Media Bureau adopts application cap and additional restrictions for the upcoming NCE FM translator filing window

FCC upholds the 10-cap for full service and the 2-cap for most LPFMs. Enacts primary station requirement and invokes the REC's proposed retention period to sway gamesmanship and speculation.

FCC announces an auction for vacant FM allotments in early 2027

Auction 114 will make available 132 pre-determined vacant FM allotments for new full-service FM broadcast stations.

Understanding the limitations on FM translators for LPFM stations

LPFM being a hyperlocal service is intended to serve only a small area. The rules regarding commonly-owned FM translators are consistent with those intentions.

The lifting of the filing freeze for LPTV may affect reserved band LPFM modifications and to the future translator filing window.

REC LPFM Advisory Letter #26 - UPDATED March 20, 2026

26-20: REC supports translator caps/eligibility. Recommends more methods to prevent abuse.

REC supports caps and eligibility but is advocating for a safety catch to be put in place to prevent exploitation of the window by "surrogate stations".