Training
The recent NCE and LPFM windows have made it possible for many organizations to obtain radio stations for the first time. However, running a radio station requires more than just finding some announcers to play CDs. Your team will need to be proficient at operating numerous pieces of computer software, possess a working knowledge of specific FCC rules that affect eh daily operation of the facility, music licensing, We can provide training and : • Music Scheduling Software • Traffic Scheduling Software • Station Automation Software • FCC Engineering and EAS Logs • Web Site Creation and Maintenance • Internet Streaming and Royalty Reporting • Music Clearance Responsibilities FM Expansion Group can help train the members of ...
Station Expansion
During the last few months, the Federal Communications Commission has dismissed hundreds of applications. Those applications were preventing existing stations from being upgraded. Furthermore, the recent conversion to digital television means that many noncommercial stations can be upgraded because it is no longer necessary to protect the nearby television station broadcasting on channel six. These recent events mean that many noncommercial broadcasters have a rare opportunity to increase their station’s coverage area. Most broadcasters do not have the resources in-house to determine if it’s possible to upgrade or move their stations. However, the FMEG team can quickly and inexpensively determine if it is ...
2023 LPFM Window
Free LPFM Frequency StudyThe initial step in determining the feasibility of establishing an LPFM (Low-Power...
Media Bureau Announces Requirements and Procedures for the LPFM Window
The FCC release a Public Notice (Notice) providing an overview of the procedures,...
Media Bureau Announces LPFM New Station Application Filing Window
On June 22, 2023, the Media Bureau announced a filing window for applications for...
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Noncommercial Window 2021
Applications for New Noncommercial FM Stations coming in NovemberThe FCC has announced the dates for the forthcoming window to apply for new noncommercial...
Rule Changes for New Noncommercial FM and LPFM Stations
The FCC has modified the rules that control how it picks winners in future windows...
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Helpful Station Resources
Federal Communication Commission ResourcesThe Federal Communication Commission Web site offers numerous resources. These are our favorites Federal Communications Commission: http://www.fcc.gov/ Daily Digest: http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/2010/ Media Bureau: http://www.fcc.gov/mb/ Audio Division: http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/ Application Search: http://www.fcc.gov/mb/elecfile.html Read More →
Government Printing Office Resources
The Government Printing Office maintains a site that includes the full text of the Code of Federal Regulation. Title 47 contains the Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations. Parts 73 and 74 contain the rules relevant to FM radio stations and translators. This link takes you to Title 47: http://www.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/cfrassemble.cgi?title=200947 Read More →
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