Low-power FM (LPFM) radio, devised by the FCC to provide an alternative to corporate-centric radio, is now being dominated by Christian radio networks, effectively limiting the diversity of local community voices over the airwaves. In addition, by using "translators", these stations are extending their reach across states in ways never intended by the FCC. This is certainly true in Hawaii - I did a study of statewide LPFM use last year, and found that an efficient Oahu-wide radio network could be established with five distributed LPFM stations at a total cost of $25,000: