Archive - REC Networks Substack

FCC101: Tropospheric Ducting and FM Radio

There ain't no cure for the summertime blues. Summer is when FM interference increases. Here's why it happens and what LPFM stations can and cannot do…

Jun 19 •

Senate confirms Olivia Trusty to the FCC to fill out Rosenworcel's term

This is the first of two votes. This vote will result in a quorum for the June open meeting.

Jun 17 •

FCC reaches initial decision in the case of Cesar Guel

ALJ: Guel can remain involved with broadcast stations, but disclosure must be provided on any application he is involved with. He cannot have any…

Jun 17 •

Remarks of Michelle Bradley to Commissioner Gomez

Prepared remarks of Michelle Bradley, CBT introducing REC Networks to Commissioner Anna Gomez.

Jun 16 •

Simington announces departure. Starks announces his last day.

Two of the four FCC Commissioners will be exiting this week, leaving the bench with two members and no quorum.

Jun 4 •

REC takes positions on 5G broadcasting by UHF LPTV stations

REC supports the new 5G technology, but not at the expense of essential TV services in rural and underserved areas; and without departing from the…

Jun 1 •

May 2025

(Audio) Starks announces his departure from the FCC.

Commissioner Geoffrey Starks makes his departure announcement from the FCC along with remarks from Carr, Simington and Gomez.

May 22 •

REC Networks position on Future of Television Initiative Report and the NAB petition to set ATSC3 transition dates

NAB's timetable is ambitious, but not in any way consumer friendly, especially for smaller markets that have not even started simulcasting.

May 6 •

April 2025

REC files reply comments in "Delete Delete Delete"

REC says "no" to commercial LPFM and "maybe" to LPFMers being able to obtain a second station.

Apr 29 •

24-626: REC files comments with the FCC on LPFM administrative issues

Opposed change to file processing rule in light of "Delete Delete Delete", opposed changes to "signature rule" and defended the use of informal…

Apr 21 •

REC comments in "Delete Delete Delete" proceeding

Proposes LP250 and many changes to LPFM, FM translators and full-service FM.

Apr 11 •

An open letter to all LPFM broadcasters

LPFM made a historic appearance at NAB Show... and LPFM, we need to talk... I mean, seriously talk.

Apr 9 •

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