Wed, 12/19/2018 - 10:42
Well, I feel like it's deja vu all over again. Just a couple of years ago, we found ourselves in a position where we were having to move off of Live365 due to pressure from SoundExchange (or in other words, the American recording industry). Well, we have reached that point again. For the past two years, REC has been working with Canadian providers operating under the licenses that are offered by SOCAN. The SOCAN licensing scheme was promoted as having reciprocal coverage. After a rocky start with another provider, REC has been using TorontoCast to manage 5 audio services operated by RE
Tue, 12/11/2018 - 12:05
Today, the FCC has issued a Report and Order eliminating the requirement that broadcast stations (including LPFM stations) post a copy of their station license at the control point or transmitter of the station. The FCC cites the ability to view license authorizations online. The rule changes will take effect when this is published in the Federal Register.
Mon, 11/19/2018 - 11:43
For the LPFM community, we announce the launch of the new Voluntary Public Inspection File (VPIF) system, powered by REC Networks.
Thu, 11/08/2018 - 16:13
There was a tragedy yesterday right in the area that traditionally was a part of REC's "Area of Interest".
Mon, 11/05/2018 - 10:03
Updated 11/6/2018
Users of FCCdata.org are now able to retrieve data from Mexico based on the records of the Instituto Federal de Telecommunicaciones (IFT), the Mexican communications regulator. The Mexico data can be retrieved by clicking on the Mexico tab and requests can be made by call sign or community name. There will also be links to the original documentation for each concession (licensee) at the IFT website.
Michi Bradley - Sun, 11/04/2018 - 22:11
On the "I Love AM Radio" Facebook group, a member posted a poll about whether a format consisting of "anime soundtracks" and video game music would work on AM or FM radio. For the uninitiated, anime music is from Japanese animation.
Michi Bradley - Sun, 11/04/2018 - 22:01
In response to Dick Taylor's blog "Automation Killed The Radio Star" and the subsequent discussion on The Broadcast Club on Facebook.
The narrow formatting of American radio is what killed the radio star. There are simply too many stations and formats. More group owners who see radio as nothing more than just a billboard with music to keep people entertained between the ads.
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