REC releases 2012 LPFM potential population study

Wed, 08/01/2012 - 17:39

Have you ever wondered which LPFM stations could have the largest potential audience?  Today, REC is releasing a list includes the population within the 60 dBu service contour as well as the 70 dBu city grade contour (which is not used in LPFM rules but is a good indicator of coverage). 

Excluding construction permits and silent stations, the top-25 LPFM stations in order of 60 dBu service contour potential population based on full facilities is as follows:

  1. WIGV-LP Providence, RI (Casa De Oracion Getsemani) - 238,228
  2. KOCC-LP Oxnard, CA (Calvary Chapel of Oxnard) - 191,063
  3. WVQC-LP Cincinnati, OH (Media Bridges Cincinnati, Inc.) - 174,185
  4. KOCI-LP Newport Beach, CA (Startree 107) - 164,181
  5. KPSR-LP Modesto, CA (Westside Project) - 161,175
  6. KWSS-LP Scottsdale, AZ (KWSS Radio) - 157,053
  7. KJVA-LP San Bernardino, CA (Vida Abundante) - 149,739
  8. KWIR-LP Colorado Springs, CO (Rocky Mountain Calvary Chapel) - 146,069
  9. KEQP-LP Modesto, CA (Calvary Chapel of Modesto) - 145984
  10. WCFC-LP Richmond, VA (Crusade for Christ Temple Church of God in Christ) - 144,468
  11. WRIR-LP Richmond, VA (Virginia Center for Public Press) - 142,334
  12. KWXL-LP Tucson, AZ (Tucson Unified School District) - 137,962 **
  13. KQRZ-LP Hillsboro, OR (Oregon Amateur Radio Club) - 131,360
  14. KDRA-LP Des Moines, IA (Drake University) - 129,683
  15. KXRN-LP Laguna Niguel, CA (Shepherd of the Hills of Laguna Niguel) - 129,146 **
  16. KJFT-LP Lincoln, NE (Lincoln Chinese Ministry Assoc.) - 127,939
  17. KFMG-LP Des Moines, IA (Des Moines Community Radio Foundation) - 127,134
  18. KFMY-LP Tulsa, OK (Tulsa Community Radio, Inc.) - 124,515
  19. WIDE-LP Madison, WI (Health Writers) - 119,409
  20. KONR-LP Anchorage, AK (Organization for Northern Development-Out North) - 115,215
  21. WCRX-LP/WCRS-LP Columbus, OH (co-located time share) - 115,112
  22. KFSC-LP Visalia, CA (Friends of Radio Girto/Proyecto Campsino) - 113,935
  23. WSLR-LP Sarasota, FL (New College Student Alliance) - 111,763
  24. WHYR-LP Baton Rouge, LA (Baton Rouge Progressive Network) - 111,576
  25. WXBQ-LP - Moorhead, MN (Women's Care Clinic) - 110,659

** - Station near Mexican border limited to 50 watts, population served may be slightly lower.

View the entire list here.