Nonprofit, noncommercial radio stations that serve a small market with reach of three to five miles that are not allowed to carry advertising are known as ________.

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Low-power FM (LPFM) radio stations are specifically licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to serve a small local area with a reach of three to five miles. LPFM stations are not allowed to carry advertising and are generally run by nonprofit organizations or community groups. Cable, public, AM/FM, and web radio stations may or may not be nonprofit and may or may not carry advertising.

Nonprofit, Noncommercial Radio Stations That Serve a Small Market with Reach