The stage is set: LPFM filing window - REC "Premium" Channel Search services now available
The Federal Communications Commission has released a public notice announcing the dates for the LPFM filing window for new stations. This time, it will be a single nationwide window that will be open from October 15 through October 29, 2013.
The FCC has also released the new Form 318. This is the form that must be filed electronically during the window.
The FCC reminds everyone that those who are eligible to apply for and hold LPFM authorizations include non-commercial educational organizations, tribal organizations and municipal governments. An individual can not apply for an LPFM license. LPFM applicants are limited to one application during the window. Tribes may file two and municipal governments may apply for multiple licenses as part of a public safety traveler's information service.
REC to offer a "premium" channel search service
For this window, REC Networks will be providing more substantial channel searching services for those applicants who are serious but are not ready to retain a full engineering service.
For a fee of $100, REC will personally evaluate available channels for a particular location. This includes a full service (human) review of the site and the potential of channel availability in that area. The deliverable would be a report that can be presented to a board for approval to proceed with engineering services or as a first step into filing a "DIY" application this October.
REC will check the availability of the most viable channels (up to 5) at a specific location and will even perform pre-window follow up in the event of any changes to primary stations that may impact the availability of LPFM in the future.
A sample of this report can be found by clicking here.
Disclaimers about Full Service Search:
- This service is not intended to replace the services of a consulting engineer. In fact, we encourage you to eventually obtain the services of an engineer or consultant. REC does not provide engineering and overall consulting services including application preparation services. The LPFM applicant is ultimately responsible for the filing of their application during the window.
- Results are provided as-is and with no implied warranty. REC will do our best to resolve any issues that may come up.
- Antennas used for second adjacent waiver eligibility for this report are limited to simple non-directional antennas only. In some cases, an advanced antenna may reduce overlap zone size thus making more channels available. This is outside the scope of this service and in those cases, applicants should also obtain engineering services.
- Refunds are only provided if myLPFM.com shows availability but the manual search shows that no channels are available at all, even with a second adjacent channel waiver. No full report will be provided.
For more information, please contact REC Networks using our link above.
