A weekly report from REC Networks on communications and other issues http://www.recnet.com en-us Copyright 2005 Mon, 12 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0800 Mon, 12 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss rec@recnet.com http://www.recnet.com/podcast/rec-cast-223.mp3 FCC stays open over the weekend again to handle Katrina requests, FCC approves experimental stations for refugee housing areas, REC questions why FEMA is refusing to allow the Houston Astrodome station, FCC to assure that wireless customers do not lose their services, FCC reminds broadcasters to make sure that emergency information is accessible, APCO offers free frequency coordination, Dingers: KRIT Parker AZ 7K for main studio violations, Kudos to United Airlines for their response to the disaster. Podcasts Mon, 12 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.recnet.com/podcast/rec-cast-222.mp3 FCC responds to Hurricane Katrina with waivers, LPFM stations within the disaster area, media coverage and streaming, broadcast emergency antennas, AM stations allowed to run at night with daytime facilities, clarifies that LPFM can file for silent authority, STAs for LPFM stations, NCE extended fundraising for hurricane relief, NCEs in NOLA area can operate commercially, DirectNIC survived the hurricane, online police scanners, LPFM stations in areas taking in the refugees, FCC waives LNP rules, unaffilliated organization must give up 1-800-RED-CROSS, FCC adds LPFM to broadcast station counts, dingers. Podcasts Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.recnet.com/podcast/rec-cast-221.mp3 SHVERA implementation for Alaska and Hawaii local in local service, FCC approves two technology super area codes for CA, New 424 area code in Southern California, CWA-IBEW reach tentative agreement with Qwest, K1MAN license renewal set aside due to red light rule, I-tunes selling albums in Japan for 45 cents, LPFM Reply Comment period has been extended, Comment period extended in Airport Wi-Fi case Podcasts Mon, 29 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.recnet.com/podcast/rec-cast-219.mp3 FCC declares DSL as information service, CWA-IBEW contract with Qwest to expire, CWA reaches tentative agreement with BellSouth.net, XETRA (690AM) rights sold - to go Spanish, Dingers: 2 TV stations for aural decription violations and many warnings for unlicensed FM stations, How to get out of an FCC fine with just a tape measure. Podcasts Mon, 15 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.recnet.com/podcast/rec-cast-218.mp3 LPFM comment deadline extension, REC concerns about FCC handling of comments and motions, New website protectradio.org allows LPFM supporters to file comments, MB Docket 05-210 comments about allotments and city of license issues due Oct 3 2005, CWA contract with Qwest expires August 13, More Calvary reinstatements, FCC approves Sprint-Nextel merger, VoIP subject to wiretap rules, Dingers: Pirate AM and FM stations in MA NY and AK, CBer dinged 17K for running a linear and other violations, Motel 6 received citation for cable leakage. Podcasts Mon, 8 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.recnet.com/podcast/rec-cast-217.mp3 Continental Airlines seeks FCC decision on using CC and R antenna rule for wi-fi in airport lounges, More on Fox Sports 1650 Flagstaff, Skype Video, Telecom blocks access to union friendly website, CWA takes Qwest strike voice, Dingers: Entravision dinged 15 times for not running PSIP, CB shop dinged for selling illegal 'amateur' radio, Ex-ham dinged for operating way out of band, LPTV station dinged for operating on the wrong channel. Podcasts Mon, 1 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.recnet.com/podcast/rec-cast-216.mp3 14 Calvary Chapel LPFM applications reinstated, FCC proposes no-code for all amateur radio classes, Arlington VA wants 100 watt TIS, Remote located station gets EAS fine cancelled, Dingers: KNOE-TV dinged for broadcasting telephone conversations and Unlicensed Fox Sports 1650 Flagstaff AZ gets letter from the FCC, REC releases new LPFM MX and channel sharing report, The Deceased Do Not Contact list. Podcasts Mon, 25 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.recnet.com/podcast/rec-cast-215.mp3 Broadcast Localism off the FCC agenda, Broadcasters agree to 2009 DTV conversion deadline, FM Auction timeline, NCE designated for hearing for time share challenge, MS-Claria deal off, LPFM dismissal upheld in Florida due to not being a corporation, Law firm and archive.com Wayback Machine being sued for DMCA, Dingers: Consent agreement with a bigstrapper CBer, FM pirates, cab company caught with too many mobile units, Gerritsen convicted on harassment by ham radio charges. Podcasts Mon, 18 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.recnet.com/podcast/rec-cast-214.mp3 LPFM NPRM published in Federal Register, Media Concentration on FCC's Agenda, FCC denies GPS re-radiators, Chinese internet addiction clinics, Florida enforces pirate radio law, Live365 system outage, Cincinnatti LPFM MX applicant denied point increase. Dingers: KNOZ-"LP" Sacramento, WQQZ Clermont, FL underwriting announcements. Podcasts Mon, 11 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.recnet.com/podcast/rec-cast-213.mp3 The fury over FiOS, Adelphia 16M service, LoJack wants to track HazMat, Part 23 Elimination, MS in bed with Gator?, Cellular Jammers, Cellphones in Aircraft-comment deadline, Students using admin passwords on laptops may face felony charges, Dingers: unlicensed FM operations, Orange Co/Inland Empire 101.5 MX Group update Podcasts Mon, 4 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.recnet.com/podcast/rec-cast-212.mp3 REC asks FCC about giving URLs over the air, Bone conduction telephone handsets, land mobile agreement with Canada, SHVERA Alaska rule, FM auction, TV station transaction set aside, Dingers: Hartford's 'I Do Island' promo, Access point amplifiers Podcasts Mon, 27 Jun 2005 21:00:00 -0800 http://www.recnet.com/podcast/rec-cast-211.mp3 Supreme Court refusal to hear broadcast ownership case - Allotments NPRM released - XM Radio at PGA Golf events - Meet Digital Max - AM Broadcast Auction Settlement Window - Airline passengers should be seen and not heard - DINGERS: K1MAN - TV production crew fined 10K for unlicensed UHF radios - REC web site updates Podcasts Mon, 20 Jun 2005 21:00:00 -0800 http://www.recnet.com/podcast/rec-cast-210.mp3 FM Table of Allotments - DTV negotiated channel agreements - LPFM comparative reviews - Dingers: Misuse of marine radio Podcasts Mon, 13 Jun 2005 21:00:00 -0800