REC Networks Substack

Updates from REC Networks relating to systems and processes and other extraneous remarks.

Information bulletins posted by REC on the morning of October 1, 2025 in response to the announced government shutdown.

FCC and REC have announced their system plans in the event of a government shutdown.

The potential of a lapse of appropriations funding may impact the operation of the FCC during the duration of the "shutdown".

PS Docket 25-224, an NPRM which should be a NOI deep dives into the future of EAS and WEA.

The full Commission finds that WARN does not truly have jurisdiction in the areas where they originally proposed new stations.

Schedule reveal of upcoming episodes of the series will premiere Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 7:30 local time in Phoenix/Tucson, 10:30 PM EDT at the Michi-chan Sports channel on YouTube.

Free speech is protected speech, even if someone does not agree with it.

ETRS Form One is due by October 3. REC will provide this service. Updates on REC's PACE Program for LPFM station recognition.

Issues related to de facto/hidden parties in interest, registered agents, familial interests and conflicting applications were all addressed by the Media Bureau.

Stations will not be required to file a biennial report this year. New and transferring stations are still required to file non-biennial reports. LPFM stations are not required to file reports.

As part of a huge Open Meeting agenda, the FCC is looking at what changes should be made to EAS, streamline the DIRS form for broadcasters and to delete a bunch of "nothing burger" regulations.

If you are interested in participating in a future auction for a new FM construction permit in specific communities, please contact REC. There is no obligation.

While REC never took a position on the 'Big Beautiful Bill' in general, we do welcome the return of spectrum auctions at the FCC.

LPFM and other FM broadcast stations can now send online requests for certain FCC filing services.

There ain't no cure for the summertime blues. Summer is when FM interference increases. Here's why it happens and what LPFM stations can and cannot do about it.

This is the first of two votes. This vote will result in a quorum for the June open meeting.

ALJ: Guel can remain involved with broadcast stations, but disclosure must be provided on any application he is involved with. He cannot have any controlling interest.

Prepared remarks of Michelle Bradley, CBT introducing REC Networks to Commissioner Anna Gomez.

Two of the four FCC Commissioners will be exiting this week, leaving the bench with two members and no quorum.