Station status. Raw 100.5 operates as WPVC-LP, licensed by the FCC (facility ID 788079). This page describes the public file a low-power FM (LPFM) station keeps. It makes no statement that the station is on the air.
The real FCC record
Look up WPVC-LP (facility ID 788079) in the FCC’s own databases:
- FCC station record, facility ID 788079 ↗ (FM query)
- FCC Public Inspection Files ↗: search for WPVC-LP or facility ID 788079 (a station that is not in the online system will not show a profile; see the note below)
- FCC LMS database ↗ (applications, the license and filings; search by facility ID)
- FCC low power radio information ↗
- WPVC-LP License page on this site (basic FCC facts)
What an LPFM station keeps in its public file
Broadcast stations keep a public inspection file so that anyone can see how the station serves its community. For a noncommercial station like Raw 100.5, the file is generally built around the items below. This is a plain-language list, not legal advice.
| Category | What it is | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Authorization / license | The FCC license and any modifications. | Will be posted here when available. |
| Applications | Applications filed with the FCC and related materials. | Will be posted here when available. |
| Contour maps | Maps of the station’s coverage contours, as filed with the FCC. | Will be posted here when available. |
| Ownership information | Who holds the license: the Big Hands Helping Little Hearts Foundation, with ownership reports and related documents. | Will be posted here when available. |
| Issues / programs list | A quarterly list of the programs that addressed important community issues. Kept once the station is on the air. | Will be posted here when available. |
| Donor and underwriting announcements policy | How the station handles donor and underwriter acknowledgments. See How Underwriting Works and the Nonprofit Disclosure. | Will be posted here when available. |
| EEO | FCC equal employment opportunity rules apply to stations with five or more full-time employees. A small station may not be required to file an annual EEO report. See the EEO page. | Will be posted here when available. |
| Political file (if applicable) | Records of requests for political time, if the station receives any. | Will be posted here when available. |
Contacts
- Public file requests: Phone 901-721-8829.
- Accessibility: See the Accessibility Statement. Phone 901-721-8829.
Ask for the public file in writing or by phone and we will help you find what you are looking for.