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
LPFM
From the Editor
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 Makers
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...
Tech and Gear
Small Station WDNP(LP) Finds It Needs More Space
Radio World checked in to see how Ohio’s WDNP(LP) is faring
Programming and Sales
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
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
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”
Business and Law
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...
Business and Law
FCC Outright Dismisses All 998 Informal Objections by LPFM Advocacy Groups
Objections are overly broad and not supported by the facts, the FCC said
Business and Law
Group of LPFM Advocates Withdraw Some Informal Objections
A few of the nearly 1,000 are retracted and more withdrawals are expected
Business and Law
The Next Steps for Prometheus, et al
Advocacy groups listened to feedback; may withdraw some objections, says Prometheus engineering director
Columns and Views
Community Broadcaster: Amping Up Low Power
Wherever you fall on latest filings, LPFM needs more focus
Business and Law
Moravec: Prometheus Action was “Simply Stated, Ill Timed”
First of a Q&A series with industry leaders about the recent FCC complaint filed...
Deep Dig
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
Business and Law
Sides Are Split on Those 998 Objections
Industry reactions are swift and decisive over LPFM advocacy groups’ claim that FCC allowed...
Deep Dig
LPFM Supporters Object to 998 Translator Apps
Reps from the Center for International Media Action, Common Frequency and the Prometheus Radio...
Business and Law
LPFM Advocates File Objections to Nearly 1,000 Applications
Groups claim FCC has allowed “giant spectrum grab by repeaters without regard to future...
Business and Law
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...