REC provides FCC filing services and consulting for all FM station types:
- LPFM Stations
- FM Translator Stations
- FM Booster Stations
- Alaska Class D Stations
- Full-Service Non Commercial Educational FM Stations
- Commercial FM Stations
REC Networks works using a "level of effort" method for pricing work for most situations. For each application, there is a base rate plus fixed rates for certain add-ons that may be needed to make the filing.
In the Top-50 Media Markets REC does charge a premium rate based on market size and station size. Market Premium Rates do not apply to LPFM stations, Full service NCE stations with service populations of less than 1.2 million, Class D stations or FM booster stations. Market premium rates for translators are based on the primary station.
Changes for 2025 (effective February 1, 2025)
For 2025, there are no changes to most price points compared with 2024.
The "channel change only" price points in most services has been eliminated.
A new price point for amendments to previously filed applications has been added. In most cases, it is the former "channel change only" price point. This price point only applies if REC handled a minor modification application (or original construction permit) that resulted in the granted unbuilt construction permit being modified. The lower price point is because the license to cover application that is filed at the time of construction completion was already figured into the original REC handled application.
For 2025, we will use the Spring, 2024 Nielsen Audio market rankings for rates that include a market premium.
Third Generation LPFM Filing Window (12/6~12/15, 2023)
REC retail clients in the 2023 Window, your rate already includes filing for (1) one minor modification in the event of mutual exclusivity, (2) initial call sign request and (3) license to cover application. Any post-grant minor modifications or other non-included activity will be charged pursuant to the REC Networks Professional Service Rate Card.
REC Rate Card (LPFM Filing Window)
REC Additional Policies for Future LPFM Filling Window)
