REC to FCC: LPFM is a mature service, time to treat it that way.
REC Networks has filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission in response to an inquiry into the modernization of media regulations.
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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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FCC Grants First Construction Permits for LPFM Booster Stations
By admin | 2:49 PM EDT, Thu June 22, 2017
The FCC has granted applications for two FM boosters that would be commonly-owned by LPFM stations and will specify those LPFMs as their primary stations.
The applications were filed in 2015 and 2016 by the advocacy side of REC Networks on behalf of two California applicants.
South Miami Hispanic Community Radio: Reply to Response to Letter of Inquiry
By admin | 12:05 AM EDT, Fri June 09, 2017
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LPFM Application Freeze July 19~August 2, 2017
By admin | 9:59 PM EDT, Wed June 07, 2017
In preparation for the first of the 2017 filing windows for cross-service FM translators for AM licensees, the FCC will impose a freeze on certain LPFM, FM translator and FM booster applications between July 19 and August 2, 2017.
During this period of time, applications for minor changes on LPFM stations can not be filed.
Examples of application types that can't be filed (Form 318):
Comments of REC Networks: MB Docket 17-106 (Elimination of Main Studio Rule)
By admin | 10:39 PM EDT, Mon June 05, 2017
REC Networks (“REC”) has been a major advocate for a citizen’s right to access the airwaves by supporting the Low Power FM (LPFM) service as well as the revitalization of rural, minority-owned, community-based and “mom-and-pop” AM broadcast stations and other initiatives.
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