LPFM

Comments Filed In Anticipation of LPFM Filing Window

FCC sought comments concerning what to do with a large number of pending translator applications in urban areas that preclude the licensing of new LPFM channels.  In anticipation of an LPFM filing window next year, Common Frequency, Prometheus Radio Project, and Rec Networks all filed Comments and Reply Comments Concerning the LPFM Docket, MM Docket 99-25/MB Docket 07-172

 

Joint Comments of Prometheus, Rec Networks, and Common Frequency

Comments of Common Frequency

Reply Comments of Common Frequency

Comment of Prometheus

Reply Comments of Prometheus

Comments of Rec Network

Reply Comments of Rec Network

 

New Unity on Community Radio Translator Debate; LPFM Still 'Troubling' To NPR

In a rare instance of unity, religious broadcast network Educational Media Foundation (EMF) and grassroots radio advocate Prometheus Radio Project have found common ground regarding the future of Low Power FM (LPFM) and translators.  Over the past decade, Prometheus and EMF, the owner of the nationwide KLOVE/AIR 1 FM network, have held opposing views regarding the remaining available radio spectrum. Now for the first time, the organizations have come together on a mutually beneficial policy proposal, submitted to the FCC as a Memorandum of Agreement. 

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Creation of A Low Power Radio Service

In response the public’s limited access to local radio stations and First Amendment rights on the public airwaves, the FCC created what is called LPFM radio service.

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