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FCC to retire CDBS. REC preserves much of its history. Establishes new "Public Access" search tool.

The FCC broadcast filing system used from 1999~2023 may be going away, but it will not be forgotten, thanks to the REC Radio History Project

Community radio pioneer and RM-2493 co-author Jeremy Lansman has died

His petition, filed five decades ago, sparked an urban legend that still continues to circulate to this day.

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REC Networks is preparing for a potential government shutdown

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Fourteen "clinched" MX Groups without any objections got the green light today.

FCC Actions for December, 2024 Open Meeting

Adopts NPRM for 24-626, expands unlicensed use of 6 GHz, Boston pirate sweep and facilitating broadband buildout

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CDBS Retirement Phase 1: Public Notice Comments, Import Letters, CDBS link conversion and retirement of Pleadings Combiner
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