Vacant FM radio channels are back on the market, but not yet open for bids

The US communications regulator has put a list of previously occupied FM radio channels back on its official list of available frequencies. These channels became vacant when their previous permits or licenses were canceled, but the regulator is not yet accepting new applications for them.

The US communications regulator keeps a master list of all available FM radio frequencies. When a channel is removed from this list, it means someone has a permit or license to broadcast on it. This document puts a number of channels back on the list, meaning they are technically available again. It means that small broadcasters or new entrants might eventually get a chance to bid on these frequencies, which are scarce.