low-power radio

High School Politics, Grown-Up Issues

Stevie Converse — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:08:09 -0400

Full article: New Public Media
Candace Clement
The Local Community Radio Act, which would bring low-power FM radio licenses to hundreds of communities, was considered to be so benign that it was “hotlined” -- meaning that it would pass automatically if no one objected. It’s a process meant to pass legislation that is what you could call a "no-brainer." And yet, the bill has been stalled in the Senate thanks to a small group of lawmakers who are standing in the way.

Low-Power FM Legislation Gets Boost from Faith Leaders

Stevie Converse — Mon, 18 May 2009 09:51:50 -0400

Full article: United Church of Christ
In a letter to Congress, nine faith leaders representing a diverse range of religious traditions signed on in support of the bipartisan Local Community Radio Act of 2009 that would increase the number of low-power FM radio stations in the United States.

National Public Radio Rejcts Higher Status for Low-Power FM

Stevie Converse — Thu, 22 May 2008 08:35:18 -0400

Full article: Current
Karen Everhart
Advocates for full-power public radio stations and their low-power FM cousins are at odds again over FCC proposals to allocate more frequencies for LPFM. Meanwhile, there legislation in Congress that would allow more LPFM stations across America.