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In another thread, folks got to talking about K254BZ, a construction permit for a KKHT-FM translator in Fairbanks. See http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/sta_det.pl?Facility_id=145065 ...I'm like, say what? Does Salem know about this translator?
Nope. It was news to Chuck Tiller, his engineer and the GM. Chuck tells me the matter is now being referred to their legal department.
Did a little digging. Had a nice conversation with the president of a small org in Augusta, Georgia calling themselves "Community Public Radio." Over a decade ago, they filed for dozens of permits across the country. Relying on their non-profit status, they avoiding paying FCC filing fees by indicating on their applications they intended noncommercial educational ("NCE") operation.
About an hour ago, the president of Community Public Radio admitted to me they don't have the financial ability to put these stations on the air, and never intended to do so. It was a long term investment -- the price of paying a lawyer to file applications to try to get licenses that could later be sold. They just dropped one on Clear Channel IHeart in North Carolina for $150,000. While not giving a specific price for K254BZ, because its in a major market they hope to sell it for a lot more before the construction permit runs out in 24 months.
This is almost exactly the same situation as K291CE, a Rosenberg license obtained by church in Dallas without payment of fees on the NCE exemption, which they are now selling for a very substantial profit.
Folks, is it just me, or is there something morally wrong about what's going on here? Broadcasting to make money is one thing, but manipulating FCC procedures to make money is another. This is NOT in the "public interest." The radio spectrum is not the stock market and should not be used and manipulated to profit those who have no intention of broadcasting. All they're doing is tying up a frequency someone else could put to good use.
Nope. It was news to Chuck Tiller, his engineer and the GM. Chuck tells me the matter is now being referred to their legal department.
Did a little digging. Had a nice conversation with the president of a small org in Augusta, Georgia calling themselves "Community Public Radio." Over a decade ago, they filed for dozens of permits across the country. Relying on their non-profit status, they avoiding paying FCC filing fees by indicating on their applications they intended noncommercial educational ("NCE") operation.
About an hour ago, the president of Community Public Radio admitted to me they don't have the financial ability to put these stations on the air, and never intended to do so. It was a long term investment -- the price of paying a lawyer to file applications to try to get licenses that could later be sold. They just dropped one on Clear Channel IHeart in North Carolina for $150,000. While not giving a specific price for K254BZ, because its in a major market they hope to sell it for a lot more before the construction permit runs out in 24 months.
This is almost exactly the same situation as K291CE, a Rosenberg license obtained by church in Dallas without payment of fees on the NCE exemption, which they are now selling for a very substantial profit.
Folks, is it just me, or is there something morally wrong about what's going on here? Broadcasting to make money is one thing, but manipulating FCC procedures to make money is another. This is NOT in the "public interest." The radio spectrum is not the stock market and should not be used and manipulated to profit those who have no intention of broadcasting. All they're doing is tying up a frequency someone else could put to good use.
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I have the proof...and dont wish to try to take it over unlike some people 
