The FCC decision regarding implementation of nighttime IBOC resulted from political pressure from the radio industry. BPL (broad band over power line) was also implemented through political pressure from the power utilities. If IBOC doesn't collapse from the weight of its own problems, as BPL seems to be doing, it will take pressure equal to and opposite in direction to get change made. If IBOC or power cheating are interfering with the reception of a station, dx or otherwise, there is nothing counterproductive in respectfully complaining to the offending station, alerting the affected station, and the FCC. If one complains to the offending station, folks like Mr. Ray can no longer honestly proclaim to the press "I only got one complaint. It was from someone in Maryland." Complaints make bureaucracy uncomfortable. Complaints from dxers will bolster complaints from affected stations. It wouldn't hurt to write a letter to your Congressman or Senator regarding IBOC interference and FCC's apparent attitude.
Unlike John Q. Public, diligent Congressional staffers are a phone call away from the right person at a Federal agency. Last thing opponents want is for some staffer to call the FCC, and for the FCC to respond "this is news to us. We haven't had the first complaint." If we don't complain, who will? If no one rocks the boat, don't expect a change of course. The more stations that invest in IBOC, the harder it will be politically to eliminate it. 73 Gil NN4CW _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com