Are We Getting Closer

For the past 7 months Sirius XM have had several meetings with the FCC on the Implementation of Sirius-XM Merger Condition that twenty-four Audio Channels Be Leased To Qualified Entities and Extends . It has been stated to me that in those conversation the topic of conversation were:

(1) the definition of a Qualified Entity or Entities,

(2) the process for establishing eligibility including the technical and financial qualifications of lessees,

(3) the criteria for selecting among competing applicants where demand exceeds supply,

(4) the technical aspect of allocation capacity to lessees,

(5) the duration of the long-term lease, as well as other terms and conditions of services. Since this filings there have been several comments filed and additional extension

My hopes are as the deadline draws near that a plan of action will be implemented. ICA Project entitled American Independent Radio has been the only one requesting all 24 channels and as of today we hold that position.

In the few week we will be submitting comments and a plan on how to implement and insure the needs of the under served markets are being met and how the Al-a-cart program suggested by the merge order can bring about great benefits for all involved.