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In its Rural Radio proceeding (MB Docket 09-52), the FCC placed new limitations on community changes. A recent release clarifies some of this.
The FCC has dismissed thousands of translator applications from the 2003 filing window. This should free up a lot of spectrum for LPFM proposals. We have the list!
New 2/8/2013 - We just added the list of surviving applications, as well!

New LPFM rules and 2003 translator application procedures.

Want to change your station's community in order to do an upgrade? You must read this.
The FCC makes it official:  Except in limited cases, parties cannot propose changes to unbuilt / unapplied-for allotments.
One channel is opened up across the middle of  Long Island from Center Moriches north.
An analysis of the effect of the Local Community Radio Act of 2010 on the Pittsburgh, PA area, and on a channel in West Virginia.
A report on the "Local Community Radio Act of 2010" and the potential creation of many new LPFM stations.
Many FM broadcasters may benefit from the ongoing downgrades of under-height Class C stations.
With the digital conversion of broadcast television, many stations in the NCE reserved band below 92 MHz may upgrade their facilities.
New power to visualize FM upgrade potential.
AM Stations on FM!
The FCC now allows two-step minor-change upgrades and relocations.

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Skywaves provides technical services and strategic consulting for radio station owners, investors, and brokers.

Here are a few samples of recent projects:

KMOJ's new signal covers the metro WBPR's new signal covers Worcester

KMOJ's new signal covers the
Minneapolis - Saint Paul market
from Arden Hills

WBPR's new signal covers the Worcester area from the historic Armstrong tower

   
   
KDDK Allocation Map KDDK Addis / Baton Rouge, LA

Advanced allocation software reveals upgrade opportunities

KDDK moved from Franklin to Addis, and now covers Baton Rouge

   
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