Archive - REC Networks Substack

REC Networks Statement: Departure of FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel

Over a decade of dedication focused on the consumer

Nov 21 •

FCC to vote on proposing to change LPFM administrative rules and other policies

Lessons learned from the 2023 LPFM Filing Window, the Electron Benders case and some general cleaning up are the topics of this omnibus NPRM, currently…

Nov 21 •

Getting a cool handle for your station on Bluesky

There is a fairly simple way to make your station's domain name your handle on Bluesky.

Published on Michi Bradley's Rants from Riverton • Nov 17

FCC101: NCE/LPFM, Project 2025 and another Trump administration

Love him or hate him.. Trump is the next President. Here is our perspective for potential things to come and what community radio and other NCE/LPFM…

Nov 13 •

REC Networks LPFM.us 2024 End of Year Inventory of LPFM Stations

Stations currently eligible for full listings on LPFM.us, the official national LPFM station directory.

Nov 9 •

Statement of REC Networks

Outcome of the 2024 federal elections.

Nov 6 •

Preparing for HD and Booster Rule Changes

How recent and upcoming rule changes will impact LPFM stations.

Nov 1 •

October 2024

FCC to vote on adopting rule changes for FM boosters

FCC expected to normalize the use of "geotargeted" FM boosters. Adds additional interference protections.

Oct 31 •

LPFM MX applicants: Don't be left holding the bag.

Opening dialogue with your competing applicants can go a long way in such a limited time, even if you are the only tentative selectee.

Oct 20 •

FCC101: "Honey, the new neighbors are moving in..."

News of a new or modified station on an LPFM's channel (or first-adjacent) can raise many concerns and "what ifs".

Oct 19 •

ESPN dinged the max for EAS tones in NBA promo

FCC Enforcement Chief: "Transmitting EAS Tones in the absence of an actual emergency is not a game...”

Oct 18 •

(Updated) FCC Announces Tentative Selectees in 93 MX Groups

Identified applicants have 60 days to make major changes and 90 days to reach time share and settlement agreements.

Oct 16 •

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