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{{Proceeding | The original LPFM ''Notice of Proposed Rulemaking'' (NPRM) was a product of the two ''Petitions for Rulemaking'' that became known as [[RM-9208, RM-9242 and RM-9246|RM-9208]] and [[RM-9208, RM-9242 and RM-9246|RM-9242]]. it was also the rest of a major grassroots campaign to raise the awareness of media consolidation and the lack of ability for the common citizen to access the airwaves.{{Proceeding | ||
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LPFM | In the NPRM, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recognized that there was substantial interest in and public support for increased citizen's access to the airwaves and that LPFM stations would provide a low-cost means of serving urban communities and neighborhoods as well as populations living in smaller rural towns and communities. | ||
The FCC's goals in this proceeding were to address unmet needs for community-oriented radio broadcasting, foster opportunities for new radio broadcast ownership and promote additional diversity in radio voices and program services. | |||
Under the proposal, LPFM stations would not be subject to certain technical rules that apply to other classes of radio services. This includes [[third-adjacent channel]] protection requirements, and possibly even second-adjacent channel. In adopting any new rules and requirements, the FCC was wary of any provisions that could limit the development of what would eventually become known as [[HD Radio]]. | |||
== Need for Low Power Radio Service == | |||
== Spectrum considerations == | |||
== Technical Overview of LPFM Services == | |||
=== LP-1000 === | |||
=== LP-100 === | |||
=== LP-10 (Microradio) === | |||
== Interference protection == | |||
=== Use of distance separation === | |||
=== Third-adjacent channel protection === | |||
=== Second-adjacent channel protection === | |||
=== Emissions and Bandwidth === | |||
== Ownership and Eligibility == | |||
=== Local and cross-ownership === | |||
=== National ownership === | |||
=== Residency requirements === | |||
=== Qualifications of unlicensed broadcasters === | |||
== Service characteristics == | |||
=== Local programming === | |||
=== Commercial programming === | |||
=== Public interest programming requirements === | |||
=== Other service rules === | |||
=== Operating hours === | |||
=== Construction, license terms and renewals === | |||
=== Emergency Alert System === | |||
=== Station identification === | |||
== Filing Applications == | |||
=== Electronic filing === | |||
=== Filing windows & mutual exclusivity === | |||
== Commissioner statements == | |||
Revision as of 12:08, 2 August 2022
The original LPFM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) was a product of the two Petitions for Rulemaking that became known as RM-9208 and RM-9242. it was also the rest of a major grassroots campaign to raise the awareness of media consolidation and the lack of ability for the common citizen to access the airwaves.
| Document Information | |
|---|---|
| Type | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
| Docket Number(s) | MM 99-25 |
| Related RM(s) | RM-9208, RM-9242 |
| FCC Number | 99-6 |
| FCC Record | 14 FCC Rcd 2471 |
| Federal Register Citation(s) | 64 FR 7577 |
| Relevant Dates | |
| Adoption Date | January 28, 1999 |
| Release Date | February 3, 1999 |
| Comment Deadline | April 12, 1999 |
| Reply Deadline | May 12, 1999 |
| Commissioner Statements | |
| Approve | Kennard, Tristani, Ness, Powell |
| Dissent | Furchtgott-Roth |
In the NPRM, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recognized that there was substantial interest in and public support for increased citizen's access to the airwaves and that LPFM stations would provide a low-cost means of serving urban communities and neighborhoods as well as populations living in smaller rural towns and communities.
The FCC's goals in this proceeding were to address unmet needs for community-oriented radio broadcasting, foster opportunities for new radio broadcast ownership and promote additional diversity in radio voices and program services.
Under the proposal, LPFM stations would not be subject to certain technical rules that apply to other classes of radio services. This includes third-adjacent channel protection requirements, and possibly even second-adjacent channel. In adopting any new rules and requirements, the FCC was wary of any provisions that could limit the development of what would eventually become known as HD Radio.