REC operational status (December 1, 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).

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 December 18, 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.

    Last minute LPFM requests: REC is receiving a deluge of last minute requests for LPFM station filings for the window. We remind last minute requesters that we have had the Show of Interest system open FOR OVER ONE YEAR and we shut it down in mid-November. So far, over 70 prospective LPFM applicants followed the proper procedure and used the tool when it was available. Now, we are receiving additional requests by email and phone. Our current stand on this is that we may or may not be able to work with you. Our clients who came through the proper channels will be handled first! At this time, if you have procrastinated and decide to send a request to REC at the last minute, we will examine each request and handle them on a stand-by basis. Priority will be given to earlier requests, to requests not needing a second-adjacent waiver and those who have provided us with complete information.

    To see all of the information we need, click here. If you can't provide all of that information, then its too late.

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

    REC announces limited time opportunity for LPFM Filing Window requests

    Mon, 10/16/2023 - 09:30

    In order to assist organizations that just recently approved moving forward with applying for a Low Power FM radio station in the upcoming November 1-8, 2023 filing window and to accomodate those who are attending the Grassroots Radio Conference, REC has reopened for new LPFM clients for a limited time only.  

    Requests can be made at:
    https://LPFM.app

    This opportunity is limited to those organizations who meet the following requirements/limitations:

    Announcement regarding REC web applications that utilize maps

    Tue, 10/03/2023 - 18:07

    For many years, REC was using Google Maps as our default mapping on our various free services, most notibly FCCdata.org and its predecessor sites.  When Google Maps started to charge for their maps over a specific allowance, we discontinued the use of those maps in favor of maps available through the Open Layers environment.  This included mapping products from Open Street Map (OSM), Stamen and the US Geological Survey (USGS).  For FCCdata, we have also provided a "bring your own API key" option for Google Maps where someone can enter a Google Maps API key that they obtained and the browser

    Congress passes stopgap legislation in the final hours averting an October 1 government shutdown

    Sun, 10/01/2023 - 06:41

    In the final hours before a deadline for a lapse in federal appropriations, both houses of Congress passed and the President signed a Continuing Resolution that would keep the federal government open for business until November 17, 2023.  This will give Congress enough time to pass agency funding from that point forward.  This will mean that the FCC will remain "business as usual" on Monday, October 1 and will not impact various upcoming activities such as the upcoming Commission vote on an NPRM to reinstate net neutrality, the Reply Comment filing deadline for the proposed changes in HD Ra

    (Updated 9/25/23) REC procedures and FAQ in the event of a late 2023 government shutdown

    Mon, 09/18/2023 - 07:15

    Updated: Septemeber 25, 2023

    With the recent discussion about the potential for a Government shutdown around the time of October 1, 2023, some may have questions about the how the FCC and REC will function during that time, especially this time with the LPFM Filing Window looming on November 1, 2023.

    Fortunately, REC has had past experience dealing with these shutdowns and there are contingency plans in place for handling a shutdown event. 

    REC Networks Statement: Confirmation of Anna Gomez

    Thu, 09/07/2023 - 18:41

    REC Networks congratulates Anna Gomez on her confirmation to the Federal Communications Commission.  Anna brings with her a lot of telecom experience, in both the public and private sectors, as well as being the first Latina on the Commission since Gloria Tristiani in 1997~2001.  Her addition to the bench brings the Commission back up to its full strength.  From big issues like net neutrality to smaller, but important issues, such as LP250, there's a lot of work to be done.  We will be looking forward to introducing REC to her and her staff.  We wish Anna the very best during her tenure at

    REC announcement regarding LPFM filing window Show of Interest requests

    Thu, 09/07/2023 - 18:35

    We are currently handling potential applicants in various stages.  Please make sure that when you send email to REC, that you either reply to an email that we sent you or you at least include your 4-digit ticket number in the subject line.  That way your email is properly routed within REC.   Many delays in responses are caused by folks who are starting new emails to us instead of replying to one of the emails we sent you.  

    Statement of REC Networks re: Guel, HCCN, Juarez HDO and Order

    Thu, 08/10/2023 - 17:13

    On August 10, 2023, REC Networks issued the following statement in response to today's Media Bureau decision:

    Media Bureau releases Order to Show Cause & Hearing Designation Order to Cesar Guel and others for various violations

    Thu, 08/10/2023 - 17:03

    Today, the Media Bureau has issued a 64-page document including an Order to Show Cause Why A Cease and Desist Order Should Not Be Issued, an Order to Show Cause Why an Order of Revocation Order Should Not Be Issued, a Hearing Designation Order, a Notice of Opportunity for Hearing and a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture against Hispanic Christian Community Network, Inc.

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