Our year end tradition is under way.  We go through and try to find each LPFM station through their internet presence so they can be fully listed at LPFM.us: The Official LPFM Station Directory. 

Our search through each state in alphabetical order.  

I was deeply saddened to read the news in RadioWorld over the weekend about the death of Jeremy Ruck PE, WM9C.  While I did not know him personally, his name could be found on many broadcast applications.  Jeremy was very highly respected in the broadcast community

REC Networks has filed comments with the FCC on the Resilient Networks proceeding, PS Docket 21-346.   The proceeding addresses the availability of communications infrastructure, including wireless services, broadband, cable, satellite and broadcasting during widespread disasters such as hurricanes and wildfires.

REC outlined the service that some LPFM stations have performed during such episodes including WQRZ-LP during Hurricane Katrina and KBUU-LP during the Woolsey Fire of 2018.

Based on the demand for this window and the pace at which applications are currently being handled by REC, we want to assure that we are able to give our applicants the best experience possible.  REC will cut off requests for the NCE filing window at the end of day September 24, 2021 for organizations that are currently not the licensee of a LPFM or full-service NCE broadcast station.  For licensees of existing NCE/LPFM stations, the cut off will be on end of day, October 1, 2021.  Payments are due one week after th