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rsdsharp

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2. My radio career (such as it was) took place during the era of The Rule of Sevens.

Reply to erronis (Original post)

Wed Feb 12, 2025, 08:11 PM

Feb 12

No person or entity could own more than 7 AM, 7 FM and 7 TV stations (of which no more than 5 could be VHF) TOTAL — ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY. And no one person or entity could own more than one of each in a given market. There were also rules against new ownership of broadcast stations and newspapers, although grandfather rules allowed existing exceptions.

The rules were relaxed somewhat later on, and virtually obliterated by the Telecommunications Act of 1996.

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A Vermont senator is buying radio stations in (and around) his district (You're right - he's a repuglicon) [View all] erronis Feb 12 OP

Next, try for vertical integration! Buy some newspapers, and a judge or two! /nt bucolic_frolic Feb 12 #1

My radio career (such as it was) took place during the era of The Rule of Sevens. rsdsharp Feb 12 #2

Winner (most money) take all! erronis Feb 12 #3