[BC] IBOC "secrets" and my opinions.

[Bill Harms]

padrino wrote:
> Broadcasters' Mailing List <broadcast at radiolists.net> writes:
>   
>> Frank:
>>
>>
>>    I am glad to see that you at least admit the possibility that this 
>> technology may not work. I think the issue is when do we determine 
>> enough is enough if it is not working. The problem with making effort to 
>> make it work is that it may cause damage to what is already there.
>>     
>
> Well, at least I'm honest enough to admit the possibilities of it going
> either way. Too bad that the nay-sayers won't admit to the same. If, as
> you say, the nay-sayers see something that others don't see, it would
> behoove them to provide concrete, comprehensive information that was
> acquired via realworld field testing. As of yet, this has not occurred
> from them. To date, their position is based upon casual observations, as
> compared to researched testing that was gathered to support their claims.
>   
>>    In order to find out if this will work or not, it should be treated 
>> as an experimental technology.  I see too many people thinking that it 
>> is going to happen no matter what. One thing that has not been 
>> adequately tested is nighttime operation and its effects.  That needs to 
>> be done first before we decide this is what needs to be done.
>>     
>
> If so, then why would the FCC give its approval? This from a governing
> body that is very sensitive to interference.
>   
>>    Perhaps the IBOC nay-sayers are seeing something that some others 
>> don't see.
>>     
>
> If so, then they need to provide credible information that the industry
> can review.
>   
That is the whole point. We don't know. Some people are treating it as 
we already know that it will not adversely effect anything.  With all 
due respect to those who feel that way, that is plain and simply 
intellectually dishonest. I don't know why the FCC gave its approval.  
Perhaps they are wrong. It would not be the first time a government 
agency is wrong about something. 

Let's treat this as what it is right now, a big experiment and not a 
done deal. Frank think of it this way, if you build a pig farm your 
neighbors should have something to say about the smell that would come 
from your farm.  If you don't take that into consideration, that is 
arrogance.

Bill Harms
Elkridge, Maryland