President Signs The Local Community Radio Act

President Signs The Local Community Radio Act

On Tuesday, January 04, 2011, the President signed into law:

H.R. 6533, the “Local Community Radio Act of 2010,” which modifies current restrictions on low-power FM radio stations;

Next the FCC will need to open a rule making proceeding which would take aproximatly 60 days after which time a filing window would be announced!  After more than ten years waiting many new LPFM radio stations across the country will now have an opportunity to file this year!  Now is the time to act if you wish to apply for an LPFM station for your community  in the upcoming window.

Check back for details on this developing story.

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FCC News Flash:  The FCC Plans to open a new filing window in 2011!  Act now to have your application prepared and ready to file. The windows can be short (5 days) and notice limited (30 days).  Engineering companies get busy with LPFM clients once a window is opened.  Radio engineers availability is difficult and pricing increases substantially. Get started now if you want to operate a new LPFM station in 2011!