Overview
There are 100 channels in the FM Broadcast Band from 88.1 through 107.9 MHz. Any channel that meets the distance separation requirements shown in §§ 73.807 and 73.825 may be used for an LPFM station.
In the New York, New York area, the frequency 89.1 MHz is reserved for use by the United Nations. Currently, the UN is not using this channel, therefore the FCC has granted licenses for 89.1 around the New York City area with a condition that the station may need to cease operations or make changes in the event that the UN decides to commence broadcasting on 89.1 MHz. LPFM proposals should protect the UN 89.1 station like it is a Class B FM facility.
While in some portions of the rules, the FCC refers to the FM frequency 87.9 MHz as "Channel 200", this channel is not available for LPFM stations.
Regulatory history
This regulation was adopted in the original LPFM Report and Order and has not been amended since the creation of the LPFM service.
Text of 47 CFR §73.805
Except as provided in Sec. 73.220 of this chapter, all of the frequencies listed in Sec. 73.201 of this chapter are available for LPFM stations.