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.

#radio
#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 threadBob JonkmanJul 2, 2023

@ajroach42

Our #CommunityRadio station, CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo is licensed for 250W, and has a broadcast radius of about 15km (10 miles).

Go for it! We need more Community Radio everywhere!

There is likely a US national association for community broadcasters; in Canada we have the NCRA. They're really helpful with licence applications, &c. https://ncra.ca

@phwolfe940 @vfrmedia @RussSharek @radiofreefedi

Homepage - NCRA/ANREC

NCRA/ANREC
Show threadBob Jonkman

Looks like there is also an auction of FM frequencies in the Netherlands.

I don't think any new frequencies are being offerred, these are more like license renewals for existing commercial stations. Because of Coronavirus precautions, licenses had been renewed automatically for the past few years.

https://nos.nl/l/2481364

Radioveiling van start, verschuivingen op FM-band in aantocht

Het gaat om een veiling van de FM-frequenties voor commerciële radiozenders. Voor de zenders 538, Sky Radio, Radio Veronica, BNR, Radio 10, Q-Music, 100%NL, Sublime en Slam wordt het een spannende week.

NOS Nieuws
Jul 4, 2023 at 5:02amWeb
Show threadBob JonkmanJul 4, 2023

One broadcaster, KINK, had no spot on the FM band and no way to apply with automatic renewals, and so took this injustice to court which ruled that all stations would have to bid for their frequencies in a spectrum auction.

The Dutch regulator is expecting to get €73.3 million from this auction, with at least three FM packages having a minimum bid of €15 million. So, it's unlikely there will be new #CommunityRadio stations...

https://nos.nl/l/2481364

Radioveiling van start, verschuivingen op FM-band in aantocht

Het gaat om een veiling van de FM-frequenties voor commerciële radiozenders. Voor de zenders 538, Sky Radio, Radio Veronica, BNR, Radio 10, Q-Music, 100%NL, Sublime en Slam wordt het een spannende week.

NOS Nieuws