Free Preliminary NCE FM Translator Spectrum Study

FM Expansion Group is offering one free preliminary engineering review to help determine whether spectrum may be available for a new Noncommercial Educational FM translator at a specific location.

If your organization is considering an FM translator, the first question is simple:

Is there a channel that might work where you need service?

FMEG can review a proposed location and conduct a preliminary spectrum study to identify whether an FM translator opportunity may exist. This initial review is intended to help eligible broadcasters evaluate whether it is worth moving forward with a more detailed engineering analysis.

What the Preliminary Study Includes

FMEG will review the location you provide and make an initial determination of whether a potentially usable FM translator channel appears to be available.

The study may consider:

• The proposed community, address, coordinates, tower site, or ASRN.
• Nearby FM stations and translators.
• Basic channel availability.
• Potential interference concerns.
• Whether the proposed location appears suitable for further engineering work.

This is a preliminary screening study only. It is not a complete FCC engineering exhibit, frequency-search report, application, or legal opinion. If the initial review indicates that a channel may be available, FMEG can discuss the next steps required to prepare a full technical study or FCC application.

Eligibility and Limitations

This free preliminary study offer is limited to one study per eligible entity.

To qualify, the requesting entity must be the licensee of one of the following:

• A full-power Noncommercial Educational FM station.
• A full-power Noncommercial Educational AM station.
• A licensed LPFM station.

The study must be tied to a specific proposed location. The location may be submitted as a community, street address, coordinates, existing tower site, or ASRN.

This offer is intended as an initial screening tool only. It does not include preparation of an FCC application, legal analysis, site acquisition work, contour exhibit package, site acquisition, equipment selection, or any filing with the FCC.

Who Should Request a Study?

This offer is intended for eligible broadcasters that are interested in exploring a new NCE FM translator opportunity, including:

• Full-power NCE FM licensees.
• Full-power NCE AM licensees.
• LPFM licensees.
• Organizations seeking to improve or expand local radio coverage through an FM translator.

Information Needed

To request a study, please provide:

• Licensee or organization name.
• Contact person.
• Contact person’s title.
• Phone number and email address.
• The primary station or programming source to be rebroadcast.
• The geographic location where service is desired.

The location may be provided as a community name, street address, coordinates, tower site, or ASRN.

Email the information to FreeStudy@FMexpansion.com to get started.

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Request your preliminary study today.