REC operational status (September 29, 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).

REC is no longer accepting new show of interest requests for the LPFM window, however we may revisit this with the potential of a government shutdown.

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 November 13, 2023 or if 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.

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

    FCC To Uphold 19-193 Rule Changes at June Open Meeting By Denying 2 Reconsideration Petitions

    Thu, 05/27/2021 - 21:27

    The FCC has released a circulation draft of an Order on Reconsideration in MB Docket 19-193 to address two Petitions for Reconsideration that were filed following the FCC’s decision in last year's  LPFM Technical NPRM.  This item will be on the agenda for the FCC's June Open Meeting, but will likely be voted on just prior to t

    Filing comments in RM-11909

    Mon, 05/24/2021 - 20:32

    Greetings from Riverton.  As you may know by now, the FCC has put LP-250 back on the radar with their public notice of REC’s Petition for Rulemaking (PRM), RM-11909. 

    REC Advisory Letter #4: Directional antennas for LPFM stations

    Mon, 05/24/2021 - 12:05

    Updated February 2, 2022 to clearly indicate in what cases the "directional" functionality on the LMS form (Schedule 318) is used and when a directional anenna needs to be written as "non-directional" in LMS.

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    FCC taking comments on REC's "Simple 250" LPFM Class of Service

    Fri, 05/21/2021 - 21:56

    The FCC has announced today by Public Notice that REC's latest 250-watt LPFM service Petition for Rulemaking has been assigned RM-11909. 

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    Dream legislation to "sweeten the pot" for local community FM

    Thu, 05/20/2021 - 21:32

    This is a response to a letter to Radio World by Daniel Brown, Zebra Radio who was responding to Michelle Bradley of REC's previous letter to Radio World.

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    An idea to "sweeten the pot" for all-digital AM will "sour the sauce" for LPFMs

    Sat, 05/15/2021 - 08:44

    This is a response to a Radio World op ed by Larry Langford, owner of WGTO(AM), Cassopolis, MI.

    This response was also published in Radio World online on May 14, 2021.  The originally submitted response follows:

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    REC Advisory Letter #8: Radio Frequency Exposure & Environmental Impact

    Mon, 05/03/2021 - 16:26

    On May 3, 2021, a Report and Order released by the FCC went into effect.  This Order did not change the radio frequency (RF) exposure guidelines but it does require that stations verify that their antenna structures meet the RF guidelines.  It also defines the format for signs in areas where exposure levels exceed the minimum exposure guidelines.  Stations are not required to make any filings with the FCC after this verification is done.  Stations are required to recertify that th

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    REC Advisory Letter #7: Rental of LPFM/NCE stations, time purchase, pay to play and foreign government programming

    Thu, 04/22/2021 - 21:00

    Revised April 22, 2021

    This Advisory Letter is a reminder to LPFM (and for that matter, full-service noncommercial educational station [NCE]) licensees regarding various activities that can be considered an “advertisement” in respect to the language of the Communications Act.

    Section §399b of the Communications Act (47 USC 399b) states:

    (a) “Advertisement” defined

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