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
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.
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 th
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?
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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