REC Networks has just released an update to the FMQ tool (also known as "Broadcast Query") and this release is now in production.

Summary of changes

- 2007 NCE Window application attributes
- Update to historical application types to reflect DTV conversion
- Minor revision to 2007 NCE "MX" support

Amid various petitions to deny, the FCC has dismissed four mutually exclusive LPFM applications on 104.7 (Channel 284) in the Orange County, CA area.

Applicants dismissed included:
Rock ‘n Roll Preservation Society,
International Crusade of the Penny,
Second Samoan Congregational Church, and
Newport Beach Community Radio Station 284, Inc.

REC Networks has announced today that it plans to remain streaming with the renewal of an agreement that will extend Hardcore J until the end of November, 2009.

Started in 2001, Hardcore J is a streaming radio station on Live365 that plays Japanese popular music geared towards an English speaking audience. Despite that, a significant part of Hardcore J's listening hours come from Japan.

OK now, maybe I am overreacting here, but I take great offense to comments that were posted on the 2007 REC History page of what this website should be. Mainly, someone is offended due to the fact that you see references to roller derby, "hardcore" Japanese music and then has to bring my gender identity into play.

I want to make this clear to everyone who visits this site, if you are coming here expecting a website to be solely about broadcasting, then I am about to rain on your parade.