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Media Access Project - Background information, resources, and links to current topics in media, telecommunications, and Internet law and policy from public-interest advocacy organization.

Committee on Democratic Communications of the National Lawyers Guild - Organization working to promote legality of low-power grassroots micro-power radio and other alternatives to allow greater public access to airwaves

Micro-power Radio News - News about effort to allow grass-roots low-power radio stations as opportunity for individuals and community organizations to have access to broadcast media.

Hobby Broadcasting - Quarterly publication, dedicated to do-it-yourself broadcasting of all types: microbroadcasting, pirate radio and TV, Internet radio, public-access radio and TV, shortwave radio, and college and high-school radio and TV.

Americans for Radio Diversity - News and information from organization that advocates for greater diversity of ownership of radio stations and public access to airwaves. Critically covers increasing consolidation of media ownership.

Citizens for Independent Public Broadcasting - Organization dedicated to creating a national coalition to develop independently funded public radio and television broadcasting trust.

Free(media) - Archive of material about Canadian campus and community radio, micro and pirate broadcasting, and community networking.

Alliance for Community Media - Advocate for grass-roots democratic media.

Alternative Video/TV WebRing - WebRing for alternative media sites.

Balance Radio Broadcasting - Organization of industry members concerned about consolidatikon of radio ownwership and who are attempting to return the airwaves to the public by reversing or modifying the Telcommunications Act of 1996.

Star Ray TV - A grassroots organization promoting media democracy through low power UHF community television in Canada and globally.

Corporate Media Portal - Information on corporate media, from a critical perspective. Articles and links about LPFM radio service, anti-corporate sites and links to free radio resources.

Free Speech TV Cable Project - A part-time cable network bringing progressive television to nearly seven million homes weekly.

The Low Power FM Applicant's Guide - An FCC brochure to outline prodedures and requirements to those wishing to establish an LPFM radio station.

Community Radio Info and Links - Links and information about Community Radio Stations across the United States.

Access Television Worldwide Links - Worldwide links to 300 Public Access Television sites in 13 countries and other links related to the movement for the Freedom of Speech.

Open Channels - Resources and information about international public-access television movement.

Media Democracy - Analysis, background and information resources about issues of concentration of media ownership vs. free speech. From OneWorld.org

International Community Radio Project - Site designed to help community broadcasters communicate and share ideas and resources

Prometheus Radio Project - News and information about low-power radio stations and FCC approval, from not-for-profit association dedicated to the democratization of the airwaves through non-commercial, community based, micropower stations.

(Low) Power to the People - Commentary supporting the proposal to legalize low-power community radio. From Mother Jones.

Radio 4All - Links and information about low-power radio broadcasting.

Microradio Empowerment Coalition - Coalition of organizations advocating for low-power, grassroots radio licenses.

FCC Low Power Radio Policy and Information Page - Official FCC web page regarding history, explanation and news about proposal to allow low-power FM radio licenses for community-based broadcasting.

Free Speech Broadcasting - Micro Radio - A directory of links to micro radio-related pages and essays.

Low Power FM World - News on legislation, equipment and other information about low-power micro-radio licenses, legislation and processes.

Joan Campbell Statement on Low Power Radio - Essay and position paper on Low Power Radio from a delegate to the National Council of Churches by a delegate. Interesting from a historical perspective.

Beat Radio:NAB Anti-LPFM Kit - A media kit and action plan for filing opposition to LPFM and LP broadcasts; includes NAB proposals to its members oppose citizen access to the airwaves. An interesting historical perspective.

Low Power FM Information Site - News, information and resources about FCC low-power radio regulations and the process and equipment to start an LPFM station.

LPFM Radio - Section of About.com with news, links and other information information about debate between FCC and broadcasters' association over low-power micro-radio.

Pirate/Free Radio - About.com - News, commentary and links to sites, databases and other resources about legal free radio movement and pirate radio, from About.com.

FCC LPFM - Policies and Rules - Provides general rules and guidelines, fact sheets, public announcements, access to channel availability and forms through the FCC's Mass Media Division.

Low Power Radio Association - Established in the UK in 1990 to act as the voice of the low power radio industry. Membership includes companies involved in low power radio in several European countries and beyond.

The Virginia Center for the Public Press - Exists to promote the broadest possible spectrum of news, views and culture through competition in the Virginia media. Provides media information, mission description, action plan and appeal for assistance, including petitions.

Media Access Project: Low-Power Radio - News, background, FCC announcements and other resources about low-power radio legislation and regulation, from public-interest legal organization that advocates for media democracy.

Low-Power Radio Plan Defended - A Northern Light AP synopsis of the view of broadcasters gathered in Las Vegas; they attack the interference claimed consumers will hear if hundreds of low-power stations are allowed to go on the air.

White House and Low Power Radio - A Northern Light synopsis (Backs FCC in Heated Battle For Low-Power Radio) of the Wall Street Journal, reporting the position of the White House in support of the FCC, and against the position of the NAB.

Allston-Brighton Free Radio - An information resource for Low-Power Broadcasting in Boston. Also includes A-B Radio schedules, links, news about regulations and additional LPFM resources.

LPFM Service - A comprehensive source for links about the FCC's low power radio service. From about.com's John Andersen.

LPFM-Associates, Inc. - A unique consultancy specifically established to serve the LPFM applicant and broadcaster.

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