Low-power FM radio advocates asked aides to FCC Chairman Julius...
Low-power FM radio advocates asked aides to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski to move quickly in resolving a pending rulemaking on the topic, an ex parte notice disclosing the meeting shows. Prometheus Radio Project’s Brandy Doyle and Media Access Project’s Andrew…
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Schwartzman told Genachowski aide Jessica Almond that they support the FCC’s translator processing plan, which would let frequencies for LPFM stations in population centers comply with the Local Community Radio Act, the notice said. “In addition to the dismissal of translator applications in some markets, national and market caps on translator applications are also needed to ensure LPFM availability,” the notice said. And LPFM applicants need ample notice to prepare before a filing window is opened after the rulemaking process ends, the notice said. “These groups will need adequate time to learn about the filing opportunity, commit to participate, find available frequencies and develop their applications,” it said. A minimum of six to nine months of notice is needed, it said. Two LPFM items circulated at the FCC Jan. 27, according to the FCC’s list of items on circulation.