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Only a non-profit
organization, city or government agency may apply for an LPFM |
| 2. |
Contract with a reputable
broadcast engineering firm for a frequency search. |
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We suggest Erickson Broadcast Sales Corporation. |
| 3. |
When the FCC opens the filing window, your
engineer will file the form 318 on-line. |
| 4. |
When the applications are accepted for
filing, your engineer will be able to report back to |
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you regarding any competing applications. |
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A. If there are competing
applications, negotiating with the other parties may allow for a |
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compromise such as sharing agreements
or other engineering solutions. |
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B. If there are no other applications,
your construction permit may be issued as |
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the FCC has time to process it,
perhaps as long as a year. |
| 5. |
Complete studio and transmitting packages
are on this website or you may contact |
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one of the following sites by these links: |
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EBS, Broadcast Radio, Broadcast World, Radio Biz.
You must have a Construction Permit from the FCC to build a radio
ststion in the USA. If you do not already have a permit, call 1-888-830-8223 and request
information on the application process. If you do not have an FCC permit and do not
intend to obtain one, you do not have the legal right to own broadcast equipment. If you
wish to have a "Hobby" or neighborhood radio station, please visit www.radiobiz.org. More information is on the "Minimums" page.
Once you have a valid construction permit, you may place an order for
broadcast equipment.
Select from the choices below. |
