LPFM Filing Windows - Historical Documents

On this page, we will feature links to the various documents and other data that was generated by REC in support of the 2013 LPFM Filing Window and the 2000/2001 LPFM Filing WIndow Series.

2013 LPFM Filing Window

LPFM Scoreboard

The LPFM Scoreboard shows statistics on the applications filed during the 2013 LPFM filing window.  If you are looking for numbers and lists of stations, this is the link!

Pledge List

The REC Pledge List shows LPFM stations from the 2013 LPFM window that obtained their original construction permits by using their comparative review points to eliminate one or more mutually exclsive applicant.  These applicants are subject to their pledges to staff a main studio for at least 20 hours per week and to carry at least 8 hours of local programming per day.

MX Logs

Documented history of the activities that took place during the three MX settlement windows.

REC documents from the 2013 window

Cross Reference List (PDF) Initial evaluation of the applications immediately following the close of the 2013 filing window in order to build the potential groups of mutually exclusive (MX) applications. This list assigns a MX group to each application (these were not the official FCC group numbers).
REC MX Group List Initial evaluation of the applications immediately following the close of the 2013 filing window showing each MX application in order of MX group.  
Singleton List Initial evaluation of the applications immediately following the close of the 2013 filing window identifying the singleton applications that did not have any competition.
REC Applications of Concern List An evaluation conducted following the window in order to identify potential fraudulent applications, applications by mass-filers and questionable parties in interest.
MX Groups in California Early document showing potential MX groups in California (11/28/2013)
MX Groups for Tucson Early document showing potential settlement plan for the Tucson, AZ MX groups.

KML Files

Location of each LPFM application in the 2013 Window

LPFM 2000/2001 Window Series

REC historical documents related to the first LPFM filing windows in 2000 and 2001.

LPFM Scoreboard

The LPFM Scoreboard shows statistics on the applications filed during the 2000/2001LPFM filing window series.

MX Groups

State Settlement Plans These documents were released July 1, 2002 and were recommendations for LPFM applicants who have competing applications using a coordinator approach for settling mutually exclusive (MX) applications. NOTE: These documents were produced prior to the Radio Broadcast Protection Act. Many of these MX groups were dismissed on March 17, 2003.
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado/Wyoming
Hawaii
Iowa
Idaho
Minnesota
Montana
North Dakota/South Dakota
New Mexico
Nevada
Oregon
Utah
Washington

Tucson area MX applications (05/01/2002)

Applicants who participated in REC's MAX (Mutual Applicant Exchange) Program (an attempt to create a computer program that would encourage MX applicants to reach settlement agreements) (11/02/2002)

The Master List - Listing of all LPFM applications in REC's Area of Interest at the time (AZ, NV and Southern California) and their status at the time. (11/02/2002)

REC LPFM Progress Report for So. Cal, Arizona and Nevada (12/10/2002)

REC LPFM "MX" Settlement Plan for Windows I, II and III (09/03/2003)
REC LPFM "MX" Settlement Plan for Window IV (10/03/2003)
REC LPFM "MX" Settlement Plan for Windows I, II and III update to advise of other application activity (10/20/2003)

Low Power FM Multi-Station Group Update - An inventory of LPFM stations that are mutually exclusive and their current status. This also includes some information on LPFM stations that reached time share agreements and the terms of their agreements. (07/25/2003)

REC LPFM Scoring Update for MX Windows I, II and III - Information on groups that did not reach agreements and what may happen next. (01/04/2004)

Other documents

Listing of LPFM applications that specified transmitter locations outside of the USA (or in the middle of the ocean) (10/16/2002)

LPFM Population Study - This report ranked the LPFM stations and pending applications at the time by potential population within their service contours. I am not sure which population model we used at the time (Census block, census block group, ZIP Code tabulation area or Gazetteer). (02/10/2005)

FCC Documents

FCC Lottery Today Determines Order for Accepting Applications for LPFM Radio Station Licenses (03/27/2000)

LPFM Applicants Guide is now Available (03/28/2000)

Electronic Filing Available for LPFM Applications in First Filing Window  (AK, CA, DC, GA, IN, LA, ME, MP, MD, OK, RI and UT) (05/26/2000)

LPFM Filing Window Deadline Extended to 06/08/2000 (06/05/2000)

FCC Receives Over 700 Applications for LPFM Construction Permits in First Ten States (AK, CA, DC, GA, IN, LA, ME, MP, MD, OK, RI and UT) (06/21/2000)

FCC Filing Window 8/28/2000~09/01/2000 for CT, IL, KS, MI, MN, MI, NV, NH, PR, VA and WY (07/28/2000)

FCC Receives 473 LPFM Applications in Second Filing Window (News release, 09/15/2000)

FCC Announces First 225 Applicants Eligible for Low Power FM Radio Stations (news release, 12/21/2000)

Singleton List (12/21/2000)

LPFM Filing Window 1/16/2001~1/22/2001 for AS, CO, DE, HI, ID, MO, NY, OH, SC, SD and WI (12/29/2000)

FCC to accept Window 4 and Window 5 LPFM Applications 06/11/2001~06/15/2001 (04/10/2001)

Major amendment window for select applications post RBPA from Oct. 28~Nov 1, 2002 (09/09/2002)

FCC dismisses remaining applications that do not meet third-adjacent channel spacing (aka "St. Patty's Day Massacre") (03/17/2003)

Settlement Period for MX Applications in Windows 1, 2 and 3 (08/28/2003)