REC operational status (December 5, 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).

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 December 18, 2023 or when 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.

    LPFM Standby is CLOSED. - [12/5/23 10:45 AM ET] Due to the pending work load, we cannot guarantee that any new "standby" requests for REC services related to the window can be processed in time for the filing window. Therefore, we must close our standby opportunity at this time. We wish all applicants the best of luck in the LPFM filing window.

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

    Statement of REC Networks: Ajit Pai's announced departure from the FCC

    Mon, 11/30/2020 - 14:26

    Statement of Michelle Bradley, Founder, REC Networks:

    Greetings from Riverton.

    Today, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has announced that he will be departing from the Federal Communications Commission on January 20, 2021. 

    REC files Reply Comments opposing exceptions to NCE application caps while calling for more transparency at the FCC.

    Mon, 11/30/2020 - 09:33

    On Monday, REC Networks has filed Reply Comments in two FCC proceedings.

    In MB Docket 20-343, REC opposed a suggestion by Educational Media Foundation (EMF), the largest licensee of noncommercial educational (NCE) FM broadcast stations operating under the K-Love and Air1 brands, that called for the ability to file unlimited applications outside of the urban markets as long as those proposals do not face any competing applications.

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    19-310: In support of diversity and listener choice, REC & Music Industry team up to fight FM duplication rule repeal

    Mon, 11/23/2020 - 12:13

    REC Networks, along with the musicFIRST Coalition and the Future of Music Coalition have filed a Petition for Reconsideration on the Report and Order in the Broadcast Duplication proceeding, MB Docket 19-310, which was a part of Chairman Pai’s Media Modernization Initiative.

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    20-343: REC promotes a 5 cap and census data equity in NCE window

    Fri, 11/20/2020 - 11:04

    REC Networks has filed comments with the FCC today on their question regarding application caps in the noncommercial educational (NCE) FM Filing Window in 2021. 

    The FCC has proposed a cap of 10 applications being filed by any one entity.  In addition, they also proposed a cap of 10 applications where any specific party to an application can appear.  The latter is to prevent people from filing under different organization names.

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    Filings in MD Docket 20-270 by major organizations

    Tue, 11/17/2020 - 12:25

    Due to the high number of very important comments filed by individual amateur radio operators and amateur radio clubs, we are providing this list of comments filed by other entities regarding application fees for all services, including amateur. 

    National EBS Association - Educational Broadband Service
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    20-270: REC voices opposition to some ham fees, supports new fees for FM translators, auctions

    Mon, 11/16/2020 - 09:10

    REC Networks has filed Comments with the Federal Communications Commission in MD Docket 20-270.  This FCC proceeding implements a portion of the 2018 RAY BAUM’S Act as it relates to the change in the structure of FCC application fees from a codified schedule to a cost-based method, similar to how regulatory fees are charged.

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    Commentary: Whomever wins the election wins the FCC

    Thu, 11/05/2020 - 21:43

    Greetings from Riverton. As we are all waiting for the results of this year’s presidential election, no matter which side you are on, we must also remember that whomever wins this election also wins the FCC.  Commissioners on the FCC are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.  Most importantly, the President also designates the FCC Chairman.  This will also steer the direction of where the FCC will go in the next four years. 

    FCC made changes to several FM forms.. moving assignments/transfers to LMS effective 11/18

    Tue, 11/03/2020 - 11:23

    With the recent approval of the information collection and form changes by the Office of Management and Budget, the FCC has made several announcements to state that certain forms will be changing.  Some of these changes are to reflect rule changes in MB Dockets 19-3 and 19-193.  

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