[grc] Nov. 15: LPFM Webinar for Interested Parties

[Sharon Scott]

Attention Community Media Advocates ~

ARTxFM & Common Frequency will host a NATIONWIDE MEETING about the 
upcoming LPFM application window on Wednesday, Nov. 15th at 8 PM Eastern 
/ 5 PM Pacific. Everyone who is curious about applying for an LPFM 
frequency is welcome to attend.  At this webinar, Sharon Scott, Author 
of Low Power FM for Dummies (that's me) and Todd Urick, Director of 
Engineering at Common Frequency will be providing information about the 
LPFM application process and answering any questions you may have.  Zoom 
Invite Below.

The FCC will open a window for Low Power FM radio stations this December 
6 - 13.  During this time, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, 
and tribal groups will be able to apply for FM licenses in their local 
area.  This is the first time in 10 years the FCC has opened an LPFM 
window and it may be the last nationwide opportunity for nonprofits to 
get on the FM dial.

It is IMPERATIVE that we, the free media network, work hard to get the 
word out about this LPFM window.  This may be our last chance to grow 
our FM forces exponentially.  We should be using every resource possible 
to encourage nonprofits to claim these frequencies while they still can. 
  Otherwise, they will invariably end up in the hands of our corporate 
enemies. IT IS TRULY NOW OR NEVER.

LPFM licenses will be available in most rural areas and mid-sized 
cities.  Opportunities in crowded urban areas will be more limited. The 
government charges no fee to apply for or to hold an LPFM license. There 
is still time to establish a nonprofit organization if you do not have 
one already. You can learn more on the website:

LPFM Resources
https://lpfmresources.com/

Organizations will have three years to build and finance their station. 
If they decide not to move forward, they will be able to transfer their 
license to another qualifying nonprofit.

If these airwaves are not claimed by community groups now, they will be 
lost forever. Don't let this valuable opportunity slip away! It is 
imperative that interested parties apply this December ~ join us on 
November 15th to find out how!


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Virtual GRC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: LPFM INFO SESSION
Time: Nov 15, 2023 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 897 2007 6407
Passcode: 2023

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