Peggy Heinkel-WolfeJul 2, 2023

The FCC is accepting applications for new, low-power, community radio stations the first week of November.

This is huge, you guys, this window rarely opens (the last time was 2013), and as you know, KUZU shows one way LPFM can be a foundation to build valuable community information resources.

The Grassroots Radio folks are holding a conference in West Virginia to help folks out with this.

Please boost and share.

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#community
#local
#journalism

https://www.fcc.gov/media/radio/lpfm

Low Power FM (LPFM) Broadcast Radio Stations

In the following sections, we provide some basic information about Low Power (LPFM) radio stations (licensed service) and the related application processes. Contents   Introduction    LPFM Filing Window Periods    Find LPFM Records via the FM Query    Low Power FM Opportunities Map    LPFM Channel Finder    LPFM Notes    LPFM Service Rules    Related Information    LPFM Documents (includes recent items)    LPFM License Process Frequently Asked Questions (separate page)

Show threadRuss SharekJul 2, 2023

@phwolfe940

Tagging @ajroach42

Show threadAndrew (Television Executive)Jul 2, 2023
@RussSharek @phwolfe940 holy crap, thats huge!!
Show threadRuss SharekJul 2, 2023

@ajroach42 @phwolfe940

I know. I immediately thought of Ellijay, and you.

I also wonder if @radiofreefedi would want to partner up with you...

Show threadAlex@rtnVFRmedia Suffolk UKJul 2, 2023

@RussSharek @ajroach42 @phwolfe940 @radiofreefedi

wow, 100W for a "low power" station? We are normally only allowed 25W ERP for our community radio stations in England...

You will get a lot more range than 5,6 km from 100W with a decent antenna (isn't the makerspace quite high up?)

Show threadPeggy Heinkel-WolfeJul 2, 2023

@vfrmedia @RussSharek @ajroach42 @radiofreefedi

We have a range of 3 miles (about 5 km) in Denton, Texas, which is a little hilly, and our antenna is on one of those hills.

Show threadAndrew (Television Executive)Jul 2, 2023
@phwolfe940 @vfrmedia @RussSharek @radiofreefedi that would cover the whole of downtown and about half of the residential area here.
Show threadPeggy Heinkel-Wolfe
@ajroach42 @vfrmedia @RussSharek @radiofreefedi we cover a good bit of our city and others stream online
Jul 2, 2023 at 6:58pmWeb
Show threadAndrew (Television Executive)Jul 2, 2023

@phwolfe940 @vfrmedia @RussSharek @radiofreefedi

That's so good to hear. I was trying to figure out an application in 2012/13, but we just couldn't make it work.

I am genuinely so excited about this new opportunity, and it will probably entirely consume my next six months.