USA: 288 licences up for auction
 

The FCC wil put 288 FM radio licences up for auction in the US, starting on
Wednesday. The licences will grant the holders' authority to build
commercial FM stations in certain towns and cities across the country. It is
the first time in five years that FM spectrum is available. Some of the more
popular licences have attracted up to 80 bidders, ranging from top of the
range conglomerates, right down to enthusiastic individuals.

Most of the licences are for towns across the south, west, and midwest. 28
licenses are available for stations in Texas alone.

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