Information for Future Applicants
The tough news is that there isn’t any application window scheduled for the future for LPFM. The FCC accepted applications during 2000-2001 and they got so many that they stopped accepting applications for while they process the ones they have. Unfortunately, the FCC can be very slow, so it may be several years before they take more applications.
The good news is, there is a lot you can do to get ready in the mean time.
Two organizations have excellent assistance for potential LPFM applicants:
Pete Tridish at
Prometheus Radio Project
http://www.prometheusradio.org
215-727-9620
And
Kai Aiyetoro at
National Federation of Community Broadcasters
http://www.nfcb.org
415-771-1160
In addition, here are the resources to help you know what you must do to file at the FCC for a LPFM station. If you know what the process entails, you can start getting ready. These can be complicated, it is never too early to begin familiarizing yourself with the process.
- FCC’s LPFM Applicant’s Guide. Tambien en español.
- Download the application for a low power radio construction permit from the FCC’s website.
- Guides to Filling out the FCC LPFM application — including instructions on how to find coordinates on line! (this isn’t done yet)
- All LPFM applications MUST be filed electronically. MAP’s guide to electronic filing. (not up yet)
- Early FCC advice about LPFM electronic filing
- Prometheus Radio Project’s Deluxe Channel Finder Tool. (5/2/01) This tool will help you find a channel, in addition to the FCC’s channel finder tool.