Student-run station hopes to broadcast to wider audience following approval

UA students at KAMP radio may have a new opportunity to reach the local community in the near future.

The student-run radio station would be able to reach a much larger audience if it receives a low-power FM license from the Federal Communication Commission, for which it will apply in April. KAMP has never been licensed to broadcast locally before.

The FCC first announced the possibility of allowing a low-power FM broadcast to small groups and educational establishments in January 2000. Since then there have been three groups - allotted by geographical region - allowed to apply for the license. The first group, which consisted of more than 10 states, including California, Kansas and Illinois, was allowed to apply in March. They received confirmation from the FCC in December.