Training
The recent NCE and LPFM windows have made it possible for many organizations to obtain radio stations for the first time. However, running a radio station requires more than just finding some announcers to play CDs. Your team will need to be proficient at operating numerous pieces of computer software, possess a working knowledge of specific FCC rules that affect eh daily operation of the facility, music licensing, We can provide training and : • Music Scheduling Software • Traffic Scheduling Software • Station Automation Software • FCC Engineering and EAS Logs • Web Site Creation and Maintenance • Internet Streaming and Royalty Reporting • Music Clearance Responsibilities FM Expansion Group can help train the members of ...
Station Expansion
During the last few months, the Federal Communications Commission has dismissed hundreds of applications. Those applications were preventing existing stations from being upgraded. Furthermore, the recent conversion to digital television means that many noncommercial stations can be upgraded because it is no longer necessary to protect the nearby television station broadcasting on channel six. These recent events mean that many noncommercial broadcasters have a rare opportunity to increase their station’s coverage area. Most broadcasters do not have the resources in-house to determine if it’s possible to upgrade or move their stations. However, the FMEG team can quickly and inexpensively determine if it is ...
Noncommercial Window 2021
Applications for New Noncommercial FM Stations coming in NovemberThe FCC has announced the dates for the forthcoming window to apply for new noncommercial...
Rule Changes for New Noncommercial FM and LPFM Stations
The FCC has modified the rules that control how it picks winners in future windows...
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FCC News
Commercial AM and FM Auction EndsAuction 109 has ended. Auction 109 included 139 new stations. However, only 97...
Is Zonecasting Coming to FM Boosters?
Today the FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that may permit zonecasting by FM...
Radio Program Nonduplication Rules End Today
The FCC order repealing the nonduplication rule was published in the Federal Register...
FCC Extends Low Power FM Filing Window
On Friday, October 18th, the Media Bureau announced that the deadline for filing...
LPFM Window Opens October 15, 2013
On June 17, 2013, the FCC formally announced the dates for the next LPFM filing window. ...
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Helpful Station Resources
Federal Communication Commission ResourcesThe Federal Communication Commission Web site offers numerous resources. These are our favorites Federal Communications Commission: http://www.fcc.gov/ Daily Digest: http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/2010/ Media Bureau: http://www.fcc.gov/mb/ Audio Division: http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/ Application Search: http://www.fcc.gov/mb/elecfile.html Read More →
Government Printing Office Resources
The Government Printing Office maintains a site that includes the full text of the Code of Federal Regulation. Title 47 contains the Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations. Parts 73 and 74 contain the rules relevant to FM radio stations and translators. This link takes you to Title 47: http://www.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/cfrassemble.cgi?title=200947 Read More →
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