We need your help right now - and it won't cost you a penny. The FCC is proposing a slew of new regulations that would make radio stations jump through many regulation hoops - including filing new extensive paperwork, reporting song playlists and paying for staff members to remain at the station during all hours of operation. Some stations may even be forced to move their studio location.

Besides the expense and man power to complete these extra burdens, Christian radio operators are concerned about plans for the federal government to mandate certain types of programming. There is uncertainty about just how far this could go. The National Religious Broadcasters says the proposal has the potential to "strangle" Christian media. The FCC wants stations to answer to Community Advisory Boards who could wind up changing the programming that you hear on radio stations.

Most troublesome of all, the new rules could be a back door for Congress to re-introduce what's called the Fairness Doctrine. That's the old FCC rule that forced broadcasters to air "both sides" of controversial issues. It would mean Christian stations would have to air the views of people who are AGAINST what we believe. Fortunately, the FCC is required to have a period of public comment before proceeding. We're in that time right now. So here's what we're asking our listeners to do. Go to this FCC page:
http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/prod/ecfs/upload_v2.cgi

Put this number into Box One: 04-233. That way the FCC will know you want to give your opinion about what it calls "localism".
Fill in the contact information but leave the law firm and attorney fields blank.
In the comment section, explain in just a few words that you are against these new regulations.

Or write a regular letter to:
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20554