REC operational status (December 1, 2023, until further notice) - REC is in modified operations due to the upcoming LPFM filing window and other resource intensive projects. We are currently not accepting any incoming live telephone calls. Callers are advised to please leave a message on the voice mail. Those with questions about LPFM can visit LPFM.app to get a general explanation of the service or use the resources at RECnet.com to get more information to more detailed issues (see recnet.com/faq and recnet.com/lpfm).

At this time, we are in embargo for all services except:

  • License to cover applications on REC handled applications.
  • Extensions of REC handled STA applications.
  • STA and silent requests directly related to a natural disaster.
  • Activities related to the National Periodic Test (limited to those who paid for Form One earlier this year).

    • The embargo is expected be lifted on December 18, 2023 or if we can determine that we have adequate resource time to handle embargoed application types. The embargo may be extended in the event of a government shutdown where the filing date for the LPFM window is extended. Thank you for your understanding.

    Last minute LPFM requests: REC is receiving a deluge of last minute requests for LPFM station filings for the window. We remind last minute requesters that we have had the Show of Interest system open FOR OVER ONE YEAR and we shut it down in mid-November. So far, over 70 prospective LPFM applicants followed the proper procedure and used the tool when it was available. Now, we are receiving additional requests by email and phone. Our current stand on this is that we may or may not be able to work with you. Our clients who came through the proper channels will be handled first! At this time, if you have procrastinated and decide to send a request to REC at the last minute, we will examine each request and handle them on a stand-by basis. Priority will be given to earlier requests, to requests not needing a second-adjacent waiver and those who have provided us with complete information.

    To see all of the information we need, click here. If you can't provide all of that information, then its too late.

    FCC.today: The Podcast is on hiatus until after the close of the LPFM filing window.

    TV Channel 6: Second round of Channel Elections

    Sun, 12/04/2005 - 02:00

    REC has had a chance to review the applications that were filed in the second round of the Digital TV (DTV) Channel Elections. The Channel Election is an FCC process in the transition to DTV where stations, many of which were given a second "transition" channel are asked which channel they would like to have their final operations on at the conclusion of the transition to digital. REC has an interest in the Channel 6 aspect of the Channel Election as many have proposed the reallocation of the TV Channel 6 spectrum (82-88 MHz) from television broadcasting to lower power primary non-commercial stations as well as a (potentially primary) low power broadcast service in this spectrum. In the second round, WEDY in New Haven, CT who had Channel 6 as a transition channel has elected to stay on 6.

    LPAM: re: William C Walker's reply comments

    Fri, 11/25/2005 - 02:00

    In his reply comments, William C Walker gives the impression that REC is trying to do away with Part 15.

    ''In addition, REC Networks wish that the Commission should not take into Part 15 AM broadcasters into consideration is foolish. Displacing these legal unlicensed broadcasters is likely to anger many and lead to a greater problem with pirate activity on the FM band. Part 15 AM is an honest outlet for people bitten by the broadcasting bug but don't have the financial means or otherwise to build or buy a licensed radio station. Please do not do anything to take Part 15 AM away from these people or hamper their ability to broadcast.''

    REC Collecting Part 15 AM Station Data

    Fri, 11/25/2005 - 02:00

    REC Networks has announced today that it is collecting information about existing "Part 15 AM" operations. Specifically, REC is requesting the operators of Part 15 AM stations to volunteer some information to REC which will be included in a database.

    REC to drop Anime Hardcore Radio.. Focus on Hardcore J

    Fri, 10/28/2005 - 03:00

    REC Networks has announced that effective December 1, 2005, the long running broadcast Anime Hardcore Radio on Live365 will no longer be financially supported. REC will continue to support Hardcore J, the number one Japanese language music service on Live365 and the highlighted Japanese station on ROCK.COM. AHR will continue to be available for Live365 VIP members but the station will not be updated. AHR originally started as a spinoff of REC's former operation POWERPUFF-FM as POWERPUFF-Hardcore, a broadband version of the cartoon music station that played more longer anime songs.

    REC on Newsline - well sort of...

    Fri, 09/23/2005 - 03:00

    Well, sounds like Amateur Radio Newsline had a story this week about REC. I seriously question if they did any research on the issue and on REC Networks. Even though I have a ham license, REC Networks is not an amateur radio organization. REC Networks cares about issues that assures private citizens access to the airwaves. Even though most of our focus is on broadcast radio (mostly LPFM) but we do comment on other spectrum issues, such as amateur radio.

    First of all, this is an EXTREMELY OLD story. REC filed our amicus filing and did a news release and a podcast to report this filing back in June (remember, this is currently late September).

    REC proposes LPFM protections - updates LPFM Tool

    Sun, 03/27/2005 - 02:00

    The REC LPFM Channel Search Tool has been upgraded with some new functionality. This new functionality placed in the system as a result of the FCC's latest Notice for Proposed Rulemaking allows you to perform various scenarios in relation to protection to translators. Feel free to give it a try.

    There is button the search tool that allows you to automatically select all of the parameters that are being considered by REC in comments in 99-25. Under REC's current proposal, we are looking at the following changes:

    Actuality Advisory: REC column in Radio World / REC interview on WTND-LP

    Thu, 11/04/2004 - 02:00

    Advisory of actualites regarding the REC column in Radio World.

    REC Networks has been advised that an editorial column that was written by REC's Rich Eyre has appeared in the December 15, 2004 printed edition of "Radio World". REC will release a copy of the unedited column on our website and through the reclpfm Yahoo group this weekend.

    In addition, REC's Rich Eyre appeared for two hours on the December 17, 2004 edition of "Tech This!" that airs on WTND-LP and via satellite. The program included a discussion that addressed the following issues:
    - The Radio World column regarding the LPFM and Distant Translator debate.
    - REC's LPFM Petition for Rulemaking
    - REC's current issues with Live365 (changes in Japan)
    - REC's telephone entertainment past.

    REC reaches out to K-Love/Air-1 to clarify LPFM position

    Thu, 11/04/2004 - 02:00

    Addresses listener's concern of losing the station that they listen to

    REC Networks, a provider of database information and advocacy to the secular and faith-based LPFM community has released a placed a special message to listeners of the non-commercial FM stations operated by Educational Media Foundation (EMF) and their affilliates.

    Pages

    Subscribe to REC Networks RSS