Low Power FM (LPFM) is radio that within reach of many community organizations, local artists, churches, ministries, schools and government organizations. The FCC has created this service to address the concentration of full power broadcasting by large corporations who have shut out the communities they serve in favor of national formats. 100 watt LPFM stations have a practical range of about 3 miles around the station and must remain commercial free. On this site, you will learn about the LPFM service, find out about existing LPFM stations, as well as legislation and other activities that support or endanger the service. Existing LPFM applicants, permit holders and licensees can find information about their station including answers to your day to day operations as well as what to do when you need to make a change. Everyone can benefit from information about the LPFM rules and why they are the way that they are.
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| REC Services for LPFM | You have a station to run. Let REC help on your FCC filings. | Yes |
| Certified Transmitter List | A list of transmitters that have been lab certified and have an FCC ID number. Transmitters used in LPFM must be certified and have a "FCC ID" label. | Yes |
| Knowledge Base - Frequently Asked Questions | People come to REC all the time for free advice. We provide detailed answers to the most popular inquiries that we get.. | Yes |
| FCC Rules for LPFM | The LPFM specific rules can be found in 47 CFR §73 Subpart G. These are the rules that LPFM stations follow. Other rules that apply to LPFM can be found in §73.801. | Yes |
| Local Community Radio Act of 2010 | Signed by President Obama in 2011, the LCRA expanded the availability of LPFM by easing restrictions on second- and third-adjacent channels. | Yes |
| myLPFM.com | myLPFM is used by existing LPFM licensees to manage various aspects of their station including moves and online visibility. | Yes |
| Part 15 Unlicensed Broadcasting | Unlicensed Part 15 AM and FM broadcasting in the USA for massively short distances. | Yes |
| LPFM Pledge List | LPFM stations that used their points during the 2013 filing window to obtain their grant. These stations may have a local programming and studio requirement. 2023 LPFM stations will be listed once the FCC grants the mutually exclusive applications. | Yes |
| Programming Resources | Where LPFM stations can go to get program content and other on-air elements. | Yes |
| REC Recommendations List | The people and the gear that support LPFM and have earned the recommendation of REC Networks. | Yes |
| Self Inspection Checklist | A training program for your staff responsible for daily compliance. Use this monthly to assure you are running by the rules. | Yes |
| The 6 Segments of LPFM | LPFM is not just made up of community stations and churches. There are 6 different types of LPFM stations. | Yes |
