The filing window will be open from October 12th throught the 19th, 2007. You must file your application during this 7-day window - everything needs to be ready to go - so start preparing now.

You cannot apply before this window of opportunity, and you cannot apply after – you can only apply while the window is open.

Non-Commercial Educational (NCE) full power radio licensing has been frozen since 2000, and this will be the first opportunity to apply in more than five years. This will very likely be your only opportunity to apply for a noncommercial radio license.

You can apply for any available non-commercial frequencies in the United States. You can only apply for a frequency (spot on the radio dial) that does not conflict with any existing stations in your geographic region. Finding a frequency will follow current FCC interference rules.

Frequencies are available primarily in rural areas -- there is almost no likelihood of finding a frequency if you are within 20 miles of the 50 largest cities in the United States, and very little chance if you are within 30 miles of the largest 100 cities. But you can still try if you want.

We have mapped out likely locations and when you contact us we will help you to determine if available frequencies exist in a location that interests you. You can also make an initial check here, using your zip code as a starting point.

These will be full power stations. Full power stations can be any power, between 100 watts up to the 100,000 watts, depending on your location! The actual power level will depend on the geographic coordinates where you propose to put your transmitter and antenna.

The eligible channels that will be allocated in this window are designated as non-commercial educational (NCE) stations. Most are located between 88.1 MHz and 91.9 MHz on the FM dial. But there are also a few commercial channels specifically reserved for NCE use, and you can apply for these as well.

From October 12th through the 19th, 2007, the FCC will open a window to apply for new, full power non-commercial educational (NCE) radio frequencies. If you want to apply for a non-commercial radio station, this is your one chance for any foreseeable future.