Southwest Reclaim the Airwaves Tour

jrousset — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:36:07 +0000

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Southwest Reclaim the Airwaves Tour
Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
May 6 - 17

Why Radio Matters!

jwierski — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:00:08 +0000

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From "Voices From The Community" in Charlotte, NC...

What would you do with a community radio station?

jrousset — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:50:49 +0000

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February 2013 Broadcast Newsletter

jwierski — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:47:44 +0000

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Highlights from the Sixth Report and Order

brandy — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 09:55:30 +0000

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Policy Updates

On November 30, 2012, the FCC released long-awaited new rules for low power radio stations. Overall, the Sxith Report and Order is a great victory for community radio, with more flexible rules about where stations can be located and stronger preference given to local, community-driven stations. Many of these new rules were the result of tenacious advocacy from Prometheus and our supporters.

Clearing the Airwaves: Next steps in processing pending translator applications

brandy — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 06:55:16 +0000

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Translators

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Policy Updates

In late 2012, the FCC announced that they would begin accepting applications for new low power stations on October 15, 2013. At last! But we know that the FCC's predictions on timing aren't always set in stone (to put it mildly). So what are the steps ahead before the FCC can accept new applications for community radio stations?

The biggest task ahead is that the FCC must deal with a backlog of pending applications for FM translators. These are repeater stations that extend the signal of existing radio stations. This is the issue most likely to affect the timing of the low power radio filing window.

Thousands of translator applications have been on hold at the FCC since 2003. To save room for low power radio stations in urban areas with limited spectrum, the FCC will be dismissing many of these translator applications.

FCC announces first opportunity for small community radio stations in 12 years

stephanie — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:49:28 +0000

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Prometheus Press Release

First opportunity for small community radio stations in 12 years coming in October 2013
Prometheus Radio Project will help nonprofit groups to apply for licenses

November 30, 2012

Washington DC -- Today the Federal Communications Commission announced that for the first time in more than a decade, community groups nationwide will soon be able to start small, local radio stations. Nonprofit organizations, schools, Indian Tribes and public safety agencies can apply for Low Power FM (LPFM) stations in October 2013. For the first time ever, the agency will allow these noncommercial stations in urban areas.

The news is long-awaited by the Prometheus Radio Project and its supporters, who led the grassroots coalition that pushed Congress to pass the Local Community Radio Act of 2010. The law expanded community radio by directing the FCC to make more channels available nationwide, reversing an earlier law that relegated stations to rural settings. The FCC implemented the law by creating more flexible rules on where new stations can be located.

“Finally, communities without a voice on the airwaves will have a chance to control their own local media,” said Brandy Doyle, Policy Director for the Prometheus Radio Project. "Thanks to the significant step forward today, we will see a wave of new radio stations that better reflects the diversity of our country.”

The 800+ low power stations already on the air are run by nonprofit groups, colleges, churches, and emergency responders. Many, such as the Oregon farmworker station KCPN, offer local programming in languages other than English, often hard to find on the radio dial. KPCN, also known as Radio Movimiento, plays Spanish-language news and information, organizes voter registration drives, and plays traditional and contemporary music.

Reclaim the Airwaves Tour - Report Back

stephanie — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:01:35 +0000

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Lets Amplify Video Segment

jwierski — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:16:46 +0000

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"Let's Amplify!" Karas Lamb, Prometheus volunteer extraordinaire, produced this short video to get folks excited about being involved in community media and the LPFM opportunity. How will your community use LPFM? Will you cover local news and issues affecting your region? Will you highlight local culture and music? With LPFM, we have the chance to raise our voices up and be heard in communities where local viewpoints have been crowded out by nationally syndicated programming. Let's Amplify!

Reclaim the Airwaves Tour! Southern Route: Nov 15 - Dec 17, 2012

jrousset — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:06:57 +0000

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Prometheus has launched the Reclaim the Airwaves tour to spread the word about the historic chance to start community radio stations coming up in 2013. This winter we are traveling through the South to meet with local groups who want a voice on the airwaves.