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ARTICLE · 18 DECEMBER 2001

Low-Power FM Radio Stations Available for School Use

United StatesLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
David O'Connor
David O'Connor

Few schools are aware that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has created a new radio station service that is designed to be used primarily by educational and religious institutions. Schools should consider the many benefits of owning a license for one of these new "Low-Power FM Stations" (LPFM). The costs for building and operating such a station are minor relative to full-power FM stations; and the potential learning opportunities from a live radio station are enormous. Moreover, these stations will provide new opportunities for community-based programming.

Beginning in the summer of 2000, the FCC has been holding "filing windows" in which it accepts LPFM applications from applicants in various states. The final filing window will take place between June 11 and June 15, 2001. Only applications from applicants located in the following 22 jurisdictions will be accepted during this filing window:

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