Statement of REC Networks: NYT article on Radio Sputnik also touches on FM translator to LPFM interference
In response to the New York Times article "Playing on Kansas City Radio: Russian Propaganda",
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| REC operational status (updated November 5, 2024 10:30 PM EST) - Minimal operations due to family priority on the following dates: 11/18, 11/19, 11/27. Reduced operations due to holiday on 11/29. Federal holidays 11/11 & 11/28, REC closed. Phones open outside of reduced and limited operations. Active System40 post-transition work in progress for the beginning of November. |
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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 stations can do to stay compliant.
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Outcome of the 2024 federal elections.
How recent and upcoming rule changes will impact LPFM stations.
FCC expected to normalize the use of "geotargeted" FM boosters. Adds additional interference protections.
Opening dialogue with your competing applicants can go a long way in such a limited time, even if you are the only tentative selectee.
REC Position Statement: "Public Safety" eligibility for LPFM licensing
By admin | 4:49 PM EST, Sat February 08, 2020
There has been a recent situation that came up where we must emphasize the use of the "public safety" language in the FCC rules for LPFM stations.
§73.853(a)(2) permits "states and local governments and non-government entities that will provide non-commercial public safety radio services" to be LPFM licensees.
The $50,000 Question: Is It Live Or Is It Memorex?.. How To Avoid A "Salem"
By Michi Bradley | 9:58 PM EST, Sat February 01, 2020
The interwebs have been jumping, my phone has been ringing and my e-mail has been stuffing from many of you concerned about the recent Consent Decree that was reached between Salem Media and the FCC in respect to the disclosure of prerecorded programming. Before this turns into a level of misunderstandings about the rule like is the case right now with "calls to action", let's attempt to give some cla
Statement of REC Networks: Enactment of PIRATE Act
By Michi Bradley | 12:52 PM EST, Sat January 25, 2020
Unlicensed, unregulated high-power broadcasting is a health hazard. With pirate stations in Brooklyn reported to be operating kilowatts from the roofs of apartment buildings, directly above occupied apartments, there is a cause for concern. This issue alone is why we need tighter controls on unlicensed broadcasting.
REC reports LMS renewal bug to FCC.
By Michi Bradley | 5:58 PM EST, Fri January 24, 2020
REC Networks has reported information on a bug to the Media Bureau regarding the handling of renewal applications in LMS.
This bug only applies to broadcast stations that also have FM translators and/or FM boosters, especially those who have commonly-owned translators that are not rebroadcasting a commonly-owned primary station (such as leasing, time brokerage on an AM, etc.)
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