REC now accepting Show of Interest for the 2023 LPFM Filing Window!
 
FOR NEW PROSPECTIVE LPFM BROADCASTERS:

REC accepting Shows of Interest for the upcoming LPFM Filing Window between November 1~8, 2023. Learn more at and have REC handle your application at
LPFM.app.
 
REC operational status (August 18, 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 wanting to start a new LPFM station do not need to call or e-mail us. Instead, visit https://LPFM.app and start the process there. 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).

For existing stations, due to our resource needs as a result of the upcoming LPFM filing window, REC has declared a temporary embargo on the following services:

  • Modifications of licensed facilities in all services.
  • Assignment of License & Transfer of Control applications in all services.
  • Modification of license applications in all services.
  • Requests for new FM Booster and Alaska Class D stations.
  • Special Temporary Authority applications except those in response to natural or man made disasters.
  • Digital notifications in all services.

    • The following services will continue to be available during the REC embargo:

  • Administrative updates.
  • Silent notifications, silent STA requests, extensions of silent STAs, extensions of STAs previously handled by REC and resumption notifications.
  • License to cover applications for modification and CP applications originally handled by REC.
  • Modification of granted construction permit applications originally handled by REC.
  • Activities related to the EAS National Periodic Test

    • These embargos will be lifted on November 13, 2023 or if we can determine that we have adequate resource time to handle embargoed application types. Thank you for your understanding.

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

    Statement of REC Networks: Death of Jeremy Ruck, PE, WM9C

    Mon, 12/13/2021 - 09:27

    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 and was a

    21-346: REC highlights LPFM/small station capabilities during disasters, opposes mandatory DIRS reporting and backup power requirements, demands non-discrimination during emergencies by State Broadcasters Associations

    Fri, 12/10/2021 - 09:27

    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.

    REC announces cut-off dates for NCE Filing Window show of interest requests

    Tue, 09/21/2021 - 20:19

    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 those cut off dates for their respect

    Rant from Riverton: 15 years of HD Radio.. the train has left the station.. but you can still catch it!

    Michi Bradley - Sun, 07/25/2021 - 10:01

    Fifteen years ago, an amazing radio technology was first introduced.  Why do so few people know about it and why isn’t its use very widespread?  Yes, I am referring to HD Radio, which just recently celebrated its 15th anniversary.  Still, very few people (outside of the industry) actually know about it or what it does, more or less actually owns a radio to receive it.  So, what happened?

    NCE Window: FCC announces filing freeze, census data and other procedures

    Fri, 07/23/2021 - 10:49

    In a Public Notice released today, the FCC has announced some dates and set some procedures for the upcoming NCE FM Filing Window.

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    WYPH-LP prevails over full-service bully in Connecticut second-adjacent conflict

    Thu, 07/22/2021 - 13:56

    The FCC has reinstated the operations of WYPH-LP, Manchester, CT after over a year of non-operation and denied the second-adjacent channel complaint of Red Wolf Broadcasting Corporation. 

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    Breaker! Breaker! FCC on deck to approve 11-meter FM CB

    Fri, 07/16/2021 - 02:00

    Michelle Bradley, CBT, KU3N.
    July 15, 2021

    Normally, three weeks prior to the monthly open meeting of the Federal Communications Commission, the agency releases drafts of the items they will be voting on in the meeting.  These "circulation drafts" are not the exact wording of the final decisions, but they are a good sneak preview of what is to come.

    (Obsolete) REC LPFM Advisory Letter #12 - Sunset of Analog Low Power TV Channel 6 Operations and Future Protection of Digital TV Channel 6 LPTV Stations (Updated 7/16/21)

    Wed, 07/14/2021 - 20:37

    This document was declared as obsolete on August 3, 2023.

    July 13, 2021 was the final day for analog low power TV (LPTV) stations. A few LPTV stations in remote Alaskan villages were given authority to continue analog service until a time when those sites can be reached to convert to digital.

    This also means that the so-called “Franken FM” (or “FM6”) stations (channel 6 LPTV stations that are using their audio carrier at 87.75 MHz to operate like an FM radio station) are also supposed to shut down.

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