REC operational status (March 21, 2024, 10:30 AM EDT) - REC is currently in "partially" reduced operations due to family medical issues. Please be patient as it may take longer to get back to you with inquiries. Things are improving here and no longer requiring daily trips into town. Thank you for your patience.

Declining cable market share and impact on PEG channels

This was a Facebook comment that I had made in response to another reader thinking that I was advocating abandoning PEG (Public Education Government) channels on traditional cable TV systems and replacing with LPFM stations.

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A few years ago, REC used to publish periodic updates on the granting of LPFM construction permits. With that, we would mention how far along the FCC was in the process. This information was and still is available on the "LPFM Scoreboard" option on the REC website.

Broadcast Query enhancements for pending Auction 83 (Translator Invasion) applications

For those who use the REC Broadcast Query tool
http://cdbs.recnet.net:8080/fmq.php
there are some updates in progress. We are adding in functionality to support REC's comments in MM Docket 99-25 related to the handling of Window 83 (Great Translator Invasion) applications.

REC History - 2010

2010 started as a fairly quiet year for REC but things would start to get charged up as we go along. REC would speak out in opposition of an Appeals Court network neutrality decision favoring Comcast. After terms of the contract between REC and Sirius/XM have expired, REC relaunches FMFIND.info, a website that can be used by satellite radio owners and hobbyists to find FM broadcast channels that can be used for very low power FM transmitters.

Superwindows and a diversity of thought

First of all, let me say greetings to the Amherst Alliance's Don and Nick. I am glad to see you all still out there. The nice thing about the LPFM service is that there are many diverse voices not just in the licensees but also in those who are fighting for the service. In reading the Amherst comments, it gets me thinking that they were not invited to the party. In many ways, neither was REC. We knew about the EMF/Prometheus agreement but only because we remained visible through LPFM's low tide.

REC website changes

REC Networks is now using Disqus for handling comments on stories on this site. The use of Disqus is expected to reduce the amount of spam. You may use Facebook Connect, Twitter or a Disqus password in order to make comments. All of the usernames and passwords that in the past you would enter on the right have been deleted. There is no need for them. We have also added Facebook "Like" and "Share" buttons to make it easier for you to share our stories and blogs. A lot of good things are coming and we welcome you. =michi

KUSF: Yet another argument for LPFM expansion

KUSF was a Class A non-commercial educational station owned and operated by the University of San Francisco, a private institution. If you were to look at their program schedule, was very impressive. A line-up of new music and cultural programming from many parts of the world.

REC reinforces Channel 6 position in ET Docket 10-235

REC Networks filed comments in Engineering and Technology (ET) Docket 10-235 which related, in part, to the improvement of the VHF television broadcast service.

In the filing, we reinforced our position due to the minimal number of new opportuntiies for LPFM stations in major urban areas despite the passing of the Local Community Radio Act that the spectrum of TV Channel 6 (or Channel 5 in some areas) be allocated to LPFM secondary to full power DTV stations but primary to LPTV stations.

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