On Mar 5, 3:18?am, "David Eduardo" wrote:
"Brenda Ann" wrote in message

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I have an idea... if the big boys don't seem to think AM is viable, why
not give it back to the little local guys who CAN make it work? AM is
still very viable. It's the likes of Clear Channel et. al. that are
killing it by loading it down with the same **** all across the dial. Who
the hell wants cookie cutter radio?

Actually, when AM was called dead in the 80's, it was Clear Channel that
invested in facilities and talent and gave the band further life...

Since there are only, at most, one or two viable AMs in any market outside
of a few majors, there can hardly be cookie cutter radio (unless you define
syndicated talent as cookie cutter).

The rest of AMs can only make money with religion, brokered shows or niche
ethnic fare.

"Internet radio royalty rates decided (Verdict: it ain't good news)"

"The death of Internet radio, and the damage done to HD Radio, could
affect federal regulator's decision for the merger and the definition
of the relevant market."

"Smaller terrestrial radio stations will probably abandon online
streaming as they'll be paying more for online streaming then they
will for regular broadcasts (and for far less of an incoming revenue
stream). This applies just the same for HD2 streaming."

http://www.orbitcast.com/archives/in...good-news.html

HD Radio is really dead now - adios, HD Radio ! :-)