| The 6 Segments of LPFM |
LPFM is a very diverse service and stations are in one of 6 different primary ownership segments. |
Yes |
| ARRR - The American Radio Rebel Registry |
REC's growing database of pirate radio enforcement activity. Ineligible to be parties to LPFM stations. |
Yes |
| Class D FM Stations in Alaska |
You can still apply for a new 99-watt FM broadcast station... in Alaska. |
Yes |
| Do I need a license to broadcast on the radio? |
Information on Part 15 broadcasting in the USA and similar regulations around the world. |
Yes |
| Knowledge Base - Frequently Asked Questions |
A growing database of questions and answers have been received by REC as well as those that have been asked and answered on social media. |
Yes |
| FCC Filing Fees |
FCC filing fees for commercial broadcast facilities. Non-commercial educational stations (including LPFM) does not pay fees. |
Yes |
| Radio License Renewal Deadlines |
This list is currently out of date and needs to be updated for the next renewal cycle. |
Yes |
| FCC Record |
Search by keyword or citation the FCC Reports, FCC Second Series and FCC Record. Covers 1934 until recent. |
Yes |
| Filing Window Archives |
Historical documents produced by REC and others related to the 2000/2001 and 2013 LPFM filing windows. |
Yes |
| ITU - International Documents |
Publications from the International Telecommunications Union, non-government organizations and from other telecommunication administrations around the world. |
Yes |
| Local Community Radio Act of 2010 |
Text of the Local Community Radio Act of 2010 signed by President Obama in 2011. |
Yes |
| Rules That Can't Be Changed Because of LCRA |
The Local Community Radio Act is an act of Congress. While the FCC has authority to establish regulations, those regulations must be consistent with the Communications Act and any other legislation passed by Congress, including the LCRA. These are the rules that can't be changed. |
Yes |
| LPFM Interference from Translators |
A comprehensive guide to handling interference to existing LPFM stations as a result of new and proposed FM translators. |
Yes |
| LPFM Pledge List |
2013 Second Generation LPFM Filing Window stations that obtained their license through elimination of another station based on points. These stations have local programming and studio obligations. This list will be updated after the FCC grants mutually exclusive applications in the 2023 Third Generation window. |
Yes |
| LPFM.us - The National LPFM Station Directory |
Directory of LPFM stations including data such as websites, streams and 6segment data. |
Yes |
| MITRE Report on Third-Adjacent Channel Interference |
A report ordered by Congress to study the impact of LPFM stations on third adjacent channels to incumbent broadcast stations. |
Yes |
| Pending Application List |
Shows all currently pending applications involving FM broadcast stations. |
Yes |
| Radio History Project Station List |
Shows all of the stations for which REC has entered FCC History Card data (1920s~1970s) which are reflected in the listings at FCCdata.org. |
Yes |
| Radio in Japan |
The broadcast spectrum in Japan and the availability of radios that tune 76~108 MHz which can be used in the USA if we extend the band. |
Yes |
| Spare Call Sign List |
Updated daily! Shows the availability of potential call signs based on call letters not assigned in the FCC's broadcast database. Includes call signs that may be assigned to the maritime services. |
No |
