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 threadShy bunny
@phwolfe940 It could also be worth liaising with the CHIRP Radio folks in Chicago; they were behind the legislation making these stations possible.
CHIRP Radio | From the Chicago Independent Radio Project

CHIRPradio.org is a listener-supported music and arts focused community radio station in Chicago staffed by more than 150 volunteers.

Jul 2, 2023 at 8:28pmWeb
Show threadPeggy Heinkel-WolfeJul 2, 2023
@porsupah Many thanks to all those good folks in Chicagoland and I hope you all are safe in the flooding rn
Show threadJustice for Sepulveda MartinezJul 2, 2023
@phwolfe940 @porsupah @kumarvibe might still know folks
Show threadKumar McMillanJul 3, 2023
@count3rmeasure @phwolfe940 @porsupah funny enough, I could rarely get Chirp’s terrestrial station to come in clearly when driving around most parts of Chicago. It always worked well from the iOS app, though.