2013 to 2023 – and Onward!
by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 07/16/2023
In the Summer of 2013 the Federal Communications Commission posted notice that they would open a filing window for community radio stations in November.
It was ten years ago this week that I began preparing our application for wfpr●fm. We filed. We waited – nervously. There were ninety filings in Massachusetts alone. Many were competing for the few available FM channels. Only nineteen hopefuls were granted construction permits.
In February of 2014 we got the official nod from the FCC. Yessss! Their issued construction permit gave us three years to build our studios, our transmitter site and begin broadcasting. February of 2017 was a game changer. Radio has given us the ability to reach everyone – at work, at home, in the car. We’ve been at it for seven years, and our volunteers have made our on-air operation as professional as any station anywhere.
2023. Ten years have passed, and we’[re doing quite well, thank you. This year the FCC will open another community LPFM filing window in the fall. No doubt, there will be another slew of hopefuls, and only a few fortunates will win. The FM dial is much tighter now with so many AM stations adding FM channels to their service. Local community cable stations are also uniquely qualified to add FM service to their outreach efforts. Other PEG TV studios have contacted us for guidance. We’re happy to help.
There were folks who helped us ten years ago. Their expert guidance was essential. Now it’s our turn.
That’s what community is about.
Thanks for listening to 102.9 wfpr●fm.
And – as always – thanks for watching.
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
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