Low Power FM radio

New FCC Rules Could Bring Community Radio to Millions

Stevie Converse — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:36:05 -0400

Full article: Prometheus Radio Project
The FCC proposed rules to create opportunities for low power FM radio in urban areas, bringing community radio to millions of Americans for the first time. The proposal is the FCC's first step towards implementing the bipartisan Local Community Radio Act.

FCC Takes Steps to Implement the Local Community Radio Act

Stevie Converse — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:13:34 -0400

Full article: Federal Communications Commission
The FCC took initial steps to implement the Local Community Radio Act to promote community radio through the licensing of low power FM and FM translator stations. The Commission is seeking comment on a proposed processing policy for pending Auction No. 83 FM translator applications based on the spectrum available for LPFM in specific markets.

FCC Votes to Promote NPRM to Allow LPFM Using a 'Market Based' Approach

Stevie Converse — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:07:23 -0400

Full article: REC Networks
Michi Eyre
This morning, the full FCC has voted unanimously to promote a further notice of proposed rulemaking that includes looking at three possible methods to handle new licensees, giving preference to a "market specific" approach that proposes "channel floors" for the top150 markets.

Keeping Up with Community Radio

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:25:44 -0500

Full article: In These Times
Megan Tady
Commercial broadcasters are less than thrilled that they'll soon have new neighbors on the nation's radio spectrum. They're worried about keeping up with hundreds of new noncommercial Low Power FM stations that will soon launch.

Radio's Fall -- Part One: No Money, Mo' Problems

Stevie Converse — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:27:45 -0500

Full article: Radio Survivor
Radio is still the best communications technology for reaching the American people. It is free to listen, of course, and community radio provides citizens with access to the public airwaves, and opportunities to amplify voices underserved by NPR and Clear Channel. So why doesn't the social justice community at large get behind the buildout of community radio?

Congress Passes Landmark Community Radio Act

Stevie Converse — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:54:03 -0500

Full article: Pitchfork
Amy Phillips and Ryan Schreiber
A significant bill was passed by both the House and Senate: the Local Community Radio Act. This legislation allows for the creation of new non-commercial stations on American airwaves-- a number that could reach to the hundreds or even thousands. This is a major victory for those aspiring to become community broadcasters, and an extremely exciting development for community-driven radio nationwide.

Free Press Cheers Passage of Local Community Radio Act

Stevie Converse — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:34:58 -0500

Full article: Free Press
In a huge victory in the fight for better media, the Local Community Radio Act was passed by Congress. The bill, which now awaits President Barack Obama's signature, will make it possible for hundreds, if not thousands, of new local radio stations to go on the air.

Congress OK's More Community Radio Stations

Stevie Converse — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:31:18 -0500

Full article: The Uptake
In the coming years there will be hundreds if not thousands of new low-power FM radio stations on the air if President Barack Obama signs a bill passed by the Senate . The Local Community Radio Act overcame intense lobbying from the National Association of Broadcasters to win approval.

The Little Bill That Could

Stevie Converse — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 07:30:56 -0500

Full article: Huffington Post
Timothy Karr
Little noticed but extremely important to progressives, on Saturday afternoon Congress passed the Local Community Radio Act. This legislation opens up radio spectrum to hundreds, if not thousands, of local independent radio stations (also known as LPFM). Its passing will bring new choices and voices on the radio dial nationwide.

Gordon Smith Under Fire from Community Radio Activists

Stevie Converse — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:37:56 -0500

Full article: Oregonian
Jeff Mapes
Gordon Smith is no longer one of Oregon's U.S. senators, but community radio activists are trying to paint him as still pulling secretive strings in Congress. Smith is now president of the National Association Broadcasters, which is fighting legislation that would allow the creation of hundreds of low-power, non-commercial radio stations around the country.