CGC #1140

by CGC on May 15, 2012

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                       THE CGC COMMUNICATOR

                             CGC #1140

                      Tuesday,  May 15, 2012

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                 Robert F. Gonsett, W6VR,  Editor
                 

   Copyright 2012, Communications General® Corporation (CGC)

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 LPFM/FM TRANSLATOR FORUM DETAILS

 The FCC has announced the details for its Wednesday, May 16,
2012, LPFM and FM translator public forum.  Note that the session
will be Webcast beginning at 11AM PDT (2PM EDT).

http://tinyurl.com/LPFM-Xlator-Forum-Details

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