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Grand Ole Opry raises ruckus over White Space broadband

by Matthew Lasar  May 15 2008 - 9:33am     

"We know all too well that there is no 'second chance' to redo a live performance," five parties warned the Federal Communications Commission yesterday. "The white spaces proposals being considered by the FCC could turn 'Music City' into a silent city unless they get it right. As it stands, these proposals will not provide critical protection to the wireless microphone systems that are integral to every show." 

These protesters include Country Music Television, the County Music Association, the Grand Ole' Opry, and Viacoms' MTV Networks. "Nashville Music Requires Interference-Free Wireless Microphones," they title their comments. Most are new recruits to the broadcasting industry's war against unlicensed "white space" devices. The Opry, however, has had a dog in this fight for a while, repeatedly filing against the technology from early last year onward.

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