Judge rules against RFB

[raccoonradio]

(Note: It's possible they still exist as a webcaster only. The station's
website http://rfb.fm looks like it hasn't been updated to tell of the
FCC decision, yet.)

Brattleboro Reformer:
http://www.reformer.com/search/ci_3701200

Wednesday, April 12
BRATTLEBORO -- A federal judge says radio free brattleboro can never again broadcast unless the station gets a license from the Federal Communications Commission.

At this time no appeal is planned, marking the end of the station's fight to operate without a federal license.

... A new low-power station, Brattleboro Community Radio, has applied for a 100-watt license. It hopes to begin broadcasting later this year.

 

[KML0224]

> ... A new low-power station, Brattleboro Community Radio,
> has applied for a 100-watt license. It hopes to begin
> broadcasting later this year.
>

Would this one be on 107.9 FM like the previous station was?
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[raccoonradio]

> > ... A new low-power station, Brattleboro Community Radio,
> > has applied for a 100-watt license. It hopes to begin
> > broadcasting later this year.
> >
>
> Would this one be on 107.9 FM like the previous station was?
>
Actually 107.7 according to a page linked to the RFB site (from
ibrattleboro):

http://www.ibrattleboro.com/article.php?story=20050307162202501

"The FCC has issued a construction permit for Vermont Earth Works for a low power FM station at 107.7FM. What does that now mean for rfb? I think I recall that when they were seeking a town resolution that they pledged to stop broadcasting when a local non-profit was granted a Low Power FM License."

"NEW VT BRATTLEBORO USA

Licensee: VERMONT EARTH WORKS, INC.
Service Designation: FL Low Power FM (LPFM) station or application
Channel/Class: 299L1 Frequency: 107.7 MHz Construction Permit