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...
LPFM
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
News and Business
KSFP Highlights Journalism, Public Affairs
San Francisco Public Press launches a time-sharing LPFM in the City by the Bay
News and Business
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
News and Business
LPFM Stations Seek Technical Upgrades
Advocates argue that the low-power FM service is now a mature one
Resource Center
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
News and Business
FCC Stakes Out Position on LPFM Modernization in NPRM
The commission posted a notice of proposed rulemaking tackling the issue July 30
News and Business
Interference Compromise Disenfranchises Listeners, LPFM Proponents Say
Coalition claims FCC’s plan will negatively affect “any radio listener not living in a...
News and Business
FCC Media Bureau Upholds Its AM Revitalization Translator Policies
In California case, iHeart subsidiary gets an FM signal for its Modesto AM over...
News and Business
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...
Resource Center
Inside the May 22nd Issue of RW
This issue is chock-full of insights into radio's place in cars of today and...
News and Business
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
Industry News
REC Networks Offers Hurricane Guide for LPFMs
Low-power stations have unique considerations when preparing for and surviving storms
Industry News
KJFP(LP) Narrowly Escapes the Vineyard Fire
GM recounts last the damage and recovery efforts
News and Business
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”
News and Business
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...
News and Business
FCC Outright Dismisses All 998 Informal Objections by LPFM Advocacy Groups
Objections are overly broad and not supported by the facts, the FCC said
News and Business
Group of LPFM Advocates Withdraw Some Informal Objections
A few of the nearly 1,000 are retracted and more withdrawals are expected
News and Business
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
News and Business
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
News and Business
Sides Are Split on Those 998 Objections
Industry reactions are swift and decisive over LPFM advocacy groups’ claim that FCC allowed...
Industry
LPFM Supporters Object to 998 Translator Apps
Reps from the Center for International Media Action, Common Frequency and the Prometheus Radio...
News and Business
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...
Industry
Commission Keeps Low-power Violations in Its Sights
Florida LPFM says it is addressing technical compliance issues
News and Business
FCC Keeps Low-power Violations in Its Sights
Florida LPFM says it is addressing technical compliance issues
News and Business
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