REC operational status (April 18, 2:45 PM EDT) - REC will be in minimal operations from Saturday, April 13 through Sunday, April 21, 2023 due to the NABSHOW in Las Vegas. (Recovery was further delayed due to airline issues) During this time, we will have no phone support, minimal opportunities to respond to emails and limited systems access. Priority will be provided for REC-handled LPFM window applicants, REC clients with filing deadlines and natural disaster related emergencies. Thank you for your patience.

Upcoming 2010 Census Upgrades for REC Broadcast Tools

Sun, 04/29/2012 - 03:10

Starting in mid-May, REC will begin development on revamping the Census support across the REC Broadcast Services family of products including the LPFM Search Tool and ENAC.

This project will include updating our existing products (front end and back end) from vintage 2000 census data to vintage 2010.

Unlike other REC projects, this project will likely be done on a "flash cut" basis where 2000 vintage census data will be used until we have cleared the 2010 versions from testing. Keep watching the Home Page and the LPFM Tool release notes for updates on this project.

This project may take some time as there are differences in the 2010 census datasets vs. 2000.

Short URLs for LPFM Search

Thu, 04/26/2012 - 01:49

REC now supports short URLs for both LPFM Search and Broadcast Query using our lpfm.ws domain name.

LPFM Search

Just going to lpfm.ws will take you right to the LPFM Search Tool.

On LPFM Search results, you will see a short URL under the map. You can copy and save that URL to put in e-mails or anywhere you would use a short URL. Use that URL to retrieve that search (it will search the current condition at the time the URL is accessed again).

Broadcast Query

To easily look up a station in the broadcast query, type lpfm.ws/? and the station's call sign.

Examples:

lpfm.ws/?kfi - KFI - Los Angeles

lpfm.ws/?kfwb - KFWB - Los Angeles

New functionality in LPFM Channel Search Tool helps applicants near the Canadian and Mexican borders find the best potential channel to use.

Wed, 04/25/2012 - 20:56

The distance spacing tables used by the REC LPFM Search Tool will be updated for foreign allotments to show the maximum spacing necessary to prevent interference. 

REC LPFM position updates for current rulemaking...

Mon, 04/16/2012 - 14:52

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

Expand FCC rules to allow more student-operated radio stations

Mon, 04/16/2012 - 13:53

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.

Why does REC's LPFM Search Tool results differ from the FCC's tool?

Thu, 04/12/2012 - 14:32

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?

REC LPFM availability information now playing at Prometheus

Mon, 04/09/2012 - 13:33

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.

FCC accepting public comments on LPFM until May 7

Sat, 04/07/2012 - 13:16

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

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