REC Networks Substack

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.

REC supports the new 5G technology, but not at the expense of essential TV services in rural and underserved areas; and without departing from the traditional role of free-to-air broadcasting.

Commissioner Geoffrey Starks makes his departure announcement from the FCC along with remarks from Carr, Simington and Gomez.

NAB's timetable is ambitious, but not in any way consumer friendly, especially for smaller markets that have not even started simulcasting.

REC says "no" to commercial LPFM and "maybe" to LPFMers being able to obtain a second station.

Opposed change to file processing rule in light of "Delete Delete Delete", opposed changes to "signature rule" and defended the use of informal objections to maintain service integrity.

Proposes LP250 and many changes to LPFM, FM translators and full-service FM.

LPFM made a historic appearance at NAB Show... and LPFM, we need to talk... I mean, seriously talk.

LPFM's biggest "dead horse" issue has creeped its way into the GN Docket 25-133 comments. The LPFM community cannot allow it.

A software-based EAS solution must include accommodations for independent developers, playout system developers and open-source solutions.

Chairman Carr, Commissioner Gomez and Michelle Bradley issue statements in response to today's announcement.

Starks plan to exit in the spring will leave the Commission at 2-1.

Delete Delete Delete! FCC starts push to remove and improve regulations.

The FCC Rules must remain within the laws passed by Congress, as well as international agreements and standards.

Access to LMS, ULS and EDOCS has been restored.

LMS, ULS and EDOCS remains unavailable due to a possible network failure impacting these systems at the FCC.