REC operational status (December 5, 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 when 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.

    LPFM Standby is CLOSED. - [12/5/23 10:45 AM ET] Due to the pending work load, we cannot guarantee that any new "standby" requests for REC services related to the window can be processed in time for the filing window. Therefore, we must close our standby opportunity at this time. We wish all applicants the best of luck in the LPFM filing window.

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

    MB 02-124: FCC grants allotment to Amboy, CA

    Thu, 07/08/2004 - 03:00

    FCC grant means another "highway station" is coming soon to the Southern California desert

    The FCC has granted an FM allotment to the small roadside town of Amboy, CA at the request of KHWY, Inc., the operators of the famous "Highway Stations" along the Interstate 15 and 40 corridors between Southern California, Las Vegas and Arizona.

    REC went on record to support the Class-A (Ch. 237A) allotment in Amboy stating that the allotment would provide city-grade service to a portion of Interstate 40 not covered by Highway Stations, The Drive or any other full power station operating in the area.

    A counterproposal filed by Cameron Broadcasting was suggesting:
    - Channel 231A instead of 237A be alloted to Amboy,
    - Channel 237A be alloted to Desert Center, CA,

    MB 04-224 - Pahrump NV and Lake Havasu City AZ - REC files comments

    Tue, 06/22/2004 - 03:00

    Supports a C3 allotment over a C allotment for Pahrump

    REC has filed comments on an allotment case where the FCC was weighing out two different mutually exclusive proposals:

    One proposal moved by Steven M Greeley would have moved a Class B FM station out of Lake Havasu City AZ (transmitter in CA) to be a Class C in Pahrump NV on the same channel.

    The second proposal by SSR Communications would have established a Class C3 station without impacting the Lake Havasu station.

    REC has gone on record to support the Class C3 allotment over the Class C. If given the choice, REC supports a Class C3 for the following reasons in this case:

    FCC Grants LPFM Time Share

    Mon, 06/21/2004 - 03:00

    Two groups to share 94.1 in Visalia, CA.

    The FCC grants what we believe is the first construction permits for a time-shared LPFM operation.

    Two licensees will be sharing 94.1 in the Visalia, CA area. According to the FCC authorizations, Friends of Radio Grito/Proyecto Campesino will broadcast on the channel from 5AM-9AM Monday through Saturday while another group, Pacific Friends Outreach Society will have the channel in the evenings from 5PM-9PM Monday through Saturday.

    LPFM groups facing competing applications can reach a settlement that is agreed upon by all applicants. If the agreement involves a time share, each applicant must broadcast at least 10 hours per week.

    FCC sets aside controversial FM allotment decision

    Tue, 06/08/2004 - 03:00

    FCC sets aside controversial FM allotment decision

    An order was released today by the FCC that sets aside a decision made a few days ago that would move a rural Oregon station into Seattle metropolitan area. The FCC gives no reason for it's decision.

    After it was done, the docket included a couple of counterproposals as well as the original petitioner, Mid-Columbia Broadcasting filing an amended proposal which even included proposed making changes of allotments in Canada.

    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.

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