In many areas of the country, no frequencies may be available on which a new station could begin operating without causing interference to existing stations, a violation of FCC rules. Filing an application does not guarantee you will receive a broadcast station construction permit. When application filing window periods open for new stations, many competing applications are filed.
Potential applicants for radio and television services should be aware that frequencies for these services are always in heavy demand. Low Power Television (LPTV) Stations, TV Translator Stations, and Class A Television Stations
In the following sections, we provide some basic information about radio and television stations and the related application processes.
