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: