REC operational status (April 18, 2:45 PM EDT) - REC will be in minimal operations from Saturday, April 13 through Sunday, April 21, 2023 due to the NABSHOW in Las Vegas. (Recovery was further delayed due to airline issues) During this time, we will have no phone support, minimal opportunities to respond to emails and limited systems access. Priority will be provided for REC-handled LPFM window applicants, REC clients with filing deadlines and natural disaster related emergencies. Thank you for your patience.

Advice for Churches: Drive-In services

Sat, 04/04/2020 - 15:18

Despite the "stay at home" orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some states, including here in Maryland are permitting churches to conduct church services where congregants remain in their vehicles.  As a result, REC as well as other consultants, engineers, etc.

Pai shouts out to LPFM in blog. 19-193 R&O on agenda for April FCC meeting.

Wed, 04/01/2020 - 19:17
Photo of FCC Chairman Ajit Pai (courtesy: FCC)

In his blog titled "Digging In For the Long Haul", FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announces that the April FCC Open Meeting agenda will include the long awaited Report and Order (R&O) in MB Docket 19-193, also known as the "LPFM Technical NPRM/R&O".  In this blog, Pai spotlights various LPFM stations that h

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Emergency or not: Unauthorized broadcasting is still illegal

Mon, 03/30/2020 - 11:28

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and changes in our daily life activities, we are starting to see discussions and actual situations where unauthorized transmitters are being used, especially for makeshift "drive-in churches". 

Statement of REC Networks: Postponement of Auction 106

Wed, 03/25/2020 - 13:41

"I did receive today's news about the postponement of Auction 106.  I do remain concerned about the current status of a future reserved band NCE window as well as a future window for LPFM applications.  NCE and LPFM stations provide a noncommercial voice and have the unique ability to inform the community from a hyperlocal to a wide area.  Despite the postponement of the Auction, the vacant allotments will remain and current rules require both full-service N

Presidential State of Emergency: Information for licensed broadcast stations and those considering unlicensed operation

Fri, 03/13/2020 - 19:05

On March 13, 2020, the President has declared a "national emergency" as a result of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. REC provides the following advice to existing licensed broadcast stations and for those individuals who are considering engaging in unlicensed operation under the guise of a "presidential state of emergency". This article is the opinion of REC Networks based on analysis of the current situation and existing laws and regulations.  Note, that this was not prepared by an attorney and those seeking legal advice should contact a qualified attorney.

REC Networks COVID-19 Statements

Fri, 03/13/2020 - 10:35

REC Networks (REC), a leading advocate for spectrum access with special focus on promoting and maintaining the integrity of the Low Power FM (LPFM) radio broadcast service has currently been engaged in responding to the active COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.  

Guidance to stations: School closures due to COVID-19

Tue, 03/10/2020 - 16:33

Due to concerns over COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Harvard University and the entire University of Maryland system have announced that live classes will not resume after spring break.  In addition, some school districts, smaller colleges and priviate educational institutions have announced closures of campuses.

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REC to FCC: All Digital-AM must take listeners and EAS into consideration

Mon, 03/09/2020 - 20:10

Calling the technology "new and geeky", REC Networks questioned the practicality of all-digital (MA3) HD Radio for AM strations.  In Comments, REC expressed general concerns regarding all of the "band-aid" concepts that have come since then Commissioner Ajit Pai started his campaign to revitalize the AM broadcast band including the reconcentration of cross-service AM translators, which are causing substantial interference to LPFM stations and providing no method of relief due to the disparity between the LPFM and FM translato

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