Select FAQ Category: ---- Select from one of the categories shown below ---- LPFM During the Filing Window LPFM Eligibility & Ownership LPFM Enforcement & Interference LPFM Enhancements & Changes LPFM Technical Operations LPFM/NCE Programming & Station Operations LPFM Station Planning & Construction Miscellaneous Questions FM Translators RM-11909: REC "Simple 250" Petition for Rulemaking Translator Reform Petition LPFM stations upgrading to full-service NCE The most common myths about LPFM

MYTH: The FCC requiring an educational LPFM/NCE licensee to be a nonprofit corporation recognized by state law is a violation of the First Amendment.	26 January, 2024
MYTH: An LPFM applicant can claim the Established Community Presence point even if their corporation is less than two years old as long as 75% of the board members have resided in the local area for two years.	22 November, 2023
MYTH: Adding “letters of support” to a filing window application will improve the application’s chances of a grant.	12 November, 2023
MYTH: LPFM stations are required to have a public file, do quarterly reports, have a chief operator as well as file ownership and EEO reports.	15 January, 2026
MYTH: Since the LPFM station claimed the main studio and/or local programming points in the filing window, they are automatically required to have a main studio doing local programming.	12 November, 2023
MYTH: Full power station makes a modification and is now short spaced to an LPFM meaning that the LPFM station is automatically required to shut down.	12 November, 2023
MYTH: LPFM stations may not construct an antenna higher than 100 feet.	12 November, 2023
MYTH: LPFM stations must broadcast at least 12 hours per day.	12 November, 2023
MYTH: LPFM stations (and full-power NCE stations) that are equipped with HD Radio can operate commercially on their HD-2 stream.	12 November, 2023
MYTH: Organizations applying for LPFM licenses must have been incorporated for at least two years and have a local headquarters and at least 75% of their board members in the local area.	15 January, 2026