Frequently Asked Questions

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LPFM Myths: Busted
Clearing the air on incorrect things you may have heard about the LPFM service from a regulatory perspective.

LPFM Filing Window
Questions about the LPFM filing window and activities prior to the FCC's decision on the application.

LPFM Eligibility/Ownership
Questions about who can own and operate an LPFM station.

LPFM Planning/Construction
Questions about building the station that you have just been granted.

LPFM Enforcement/Interference
Questions dealing with interference to your station, pirates and other things the FCC goes after.

LPFM Enhancements/Changes
Questions about filing for enhancements, moves and other similar activity.

LPFM Technical Operations
Questions about technical rules and other similar subjects.

LPFM Programming/Management
Questions about station operations including program content and noncommercial matter.

FM Translators
Questions about FM translators.

Miscellaneous
Other questions REC has received about radio and other things.

LP-250 Proposal
Questions about the REC "Simple" LP-250 Petition for Rulemaking (RM-11909).

Translator Reform
Questions about the REC's Petition for Rulemaking to reform the rules for FM translators in future filing windows.

COVID-19 coronavirus
Questions about broadcast operations during the COVID-19 national emergency.

LPFM upgrade to full-service
Questions related to LPFM stations wishing to upgrade to primary full-power stations in a future filing window.

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