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The term non-commercial educational (NCE) applies to a radio station that does not accept or air advertisements, as defined in the U.S. by the FCC. NCE stations do not pay licensing fees for their non-profit use of the radio spectrum.

On the FM broadcast band, the FCC has reserved the lowest 20 channels, 201~220 (88.1~91.9 MHz) for NCE stations only (called the reserved band), and channel 200 (87.9MHz) only for class D NCE stations (not including translators) forced to move by a full-power station. On the TV band, individual channels are reserved, such that there is at least one in every area. NCE stations may also operate on a non-reserved channel.

See also

• Campus radio
• Community radio

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