Business and Law
LPFM Is Fined $17,500 for Airing Commercials
Competitor complained that low-power station aired advertisements
LPFM
Business and Law
LP-250 FM Petition Draws Lots of Interest
Most comments are positive but NAB objects to a "total overhaul" of LPFM
From the Editor
Bradley: LP-250 Is Not Dead in the Water
REC Networks is sanguine about its latest proposal
Business and Law
LPFM Rules Are on FCC Meeting Agenda
Move appears to bring new LPFM filing window closer
Headlines
FCC Rejects Appeals of New LPFM Tech Rules
Petitions to reconsider came from several advocates of low-power FM
Business and Law
FCC June Agenda Includes LPFM, Alerting
Rosenworcel hopes to get "one step closer to opening an application window"
Tech Tips
LPFM Powers Up With the Arkansas Sun
KUHS, helped by solar power, bring an eclectic mix to Hot Springs
Business and Law
Ohio LPFM Has Its License Yanked
FCC didn’t get answers to its questions about license renewal
Business and Law
FM NCE Filing Window Coming in 2021
Opportunities in big markets will be scarce; meanwhile another LPFM window may follow
Business and Law
FCC Addresses Reconsideration Petitions on FM Translator Interference Rules
The commission responded to four groups who asked the commission to reconsider parts of...
Business and Law
NAB Says FCC Should Stick to Its Decision on LP-250
NAB approves but LP-250 supporters say the agency does not offer rationale for denial
Business and Law
LPFM Handed $15,000 Penalty After Allegedly Promoting 14 Businesses On Air
Rules state that NCE stations cannot openly promote an advertiser’s products
Business and Law
Latest U.S. Station Totals Reveal Boom in Translators
The number of FM translators/boosters in the U.S. has grown 30% just in five...
Business and Law
Arizona LPFM Can Continue Broadcasting
Nearby station alleges multiple rule violations but FCC dismisses its petition
News and Business
FCC Tweaks LPFM Technical Rules
Michelle Bradley comments on what the commission did and what it didn't do
Digital Editions
Inside the May 13 Issue of Radio World
The FCC's Al Shuldiner addresses interference complaints, radio engineers consider business continuity and we...
Business and Law
FCC Finalizes LPFM Rule Changes in New Order
The commission adopted four main proposals including expanding the use of directional antennas
Business and Law
FCC Poised to Improve Reception of LPFM Stations
Goal is to “increase flexibility while maintaining interference protection and the core LPFM goals”
News and Business
Low-Power Radio in the Parking Lot: What You Need to Know
We asked Bill Baker, who specializes in radio systems for emergencies, TIS and other...
Business and Law
Small Station WDNP(LP) Finds It Needs More Space
Radio World checked in to see how Ohio’s WDNP(LP) is faring
Business and Law
KSFP Highlights Journalism, Public Affairs
San Francisco Public Press launches a time-sharing LPFM in the City by the Bay
Business and Law
FCC Stands Behind Philadelphia Translator Decision
Petitioner says the FCC failed to adopt safeguards to preserve spectrum for LPFMs
Business and Law
FCC to Consider New Licensing Rules for LPFM/Noncom Stations
Desires to make it easier and less burdensome for prospective licensees
Business and Law
LPFM Stations Seek Technical Upgrades
Advocates argue that the low-power FM service is now a mature one
Digital Editions
Inside the November 20 Issue of Radio World
LPFM operators explain why they think they deserve regulatory relief; we remember the late...
Business and Law
California LPFM Asked to Explain Alleged Transmission, EAS Violations
Enforcement bureau cited concerns with antenna, transmitter and EAS logs
Business and Law
FCC Stakes Out Position on LPFM Modernization in NPRM
The commission posted a notice of proposed rulemaking tackling the issue July 30
Business and Law
Interference Compromise Disenfranchises Listeners, LPFM Proponents Say
Coalition claims FCC’s plan will negatively affect “any radio listener not living in a...
Business and Law
FCC Media Bureau Upholds Its AM Revitalization Translator Policies
In California case, iHeart subsidiary gets an FM signal for its Modesto AM over...
Business and Law
LPFM Technical Changes May Be Coming
FCC chairman signals “reforms” ahead for the low-power radio service
Columns and Views
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
News and Business
“Hurray for Community Radio!”
KXSF(LP) launches in San Francisco, reanimating the KUSF(FM) spirit
News and Business
High School Radio Network Broadcasts Teen Voices
Working on LP broadcasts and streaming teaches life skills, nurtures interests beyond the classroom
Deep Dig
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
Business and Law
FCC Hands Down New Dismissal in LPFM Advocacy Case
Only one party has standing among hundreds of objections submitted by Prometheus, Common Frequency...
Headlines
REC Networks Looks at LPFM’s Past and Future
REC Founder Michelle Bradley says “LPFM has always been given a raw deal”