[Noisebridge-discuss] use Progressive Concepts to assist you with your LPFM license application, at least use a reputable attorney, consultant or broadcast engineer to make sure the application is filed properly

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Mon Sep 30 08:02:28 UTC 2013


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 Supplier Phones Ring With LPFM Hopefuls on 09.27.2013

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With the low -power FM filing window coming in October, we checked in
with Eric Hoppe, founder of equipment supplier Progressive Concepts,
which is active in that market sector.

As an equipment supplier, what sector or industry category is hottest
for you right now ? We are enjoying strong sales in the LPFM transmitter
market, mixing boards, coaxial cable assemblies and antennas. Some
customers are actually buying LPFM equipment in anticipation of
receiving their license.

Overall what kind of interest are you getting from would -be applicants?
Progressive is fielding questions from would -be LPFM broadcasters on an
almost daily basis. Most are curious as to how they will go about
getting an LPFM license. Progressive Concepts has partnered with an FCC
consultant who handles all of our customers’ applications for us. Once
the applicant has been issued their construction permit, they can then
proceed with their equipment purchase through Progressive Concepts.

What’s the most important advice you can give right now to an LPFM
hopeful? If you don’t use Progressive Concepts to assist you with your
LPFM license application, at least use a reputable attorney, consultant
or broadcast engineer to make sure the application is filed properly.
Otherwise, you may get rejected right out of the gate. Another important
point is to make sure they use an FCC type certified FM transmitter for
their LPFM. FCC regulations require all LPFM transmitters to be FCC
certified, and all of the transmitters that Progressive Concepts offers
for use on LPFM are in fact FCC certified.

How would you describe the overall market for U.S. radio broadcast
capital expenditures right now ? We’re seeing lower sales numbers right
now than we have in past years, however sales remain robust despite the
slow economy.

What’s the cap -ex outlook for 2014? We expect capital expenditures to
increase in 2014, mainly from increased activity in the LPFM market.

How can U.S. radio broadcasters position themselves to succeed, in this
era of new streaming and multimedia platforms in the car and on our
phones? I personally believe that FM and LPFM are here to stay. I don’t
think that the other forms of media will detract from this market. FM
and LPFM radio is a unique form of media that, in my opinion, can’t be
replaced by other forms of media. Other technologies may be ancillary
to, and in some cases complimentary to, free-air FM and LPFM
broadcasting, but they will not replace or endanger its viability.

You have a new website; what’s notable about it? The new site is unique
in that there are no prices displayed at all. Customers put products
into their “shopping cart” in order to receive a custom quote from us.
In this way, Progressive doesn’t have to comply with minimum advertised
price (or MAP) policies promulgated by our vendors; and this leaves us
free to quote our customers the lowest possible prices. We offer a
“Price Match Guarantee” to prove it. The site also includes a “specials”
tab that displays monthly sales and special deals. To celebrate the
launch we’re offering discounted prices on equipment as well as
shipping, and giving away prizes like HDTV sets, microphones and
headphones. The site is www.progressive-concepts.com.

Related: FCC to Hold LPFM Webinar (Sept. 2013)

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