if the station goes, > then so does their "show". If the (volunteer) air staff can't be > supportive of efforts to support the station, then they are a burden and > should be shown the door. > > =m > > > > > > On 5/2/2018 9:21 AM, Bill Simmon via grc wrote: > >> Interesting. The wording of the ask is problematic because it is pretty >> clearly within the "call to action" sort of language that is prohibited >> for >> noncommercial stations. It's interesting that they don't actually say the >> Patreon subscriptions support the radio show -- like what if it was to >> support the creative work that the DJs do generally, and not just limited >> to the show? The policies at our station would probably allow for it if it >> was less direct, like "We do a lot of cool creative stuff and we are >> supported in this effort by members of our community. You can learn more >> at >> patreon.org/ourgreatshow!" >> >> The language "for as little as $1/month" is definitely a no-no. That would >> get someone kicked off the air at our station if there was any pushback >> after being told not to do it. Good luck! >> >> Bill >> >> -- >> Bill Simmon >> Director of Media Services >> Vermont Community Access Media >> >> 208 Flynn Avenue #2G >> Burlington, VT 05401 >> 802.651.9692 >> >> vermontcam.org >> facebook.com/vermontcam >> twitter.com/vermontcam >> vimeo.com/vermontcam >> youtube.com/vermontcam >> >> On Wed, May 2, 2018 at 8:22 AM, David Goodman via grc < >> grc at maillist.peak.org >> >>> wrote: >>> Well, you've discovered the holy grail for every independent producer and >>> the pandora's box for every station manager. Here's the thing: you run a >>> non-commercial station, right? When you fund raise over the air and offer >>> premiums, the STATION as a whole benefits, yes? Who is benefiting from >>> these calls to "sign up;" just them, correct? >>> >>> Your organization should have by-laws outlining what it means to be >>> non-commercial. >>> >>> Good luck. Asking people to stop doing something is never easy. >>> >>> cheers, dg >>> >>> >>> >>> >> utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> >>> Virus-free. >>> www.avg.com >>> >> utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> >>> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> >>> >>> On Wed, May 2, 2018 at 7:03 AM, Danny via grc >>> wrote: >>> >>> We have new programmers that aired this the other day on our LPFM: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> "If you would like to support our creative endeavors and the expansion >>>> of >>>> our offerings, consider subscribing to our Patreon at >>>> Patreon.com/[redacted]. You can subscribe for as little as $1/month and >>>> >>> we >>> >>>> have cool rewards available." >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> It seems to me this is problematic on multiple levels like FCC rules, >>>> non-profit status and just setting a horrible precedent for programmers >>>> >>> to >>> >>>> all start directly monetizing their shows. And FWIW, they flipped out >>>> >>> when >>> >>>> we asked them to stop doing this, which strongly suggests this is >>>> central >>>> to >>>> their show and to me smacks of airing an infomercial at best. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Thoughts??? >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> grc mailing list >>>> grc at maillist.peak.org >>>> http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc >>>> >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> I.B.I.S. Radio >>> Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA >>> [ >>> *Producers of "SOUND and FURY" & * >>> *"LOCAL EDITION: The BINJ Report"*] >>> _______________________________________________ >>> grc mailing list >>> grc at maillist.peak.org >>> http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >> grc mailing list >> grc at maillist.peak.org >> http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc >> > > _______________________________________________ > grc mailing list > grc at maillist.peak.org > http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc > From pdhertz at gmail.com Wed May 2 10:25:17 2018 From: pdhertz at gmail.com (Paul Hertz) Date: Wed, 02 May 2018 17:25:17 +0000 Subject: [grc] Programmers promoting personal Patreon page on their LPFM show In-Reply-To: <80f4f84f-c18e-dacc-dbd8-de610b0b32ac@recnet.com> References: <079201d3e205$31ebd7d0$95c38770$@wspj.org> <80f4f84f-c18e-dacc-dbd8-de610b0b32ac@recnet.com> Message-ID: Don?t those specific conditions include the requirement that the third party for whom funds are being raised is a registered nonprofit? That by itself rules out this sort of behavior. On Wed, May 2, 2018 at 11:27 AM Michelle Bradley via grc < grc at maillist.peak.org> wrote: > I have to agree, this is very problematic. It can also be seen as third > party fundraising, which is allowed under specific conditions and all > activity has to be logged. > > Using the air shift for a specific personal gain can definitely be seen > as "plugola" as Paul suggests. > > The air staff should be promoting THE STATION. They should only be > permitted to give a fundraising page on the official station website. > Airstaff needs to remember that without those donations coming on the > air, the station would not be able to remain on the air and if the > station goes, then so does their "show". If the (volunteer) air staff > can't be supportive of efforts to support the station, then they are a > burden and should be shown the door. > > =m > > > > > On 5/2/2018 9:21 AM, Bill Simmon via grc wrote: > > Interesting. The wording of the ask is problematic because it is pretty > > clearly within the "call to action" sort of language that is prohibited > for > > noncommercial stations. It's interesting that they don't actually say the > > Patreon subscriptions support the radio show -- like what if it was to > > support the creative work that the DJs do generally, and not just limited > > to the show? The policies at our station would probably allow for it if > it > > was less direct, like "We do a lot of cool creative stuff and we are > > supported in this effort by members of our community. You can learn more > at > > patreon.org/ourgreatshow!" > > > > The language "for as little as $1/month" is definitely a no-no. That > would > > get someone kicked off the air at our station if there was any pushback > > after being told not to do it. Good luck! > > > > Bill > > > > -- > > Bill Simmon > > Director of Media Services > > Vermont Community Access Media > > > > 208 Flynn Avenue #2G > > Burlington, VT 05401 > > 802.651.9692 > > > > vermontcam.org > > facebook.com/vermontcam > > twitter.com/vermontcam > > vimeo.com/vermontcam > > youtube.com/vermontcam > > > > On Wed, May 2, 2018 at 8:22 AM, David Goodman via grc < > grc at maillist.peak.org > >> wrote: > >> Well, you've discovered the holy grail for every independent producer > and > >> the pandora's box for every station manager. Here's the thing: you run a > >> non-commercial station, right? When you fund raise over the air and > offer > >> premiums, the STATION as a whole benefits, yes? Who is benefiting from > >> these calls to "sign up;" just them, correct? > >> > >> Your organization should have by-laws outlining what it means to be > >> non-commercial. > >> > >> Good luck. Asking people to stop doing something is never easy. > >> > >> cheers, dg > >> > >> > >> > >> >> utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> > >> Virus-free. > >> www.avg.com > >> >> utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> > >> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > >> > >> On Wed, May 2, 2018 at 7:03 AM, Danny via grc > >> wrote: > >> > >>> We have new programmers that aired this the other day on our LPFM: > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> "If you would like to support our creative endeavors and the expansion > of > >>> our offerings, consider subscribing to our Patreon at > >>> Patreon.com/[redacted]. You can subscribe for as little as $1/month and > >> we > >>> have cool rewards available." > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> It seems to me this is problematic on multiple levels like FCC rules, > >>> non-profit status and just setting a horrible precedent for programmers > >> to > >>> all start directly monetizing their shows. And FWIW, they flipped out > >> when > >>> we asked them to stop doing this, which strongly suggests this is > central > >>> to > >>> their show and to me smacks of airing an infomercial at best. > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Thoughts??? > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> grc mailing list > >>> grc at maillist.peak.org > >>> http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc > >>> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> I.B.I.S. Radio > >> Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA > >> [ > >> *Producers of "SOUND and FURY" & * > >> *"LOCAL EDITION: The BINJ Report"*] > >> _______________________________________________ > >> grc mailing list > >> grc at maillist.peak.org > >> http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc > >> > > _______________________________________________ > > grc mailing list > > grc at maillist.peak.org > > http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc > > _______________________________________________ > grc mailing list > grc at maillist.peak.org > http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc > From keith.rozendal at gmail.com Wed May 2 10:55:24 2018 From: keith.rozendal at gmail.com (Keith Rozendal) Date: Wed, 2 May 2018 10:55:24 -0700 Subject: [grc] Programmers promoting personal Patreon page on their LPFM show In-Reply-To: References: <079201d3e205$31ebd7d0$95c38770$@wspj.org> <80f4f84f-c18e-dacc-dbd8-de610b0b32ac@recnet.com> Message-ID: Hi y'all, This is the document we most referred to when developing this section of our handbook, training, and volunteer contract. Upon incorporation of any such policy into your handbook, they recommend having every volunteer and staff member sign acknowledging that they've read it in full, understand it in full, and agree to follow the policy. https://www.pillsburylaw.com/images/content/2/7/v2/2777/4233B569BFE3D3788FEF729A23518CF0.pdf Keith KZSC Santa Cruz On Wed, May 2, 2018 at 10:25 AM, Paul Hertz via grc wrote: > Don?t those specific conditions include the requirement that the third > party for whom funds are being raised is a registered nonprofit? That by > itself rules out this sort of behavior. > > On Wed, May 2, 2018 at 11:27 AM Michelle Bradley via grc < > grc at maillist.peak.org> wrote: > > > I have to agree, this is very problematic. It can also be seen as third > > party fundraising, which is allowed under specific conditions and all > > activity has to be logged. > > > > Using the air shift for a specific personal gain can definitely be seen > > as "plugola" as Paul suggests. > > > > The air staff should be promoting THE STATION. They should only be > > permitted to give a fundraising page on the official station website. > > Airstaff needs to remember that without those donations coming on the > > air, the station would not be able to remain on the air and if the > > station goes, then so does their "show". If the (volunteer) air staff > > can't be supportive of efforts to support the station, then they are a > > burden and should be shown the door. > > > > =m > > > > > > > > > > On 5/2/2018 9:21 AM, Bill Simmon via grc wrote: > > > Interesting. The wording of the ask is problematic because it is pretty > > > clearly within the "call to action" sort of language that is prohibited > > for > > > noncommercial stations. It's interesting that they don't actually say > the > > > Patreon subscriptions support the radio show -- like what if it was to > > > support the creative work that the DJs do generally, and not just > limited > > > to the show? The policies at our station would probably allow for it if > > it > > > was less direct, like "We do a lot of cool creative stuff and we are > > > supported in this effort by members of our community. You can learn > more > > at > > > patreon.org/ourgreatshow!" > > > > > > The language "for as little as $1/month" is definitely a no-no. That > > would > > > get someone kicked off the air at our station if there was any pushback > > > after being told not to do it. Good luck! > > > > > > Bill > > > > > > -- > > > Bill Simmon > > > Director of Media Services > > > Vermont Community Access Media > > > > > > 208 Flynn Avenue #2G > > > Burlington, VT 05401 > > > 802.651.9692 > > > > > > vermontcam.org > > > facebook.com/vermontcam > > > twitter.com/vermontcam > > > vimeo.com/vermontcam > > > youtube.com/vermontcam > > > > > > On Wed, May 2, 2018 at 8:22 AM, David Goodman via grc < > > grc at maillist.peak.org > > >> wrote: > > >> Well, you've discovered the holy grail for every independent producer > > and > > >> the pandora's box for every station manager. Here's the thing: you > run a > > >> non-commercial station, right? When you fund raise over the air and > > offer > > >> premiums, the STATION as a whole benefits, yes? Who is benefiting from > > >> these calls to "sign up;" just them, correct? > > >> > > >> Your organization should have by-laws outlining what it means to be > > >> non-commercial. > > >> > > >> Good luck. Asking people to stop doing something is never easy. > > >> > > >> cheers, dg > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > >> utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> > > >> Virus-free. > > >> www.avg.com > > >> > >> utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> > > >> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > >> > > >> On Wed, May 2, 2018 at 7:03 AM, Danny via grc > > >> wrote: > > >> > > >>> We have new programmers that aired this the other day on our LPFM: > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> "If you would like to support our creative endeavors and the > expansion > > of > > >>> our offerings, consider subscribing to our Patreon at > > >>> Patreon.com/[redacted]. You can subscribe for as little as $1/month > and > > >> we > > >>> have cool rewards available." > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> It seems to me this is problematic on multiple levels like FCC rules, > > >>> non-profit status and just setting a horrible precedent for > programmers > > >> to > > >>> all start directly monetizing their shows. And FWIW, they flipped > out > > >> when > > >>> we asked them to stop doing this, which strongly suggests this is > > central > > >>> to > > >>> their show and to me smacks of airing an infomercial at best. > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> Thoughts??? > > >>> > > >>> _______________________________________________ > > >>> grc mailing list > > >>> grc at maillist.peak.org > > >>> http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc > > >>> > > >> > > >> > > >> -- > > >> I.B.I.S. Radio > > >> Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA > > >> [ > > >> *Producers of "SOUND and FURY" & * > > >> *"LOCAL EDITION: The BINJ Report"*] > > >> _______________________________________________ > > >> grc mailing list > > >> grc at maillist.peak.org > > >> http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc > > >> > > > _______________________________________________ > > > grc mailing list > > > grc at maillist.peak.org > > > http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc > > > > _______________________________________________ > > grc mailing list > > grc at maillist.peak.org > > http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc > > > _______________________________________________ > grc mailing list > grc at maillist.peak.org > http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc > From gbayou at gmail.com Wed May 9 05:00:03 2018 From: gbayou at gmail.com (gretchen k) Date: Wed, 9 May 2018 08:00:03 -0400 Subject: [grc] (MAY 15th) Radio Free Palestine International Marathon Message-ID: (STATIONS ARE INVITED TO CONFIRM THEIR PARTICIPATION at radiofreepalestine2018 at gmail.com) *RFP 2018 Proposal for Radio Stations:* https://archive.org/download/RFP2018/EN_RFP2018.pdf *RFP 2018 Website & Archives: *https://archive.org/details/RFP2018 *RFP 2018 FB Event:* https://www.facebook.com/events/2114812085225681/ Tune-in to and re-broadcast Radio Free Palestine, a 24 hour international broadcast bringing together tens of radio stations and producers on 5 continents. Join us Tuesday May 15th from midnight to midnight Eastern Standard Time, to commemorate the 70th year of the ongoing Nakbah or Catastrophe. Listen to the voices of Palestinians in Palestine and from around the world. Hear live reports from the Great March of Return and updates from protests against Trump?s move of the American embassy to the occupied city of Jerusalem. To amplify global voices resisting colonialism and empire in solidarity with Palestine, this special broadcast will feature programming in Arabic, Spanish, French and English. Radio Free Palestine is hosted by CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal. For more information, visit www.ckut.ca. Tune in all day Tuesday May 15th and commemorate 70 years on the path to a Free, Free Palestine! Participating Stations: (UPDATED CONSTANTLY) Orient Radio 98.7FM ????? ?????? , Palestine Portail E-Joussour , Morocco Pacifica Radio Network , USA KPFA Radio Berkley, CA WBAI 99.5 FM New York , NY WPFW Washington, DC 90.1 FM KPFT Houston , TX KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles / 98.7 FM Santa Barbara , CA KBOO Community Radio Portland, OR CKUT 90.3FM Montreal, QC CFRC 101.9fm Kingston, ON The Electronic Intifada , USA Imemc News , Palestine ++Archive of previous RFP++ May 15, 2008 (60th Nakba Commemoration): https://archive.org/details/RFP2017 May 15, 2010 (62nd Nakba Commemoration): https://archive.org/details/nakba_ 2008-05-15_17h_201605 May 15, 2017 (69th Nakba Commemoration): https:// archive.org/details/RFP2010/Hour1_pt1.mp3 From lupito at kyrs.org Mon May 14 13:37:27 2018 From: lupito at kyrs.org (Lupito Flores) Date: Mon, 14 May 2018 13:37:27 -0700 Subject: [grc] KYRS job opening Message-ID: <0dac01d3ebc3$603989d0$20ac9d70$@kyrs.org> KYRS-Thin Air Community Radio Seeks Development Director The Development Director's focus will be to meet or exceed annual fundraising goals, in order to attain the station's strategic objectives. 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Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 150668 bytes Desc: not available URL: From pbame at prometheusradio.org Thu May 17 07:29:48 2018 From: pbame at prometheusradio.org (Paul Bame) Date: Thu, 17 May 2018 10:29:48 -0400 Subject: [grc] Low-power FM radio advocates file 1,000 Objections with FCC Message-ID: https://www.prometheusradio.org/InformalObjections20180516 Low-power FM radio advocates file 1,000 Objections with FCC California and Pennsylvania, USA May 17, 2018 Advocate groups Center for International Media Action, Common Frequency, Inc, and Prometheus Radio Project are filing objections to over 1000 applications by full-power stations which seek to extend their coverage with repeater stations. These repeaters, also known as FM translators, can fit in similar spaces as low power radio. Low-power FM radio stations (LPFM) and FM translators compete for space on the FM dial, and there are few or no remaining opportunities in urban radio areas. In 2011, the Local Community Radio Act (LCRA) was signed into law. Congress ordered the FCC to make sure that urban areas had opportunities for LPFM and translator applications, and that the two types of radio facility be treated equally. The FCC then carefully and responsibly modified their translator processing procedures so that applicants could show that they were honoring the LCRA. Some full power owners, who had applied for many hundreds of repeaters of their signal across the country, were forced to choose their top fifty and dismiss the rest, so that there would be room for LPFM stations. There have been just two very short windows to apply for new LPFM radio stations, separated by 13 years. ?The FCC audio division did a good job of honoring the will of Congress in 2013, and was even-handed in it?s treatment of LPFMs and translators. But since 2014, something switched and they have allowed a giant spectrum grab by repeaters without regard to future LPFM opportunities. The Congressional mandate is still in force, but seems to have been forgotten by the FCC,? said Paul Bame, of the Prometheus Radio Project. Advocates? study shows that while Congress ordered parity between LPFM and translator facilities, in many cities in the US there are 10, 20, and even 40 times more population and square miles covered with translator service than LPFM service. ?The FCC was supposed to be the referee between the interests of stations that wanted to extend their coverage with repeaters, versus new LPFMs wanting to get a start in broadcasting. And from 2011 to 2013, they got it right. Unfortunately the referee has stepped off of the field, and incumbent owners are grabbing up everything they can, hoping no one will remember Congress? mandate. But the rule of law still applies, and the FCC is bound by the orders that Congress gave it,? said Todd Urick, of Common Frequency. ?Our objection to these 998 applications is a reminder that there was no sunset on compliance with this law in 2014?it is still on the books and must be obeyed. Urban LPFM was never supposed to be a one-time-only opportunity, while translators get multiple bites at the apple.? LPFM radio stations are a relatively new class of FM radio station formed by the FCC around the year 2000. They are required to be locally owned, noncommercial, and with a reach of less than 4 miles, need community support in order to thrive. Almost 2,400 licensed LPFM stations exist across the US. FM translators repeat the signal of an existing FM station, or an AM station, so it can be heard on the FM dial. This has become quite important lately to AM station owners. AM reception quality is deteriorating and their listenership is declining so they acquire FM translators in order to get their broadcast on the FM dial. Their interests must be balanced equally against low power applicants, who by definition are new entrants to the market, who have never had any station or listeners. At present there are approximately 9,000 licensed FM translators in the US. Common Frequency, the Prometheus Radio Project, and Center for International Media are service and advocacy groups for grassroots community radio -- in particular low-power FM radio. Contact: Paul Bame, Prometheus Radio Project, info at prometheusradio.org, 215 727 9620 x505 Clay Leander, Common Frequency Inc. clay at commonfrequency.org 510 858 4097 References: Copy of the Informal Objection, https://www.prometheusradio.org/sites/default/files/InformalObjectionsPendingTranslators-20180516.pdf Prometheus Petitions FCC to Protect LPFMs from Big-AM-Station Translators, https://www.prometheusradio.org/prometheus-petitions-fcc-protect-lpfms-big-am-station-translators LPFMs Boxed in by New AM Translators https://www.prometheusradio.org/lpfms-boxed-new-am-translators The Local Community Radio Act, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_Community_Radio_Act FCC introduction to FM Translators, https://www.fcc.gov/media/radio/fm-translators-and-boosters FCC introduction to Low-power FM Stations, https://www.fcc.gov/media/radio/lpfm From c.readingnews at gmail.com Thu May 17 09:18:14 2018 From: c.readingnews at gmail.com (Caitlin Reading) Date: Thu, 17 May 2018 11:18:14 -0500 Subject: [grc] Low-power FM radio advocates file 1, 000 Objections with FCC In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Fabulous! Outstanding work! Regrettably more case studies are forming.. What can we do to help? Caitlin Reading LPFM Start up Specialist On Thu, May 17, 2018, 9:29 AM Paul Bame via grc wrote: > https://www.prometheusradio.org/InformalObjections20180516 > > Low-power FM radio advocates file 1,000 Objections with FCC > California and Pennsylvania, USA > > May 17, 2018 > > Advocate groups Center for International Media Action, Common Frequency, > Inc, and Prometheus Radio Project are filing objections to over 1000 > applications by full-power stations which seek to extend their coverage > with repeater stations. These repeaters, also known as FM translators, can > fit in similar spaces as low power radio. Low-power FM radio stations > (LPFM) and FM translators compete for space on the FM dial, and there are > few or no remaining opportunities in urban radio areas. > > In 2011, the Local Community Radio Act (LCRA) was signed into law. Congress > ordered the FCC to make sure that urban areas had opportunities for LPFM > and translator applications, and that the two types of radio facility be > treated equally. The FCC then carefully and responsibly modified their > translator processing procedures so that applicants could show that they > were honoring the LCRA. Some full power owners, who had applied for many > hundreds of repeaters of their signal across the country, were forced to > choose their top fifty and dismiss the rest, so that there would be room > for LPFM stations. There have been just two very short windows to apply for > new LPFM radio stations, separated by 13 years. > > ?The FCC audio division did a good job of honoring the will of Congress in > 2013, and was even-handed in it?s treatment of LPFMs and translators. But > since 2014, something switched and they have allowed a giant spectrum grab > by repeaters without regard to future LPFM opportunities. The Congressional > mandate is still in force, but seems to have been forgotten by the FCC,? > said Paul Bame, of the Prometheus Radio Project. > > Advocates? study shows that while Congress ordered parity between LPFM and > translator facilities, in many cities in the US there are 10, 20, and even > 40 times more population and square miles covered with translator service > than LPFM service. > > ?The FCC was supposed to be the referee between the interests of stations > that wanted to extend their coverage with repeaters, versus new LPFMs > wanting to get a start in broadcasting. And from 2011 to 2013, they got it > right. Unfortunately the referee has stepped off of the field, and > incumbent owners are grabbing up everything they can, hoping no one will > remember Congress? mandate. But the rule of law still applies, and the FCC > is bound by the orders that Congress gave it,? said Todd Urick, of Common > Frequency. ?Our objection to these 998 applications is a reminder that > there was no sunset on compliance with this law in 2014?it is still on the > books and must be obeyed. Urban LPFM was never supposed to be a > one-time-only opportunity, while translators get multiple bites at the > apple.? > > LPFM radio stations are a relatively new class of FM radio station formed > by the FCC around the year 2000. They are required to be locally owned, > noncommercial, and with a reach of less than 4 miles, need community > support in order to thrive. Almost 2,400 licensed LPFM stations exist > across the US. > > FM translators repeat the signal of an existing FM station, or an AM > station, so it can be heard on the FM dial. This has become quite important > lately to AM station owners. AM reception quality is deteriorating and > their listenership is declining so they acquire FM translators in order to > get their broadcast on the FM dial. Their interests must be balanced > equally against low power applicants, who by definition are new entrants to > the market, who have never had any station or listeners. At present there > are approximately 9,000 licensed FM translators in the US. > > Common Frequency, the Prometheus Radio Project, and Center for > International Media are service and advocacy groups for grassroots > community radio -- in particular low-power FM radio. > > Contact: > > Paul Bame, Prometheus Radio Project, info at prometheusradio.org, 215 727 > 9620 > x505 > > Clay Leander, Common Frequency Inc. clay at commonfrequency.org 510 858 4097 > > References: > > Copy of the Informal Objection, > > > https://www.prometheusradio.org/sites/default/files/InformalObjectionsPendingTranslators-20180516.pdf > > Prometheus Petitions FCC to Protect LPFMs from Big-AM-Station Translators, > > > https://www.prometheusradio.org/prometheus-petitions-fcc-protect-lpfms-big-am-station-translators > > LPFMs Boxed in by New AM Translators > https://www.prometheusradio.org/lpfms-boxed-new-am-translators > > The Local Community Radio Act, > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_Community_Radio_Act > > FCC introduction to FM Translators, > > https://www.fcc.gov/media/radio/fm-translators-and-boosters > > FCC introduction to Low-power FM Stations, > > https://www.fcc.gov/media/radio/lpfm > _______________________________________________ > grc mailing list > grc at maillist.peak.org > http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc > From juice at whidbey.com Fri May 18 11:28:20 2018 From: juice at whidbey.com (Tom Voorhees) Date: Fri, 18 May 2018 11:28:20 -0700 Subject: [grc] LPFM Groups Object To 1,000 Translator Applications. Message-ID: <91aad6cb96c60c9dd1643341692cffa764ed6700@webmail.whidbey.com> LPFM GROUPS OBJECT TO 1,000 TRANSLATOR APPLICATIONS. http://www.insideradio.com/free/lpfm-groups-object-to-translator-applications/article_3cadc07c-5a62-11e8-9375-67afbf3c899e.html Tom. From mae at recnet.com Fri May 18 11:31:40 2018 From: mae at recnet.com (Michelle Bradley) Date: Fri, 18 May 2018 14:31:40 -0400 Subject: [grc] LPFM Groups Object To 1,000 Translator Applications. Message-ID: <0xl8cpwv1b7vqe6hs18bf1vj.1526668300794@email.android.com> REC response..?? https://recnet.com/node/2412 =m? Happy Connecting. Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S? 5 -------- Original message -------- From: Tom Voorhees via grc Date: 5/18/18 14:28 (GMT-05:00) To: grc at maillist.peak.org, stubblefield at lists.prometheusradio.org Subject: [grc] LPFM Groups Object To 1,000 Translator Applications. LPFM GROUPS OBJECT TO 1,000 TRANSLATOR APPLICATIONS. http://www.insideradio.com/free/lpfm-groups-object-to-translator-applications/article_3cadc07c-5a62-11e8-9375-67afbf3c899e.html Tom. _______________________________________________ grc mailing list grc at maillist.peak.org http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc From ursula at pacifica.org Tue May 22 11:36:24 2018 From: ursula at pacifica.org (Ursula Ruedenberg) Date: Tue, 22 May 2018 13:36:24 -0500 Subject: [grc] Your contribution requested ! for Sprouts show on teacher / schools Message-ID: Greetings! We want your participation for a Sprouts radio show episode concerning what has been leading to the teacher strikes around the country, including West Virginia, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Colorado, Kentucky Arizona and elsewhere. Topics of interest include issues in teacher's rights, public education de-funding, school safety, and the strikes themselves. If you have another angle to take on the topic, we are open to suggestions. Please let us know if you have content for use! A sound file (max. 5 min), or your willingness to make a report by phone that we can record! We'd love your input into the show. We are looking at a deadline of May 31st. Please let me know if you will contribute audio for the radio show. -- Ursula Ruedenberg Pacifica Affiliate Network Manager 510-812-7989 pacificanetwork.org From ursula at pacifica.org Tue May 22 11:36:24 2018 From: ursula at pacifica.org (Ursula Ruedenberg) Date: Tue, 22 May 2018 13:36:24 -0500 Subject: [grc] Your contribution requested ! for Sprouts show on teacher / schools Message-ID: Greetings! We want your participation for a Sprouts radio show episode concerning what has been leading to the teacher strikes around the country, including West Virginia, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Colorado, Kentucky Arizona and elsewhere. Topics of interest include issues in teacher's rights, public education de-funding, school safety, and the strikes themselves. If you have another angle to take on the topic, we are open to suggestions. Please let us know if you have content for use! A sound file (max. 5 min), or your willingness to make a report by phone that we can record! We'd love your input into the show. We are looking at a deadline of May 31st. Please let me know if you will contribute audio for the radio show. -- Ursula Ruedenberg Pacifica Affiliate Network Manager 510-812-7989 pacificanetwork.org From juice at whidbey.com Wed May 23 09:32:52 2018 From: juice at whidbey.com (Tom Voorhees) Date: Wed, 23 May 2018 09:32:52 -0700 Subject: [grc] =?utf-8?q?FCC=E2=80=99s_O=E2=80=99Rielly_Hatch_Act_Violatio?= =?utf-8?q?n?= Message-ID: <09bdf9a86cf4bc04495ec81c6e369877bd134888@webmail.whidbey.com> Please lean on your congress person hard for Net Neutrality survival ! Thanks, Tom. FCC?S O?RIELLY WIGGLES BY AN ETHICS VIOLATION WITH A WRIST SLAP http://wirelessestimator.com/articles/2018/fccs-orielly-wiggles-by-an-ethics-violation-with-a-wrist-slap/ [1] Links: ------ [1] http://wirelessestimator.com/articles/2018/fccs-orielly-wiggles-by-an-ethics-violation-with-a-wrist-slap/ From juice at whidbey.com Wed May 23 10:33:16 2018 From: juice at whidbey.com (Tom Voorhees) Date: Wed, 23 May 2018 10:33:16 -0700 Subject: [grc] =?utf-8?q?FCC=E2=80=99s_O=E2=80=99Rielly_Hatch_Act_Violatio?= =?utf-8?q?n?= Message-ID: Please lean on your congress person hard for Net Neutrality survival ! Thanks, Tom. FCC?S O?RIELLY WIGGLES BY AN ETHICS VIOLATION WITH A WRIST SLAP http://wirelessestimator.com/articles/2018/fccs-orielly-wiggles-by-an-ethics-violation-with-a-wrist-slap/ [1] Links: ------ [1] http://wirelessestimator.com/articles/2018/fccs-orielly-wiggles-by-an-ethics-violation-with-a-wrist-slap/ From registration at kboo.org Sat May 19 14:43:00 2018 From: registration at kboo.org (GRC Registration Crew) Date: Sat, 19 May 2018 14:43:00 -0700 Subject: [grc] Fwd: Register now for GRC 2018! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hello Grassroots Media Activists! Early Bird general registration is now active for the 2018 Grassroots Radio Conference: https://grc2018.brownpapertickets.com Early Bird general registration for the entire conference--October 5-7, 2018--is only $150 (plus fee). Come to Portland, Oregon, for the Grassroots Radio Conference--a three-day gathering of community radio stations, related organizations, and people. There will be speakers, workshops, and other sessions, along with entertainment and field trips. The GRC is a place for grassroots radio advocates who communicate and collaborate to improve our experience as makers of community media. Let us know if you have any questions. In solidarity, Zale -- Zale Chadwick Betty McArdle *pronouns: she/her* Registration Crew Grassroots Radio Conference 2018 -- Zale Chadwick Betty McArdle *pronouns: she/her* Registration Crew Grassroots Radio Conference 2018 From frieda.werden at gmail.com Sun May 27 03:08:26 2018 From: frieda.werden at gmail.com (Frieda Werden) Date: Sun, 27 May 2018 03:08:26 -0700 Subject: [grc] FCC reports on its actions against pirate radio Message-ID: USA: Map of regulator's actions against pirate radio across the country: https://www.fcc.gov/reports-research/maps/fcc-enforcement-actions-against-pirate-radio-location/ Frieda Werden, Series Producer WINGS: Women's International News Gathering Service www.wings.org https://www.facebook.com/wingsradio https://www.paypal.me/wingsradio From wings at wings.org Sun May 27 03:09:21 2018 From: wings at wings.org (Frieda Werden) Date: Sun, 27 May 2018 03:09:21 -0700 Subject: [grc] Fwd: FCC reports on its actions against pirate radio In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: USA: Map of regulator's actions against pirate radio across the country: https://www.fcc.gov/reports-research/maps/fcc-enforcement- actions-against-pirate-radio-location/ Frieda Werden, Series Producer WINGS: Women's International News Gathering Service www.wings.org https://www.facebook.com/wingsradio https://www.paypal.me/wingsradio From dklann at grunch.org Mon May 28 04:09:36 2018 From: dklann at grunch.org (David Klann) Date: Mon, 28 May 2018 06:09:36 -0500 Subject: [grc] GRC 2018 in Portland - Early Registragion Message-ID: Hey All! I'm pleased to post this on behalf of the entire GRC planning crew. GRC 2018 is going to be awesome. Already we have workshops covering: Lessons Learned in PEG Radio; RBDS Radio Text; LPFM Round Table; Alternate Spectrum and Digital Radio Mondiale; Creating a Funding Prospectus and Facts Sheet; How to Live Stream from Your Studio, Gain a Larger Audience, and Even Attract Underwriters in the Process; Interviewing skills; Local radio news programming; Survey of Radio Automation Tools; Turning Listeners Into Raving Fans; How To Promote the Helloutta Your Station or Show for Cheap or Even for Free; Incorporating cryptocurrencies into fundraising plans/programs; Defending our Movements; and, Organizing the Organization. Send in those proposals for workshops you and your colleagues/friends/co-workers would like to present, https://goo.gl/forms/zVsKUBbIE5MdOWSc2. And this is just the beginning! We will have field trips and radio stations open houses. We have confirmed two keynote speakers: David Barsamian and radio pioneer, Wade Rothke. In addition to telling stories of the early days of community radio, he will be showing his new film, The Organizer. A must see for community radio people. Don?t miss out. Be an Early Bird registrant to the 2018 GRC in Portland Oregon, October 5-7. Go to the GRC webpage, www.grassrootsradioconference.org. See you in October! ? ~David From mae at recnet.com Thu May 31 13:39:19 2018 From: mae at recnet.com (Michelle Bradley) Date: Thu, 31 May 2018 16:39:19 -0400 Subject: [grc] REC releases study showing where the FCC may have violated the LCRA in Auctions 99 and 100 Message-ID: <59ab59d3-69da-7db7-99f8-f6ee7e2ccfc4@recnet.com> REC Networks has released a report and analysis to address the issues brought up by other LPFM advocates in relation to the FCC's handling of applications for new cross-service FM translators in the Auction 99 (2017) and Auction 100 (2018) filing windows. In this report, REC evaluated LPFM usage as well as translator usage prior to these two windows in the core area of the top-150 media markets.? Based on the spectrum landscape prior to the Auctions 99 and 100 windows, REC had performed a complete search for LPFM opportunities within these 150 markets and developed "channel/points" similar to those used in the 2012 LPFM /Third Petition for Rulemaking /and /Fourth Memorandum Opinion and Order/. Using the original LPFM channel floor metrics?from the 2012 proceeding and evaluating current and potential LPFM usage in those markets, REC has identified 44 "spectrum limited" markets. Within those markets, between the current number of LPFM stations and a projection on the number of additional LPFM stations could be possible in the event of a future filing window, we determined the potential for LPFM stations in that market.? If that potential number was less than the channel floor figure, then the market was declared "spectrum limited". It is REC's position in spectrum limited markets, FM translator proposals must protect LPFM channel/points to assure that licenses remain available for both LPFM stations and FM translators in accordance with Section 5(1) of the Local Community Radio Act. In this report, REC has identified 72 cross-service FM translator facilities applied for in Auctions 99 and 100 that are at a location, on a channel and with a service contour that precludes a new LPFM station at at least one specific LPFM channel/point within the "grid" of a spectrum limited market.? In these cases, REC feels that the translators should be required to relocate to another channel and/or location to address the preclusion.? On this same list REC has also identified another 327 facilities that are precluding LPFM channel/points within spectrum available markets.? While those translators are overlapping channel/points, they are in areas where existing LPFM stations are already licensed and/or there is spectrum at this time for new stations. Despite this report, REC continues to oppose the tactics used in connection with the Informal Objection filed by Prometheus Radio Project and other advocates in order to stop all translator modification processing in order to call attention to various issues including those addressed in this. We note that this Report?is not intended to address the interference issues that are faced by LPFM stations when a new translator comes on the air.? The FCC currently has another proceeding, MB Docket 18-119 to address this issue. Overall, it is REC's position that the FCC may have violated federal law in permitting these windows without any review of the LCRA and that as of right now, there are 72?cross-service FM translator facilities at every stage of the process (from short form to fully licensed) that are precluding future LPFM opportunities in "spectrum limited" markets in violation of Section 5(1) of the Local Community Radio Act of 2010.? REC calls on the FCC to comply with the law and take appropriate actions to require these 72?translators to move and to offer a major change opportunity to the 327 precluding facilities in spectrum available markets.? We need to remember, the LCRA works both ways and we must preserve community opportunities in metro areas while giving AM broadcast stations in rural and suburban areas the relief necessary to assure their station's viability into the future. REC's full report can be found at *https://recnet.com/2018-lcra-study* # # # # # About REC Networks:? REC is a leading policy voice supporting a citizen?s ability to access radio spectrum.? The advocacy side of REC was responsible for the writing of RM-11749, the 250-watt LPFM proposal.? Other REC advocacy initiatives include alternate spectrum for community radio expansion in areas where FM spectrum is not available, driving changes to the FCC rules to allow more flexibility for LPFM stations while remaining compliant with the Local Community Radio Act. REC serves all six segments of LPFM including cause-based organizations, public sector agencies, micro radio stations, community media organizations, secular educational organizations and faith-based organizations. REC also provides consulting and filing services for LPFM stations, FM translators (including FM translators related to smaller AM broadcast stations) and full-service FM stations.? More information at our website http://recnet.com . Media contact: Michelle Bradley 202 621-2355 opt 4 From juice at whidbey.com Thu May 31 13:46:39 2018 From: juice at whidbey.com (Tom Voorhees) Date: Thu, 31 May 2018 13:46:39 -0700 Subject: [grc] C-Band down links threatened by broadband encroachment Message-ID: If your radio station happens to have a C-band down link, you need to register it with the FCC before July 18th or risk interference from broadband encroachment. Registration is free for nonprofit stations. https://www.thebdr.net/articles/ops/ops/C-BandTakesHit.pdf Note, This does not apply to Pacifica network down links which are on the Ku band. Tom. [1] Links: ------ [1] https://www.thebdr.net/articles/ops/ops/C-BandTakesHit.pdf From pbame at prometheusradio.org Thu May 31 15:31:53 2018 From: pbame at prometheusradio.org (Paul Bame) Date: Thu, 31 May 2018 18:31:53 -0400 Subject: [grc] Low-power FM radio advocates withdraw some objections Message-ID: *Low-power FM radio advocates withdraw some objectionsCalifornia and Pennsylvania, USAMay 31, 2018Advocate groups Center for International Media Action, Common Frequency, Inc, and Prometheus Radio Project have withdrawn 20 of their informal objections filed on May 15th with more to come.Through ongoing research the group concludes that their objection does not apply to certain translators. These objections concern translators licensed prior to the Local Community Radio Act (LCRA), or licensed to cover a permit which honored the initial LCRA processing rules, and in either case subsequently have not made long Mattoon waiver or AM relocations. In the interest of the time and energy of the Commission, applicants, and the group itself; they have withdrawn twenty of these objections this week and more will be withdrawn next week.One of the withdrawals is in response to a request the group received. They welcome specific requests through their press contacts, on behalf of applicants for translators with similar histories.Contact:Paul Bame, Prometheus Radio Project, info at prometheusradio.org , 215 727 9620 x505Clay Leander, Common Frequency Inc. clay at commonfrequency.org 510 858 4097 References:Press release: Low-power FM radio advocates file 1,000 Objections with FCChttps://www.prometheusradio.org/InformalObjections20180516 Copy of the Informal Objection,https://www.prometheusradio.org/sites/default/files/InformalObjectionsPendingTranslators-20180516.pdf Prometheus Petitions FCC to Protect LPFMs from Big-AM-Station Translators, https://www.prometheusradio.org/prometheus-petitions-fcc-protect-lpfms-big-am-station-translators LPFMs Boxed in by New AM Translators https://www.prometheusradio.org/lpfms-boxed-new-am-translators The Local Community Radio Act,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_Community_Radio_Act FCC introduction to FM Translators,https://www.fcc.gov/media/radio/fm-translators-and-boosters FCC introduction to Low-power FM Stations,https://www.fcc.gov/media/radio/lpfm * Paul (pablito) Bame Prometheus Radio Project , Engineering Director 215.727.9620 x505 N0KCL/3 From wings at wings.org Thu May 31 16:37:49 2018 From: wings at wings.org (Frieda Werden) Date: Thu, 31 May 2018 16:37:49 -0700 Subject: [grc] (no subject) Message-ID: Tweeted from a post in LPFM Solidarity: The Local Community Radio Act states that licenses must be made available for both LPFM and translators. The FCC may have violated the LCRA in the process of granting a small number of these translators in areas where LPFM spectrum is very limited. http://recnet.com/node/2419 Frieda Werden, Series Producer WINGS: Women's International News Gathering Service www.wings.org From bame at riverrock.org Thu May 31 18:28:08 2018 From: bame at riverrock.org (Paul Bame) Date: Thu, 31 May 2018 21:28:08 -0400 Subject: [grc] Low-power FM radio advocates withdraw some objections In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <83a4073419fb44de10380384f26504c1@riverrock.org> (repeat, with better formatting) Low-power FM radio advocates withdraw some objections California and Pennsylvania, USA May 31, 2018 Advocate groups Center for International Media Action, Common Frequency, Inc, and Prometheus Radio Project have withdrawn 20 of their informal objections filed on May 15th with more to come. Through ongoing research the group concludes that their objection does not apply to certain translators. These objections concern translators licensed prior to the Local Community Radio Act (LCRA), or licensed to cover a permit which honored the initial LCRA processing rules, and in either case subsequently have not made long Mattoon waiver or AM relocations. In the interest of the time and energy of the Commission, applicants, and the group itself; they have withdrawn twenty of these objections this week and more will be withdrawn next week. One of the withdrawals is in response to a request the group received. They welcome specific requests through their press contacts, on behalf of applicants for translators with similar histories. Contact: Paul Bame, Prometheus Radio Project, info at prometheusradio.org, 215 727 9620 x505 Clay Leander, Common Frequency Inc. clay at commonfrequency.org 510 858 4097 References: Press release: Low-power FM radio advocates file 1,000 Objections with FCC https://www.prometheusradio.org/InformalObjections20180516 Copy of the Informal Objection, https://www.prometheusradio.org/sites/default/files/InformalObjectionsPendingTranslators-20180516.pdf Prometheus Petitions FCC to Protect LPFMs from Big-AM-Station Translators, https://www.prometheusradio.org/prometheus-petitions-fcc-protect-lpfms-big-am-station-translators LPFMs Boxed in by New AM Translators https://www.prometheusradio.org/lpfms-boxed-new-am-translators The Local Community Radio Act, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_Community_Radio_Act FCC introduction to FM Translators, https://www.fcc.gov/media/radio/fm-translators-and-boosters FCC introduction to Low-power FM Stations, https://www.fcc.gov/media/radio/lpfm From ursula at pacifica.org Thu May 31 19:11:21 2018 From: ursula at pacifica.org (Ursula Ruedenberg) Date: Thu, 31 May 2018 21:11:21 -0500 Subject: [grc] WBAI on the air from Times Square: Look Ma! NO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING! Message-ID: So many community radio family members have contacted me with concern and support for WBAI during its recent grim debacle, exorbitant tower rent and the resulting judgement against Pacifica. So here's the report we got today from Pacifica Exec Dir Tom Livingston. You shared the anxious moments so I HAVE to share this happier moment! See his memo below - -- Ursula Ruedenberg Pacifica Affiliate Network Manager 510-812-7989 Tom Livingston, Acting Executive Director Dear Team - At about 6 pm tonight we began broadcasting from 4 Times Square. A lot of people did a lot of critical work to make this happen, starting with the Pacifica National Board and the decision on the loans. Our on the ground tech team included Tony Ryan from WBAI, Jake Glanz, our transmitter engineer who used to get paid by WBAI and Jon Almeleh. As of about this time yesterday it looked like we could well have been going dark for as much as two weeks. We won't get our new transmitter for a week or two because of what became the short timeline. We thought we had a foolproof backup. KPFT sent a surplus transmitter that we could use as a backup. It was shipped via FedEx to the contractor. Yesterday the contractor called up to say they couldn't find the transmitter! We know it was delivered. Our solution (after checking with other NYC broadcasters to borrow a backup to no avail) was to borrow the WPFW backup transmitter. I drove from Baltimore this morning, met Jerry Paris at the WPFW transmitter site (the traffic coming into DC was terrible - reminded me why I'm glad I've moved to Baltimore!). When we got to the site, on the campus of American University, a crew had dug a trench across the driveway to the transmitter site. We had to carry the two heavy pieces up the stairs through a campus building to my car. Traffic up 95 was light (if you've ever been on 95 you understand "light" is a relative term), and I delivered the transmitter to the team there about 3:30 (traffic was pretty bad in Manhattan too. there was no way to turn left off of 42nd), and they had us on the air within a few hours. As I write this, they are gathering the things we want to keep from the Empire State Building, and I'm back in Baltimore celebrating with a drink and a (cooked) frozen pizza. If we'd gone over by an hour, our expectation was that Empire State Building would charge us double rent.. John Crigler said not to bother even asking if they'd let us keep broadcasting for a few days from there. If we'd gone off the air for the two weeks until the new transmitter was delivered and installed it would have caused immeasurable damage. Tom Livingston *And that's how it's done *(My Statement, not Tom's) Hat's off to Tom, Jon, Tony, Jerry, and Jake for being such action figures. And hey, extended family: thanks for your solidarity - always makes all the difference. Ursula Ruedneberg Pacifica From undone at lmi.net Thu May 31 20:10:46 2018 From: undone at lmi.net (Barbara Deutsch) Date: Thu, 31 May 2018 20:10:46 -0700 Subject: [grc] WBAI on the air from Times Square: Look Ma! NO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <97EED409-ED5E-46A2-B479-7F1FEE147088@lmi.net> in reading what Ursula Ruedenberg this eve. posted/fwd'd from Pacifica's current exec Tom Livingston; -- a report on BAI temp. transmitter in new location and En. seaboard traffic; -- this: > We thought we had a foolproof backup. KPFT sent a surplus transmitter that > we could use as a backup. It was shipped via FedEx to the contractor. > > Yesterday the contractor called up to say they couldn't find the > transmitter! We know it was delivered. has left me wondering ???? ??? ???? ? but grateful all the same to see mention of Pacifica on GRC list. maybe since BAI transmitter mattered sufficiently, someone who knows Bob Fass's situation, could provide an update for us on how he is ? barbara, a Pacifica subscriber because of Radio Unnameable