Users' questions

Can a noncommercial radio station play any music?

Can a noncommercial radio station play any music?

As a noncommercial broadcast radio station (that might also stream over the Internet), you cannot simply play any music you want legally; you need permission. Fortunately, you don’t have to go around cutting checks to every band whose music you use.

How to apply for an FM broadcast license?

2 340 to demonstrate its qualifications to operate a noncommercial educational FM station. mTo replace the transmission line with a different type of transmission line or a transmission line of a different length which requires a change in the transmitter power output to maintain the licensed effective radiated power.

Who is allowed to own a LPFM radio station?

LPFM stations are available to noncommercial educational entities and public safety and transportation organizations, but are not available to individuals or for commercial operations. Current broadcast licensees with interests in other media (broadcast or newspapers) are not eligible to obtain LPFM stations.

Can you own a low power FM radio station?

The mere filing of an LPFM application does not authorize any construction or operation. LPFM stations are available to noncommercial educational entities and public safety and transportation organizations, but are not available to individuals or for commercial operations.

Can a commercial radio station be on FM?

No commercial operation is permitted on these frequencies. FM noncommercial educational stations may also be authorized in the commercial FM band under the technical rules applying to that service (see the preceding section).

2 340 to demonstrate its qualifications to operate a noncommercial educational FM station. mTo replace the transmission line with a different type of transmission line or a transmission line of a different length which requires a change in the transmitter power output to maintain the licensed effective radiated power.

LPFM stations are available to noncommercial educational entities and public safety and transportation organizations, but are not available to individuals or for commercial operations. Current broadcast licensees with interests in other media (broadcast or newspapers) are not eligible to obtain LPFM stations.

The mere filing of an LPFM application does not authorize any construction or operation. LPFM stations are available to noncommercial educational entities and public safety and transportation organizations, but are not available to individuals or for commercial operations.