FCC dings Texas TV station $369K for EAS violations including ETRS
While the overall violations committed were beyond egregious, this is the first enforcement action that we have seen that included failure to file ETRS forms.
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FCC to retire CDBS. REC preserves much of its history. Establishes new "Public Access" search tool.
The FCC broadcast filing system used from 1999~2023 may be going away, but it will not be forgotten, thanks to the REC Radio History Project
Community radio pioneer and RM-2493 co-author Jeremy Lansman has died
His petition, filed five decades ago, sparked an urban legend that still continues to circulate to this day.
Congress passes continuing resolution preventing Government shutdown
FCC and other Federal Government operations remained uninterrupted.
REC Networks is preparing for a potential government shutdown
Protocols are being put into place in the event the government closes on Saturday.
FCC moves forward on awarding first MX tentative selectees
Fourteen "clinched" MX Groups without any objections got the green light today.
FCC Actions for December, 2024 Open Meeting
Adopts NPRM for 24-626, expands unlicensed use of 6 GHz, Boston pirate sweep and facilitating broadband buildout
Progressive Concepts acquires Norwalk Electronics
The acquisition brings a new life to the popular LPFM vertical antenna.
Sage to discontinue the ENDEC 3644
Parts availability and a "bursty" market for EAS equipment are cited for the company ceasing the manufacture of the popular EAS unit.
REC announces Constituent Survey for 2025 FCC proposed and other REC considered LPFM rule changes
Help guide REC's positions on various issues that are being proposed by the FCC and others being considered by REC to improve the LPFM service.
REC Networks Statement: Departure of FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel
Over a decade of dedication focused on the consumer
FCC to vote on proposing to change LPFM administrative rules and other policies
Lessons learned from the 2023 LPFM Filing Window, the Electron Benders case and some general cleaning up are the topics of this omnibus NPRM, currently in draft.
FCC101: NCE/LPFM, Project 2025 and another Trump administration
Love him or hate him.. Trump is the next President. Here is our perspective for potential things to come and what community radio and other NCE/LPFM stations can do to stay compliant.
REC Networks LPFM.us 2024 End of Year Inventory of LPFM Stations
Stations currently eligible for full listings on LPFM.us, the official national LPFM station directory.
Statement of REC Networks
Outcome of the 2024 federal elections.
Preparing for HD and Booster Rule Changes
How recent and upcoming rule changes will impact LPFM stations.
FCC to vote on adopting rule changes for FM boosters
FCC expected to normalize the use of "geotargeted" FM boosters. Adds additional interference protections.
LPFM MX applicants: Don't be left holding the bag.
Opening dialogue with your competing applicants can go a long way in such a limited time, even if you are the only tentative selectee.
FCC101: "Honey, the new neighbors are moving in..."
News of a new or modified station on an LPFM's channel (or first-adjacent) can raise many concerns and "what ifs".
ESPN dinged the max for EAS tones in NBA promo
FCC Enforcement Chief: "Transmitting EAS Tones in the absence of an actual emergency is not a game...”
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