Tag Archives: LPFM

One step closer to more low-power community radio; FCC says LPFM no threat to commercial stations

Last week the FCC released its report on the economic impact of low-power FM stations on commercial radio. The report was mandated by passage of the Local Community Radio Act of 2010 (LCRA), and its primary conclusion should surprise nobody … finish reading One step closer to more low-power community radio; FCC says LPFM no threat to commercial stations

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LPFM Donated to Illinois State for Use by College Station

College radio advocates are protesting the loss of student-run FM stations. On campuses nationally, cash-strapped colleges and universities are selling or leasing stations to outsiders.  The new owners are not committed to students, but have other agendas with plans for … finish reading LPFM Donated to Illinois State for Use by College Station

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Congresspeople urge FCC to save space for LPFM in urban markets

Yesterday 28 members of the House of Representatives, led by Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA), sent a letter to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski [PDF] urging the Commission to ensure there is space reserved in urban areas for new low-power FM station … finish reading Congresspeople urge FCC to save space for LPFM in urban markets

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Deadline extension gives five more days to comment to the FCC on LPFM

Thanks to the quick work of LPFM advocate Michi Eyre at REC Networks, the FCC granted a one week extension on the comment window for the Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on low-power FM. In asking for the extension … finish reading Deadline extension gives five more days to comment to the FCC on LPFM

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Kettle Falls Radio to FCC: we want our LPFM back

The city of Kettle Falls, Washington describes itself as 1610 Friendly People and One Grouch. All of them had an Low Power FM Radio Station, it seems. “But was stolen after 2 years of operation,” writes Richard Walter, President of … finish reading Kettle Falls Radio to FCC: we want our LPFM back

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FCC proposes action for more LPFM community radio stations

As expected, at today’s open FCC meeting the Commission released a Third Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making which lays out a plan of action to both clear out the queue of pending translator station applications and to begin taking … finish reading FCC proposes action for more LPFM community radio stations

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FCC taking up LPFM and translator stations at July 12 open meeting

Ever since the passage of the Local Community Radio Act, the big question has been how the FCC will deal with its backlog of applications for translator repeater stations. Translators are low-power stations that may only rebroadcast the signal of … finish reading FCC taking up LPFM and translator stations at July 12 open meeting

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Prometheus Radio Spreads the Word about LPFM with Radio Summer

This summer there will be plenty of opportunities to not only learn about how to build your own radio station (see Paul’s post about Free Radio Berkeley’s “Build Your Own Radio Station” summer camp), but there will also be events … finish reading Prometheus Radio Spreads the Word about LPFM with Radio Summer

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Report: Pescadero LPFM KPDO does not own Pirate Cat Radio

In the aftermath of the departure of Pirate Cat Radio founder Daniel “Monkey Man” Roberts from the scene, the Pescadero low-power community radio station he was managing is carrying on, trying to clear the haze of confusion he left behind. … finish reading Report: Pescadero LPFM KPDO does not own Pirate Cat Radio

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Old News — Lawmaker wants Oklahoma to be a haven for unlicensed radio

My apologies to Radio Survivor readers for my massive oversight on this story. Apparently I’m unable to either know what year it is now, or read the dates on the sources I’m using. The bill I cited in this post–AND … finish reading Old News — Lawmaker wants Oklahoma to be a haven for unlicensed radio

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