http://www.live365.com/choice/
By now you know about the threat to Internet Radio. The link above will give you all of the information you could possibly need, as well as ways that you can help.
The reality of it is that Polka Dot Radio cannot continue to exist if these rates go into effect. This station has
no revenue whatsoever (unless you count the one recent donation). It is a hobby for me, and I'm already pushing my financial limits as it is. If the fees triple, I'll have to shut down.
I realize that there are much more important things in the world than radio, and maybe we have to pick our battles. If this fee increase goes through and PDR ceases to broadcast any longer it will be disappointing, but not the end of the world. (And hey, it'll save me a few hundred dollars a year...) Still, if you feel strongly about this, I urge you to
follow the link and do what you can!
I emailed my senator a while back and got a response that he'd "look into the satellite radio issue." Yeah, that inspires confidence
Here's hoping you have more luck in your state. I
would like to stick around to at least see my first broadcasting anniversary...
Lisa
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Lisa Clarke
Polka Dot Creations - Jewelry, Gifts & Other Neat Stuff by Lisa Clarke
The Polka Dot Cottage - Celebrating Home, Hearth and Creative Pursuits
Polka Dot Radio - Alternative Folk, 1990's, Indie Pop
