TWiRT Ep. 517 - Translators, Allocations, and the FCC with Dave Doherty

The FCC has a filing window for new Non-commercial/educational (NCE) FM stations in 2021. Indeed, it’s been over ten years since the FCC accepted applications for new, full-power NCE construction permits. The window, expected to be in “early 2021,” will allow non-profit organizations, schools, and native tribes to apply for Construction Permits in the NCE band - 88.1–91.9 MHz on the FM dial. FCC Consulting Engineer, Dave Doherty, joins us to discuss this topic and more.Show notes:* Skywaves Consulting - provides technical services and strategic consulting for radio station owners, investors, and brokers.* FCCInfo.com - a database looking web site from Cavell & Mertz* Google Earth .kml file page for FCC licensed facilities* Quick radio facility lookup at Radio-Locator.comGuestDave Doherty - Principal at Skywaves Consulting, LLCHostsChris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas BroadcastingFollow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and FacebookSponsored byBroadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.