Since the release of the NPRM, REC has been busy analyzing information, interacting with our allies and supporters, listening to those who use our services and overloading our sever with data products (some we have shared with everyone and others that we are still working on)..

Based on this, REC plans to take positions on various aspects of the LPFM rulemaking. Please understand that these are subject to change based on new information (such as comments from allies or data discoveries). We must stress, our playbook is not closed.

Second Adjacent Channel Waivers

REC considers student-operated college radio to be vitally important to not just provide our next generation with real-world skills but to bring a diverse voice to the student body and the local community surrounding the college.

Over the past decade, we have seen a substantial decline of student-operated over-the-air radio stations, such as KUSF in San Francisco. Many college stations are operating over internet streaming and/or they may be operating a radio station using carrier current AM or over the school's cable TV system.

REC views LPFM as a low cost method for universities and student government to restore over the air broadcasting and hopefully revitalize their broadcasting, journalism and communications programs for the future.

The FCC is going to announce the re-release of their Low Power FM (LPFM) Channel Search Tool. It will be available at the following URL:
http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/low-power-fm-lpfm-channel-finder-0

What we have found is the tool is not much different than the tool from the filing windows 12 years ago other than it now allows users to toggle second adjacent and IF channel protections.

Why is my result different on their tool?

Today, Prometheus Radio Project and REC Networks debuts a new quick LPFM Availability Check solution on the Prometheus Radio Project website to assist in their efforts to mobilize local community groups to support LPFM and to eventually come on the air.

REC has provided a ZIP Code level search using a dataset constructed by REC's ENAC (Every Nook And Cranny) channel search. This allows for quick retrieval of potential availability information and allows the search tools to be used in shared environments and in conjunction with content management packages such as Drupal where fast database response times are necessary.

The current Low Power FM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking has been published in the Federal Register.

Comment deadline is: May 7, 2012

Reply comments are due: May 21, 2012