Osteen Gives Shout-Out To Rush White Spaces Bill
Preacher Backs Plan To Give Wireless Mic Users Protected Status
John Eggerton -- Multichannel News, 2/9/2010 11:36:00 AM
Media mega-preacher Joel Osteen has added his voice to those backing a bill that would give wireless microphone users protected status in the Federal Communications Commission's new "white spaces" database.
When it agreed to allow unlicensed devices to share the broadcast band with DTV stations, it made that contingent upon creating a database protecting incumbent TV stations. Wireless mics also use that band, and a bill (H.R. 4353 ) introduced by Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.), would allow a broad category of professional users including churches, theaters and stadiums to register as well.
"A wireless microphone system is one of our most fundamental and important tools found in any church across America. These systems enable communities to worship together through music, prayer, and hear a message of hope each week," Osteen wrote in a letter to Rush. "I want to congratulate you and thank you for introducing such an important piece of legislation."
In addition to preaching in his Lakewood church in Houston, Osteen has a broadcast ministry in the U.S. as well 150 countries.
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