NOW I’M PISSED OFF AT THE FUCKING FCC EVEN MORE
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When I sat down at my computer a few minutes ago, I was looking for an FM
Radio transmitter that would satisfy a yearning to hear my music whilst I
mowed my 2-acre lawn. Since I visited your website, It has turned into a
very emotional “NOW I’M PISSED OFF AT THE FUCKING FCC EVEN MORE” attitude.
NOW I want 500 watts, and fuck the license.
Let me tell you why it’s odd.
I spent almost half my life in the Air Force, taking orders, giving
orders, but specifically OBEYING orders. I felt that this was best for my
country. Now I am A TELEVISION ENGINEER. Since I got this job, I thought
that the FCC was NOT quite all there. i.e a few cards short of a deck.
With the Digital transition, I believe even more that they are raging dolts.
They just refuse to think things out before making decisions. They have not
addressed LPTV or Translator stations AT ALL, and refuse to comment when
asked. This really pisses me off, as I personally assume responsibility for
one translator, and the community it serves.
Now do you think it’s odd that a law abiding television engineer would be so
mad at the organization that keeps him employed?
So you’ll know for future reference, I’m on your side. I will always be a
supporter of free speech, provided it does not interfere with someone else’s
freedom, even if they have lots of money and own many radio or television
stations. That’s the beauty of the whole idea. If nobody gets stepped on,
then nobody complains. Or at least they shouldn’t have the right to
complain.
For the record: I still intend to obey the FCC’s regulations with my
television station, even if I think they’re stupid. I will do this because
I’m not the only employee. My translator will continue on transmitting on
Channel Eleven with a Digital to Analog adapter on it’s input. I will not
let the people of the community it serves down. They cannot see our digital
or analog transmitter as they are in a deep valley, and the translator is
their only connection to the rest of the state.
Thank you for being there today, and I extend my best wishes that you
continue. Right now I’m going to continue looking for an FM transmitter,
but my requirements have now changed. I WAS looking for a small 1/4 watt
Stereo unit. Now I want at least 2 watts.
