The long-running stand-off between FM translator applicants and LPFM applicants may finally be heading toward some resolution as the FCC moves to implement the Local Community Radio Act. It looks like LPFM applicants are likely to get first crack at the available spectrum.… Continue Reading
The Commission has solicited input on a range of questions concerning the economic impact of LPFM stations on full-service FM stations.… Continue Reading
Commercial program origination on FM translators? A new "auxiliary secondary service" classification? And what the heck is a satellator? A recent petition for rulemaking addresses these and other interesting questions.… Continue Reading
The Local Community Radio Act of 2010 has been signed into law, but don't look for any new LPFMs anytime soon. Multiple problems will have to solved before the real effect of the law can be assessed.… Continue Reading
With the clock ticking down on this session, and with a newly-elected majority standing in the wings ready to take over come January, the lame duck Congress has managed to pass a new version of the "Local Community Radio Act", largely eliminating third-adjacent interference protection from low power FM stations.… Continue Reading
