[cr-india] Community Radio in Orvakal

[FREDERICK NORONHA]

Just a query -- doesn't Radiophony plan to develop technology that doesn't 
violate current laws? FN

On Tuesday 17 September 2002 16:55, you wrote:
> We are starting a communiyt radio station in Orvakal village, Kurnool dist,
> Andhra Pradesh. The infrastructure was put in place by Radiophony. The
> people are all very excited and are waiting for 'their' station to start.
>
> There have been a few problems however...goverment officials inquiring into
> the legality of the station. Its a tiny station as LPFM goes--40 miliwatt
> transmiitter; Range= < 500 mtrs. The antenna is TV antenna cable and it
> broadcasts at about 98 MHz.
>
> I was wondering whether anyone could help figure out the legalities
> involved here. whether we could be prosecuted or shut down. Dr. Pavarala
> (Hyderabad Univ.) says the law is very hazy on this. Any ideas where we can
> find out exactly what it says?
>
> We will most grateful for ANY help on the subject.
>
> Thank you all in advance...
>
> Anshuman.
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