Like the cherry blossoms... the proposals at the FCC are in full bloom!

Sat, 04/17/2004 - 03:00

FCC wants to hear from you on IBOC, Wi-Fi and Ham refarming.

It always seems like when the sakura (cherry blossoms) are in full bloom in Washington D.C., what follows is a springtime full of issues to comment on at the FCC. This year is no different. The FCC has put several big ones on our plate.

HCJ/AHR to run pro-LPFM PSA

Sat, 04/03/2004 - 02:00

Spot encourages listeners to contact Congress to expand LPFM

In the fight to expand opportunities for new LPFM stations across America, REC Networks is now using the facilities of it's two audio webcast networks to spread the message.

The PSA, produced for Prometheus (www.prometheusradio.org) addresses the independent report ordered by Congress that endorses the elimination of a restriction on the placement of LPFM stations that was imposed after the LPFM service was established.

If the restriction is lifted, local LPFM stations may be placed in urban areas such as Fort Worth, East Phoenix, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Minneapolis, Honolulu and many other areas. It will also expand LPFM's availability in suburban and rural areas.

More on the Calvary Chapel LPFM dismissals

Thu, 03/25/2004 - 02:00

FCC questions the applicant's "local purpose"

On March 16th and March 19th, 2004, the FCC Audio Division has dismissed over 30 LPFM applications filed that have the name "Calvary Chapel" in them.

02-277: REC files to eliminate the "UHF discount"

Wed, 03/03/2004 - 02:00

Comments to the FCC from REC state that a UHF TV station is a full station

In comments filed in response to an FCC public notice, REC Networks stated that the FCC should do away with it's antiquated "UHF discount" rule.

This rule allows a UHF station to be counted as a half of a station when computing ownership caps.

The UHF discount has been around for decades and it was developed to foster the growth of UHF stations in the earlier days of television.

REC advises Southern CA 105.5 LPFM applicants and licensed station KWBB-LP of a major encroachment

Sat, 02/21/2004 - 02:00

Minor change by KXRS Hemet puts 105.5 out of business.

On February 11, 2004, the FCC has accepted for filing an application by KXRS in Hemet that is making a minor change that will move the transmitter location significantly closer to San Bernardino as well as change the channel from Ch 289A (105.7) to 288A (105.5).

This minor change will have a significant impact on FCC MX Group #8. The new city grade contour of KXRS will create significant overlap to the service contours of all 7 proposed LPFM stations in San Bernardino. By law, these stations will cause and receive harmful interference to and from KXRS. Pending the grant of this Construction Permit, REC advises these applicants to not consider building on this channel.

The following applicants are impacted:

Statement of REC Networks regarding FCC Report to Congress on LPFM Interference

Sat, 02/21/2004 - 02:00

Statement in support of the FCC report to Congress.

REC supports the FCC's report to Congress today stating that LPFM stations can safely operate on third adjacent channels utilizing the interference resolution procedures established in the original LPFM rules.

REC agrees with the FCC that the second study on the economic impact on incumbent broadcasters due to LPFM stations is completely unecessary based on the extremely unlikely expected cases of LPFM interference.

REC applauds our own John McCain for embracing the FCC's statement and we hope he will help expedite legislative relief of the third adjacent channel restriction.

300th LPFM Station On The Air

Sun, 01/11/2004 - 02:00

The number of stations is growing slowly.

REC congratulates Transformation International, permitee of KRAD-LP, Lebanon OR for being the 300th on-air LPFM.

An on-air LPFM is considered as a station who's license to cover has been accepted for filing with the FCC.

Hardcore J announces air times for year end countdown shows.

Mon, 12/29/2003 - 02:00

The Hardcore J Top 100 of 2003 and the Hardcore J "It's So Cute!" Countdown.

REC Networks has announced the times that Hardcore J's year-end programs will be aired.

THE HARDCORE J TOP 100 OF 2003
The year-end countdown of the Top 100 J-pop singles based on overall chart statisitcs throughout the year.
First airing:
Wednesday 12/31 - 2PM PST
Wednesday 12/31 - 5PM EST
Wednesday 12/31 - 2200 UTC
Thursday 1/1 - 07.00 JST (Japan)

Second airing:
Thursday 1/1 - 1AM PST
Thursday 1/1 - 4AM EST
Thursday 1/1 - 1200 UTC
Thursday 1/1 - 21.00 JST

Third Airing:
Thursday 1/1 - 12 Noon PST
Thursday 1/1 - 3PM EST
Thursday 1/1 - 2300 UTC
Friday 1/2 - 08.00 JST

THE HARDCORE J "IT'S SO CUTE" COUNTDOWN.
A fun countdown featuring the novelty and "cute" J-pop songs.

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