The purpose of the two petitions which the Commission has accepted concerning LPFM are clearly consistent with the goals of the 1996 Telecommunications Act. Both address service, as meant by former Chairman Hundt and present Chairman William E. Kennard, over issues of ownership and competition. Both must respect the long held rule prohibiting the Commission from having supervision over formats, program content and audience. While the 1996 Telecommunications Act has met its goals of growth, etc. The Foundation wishes not to expand on how this has come to pass for it believes that the issue of LPFM offers a unique opportunity to complete the work started with the 1996 Telecommunications Act.
All radio is local, no matter where the owners live or where the programs originate.
The Foundation has concerns in a number of areas which are not addressed in the two LPFM Petitions. Owners of these stations have a large financial investment. LPFM service should respect this investment. Ownership LPFM should be limited to one per owner. Sale Stations should not be transferable by sale.