April 24,1998

Federal Communications Commission
Room 222
1919 M Street, N.W.
Washington,  D.C. 20554
 

RE: FCC FILE NOS RM-9208 AND RM-9242

I am writing to oppose the possibility of the commission ruling in favor of allowing new , low-power stations to flood our local markets.  I stand with many other broadcasters locally and nationally that would be affected by this for the following reasons:

1. Locally there is already an influx of interference from unknown sources which blocks our clear signal. The addition of more low- power stations would add to what is already a problem;

2. As an independent broadcaster, I have aired programs and provided services that are essential to maintaining good community service. During the services they provide. We also host a medical talk program whereby listeners call in with their medical questions and can have them answered by a licensed doctor. We are also in tune with the needs of the aged, and air an informative program dealing with mid-life issues. We are civic minded also, and allow organizations air time to discuss their upcoming events.

With all free air-time that is provided to insure that the local community is served, I don't agree with the commission that their plan to add more low-power stations will provide any more of a service than what I and many other local and national broadcasters are providing already. Therefore, I am asking that the FCC not allow am influx of these proposed low-power stations.

Thank you for your consideration.
 

Arnold McClatchey
Owner

McCLATCHEY
BROADCASTING