Business and Law
LPFM Technical Changes May Be Coming
FCC chairman signals “reforms” ahead for the low-power radio service
LPFM
Guest Commentaries
LPFM Is Not a Threat to Full-Service Radio
As low-power FM nears its 20th anniversary, let’s agree that the true threat is...
Digital Editions
Inside the May 22nd Issue of RW
This issue is chock-full of insights into radio's place in cars of today and...
Business and Law
FCC Hopes to Streamline NCE Selection Rules
It takes another look at comparative standards; the proposals also would affect low-power FM...
Business and Law
FCC Proposes to Modernize and Improve NCE FM and LPFM Selection Procedures
Commission seeking suggestions on how to redesign and amend complex licensing regulations
Programming and Sales
High School Radio Network Broadcasts Teen Voices
Working on LP broadcasts and streaming teaches life skills, nurtures interests beyond the classroom
Industry
REC Networks Offers Hurricane Guide for LPFMs
Low-power stations have unique considerations when preparing for and surviving storms
Industry
KJFP(LP) Narrowly Escapes the Vineyard Fire
GM recounts last the damage and recovery efforts
Headlines
FCC Hands Down New Dismissal in LPFM Advocacy Case
Only one party has standing among hundreds of objections submitted by Prometheus, Common Frequency...
News and Business
REC Networks Looks at LPFM’s Past and Future
REC Founder Michelle Bradley says “LPFM has always been given a raw deal”
Headlines
REC Networks Asks FCC to “Help Move LPFM Forward”
Group proposes to create a second regime of protection for full-service FM, Class D,...
Industry News
REC Networks Wants FCC to Treat LPFM Stations as a Mature Service
Proposes to create a second regime of protection for full-service FM, Class D, FM...
Headlines
FCC Outright Dismisses All 998 Informal Objections by LPFM Advocacy Groups
Objections are overly broad and not supported by the facts, the FCC said
Headlines
Group of LPFM Advocates Withdraw Some Informal Objections
A few of the nearly 1,000 are retracted and more withdrawals are expected
Headlines
The Next Steps for Prometheus, et al
Advocacy groups listened to feedback; may withdraw some objections, says Prometheus engineering director
Guest Commentaries
Community Broadcaster: Amping Up Low Power
Wherever you fall on latest filings, LPFM needs more focus
Headlines
Moravec: Prometheus Action was “Simply Stated, Ill Timed”
First of a Q&A series with industry leaders about the recent FCC complaint filed...
Industry
FCC Rejects Prometheus’ Petition to Reconsider FM Translator Locations
But attorney David Oxenford cautions the decision did not resolve all the issues raised...
Industry News
Commission Rejects 2017 Prometheus’ Translator Siting Concerns
The advocacy group called the FCC’s earlier decision arbitrary, capricious and contrary to LCRA
Headlines
Sides Are Split on Those 998 Objections
Industry reactions are swift and decisive over LPFM advocacy groups’ claim that FCC allowed...
FCC
LPFM Supporters Object to 998 Translator Apps
Reps from the Center for International Media Action, Common Frequency and the Prometheus Radio...
Headlines
LPFM Advocates File Objections to Nearly 1,000 Applications
Groups claim FCC has allowed “giant spectrum grab by repeaters without regard to future...
News and Business
REC to FCC: Changes Needed to Boost LPFM Participation in EAS
While more LPFM stations received and retransmitted the test message, total participation numbers remain...
FCC
Commission Keeps Low-power Violations in Its Sights
Florida LPFM says it is addressing technical compliance issues
Headlines
FCC Keeps Low-power Violations in Its Sights
Florida LPFM says it is addressing technical compliance issues
Headlines
Booster Waiver Helps LPFM Station Restore Signal
Directional antenna and booster allows KPIK to transmit and still meet interference requirements
News and Business
Illinois LPFM Challenged Over Signal, Facility Status
Saga Communications claims a “gross misrepresentation” has occurred
News and Business
Conservatives Shouldn’t Ignore LPFMs
Capital Research Center argues that the low-power movement has political implications
News and Business
First LPFM Booster in U.S. Signs On
KWSV(LP) airs country music in the west San Fernando Valley
Industry
Commission Grants CPs for LPFM Booster Stations
First-time approval expected to fill gaps in patterns
News and Business
FCC Grants CPs for LPFM Booster Stations
First-time approval expected to fill gaps in patterns
Headlines
Two LPFMs See Their Licenses Rescinded
They are questioned about an apparent lack of construction
Headlines
Prometheus Petitions FCC to Slow the AM Translator Train
LPFM advocacy group says the latest rule change is capricious and could cause irreparable...
Headlines
FCC May Be Expediting LPFM Change Apps
Construction applications from 2013 LPFM window are set to expire
News and Business
Burnt to Ground, Gatlinburg LPFM Plans to Rebuild
Current facility is “ashes on the ground”
Industry
Two Applicants for New FM Radio Frequency to Share Slot in SF
San Francisco Public Press and San Francisco Community Radio were among several seeking a...