REC operational status (September 29, 2023, until further notice) - REC is in modified operations due to the upcoming LPFM filing window and other resource intensive projects. We are currently not accepting any incoming live telephone calls. Callers are advised to please leave a message on the voice mail. Those with questions about LPFM can visit LPFM.app to get a general explanation of the service or use the resources at RECnet.com to get more information to more detailed issues (see recnet.com/faq and recnet.com/lpfm).

REC is no longer accepting new show of interest requests for the LPFM window, however we may revisit this with the potential of a government shutdown.

At this time, we are in embargo for all services except:

  • License to cover applications on REC handled applications.
  • Extensions of REC handled STA applications.
  • STA and silent requests directly related to a natural disaster.
  • Activities related to the National Periodic Test (limited to those who paid for Form One earlier this year).

    • The embargo is expected be lifted on November 13, 2023 or if we can determine that we have adequate resource time to handle embargoed application types. The embargo may be extended in the event of a government shutdown where the filing date for the LPFM window is extended. Thank you for your understanding.

    FCC.today: The Podcast is on hiatus until after the close of the LPFM filing window.

    Congress passes stopgap legislation in the final hours averting an October 1 government shutdown

    Sun, 10/01/2023 - 06:41

    In the final hours before a deadline for a lapse in federal appropriations, both houses of Congress passed and the President signed a Continuing Resolution that would keep the federal government open for business until November 17, 2023.  This will give Congress enough time to pass agency funding from that point forward.  This will mean that the FCC will remain "business as usual" on Monday, October 1 and will not impact various upcoming activities such as the upcoming Commission vote on an NPRM to reinstate net neutrality, the Reply Comment filing deadline for the proposed changes in HD Ra

    (Updated 9/25/23) REC procedures and FAQ in the event of a late 2023 government shutdown

    Mon, 09/18/2023 - 07:15

    Updated: Septemeber 25, 2023

    With the recent discussion about the potential for a Government shutdown around the time of October 1, 2023, some may have questions about the how the FCC and REC will function during that time, especially this time with the LPFM Filing Window looming on November 1, 2023.

    Fortunately, REC has had past experience dealing with these shutdowns and there are contingency plans in place for handling a shutdown event. 

    REC Networks Statement: Confirmation of Anna Gomez

    Thu, 09/07/2023 - 18:41

    REC Networks congratulates Anna Gomez on her confirmation to the Federal Communications Commission.  Anna brings with her a lot of telecom experience, in both the public and private sectors, as well as being the first Latina on the Commission since Gloria Tristiani in 1997~2001.  Her addition to the bench brings the Commission back up to its full strength.  From big issues like net neutrality to smaller, but important issues, such as LP250, there's a lot of work to be done.  We will be looking forward to introducing REC to her and her staff.  We wish Anna the very best during her tenure at

    REC announcement regarding LPFM filing window Show of Interest requests

    Thu, 09/07/2023 - 18:35

    We are currently handling potential applicants in various stages.  Please make sure that when you send email to REC, that you either reply to an email that we sent you or you at least include your 4-digit ticket number in the subject line.  That way your email is properly routed within REC.   Many delays in responses are caused by folks who are starting new emails to us instead of replying to one of the emails we sent you.  

    Statement of REC Networks re: Guel, HCCN, Juarez HDO and Order

    Thu, 08/10/2023 - 17:13

    On August 10, 2023, REC Networks issued the following statement in response to today's Media Bureau decision:

    Media Bureau releases Order to Show Cause & Hearing Designation Order to Cesar Guel and others for various violations

    Thu, 08/10/2023 - 17:03

    Today, the Media Bureau has issued a 64-page document including an Order to Show Cause Why A Cease and Desist Order Should Not Be Issued, an Order to Show Cause Why an Order of Revocation Order Should Not Be Issued, a Hearing Designation Order, a Notice of Opportunity for Hearing and a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture against Hispanic Christian Community Network, Inc.

    REC LPFM Advisory Letter #18: Second advisory announcing the resolution of the Local Community Presence bug in LMS

    Wed, 08/09/2023 - 09:10

    Second advisory (08/09/2023)

    The issue originally reported by REC in which the new LPFM application in LMS was not accepting applications which cannot claim the Local Established Presence point appears to have been resolved. 

    On the Point System Factors section of LMS, applicants that cannot claim the Local Established Presence point should select the option "N/A".  Applicants that can claim this point must select the criteria on which they are basing their claim (educational organization, public safety or Tribal).  

    REC issues Sixth Update to Advisory Letter #10 related to the 2023 LPFM Filing Window

    Tue, 08/08/2023 - 07:51

    REC Networks has issued the sixth update to REC LPFM Advisory Letter #10. 

    Please view the letter at:
    https://recnet.com/advisory-letter-10

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