Satellite radio on hold: Dingell and Bliley ask FCC to delay authorization of DARS service.(Representatives John Dingell and Thomas Bliley; Federal Communications Commission; digital audio radio satellite services)(Brief Article)

Broadcasting & Cable, May, 1996 by McConnell, Chris

Dingell and Bliley ask FCC to delay authorization of DARS service Broadcasters last week won a reprieve from the prospect of satellite-delivered radio services. Representatives John Dingell (D-Mich.) and Thomas Bliley (R-Va.) asked FCC commissioners to hold off on plans to set rules for digital audio radio satellite services (DARS), FCC officials said.

The request came as the commissioners were closing in on an agreement that would have given one DARS proponent, washington-based CD Radio, a license to launch its planned slate of 30 music and 20 news and informational channels. CD Radio hopes to beam the subscription service to silver dollar-size mobile antennas. Broadcasters have opposed authorizing such services, fearing that the services might draw...

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