The Upcoming FCC Noncommercial FM and LPFM Filing Windows: What You Need to Know
FCC Chairman Pai recently announced that for the first time in a decade, the FCC will in the near future accept applications for full-power noncommercial radio stations across the nation. This filing window is expected to be followed by a filing window for new low-power FM (LPFM) stations. What's involved in filing an application with the FCC? What do you need to know to be prepared? How can you get organized now for this rare opportunity? Noncommercial educational licenses are an important part of the U.S. media ecosystem. The rules governing such stations, who is eligible, the required documentation involved, and how the FCC handles multiple mutually exclusive applications can be difficult to follow. In this webinar attorneys Frank Montero and Keenan Adamchak will explore the filing window, the application process and expected requirements for applicants, as well as answer your questions about how to can take advantage of this extraordinary broadcast moment.
The webinar will take place on Thursday, October 29 at Noon (ET) / 9 a.m. (PT)
To register please use this Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ytyilOI4R-mZuLmY6bpwig