And a further update: KHGV has filed to turn in its license, so the return was short lived.
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New Houston area LPFMs
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In LPFM, as long as it meets minimum distance separations (73.807) and it can meet any second-adjacent muster, it will go.
Yes, chances are when you see Dan Alpert's name on something, it may make you want to think twice, but as David said, he is acting on the best interests of his client. We may not always agree that its in the overall best interest. I will say that Dan has had a few good arguments over the years and I will not knock him for those. Houston, Orlando and the Miami-Dade areas are all "cancers" for LPFM because of a small number of people who are mis-using LPFM stations.
The FCC can only work on the rule of law and past precedence, they cannot make assumptions prior to grants. Someone has to either make a misstep after the grant or someone needs to call them out prior to the grant. The main problem is that there is not always a lot of rock solid evidence that can get introduced and also no one is speaking up. Cesar Guel is still involved in a hearing proceeding which could lead to an overall ban from broadcasting. Hector Guevara and his family (Houston area staples) have been under some increased scruitny in the 2021 NCE window. Because of the single owner rule in LPFM, it is actually more difficult to detect these as it is easier to hide behind a fake board.
As we saw with the 2013 window, if you come to the FCC with some solid evidence, it will cause either (1) the FCC to actually do something or (2) cause the applicant to throw in the towel (a typical Alpert tactic when he knows he's backed up against the wall).
Everyone is innocent until proven guilty. If no one demonstrates guilt during the filing window process, then bad LPFMs get authorized.
Another Houston LPFM that might be gone is KOYM-LP 99.7. Haven’t heard them on the air in many months when in their coverage area. No silent STA filing that I can find.
I am Laughing , That is my son Dade Moore that has KILE. Dade Patrick Moore.
I am Dade Louis Moore. I did help him get those call signs back. After David Gow and I dropped them on 1560 and changed to KGOW they ended up in Colorado and then dropped. And am over at KXXF still and moved it up to Colorado after selling Beaumont KXXF. LOL Rock on people . KILE is on the air at 94.9 KILE FM North Cleveland / Cleveland, Tx. Christina and Talk
and KXXF is on at www.freefm.fm just having fun.
I am Dade Louis Moore. I did help him get those call signs back. After David Gow and I dropped them on 1560 and changed to KGOW they ended up in Colorado and then dropped. And am over at KXXF still and moved it up to Colorado after selling Beaumont KXXF. LOL Rock on people . KILE is on the air at 94.9 KILE FM North Cleveland / Cleveland, Tx. Christina and Talk
and KXXF is on at www.freefm.fm just having fun.
Two new Houston area LPFM applications were granted today: 94.1 in Texas City, and 101.5 in San Felipe (covering Sealy.) Three watts and five watts respectively from tall towers. Both are owned by churches.
Here’s one that didn’t make it: The FCC has dismissed the application of “HTown Community Broadcasting” for an LPFM on 95.1 licensed to Conroe but with a transmitter close to The Woodlands. Rejection letter includes this:
“HTown certifies that it is a nonprofit educational institution or organization, but neglects to provide any evidence, as required, to establish its non-profit status. HTown‘s Education Statement fails to demonstrate HTown’s status as a valid nonprofit educational organization recognized under state law. Moreover, a search of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts entity database shows no registered entity named “HTown Community Broadcasting” or any similar name. Accordingly, because HTown has not demonstrated that it was incorporated, or organized in a form recognized by Texas law, on December 15, 2023, when it submitted its Application, we find HTown ineligible to hold an LPFM license and dismiss the application.”
“HTown certifies that it is a nonprofit educational institution or organization, but neglects to provide any evidence, as required, to establish its non-profit status. HTown‘s Education Statement fails to demonstrate HTown’s status as a valid nonprofit educational organization recognized under state law. Moreover, a search of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts entity database shows no registered entity named “HTown Community Broadcasting” or any similar name. Accordingly, because HTown has not demonstrated that it was incorporated, or organized in a form recognized by Texas law, on December 15, 2023, when it submitted its Application, we find HTown ineligible to hold an LPFM license and dismiss the application.”
Appears two LPFM groups have made the cut for 104.5 in Tomball, as the FCC has made its tentative selections for the “mutually exclusive” applications from the latest filing window. The applicants now have 60 days to make technical changes and 90 days to work out any timeshare arrangements.
The Tomball applicants are:
Global Education Ministries: https://fccdata.org/?lang=en&facid=779270
Rosehill Amateur Radio Club: https://fccdata.org/?lang=en&facid=788138
The Tomball applicants are:
Global Education Ministries: https://fccdata.org/?lang=en&facid=779270
Rosehill Amateur Radio Club: https://fccdata.org/?lang=en&facid=788138
So how would this affect or be affected by the Translator?
K283CH doesn’t seem to be as strong as it used to be. No longer really listenable in The Woodlands at recent checks when I’m in that area. Still will limit the LPFM coverage around Tomball.
I can hear a weak KTTF at my NW Harris County location, but the translator will prevent any reception of either/both of the new LPFMs.
Update: There has been a resolution for the two mutually exclusive Tomball LPFM applications. The FCC has now granted Global Education Ministries a CP with a frequency move to 102.5, while Rosehill Amateur Radio Club has been granted 104.5. Tomball will have two new full time LPFMs.
The new Tomball LPFM planned for 104.5 now has a call, and it is a familiar one for the Houston market: KRLY-LP.
The new Katy LPFM CP on 92.5 owned by “Secod Level Church” has applied to change frequency to 94.9. Same proposed transmitter location.
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Its now on the air.
Wonder if it will have any impact at all on 104.5 downtown
Not likely. You can barely hear it in Tomball
I checked 104.5 while driving in the 249 @ Louetta area earlier today. I could hear a station fighting against K283CH, but as La Mejor dominated the frequency I wasn’t really able to make out what was on the second signal, which I presume was KRLY.
Will have to find some reason to drive the stretch of the Grand Parkway from 249 to 290 so I can get closer to the KRLY transmitter, which is 9 watts at ~98 meters.
One further thought on KRLY-LP: With KOER-LP 101.5 now cancelled, KRLY should consider applying to move to 101.5 to avoid the interference from K283CH.
Happened to park in a dead spot for K283CH at Willowbrook Mall and found I had poor reception of KRLY-LP on 104.5. The station is airing Jxx-FM. Mention of KRLY plus the Jxx LPFM in Waco plus one other station between songs, didn’t catch the third one.
KRLY is on the same tower as the KSEV STA that was tested a few weeks ago.
KRLY is on the same tower as the KSEV STA that was tested a few weeks ago.
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