Tools
REC Networks provides many different free online applications, both big and small to help broadcasters, hams and other hobbyists out with the latest information and a huge dose of radio geekery.
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Curves | Calculate propagation curves used in FM and TV broadcasting. | Yes |
FCC.today | Your dashboard to the application activity at the FCC Media Bureau. Updated in real-time throughout the business day. | Yes |
FCCdata.org | The most comprehensive broadcast data inquiry tool out there. Covers broadcast and amateur radio plus Canada Japan, UK, Ireland and Australia. | Yes |
Filing Window Application Tracking System (FWATS) | Tracking developments and archived information from current and previous LPFM and NCE new construction permit filing windows. | Yes |
FM Model | Used to determine power density for compliance with the FCC's environmental protection rules for FM broadcast stations. | No |
HAAT - Elevation - ERP | Uses FCC resources to calculate HAAT, site elevation, maximum HAAT and ERP based on station class. | Yes |
Land Mobile Curves | Calculate propagation curves used in land mobile VHF (30~174 MHz). Also useful for 8m, 6m and 2m ham bands. | Yes |
LP-250 Antenna Check | Calculate Transmitter Power Output for LP-250 based on current LP-100 facilities. | Yes |
LPFM Search | Supporting REC's counterproposal in RM-11287 to create a Low Power AM (LPAM) service using distance spacing. | No |
myLPFM | REC's integrated LPFM station management and channel search system. Free for all licensed LPFM stations. | Yes |
NADCON | Convert geographic coordinates from NAD83 to NAD27 or vice versa.. | Yes |
Premises Information System (PREMIS) | Enter an address and get coordinates, elevation and other goodies from the REC database as well as elected officials.. | Yes |
RadioDNS Connectivity Test | Runs a full check to assure connectivity to RadioDNS. Also examines SI file for issues. Works in the US with a station call sign. Works worldwide with station parameters. | Yes |
RadioDNS Service Providers | Lists all organizations providing RadioDNS including lists of stations that they serve. | Yes |
Runway Slope | Faster, but non-authoritative search to determine if a specific tower structure meets the Part 17 requirements regarding FAA notification. Always verify results in the FCC's slower TOWAIR tool before filing. | Yes |