tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post3618987193232267764..comments2024-03-29T11:31:33.795-04:00Comments on The Marmelade Gypsy: FCC Threat to Public and Commercial TV -- What Everyone Needs to Know NOW About the Spectrum AuctionJeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-22404486410929150322016-01-05T17:12:36.868-05:002016-01-05T17:12:36.868-05:00" why does the FCC even want to do this, part..." why does the FCC even want to do this, particularly why do they want to re-distribute all the bandwidth making every station go to considerable expense?"<br /><br />To answer this, Mae Travels, the FCC will be selling the spectrum that they claim back from the broadcasters to wireless services. This could include cell phone providers, or something as exotic as a TV service by someone such as Amazon that you could watch uninterrupted as you drive from coast to coast in the USA. There are new industries out there that are in need of wireless frequencies in this spectrum. At this point in time, the FM radio frequencies are not of interest. Hope that helps!bassgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03637265423172890843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-67333441362761066952016-01-03T10:11:25.725-05:002016-01-03T10:11:25.725-05:00I wish you a very happy and healthy New Year, Jean...I wish you a very happy and healthy New Year, Jeanie :)<br />Even though the information in your post isn't an international topic (yet - I'm sure), I'm amazed by how well you researched it and that you make people aware. That is wonderful. Too many things happen "under the radar" because it's all about money and very likely the public would fight against it. We need more awareness for those things!<br /><br />Have a wonderful Sunday!<br />Lots of hugs to you,<br />BeateBeatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14712395242968990000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-3398637122267887082016-01-02T22:07:24.754-05:002016-01-02T22:07:24.754-05:00wow - what a well written and researched post. whi...wow - what a well written and researched post. while I'm not in the US - I'm guessing this could become more of an issue globally in the near future - so thanks for making it so clear. I'm also particularly moved that such important decisions are being made 'under the radar' and with no consideration to the poor and disadvantaged. If these issues were brought out into the public to be debated - would there be any change? I'll be more conscious of this if/when it arised here. Here's to public TV access long into the future! Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14635416571278107397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-80632594909598039822016-01-02T18:33:34.639-05:002016-01-02T18:33:34.639-05:00Thank you for this informative and well written PS...Thank you for this informative and well written PSA. The word needs to get out. Thanks for doing your part to do so. Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-14746298080602526712016-01-01T23:18:41.933-05:002016-01-01T23:18:41.933-05:00Thanks so much, Jeanie, for bringing this to our a...Thanks so much, Jeanie, for bringing this to our attention!! So much goes on below the radar and I think monied interests are hoping we don't notice. I had no idea. Thanks for the info about the problem in general and for specific tips on what each of us can do!<br /><br />Happy New Year to you and Rick! I hope that 2016 will be a very special year for you!Dr. Kathy McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903015507894951725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-13894722274996770772016-01-01T17:16:32.794-05:002016-01-01T17:16:32.794-05:00Well I skipped most of this post because I'm n...Well I skipped most of this post because I'm not sure I can take any actions that would be helpful. Sadly it seems everything is for sale. I know that whatever the outcome is in your country it will affect what I can watch at home since much of my programming comes from the USA though we of course have local and national programming too. <br /><br />I'm here today to wish you a wonderful New Year ahead, filled with peace, love, joy and good health. I'm so glad I found you and your blog ♥Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-5609909784836522342016-01-01T16:49:45.153-05:002016-01-01T16:49:45.153-05:00Jeanie,
The times we live in are treacherous and i...Jeanie,<br />The times we live in are treacherous and it seems that everything is up for sale and that greed rules our world. Too many things can be "bought," for too many that is the solution for everything. It hurts my heart to see what our world has become.<br />I am wishing you well in this quest and for informing us as well.<br />Information is power.<br />If we all take a stand for whatever it is that resonates with us perhaps we can make a difference. I get so discouraged over so many things nowadays.<br />Sending you wishes for a strong and healthy New Year.<br />xo<br />JemmaJemma@athomewithjemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137225389791605398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-30749052785192831742015-12-31T22:10:12.434-05:002015-12-31T22:10:12.434-05:00Really great (and disturbing) info, Jeanie.
I had...Really great (and disturbing) info, Jeanie.<br />I had no idea. Who ever saw this coming!<br />I believe, like you, that our airwaves should be <br />kept free. It's like selling a piece of the sky.<br />Thanks for being a voice for sanity,<br />(and a most beautiful new year to you),<br />JenniferJennifer Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04305032927925322733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-49588124460739700662015-12-31T18:35:42.304-05:002015-12-31T18:35:42.304-05:00You've done some good reporting here, Jeanie. ...You've done some good reporting here, Jeanie. I had no idea about this issue. Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-7333813488272423712015-12-31T13:58:50.527-05:002015-12-31T13:58:50.527-05:00Thanks, Jeanie! We don't have cable and this ...Thanks, Jeanie! We don't have cable and this would be devastating to us. Do we call our local stations? senators? who? This would just infuriate us, since we are definitely on a budget that doesn't give a lot of extra. I know some people think we are rich because we travel, but it is an intentional plan while we can physically do so. Other than our travel we have very little discretionary income. Oh those money grubbing people/corporations.Marilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-35430305601371800232015-12-31T10:36:43.783-05:002015-12-31T10:36:43.783-05:00Oh man, what a shame. And unfortunately the major...Oh man, what a shame. And unfortunately the majority of us will be in the dark about this issue as this is the first I've heard about it. :/ Thanks for informing us and providing ideas of what we can do!!Lisa from Lisa's Yarnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-72690922519400145112015-12-31T09:58:30.651-05:002015-12-31T09:58:30.651-05:00Happy New Year - I hope 2016 will be very good to ...Happy New Year - I hope 2016 will be very good to you!The Artful Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01039109515963974739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-24787879921802427482015-12-31T09:54:02.111-05:002015-12-31T09:54:02.111-05:00Your well-researched post definitely taught me a l...Your well-researched post definitely taught me a lot of things, except one: why does the FCC even want to do this, particularly why do they want to re-distribute all the bandwidth making every station go to considerable expense? And why isn't there an uprising among the commercial stations, whose funding is private and whose goal is all about money?<br /><br />Do have a great New Year's Eve anyway!!<br /><br />best... mae from maefood.blogspot.comMae Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328946930935633113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-28453875738862127322015-12-31T08:59:45.089-05:002015-12-31T08:59:45.089-05:00Thanks Jeanie for the information . . .
I just for...Thanks Jeanie for the information . . .<br />I just forwarded this "read" to my husband . . .Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-90873121990243740192015-12-31T07:10:51.279-05:002015-12-31T07:10:51.279-05:00Thanks for the info. Jeanie. I was clueless... as ...Thanks for the info. Jeanie. I was clueless... as usual. Bella Rumhttp://bellarum.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-35983783543916688332015-12-31T06:31:51.370-05:002015-12-31T06:31:51.370-05:00Good morning Jeanie! First of all, I pray your 201...Good morning Jeanie! First of all, I pray your 2016 will be an inspirational, healthy and happy one. <br /><br />There are so many threats to life out there, and many of them are caused by greed to hoard EVERYTHING, even the air. I will talk to my husband about this since we both enjoy public television. We don't watch TV often, only for the news, but this IS a major shift and can escalate to even larger proportions. <br /><br />I wish you success in your endeavor to present this to higher authorities. Bless you Jeanie for your care, whimsy, friendship and positive attitude you've shared over the years. Much love, AnitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.com