[BC] Public File cautionary story

[Barry Mishkind]

At 11:30 AM 3/8/2007, Sam Roffe wrote
>One thing that impressed me, aside from the threat of arrest, was that
>the GM deferred to a higher up in the organization who probably had no
>idea about FCC rules.

         I suspect that was due to the abrasive
         relationship with the other college.

>I find that the case here, that once any FCC issue, or other issues
>relating to broadcast, outside the general confines of the radio
>station, college administrators really don't understand.  But, this
>isn't a FCC concern is it?

         Nope.  Under the current Rules, the
         Public File is to be open and available,
         regardless of who is asking.

>Bottom Line:  This is a good reminder for all small stations to keep
>their public file in order and up to date, no matter who their licensee
>is.  Until the rules change, that is all we can do.

         Absolutely.