LPFM Coalition Opposes Quick Action on FM Translator Relocation
The FCC shouldn’t fast-track relaxing the rules on where FM translators can relocate after being bumped from their frequencies for interfering with full-power FM stations, said the LPFM Coalition in supplemental comments posted in docket 18-119 Monday. The coalition accused…
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NAB of mischaracterizing the coalition’s position on the matter in the association's replies (see 1809060051). NAB said the coalition “supports a prohibition against any translator channel changes that reduce spectrum opportunities for LPFM operators.” The coalition comments instead argued FCC action on translator interference must comport with the Local Community Radio Act, and preclusion studies could assist with interference disputes. The Administrative Procedure Act “requires an agency to ignore such incorrect information,” the coalition said. "Reject both NAB’s mis-statements and its ill-founded fast-track channel hopping proposal.” NAB "looks forward to the Commission’s resolution of this proceeding and appreciates the Commission’s efforts to provide translator licensees with more certainty while protecting the existing service provided by FM broadcasters,” a spokesperson said.