[grc] LPFM 250 - comment by June 21

[Caitlin Reading]

Dear GRC Friends,

 If you aren't familiar with the Simple 250 proposal and are wondering your
community radio station
will be able to apply to increase power, the short answer is;
    Most LPFM stations, in urban markets & where the dial is crowded, will
*NOT* be able to
benefit from this potential change.
    This is a good thing for folks who have stations in rural areas,
locations where their listenership
is spread out and typically where FM service is, well, underserved.
     Keep in mind that "LPFM" is, by definition, low power equal to or less
than 100 watts. It is a
  broadcasting classification.
     Historically there have been some stations that have applied for
waivers to increase power,
particularly in areas that are, let me say "land challenged" or operating
in communities that expand
beyound the typical urban delineations & density. Some waivers have been
granted. Some stations
are able to utilize "boosters" or repeaters, antennas that are placed to
overcome geographic obstacles
such as mountain shadows to carry or fill in the signal so it can achieve
full coverage of it's allotted range.
250 might provide another choice to these folks too.
      Michele Bradley, who has worked diligently spearheading this effort,
has information available on the
REC website.
       It's a good thing to support LPFM comrades, even if it is not to
your own direct benefit. Yet be clear on
what you are supporting lest you garner unrealistic expectations.
       Take action responsibly.

make a difference every day
c. reading, community radio activist / advocate

On Sun, Jun 20, 2021 at 8:45 PM Sharon Scott via grc <grc at maillist.peak.org>
wrote:

>
> Grassroots Radio Friends,
>
> As you may have heard, the FCC is currently accepting comments in
> support of RM-11909, the Simple LP250 proposal from REC Networks that
> could nearly triple the operating power of America's Low Power Radio
> stations!
>
> The Commissioners need to know that the American people support this
> increase.  ALL Community Radio Activists should get their comments
> submitted to the FCC by MONDAY, June 21st.  It is SO IMPORTANT that we
> get a lot of momentum on this proposition - - this could be a HUGE DEAL
> for Community Broadcasting nationwide and we may not get this
> opportunity to increase our collective power again.  While specific
> testimonials in support of your local station are welcome, even simply
> telling the FCC, "I support LPFM 250" will help!
>
> For info on LPFM250 and instructions on submitting FCC comments:
> http://artxfm.com/LPFM250/
>
> To UPLOAD pre-written documents in support of RM-11909 use this link:
> https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings
>
> To file an "Express Comment" and type your comment directly into the FCC
> website click here:
> https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings/express
>
>
>
> In Solidarity,
> Sharon
>
>
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