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20-343: REC promotes a 5 cap and census data equity in NCE window

Fri, 11/20/2020 - 11:04

REC Networks has filed comments with the FCC today on their question regarding application caps in the noncommercial educational (NCE) FM Filing Window in 2021. 

The FCC has proposed a cap of 10 applications being filed by any one entity.  In addition, they also proposed a cap of 10 applications where any specific party to an application can appear.  The latter is to prevent people from filing under different organization names.

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Filings in MD Docket 20-270 by major organizations

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 12:25

Due to the high number of very important comments filed by individual amateur radio operators and amateur radio clubs, we are providing this list of comments filed by other entities regarding application fees for all services, including amateur. 

National EBS Association - Educational Broadband Service
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20-270: REC voices opposition to some ham fees, supports new fees for FM translators, auctions

Mon, 11/16/2020 - 09:10

REC Networks has filed Comments with the Federal Communications Commission in MD Docket 20-270.  This FCC proceeding implements a portion of the 2018 RAY BAUM’S Act as it relates to the change in the structure of FCC application fees from a codified schedule to a cost-based method, similar to how regulatory fees are charged.

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Commentary: Whomever wins the election wins the FCC

Thu, 11/05/2020 - 21:43

Greetings from Riverton. As we are all waiting for the results of this year’s presidential election, no matter which side you are on, we must also remember that whomever wins this election also wins the FCC.  Commissioners on the FCC are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.  Most importantly, the President also designates the FCC Chairman.  This will also steer the direction of where the FCC will go in the next four years. 

FCC made changes to several FM forms.. moving assignments/transfers to LMS effective 11/18

Tue, 11/03/2020 - 11:23

With the recent approval of the information collection and form changes by the Office of Management and Budget, the FCC has made several announcements to state that certain forms will be changing.  Some of these changes are to reflect rule changes in MB Dockets 19-3 and 19-193.  

REC Advisory Letter #3: Lifting of freeze on new DTV allotments may impact LPFM/NCE availability

Thu, 10/29/2020 - 12:35

This REC Advisory Letter is directed to prospective participants in the 2021 NCE Filing Window, potential 2022 LPFM Filing Window as well as existing NCE and LPFM licensees planning minor change applications in the reserved band (88.1~91.9 MHz, channels 201~220). 

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New LPFM, NCE and Public Notice rules take effect October 30, 2020 as changes have received OMB approval.

Thu, 10/29/2020 - 10:11

In Thursday’s edition of the Federal Register, the Federal Communications Commission has announced that it has received approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on various rule changes involving information collection and/or changes to forms.

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19-311: FCC adopts Report and Order to permit all-digital AM broadcasting

Tue, 10/27/2020 - 12:43

The Federal Communications Commission has voted 5-0 today to adopt a Report and Order in MB Docket 19-311 for all-digital AM broadcasting. 

In the circulation draft, released three weeks prior to today’s meeting, the order calls for the ability for AM stations to voluntarily switch to an all digital operation using the Xperi (Ibiquity) HD Radio MA3 standard of in-band on-channel (IBOC) broadcasting.

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