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.

    REC comments on definition of rural radio markets

    Sun, 10/05/2003 - 03:00

    MB Docket 03-130: Definition of Radio Markets Outside Arbitron Radio Survey Areas

    Even though the media concentration rules of the FCC have been overturned, that order did spawn a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to inquire on how markets will be defined in areas outside the areas surveyed by Arbitron.

    In our comments, we rebutted the FCC's proposal to use county boundaries to define media markets. REC counterproposed markets that actually reflect the coverage of clusters of stations that serve the same area.

    REC defines specific market areas in Southern California and Arizona.

    REC files comments on LPFM Third-adjacent channel protection

    Sun, 10/05/2003 - 03:00

    Supports elimination of third adjacent and limited second adjacent requirements

    REC has filed comments with the FCC on the 700+ page report by the MITRE Corporation in respect to third-adjacent channel protection in respect to Low Power FM (LPFM) broadcast stations.

    This report was ordered by Congress as a part of the passage of the Radio Broadcast Protection Act, the legislation that imposed third adjacent channel restrictions on LPFM stations.

    In our comments, we supported the elimination of third adjacent channel restrictions to domestic FM full power and translator stations.

    We have addressed several of the issues brought up in the MITRE report.

    FCC Opens Settlement Window for MX

    Thu, 08/28/2003 - 03:00

    Opportunity for Window groups 1, 2 and 3 to settle.

    The FCC today has announced the first MX Settlement Window for LPFM applicants who filed in Windows I, II and III.

    The groups identified have until October 31, 2003 to make their settlements.

    Within REC's Area of Interest (AOI), California is included in this group.

    REC has already spotted at least one error in the MX list. We will evaluate the MX groups and should have our recommendations in early September.

    More information to follow on our Filing Windows page.

    RM-10641: Registration and Tagging of Radio Equipment

    Wed, 08/27/2003 - 03:00

    FCC says no to requiring radio transmitters to be registered like firearms.

    The FCC has denied a petition by Dale Reich to require all purchases of radio transmitters to be recorded and logged. In the same petition Reich asked that the FCC require registration tags to show that there is proof of a license to use equipment.

    In it's order, the FCC relies heavily on the comments filed by REC as well as a joint opposition led by CompUSA.

    The order states:

    FCC Denies REC's Motion

    Sat, 07/26/2003 - 03:00

    FCC says no to reinstating dismissed LPFM applications.

    REC received a letter today from Audio Bureau chief Peter Doyle denying both a petition for reconsideration filed by REC Networks and other LPFM stakeholders and an Emergency Motion filed solely by REC Networks.

    The Petition for Reconsideration was filed one week after the "St. Patrick's Day Massacre" when the FCC dismissed hundreds of LPFM applications in March, 2003. In our timely filed Petition for Reconsideration, REC stated that the issue around third- adjacent channel protection was still an open issue pending the outcome of the MITRE study and any subsequent Congressional action.

    Today is REC's 19th Anniversary

    Sun, 07/20/2003 - 03:00

    From the Phone World to the Whole World.

    On July 20, 1984, REC started as a commentline in the San Fernando Valley, CA. A commentline was a telephone number that you could call where you can hear people discuss issues and then you could leave a message to be heard next week. Talkradio over the phone in a way.

    Over the years, REC has diversified into many different services and causes.

    This last year, REC has been very busy with issues relating to Low Power FM (LPFM) broadcasting, including a major filing window and the ongoing issues around expanding access to LPFM stations by organizations across the country.

    99-25: REC Files Emergency Motion

    Sun, 07/20/2003 - 03:00

    An effort to put the dismissed applications back on the table.

    REC has filed an "Emergency Motion To Reinstate Applications" in an effort to temporarily reverse the Commission's decision on March 17, 2003 to dismiss hundreds of LPFM applications because they were "deadlocked" and unable to file major changes because they were short spaced on the third-adjacent channel.

    These applicants filed prior to the rule being changed as a result of congressional action. REC is asking to temporarily reinstate these applications so the outcome of the comments on the MITRE report as well as any subsequent congressional action and eventual rulemaking.

    First LPFM to give way for a full power FM station

    Thu, 07/17/2003 - 03:00

    also some additional FCC housecleaning in SoCal.

    This week's FCC LPFM activity in the dismissal department includes the first LPFM forced off the air to make way for a full power station and the FCC does a little "housecleaning" while they are at it.

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