# Creation of Low Power Radio Service
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2000-02-15 · Effective 2000-04-17 · 65 FR 7616
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-2718
- **Category:** broadcasting
- **Federal Register citation:** 65 FR 7616
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 11
- **Publication date:** 2000-02-15
- **Effective date:** 2000-04-17
- **FCC docket:** MM Docket No. 99-25
## Abstract

This document establishes rules authorizing the operation of two new classes of low power FM (LPFM) radio stations. LP100 stations will operate at a maximum power of 100 watts and LP10 stations at a maximum power of 10 watts. The LPFM service will provide opportunities for new voices to be heard and will be implemented in a manner that best serves the public interest.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/02/15/00-2718/creation-of-low-power-radio-service)
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