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Question regarding LPFM and the Corning-Elmira Market

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JakeLongwell

Hello all. As some of you may know from reading my posts on various boards, I am a strong supporter of Low Power FM and/or community radio, and its growth.

With the recent window for new full power non-comm FMs closed, it looks as though the FCC just might open another window for new LPFM in the future (or so I've heard).

Keeping this in mind, I am serious about starting an LPFM station to serve this area with diverse community programming. I am considering approaching local non-profit organizations, and asking them to consider partnering with me in this venture.

Before I do this, however, I am putting out "feelers" to see if there is even any interest in LPFM in the region. Does anyone have any thoughts or imput on this matter? Does anyone on this board think that the community could support a non-commercial, all volunteer radio station, both from the aspect of supplying programming, and, more importantly, finnancial support?

I am sure that there would be at least one or two open frequencies to support a new station. Especially if they get rid of the third adjacent protection clause. If that happens, one channel that would work just fine is 106.7.

Any and all feedback is appreciated.
 
Hi Jake,

Being born and raised in Corning NY, I think I feel qualified to comment a bit on this. Because of Corning and Elmira's distance from bigger metro areas, there are really quite a few radio stations on both AM and FM in both cities. Before consolidation, it seemed like half of the stations there were in financial dire straits. I don't know about adding a non-commercial/educational 10 WATT community station (which doesn't have a chance of covering both cities) and then depending on donations from the community to survive. A few percent chance that it would work in Corning. No percent chance it would work in Elmira. Just my feeling...however keep in mind I am a commercial broadcaster.

If I were you, I'd look to places like Ithaca, NY, Jamestown, NY, Burlington, VT, Brattleboro, VT, Allentown, PA, Frederick, MD, Erie, PA, or similar markets where there doesn't seem to be an OVER abundance of already existing commercial radio stations on the air. Seems to me it would have a better chance of working.

Just my opinion, I could be wrong.

Ben Smith
Northeast PA
 
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