FCC Allows Commercialization of Emergency Vehicle Frequencies
Washington, D.C., The FCC in a bold move today announced it's intention to license emergency vehicle frequencies as well as other frequencies used by municipalities around the country, for commercial use. Frequencies ranging from the 30.100 through the 900k range will be offered up to commercial media outlets under special conditions.
"It became obvious to us," said FCC Chairman Kevin Martin, "that there is a great deal of dead airtime on these frequencies, so much sometimes that police officers, fire fighters and EMT's need to periodically check their equipment to ensure that it is working." The solution, according to Mr. Martin is to license the bands to corporations that will provide a variety of music and talk entertainment. The broadcasts will be suppressed when an emergency call is coming through, but otherwise it will provide non-stop entertainment for what is often a stressful and exhausting job.
The new plan requires approval by Congress, and Democratic leaders have expressed from doubts. "If we find this proposal to be detrimental in any way," said Speaker Pelosi, "we will put on a big show of stopping it and pass it nevertheless."
Shares of Clear Channel Communications (NYSE CCU), the nation's largest media holder, jumped 10% on the release of the news.
John McNally: Contributing Writer
"It became obvious to us," said FCC Chairman Kevin Martin, "that there is a great deal of dead airtime on these frequencies, so much sometimes that police officers, fire fighters and EMT's need to periodically check their equipment to ensure that it is working." The solution, according to Mr. Martin is to license the bands to corporations that will provide a variety of music and talk entertainment. The broadcasts will be suppressed when an emergency call is coming through, but otherwise it will provide non-stop entertainment for what is often a stressful and exhausting job.
The new plan requires approval by Congress, and Democratic leaders have expressed from doubts. "If we find this proposal to be detrimental in any way," said Speaker Pelosi, "we will put on a big show of stopping it and pass it nevertheless."
Shares of Clear Channel Communications (NYSE CCU), the nation's largest media holder, jumped 10% on the release of the news.
John McNally: Contributing Writer
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