REC Networks has filed Reply Comments with the FCC today in MB Docket 18-119 relating to proposed changes to the rules regarding interference by proposed or newly constructed FM translator stations to existing broadcast stations including LPFM stations. 

In REC's reply, we have aligned with many of the comments filed by the LPFM Coalition in regards to various issues including:

REC Networks is all about a citizen's access to spectrum.  This means assuring that new entrants are able to enter into broadcasting for the first time.  While the FCC's "Broadcast Incubator" program was touted to do just that, it is not.  Instead, it is an underhanded method of allowing large corporate broadcasters a "free-pass" on the local ownership caps under the guise of a "mentorship" program.  While we support "big" broadcasters providing mentorship to upstarts, a "free-pass" on the ownership cap is not the appropriate reward where a more appropriate reward c

Let's put the politics and division on hold for just this one moment.  In 2010, John McCain was the Republican catalyst behind the enactment of the Local Community Radio Act of 2010. Along with Democratic collegue Maria Cantwell, Mr.

Editorial of Michelle Bradley, founder of REC Networks.

I know this topic comes up every year and I would not be surprised if its brought up again at this year's GRC.  Why doesn't LPFM have a national association?  It’s simple, LPFM is an FCC defined radio service for a type of station that has a service contour of 5.6 km and has reduced regulations in an effort to bring more established non-profit organizations that would not otherwise be in broadcasting into the medium. 

REC Networks has filed comments today in MB Docket 18-184, the FCC's Notice of Inquiry based on the SSR Communications petition that would create a new FM service class C4 (12 kW at 100m HAAT, available only in FM Zone II) and would make a change to §73.215 to allow an applicant station to be able to use contours in addition to distance separation in order for the applicant station to upgrade service class (i.e.