NOT....Re: [BC] Clear Channel Wants More?

[Ernie Belanger]

If clear channel wants to compete with XM and Sirrus let them send up a bird 
and start their own Satellite network.

They have far to much dominance, which has been referenced in this thread.

IF they are having a problem competing let them do what everyone else does, 
adjust to the market. It was their idea to limit commercials, they did, they 
lost revenue now they are belly aching about it. OH WELL...

They are bitching about having the cost of  the technical upgrade (ie HD 
Radio) then don't install it. HD is not mandated technology. IF you want to 
dance pay the piper. Don't bitch about the cost of paying the piper ... if 
you can't afford it then don't dance.

Actually I personally believe it would be much better for Radio if the 
Commission lowered the cap vs raising it.  Fewer stations per owner per 
market makes for more robust competition and ultimately better Radio 
Product.

And that folks is how you compete with satellite.

Greater Variety of LOCAL content that serves the audience VS a virtual 
satellite network, voice tracked from God Knows where, which happens to be 
on  terrestrial stations in almost every market.