[opendtv] News: Here we go again...
- From: Craig Birkmaier <craig@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: OpenDTV Mail List <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2004 08:17:53 -0400
Warren Publishing's COMMUNICATIONS DAILY reports that the FCC at its
open meeting Thurs. (April 15) will consider a further notice on rule
changes for radio stations that broadcast digital audio using in-band
on-channel (IBOC) technology.
The report suggests that many are speculating the FCC also will
consider proposals advocated by the RIAA to establish broadcast flag-
like content protection to digital radio.
The report continues with the position of the RIAA...
But RIAA CEO Mitch Bainwol released a statement in which he said the
recording industry "is excited about the deployment of digital radio
as it offers fans an exciting way to listen to music." However, he
said his industry was concerned that the IBOC transmission system
being considered by the FCC "does not protect the music even though
safeguards could easily be implemented." For example, the RIAA fears
that sound recordings played on digital radio "could be copied and
redistributed freely on the Internet without permission," Bainwol
said: "We look forward to working together with the Commission,
broadcasters and others to ensure that digital radio provides
consumers with a new way to enjoy music while protecting those who
create that music."
And the repost notes that the CEA is siding with public interest groups...
CEA also weighed in with its opposition, making many of the same
arguments as Public Knowledge and Consumers Union. Michael Petricone,
CEA vp-technology policy, told our affiliate Consumer Electronics
Daily it's unclear whether RIAA is seeking establishment of a digital
radio "equivalent" of the DTV broadcast flag, as the consumer groups
had maintained. But it's obvious the recording industry is asking for
"limitations on consumers' ability to record from the radio -- a
fundamental right given great deference by Congress and protected by
the Audio Home Recording Act," Petricone said.
Regards
Craig
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