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FAQ: Can an LPFM/NCE station mention a church raffle?
FAQ: Can an LPFM station carry “syndicated” programming?
FAQ: Our station recently filed an application and I just received an "FCC Activity Report" by email. What do I need to do?
FAQ: Should we ask the FCC for a power increase during COVID-19? Boston got one.
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FAQ: Can one sell or otherwise transfer control of an LPFM station to a different organization?
11/14/2020
FAQ: Another group never built their granted construction permit and now the permit is about to expire. Can another group "take over" the permit and build it?
11/14/2020
FAQ: Must LPFM stations give public notice of the filing of applications with the FCC?
10/30/2020
If our station is silent, how will our renewal be handled?
10/30/2020
FAQ: I heard that an organization can own more than one LPFM station as long as it is at least 7 miles from another LPFM station they own. Is this true?
06/25/2019
FAQ: The school district operates a PBS or NPR station. Can the district also own a LPFM station?
02/20/2019
FAQ: Is a TIS (traveler's information AM station) considered an attributable interest that would prevent LPFM ownership?
02/19/2019
FAQ: Would a FCC-licensed international broadcast station (shortwave) be considered an attributable interest that would prevent LPFM ownership?
02/19/2019
FAQ: Can a LPFM (or full-service NCE) station be licensed to a "Social Purpose Corporation"
07/25/2018
FAQ: Can an unincorporated association be a LPFM/NCE licensee?
05/15/2015
FAQ: Do I have to have 75% of my board AND my headquarters within 10 or 20 miles of the transmitter?
05/14/2015
FAQ: The Archdiocese has full power broadcast holdings, can a local Catholic church have an LPFM?
05/14/2015
FAQ: Can a school district that does not have any AM, FM or TV holdings but does have Educational Broadband Service (formerly ITFS) have an LPFM?
05/14/2015
FAQ: What was LP-10 (LP10)?
05/14/2015
FAQ: Can the FCC grant a waiver of the Local Community Radio Act?
05/14/2015
FAQ: If I am on the board of an LPFM station, can I also purchase an AM or FM radio station (or be a part owner)?
05/13/2015
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