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Originally Posted by GatorB
YOU=REATRD.
Ok so 12 years ago all these guys spent millions to get this passed and in the end not only do they still have to PAY for this spectrum, but they might not even get it since they have to compete with each other in an auction? Um pretty dumb waste of bribe money if you ask me. Wait 12 years and still might not get any spectrum. THINK before posting next time.
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These companies have trade groups that have lobbiest in congress this how it works. the trade group does all the leg work.
At the time (and still today) this was passed on the basis that it would fee up spectrum for the "public good" but as we have seen the spectrum is being sold off ie the 700Mhz chunk that google is going after will be the channels 52 - 69
I promise you television stations got pulled into this kicking and screaming - the last thing we wanted to do was to spend MILLIONS on new transmitters and infrastructure - it has taken this station over two years for the transition.
BTW name calling is usually a indication of low intelligence - you sir are the one that needs to do research before you open your mouth.
Here are some links that will enlighten you - sorry if you have trouble understanding the big words in these articles.
http://www.dailywireless.org/2006/10...spectrum-grab/
http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php...tal_Television