Business and Law
What’s in a Name? FCC Nixes Florida LPFM Bid Over Legal Status
Daytona Beach application was filed under one name, but nonprofit registration said another
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FCC, Virginia LPFM Reach Agreement Over Underwriting Violations
Joint marketing by Charlottesville stations “troubling,” commission says
Business and Law
FCC Directs Trio of Puerto Rico LPFM Hopefuls to Timeshare
Two of the applicants survived a flurry of regulatory challenges
Business and Law
Church in Massachusetts Wins LPFM CP
Taunton's House of Worship overcomes challenge from Foxboro Cable Access for 96.5 FM permit
Business and Law
NAB Pushes Back on Certain Deregulation Proposals
Advocacy group says some of the FCC's broadcast rules should be preserved
Business and Law
Another Overpowered South Florida LPFM Cited by the FCC
Fort Lauderdale’s WZOP(LP) joins WZPP(LP) in receiving violation notice
News Makers
Engineer Eyes New Frontier With SDR-Powered LPFM in Colorado
Using open-source tools, Vlad Fomitchev aims to spark engineering interest
Business and Law
FCC Dismisses LPFM Applicant in California Over Petition Silence
Heme Aqui Church and the MENA Coalition advance as timeshare applicants on 101.5 east...
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FCC: Florida LPFM Operated at Over 800% of Authorized Power
Hollywood's WZPP(LP) has 20 days to respond with corrective plan
Business and Law
FCC Grants Colorado LPFM to Engineering Society
CSWBE desires to use the station for HD Radio experimentation and STEM education
Business and Law
FCC Dismisses Arizona LPFM Applications Over Cross-Ownership Rule
Gila River Telecommunications operates four commercial LPTV stations
Business and Law
FCC Orders Timeshare for Fort Worth LPFM Applicants
Petition against Christian Pentecost Church over its community presence falls short
News and Business
SBE Releases Self-Inspection Guidelines for LPFMs
This is the fourth installment in a series of helpful guides
Business and Law
FCC Dismisses Florida LPFM CP Over Nonprofit Status
Saint Cloud Community Mission’s application was rejected after objection revealed late incorporation and for-profit...
Business and Law
LPFM Hopeful in Iowa Is Denied Its Waiver Requests
The FCC found no merit to applicant's questioning of the "statutory underpinning" behind minimum...
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Ohio LPFM Application Dismissed After Tower Site Mix-Up
No longer needing a timeshare, My Community Church is granted a CP to build...
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New LPFM Station CP Is Granted Near Dallas
The FCC dismissed a fellow MX group applicant for failure to meet its localism...
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FCC Dismisses LPFM Application Near Atlanta
The Norcross church’s antenna location was two miles too far
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Mississippi College Is Granted an LPFM CP
Signature rule violation by other MX group applicant results in school's full-time 107.1 CP
Business and Law
LPFM Construction Permit Granted in Rhode Island
FCC dismisses objection and OK's Woonsocket nonprofit's amendment to move application to 95.1
Business and Law
Antioquia Pentecostal Church Secures LPFM Filing in Chicagoland
Trinity International University's application was dismissed after violating the FCC's Signature Rule, facility requirements
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Nevada Church’s LPFM Application Dismissed for Signature Rule Misstep
The outcome results in a full-time LPFM CP grant for Mi TV on 106.9...
News and Business
Progressive Concepts Acquires Norwalk Electronics
It will continue to make the Dominator antenna line
Business and Law
FCC Dismisses Conn. LPFM Hopeful Suffering an Identity Crisis
The organization argued that the repeated "misstatement" of its name led to “improper dismissal”
Tech Tips
New LPFM? Get Help With the Basics
Pay attention to concepts like ventilation, surge protection and grounding
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Texas Mennonite Conference Is Granted an LPFM Station in Waco
Its application was previously dismissed for lack of antenna site assurance
Business and Law
FCC Names Tentative Selectees for 93 MX Applications in 2023 LPFM Window
Philadelphia, Phoenix, Fort Worth and San Diego among key markets
News and Business
Florida LPFM’s Tower Takes Direct Hit From Hurricane Milton
Thankfully, the station's transmitter and audio processor were spared
Business and Law
Virginia LPFM Is Penalized for Violating FCC’s Underwriting Rules
Charlottesville’s WREN receives a $1,000 penalty, shortened 2-year license renewal
Programming and Sales
Hope Radio of Pueblo Inspires Through Persistence
It’s satisfying to see low-power KTPJ thrive more than 20 years later
News Makers
Going LPFM? Look for That Certification Label
Lofty: Don’t be fooled by terms like “type accepted” or “type approved”
Business and Law
FCC Dismisses 8 Texas Panhandle LPFM Applications
Says the applications are "nearly identical, differing only in the organization’s name and officers"
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FCC Dismisses Louisiana LPFM Hopeful Over Failed Localism Requirement
Breakthrough Community Services’ headquarters is 148 miles away from its Baton Rouge transmitting site
Tech Tips
Rules and Tips for New LPFMs to Keep in Mind
When constructing a station it’s important to follow your CP to the letter
Business and Law
FCC Grants Mich. LPFM a Construction Permit, Withstanding Opposition
The commission cautions against the use of online sources in filed claims
Business and Law
FCC Sticks to Its Rejection of an LPFM Weather Network
The Media Bureau declines to reverse its rejection of 105 applications from WARN
Reader's Forum
Letter: Don’t Be Fooled, Radio Isn’t Easy
"It is a living creature that must be fed 7 days a week, 24...
Tech Tips
10 Tips for Starting Your New LPFM Station
I’ve been involved in three launches; here are a few things I’ve learned
Tech Tips
Low-Power FM on a No-Power Budget
Networking and elbow grease have helped nourish the dream of KVWJ
News Makers
LPFM: “Know the Rules and Play by the Rules”
Michelle Bradley encourages occupants of the dial to be good neighbors