On Friday, October 18th, the Media Bureau announced that the deadline for filing Form 318 applications for new low power FM (LPFM) stations will be extended from October 29, 2013 until November 14, 2013, 6:00 p.m. EST. The LPFM window is currently open and completed Form 318 applications may now be submitted. The Bureau recognized that potential applicants had no ability to … [Read more...] about FCC Extends Low Power FM Filing Window
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LPFM Window Opens October 15, 2013
On June 17, 2013, the FCC formally announced the dates for the next LPFM filing window. The window will open on October 15, 2013, and close at 6:00 pm EDT on October 29, 2013. The Commission must receive electronically filed applications no later than 6:00 PM EDT on October 29, 2013. Why should you retain the FM Expansion Group to prosecute your LPFM Application? We're … [Read more...] about LPFM Window Opens October 15, 2013
Settlement Period Opens for 2003 MX Translator Applications
On May 21, 2013, the Media Bureau announced a two-month period ending July 22 , 2013 for Auction 83 applicants with proposals that are mutually exclusive with other proposals. Applicants may enter into settlement agreements or resolve the mutual exclusivities by means of engineering solutions. More information is available here: … [Read more...] about Settlement Period Opens for 2003 MX Translator Applications
FCC Finalizes New LPFM and FM Translator Rules
On December 4, 2012, the FCC issued the Fifth Order on Reconsideration and Sixth Report and Order. The Fifth Order on Reconsideration affirms with slight modifications and clarifications the comprehensive plan for licensing FM translators and LPFM stations adopted in the Fourth Report and Order. The Sixth Report and Order makes a number of changes to promote the localism and … [Read more...] about FCC Finalizes New LPFM and FM Translator Rules
Allotment and Assignment Rules and Procedures Modified
On October 12, 2012, the FCC issued and Order that clarifies certain aspects of the new policies for evaluating mutually exclusive proposals for radio service, as well as for considering applications to change a station’s community of license, under Section 307(b) of the Communications Act. More information is posted here: … [Read more...] about Allotment and Assignment Rules and Procedures Modified