10/17/23 Update! The new low power FM filing window has been delayed and is now opening on December 6, 2023. See the FCC’s announcement here.
On our latest episode of Radio Survivor, it’s a very special treat, with all four Radio Survivor hosts at the mic discussing an exciting low power FM opportunity. Another low power FM licensing window for non-commercial radio stations in the United States opens on November 1, 2023 December 6, 2023. Who is eligible to apply for these licenses? And why should they? And what help is available? Our guest, Sharon Scott, joins us to talk us through all things LPFM. Scott is the co-founder and general manager of a low power FM radio station, WXOX-LP in Louisville, Kentucky. She is also the author of Low Power FM for Dummies, which is set to be released in October, 2023.
Show Notes
FCC Public Notice on Revised Dates for LPFM Filing Window (10/17/23)Low Power FM for Dummies (affiliate link on Amazon)Sharon Scott’s LPFM Resources websiteRadio station WXOX-LP (ARTxFM)Jennifer’s “SpinningIndie” radio station toursPodcast #331: New Low-Power FM Opportunity Coming This NovemberSex and Broadcasting, book by Lorenzo Milam (affiliate link on Amazon)R.I.P. Radio Trailblazer Lorenzo MilamVanderbilt University’s college radio station WRVU2023 Grassroots Radio Conference is October 19-22 in Charleston, WV, hosted by WTSQ-FMPrometheus Radio ProjectWORT-FM, Madison, WisconsinCommon FrequencyBroadcast Tool and DieMeow! Get Ready for Low Power FM Radio for Cats and Dogs (Matthew’s piece on Flash Cats Radio)Michelle Bradley’s REC NetworksFree Radio BerkeleyMbanna Kantako and the Human Rights Information Network (DIYmedia.net)The Inspiration for US Micropower Radio, and the Mediageek Radio Show – Mbanna Kantako from the Archives (Mediageek)Pete Tridish at International Media ActionSan Francisco Liberation Radio story on FoundSFSeizing the Airwaves – A Free Radio HandbookLow Power FM Radio – including details on Class D (10 watt) stations (FCC)XRAY.fm in Portland, OregonSolving the Mystery of the Ubiquitous Radio Station Call Letter Signs: The Leo Blais InterviewShow Credits:
This episode was produced by Jennifer WaitsHosted by Jennifer Waits, Eric Klein, Matthew Lasar and Paul RiismandelEdited by Eric KleinThe post Podcast #333 – Low Power FM for Dummies appeared first on Radio Survivor.
