In action that will significantly limit number of low-power FM (L...
In action that will significantly limit number of low-power FM (LPFM) stations to be licensed, FCC released decision Mon. saying LPFM stations must meet same 3rd adjacent channel interference protection requirement as full-power stations. Order implements requirements of rider…
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on FCC appropriations bill signed into law in Dec. Commission expects to complete action on its LPFM licensing window in few months, it said in order, and then will direct Mass Media Bureau to open window to allow LPFM applicants that didn’t meet 3rd channel requirements to try to come into compliance. FCC Chmn. Powell said action allowed Commission to begin granting construction permits for at least some LPFM stations, and agency had begun independent testing to determine impact of LPFM stations on full-power FM stations and translators. As part of order, FCC also implemented congressional mandate that denies LPFM license to former pirate radio operators. FCC Comr. Furchtgott-Roth issued separate statement saying he supported move to implement congressional mandate but believed FCC should have delayed LPFM licensing while it went through rulemaking process in order to comply with Administrative Procedure Act.