Underwriting: Time for yet another crash course
We know it is tough for LPFM, but "startup organizations" were never the original intention of the educational radio service. Therefore, LPFMs have many more challenges and must do so within the law.
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Why is REC advocating for old style cordless phones?
The "Direct Final Rule" process needs to be used for "cleaning" the CFR of rules regarding obsolete technologies, not take away the frequency and/or power privileges of devices that are not obsolete.
Due dates for expired/expiring construction permits, political file, STAs and §312(g) handling for silent stations. REC Seventh Notification.
This is hopefully our last notification for FCC post-shutdown resumption of operations.
Deadlines announced for ULS and OPIF. REC Sixth Notification.
We are still waiting on a deadline for LMS.
11/14/25 1:30PM EST: LMS **and OPIF** will be unavailable until Tuesday (we kid you not!). REC fifth notification.
LMS to remain down for an extended period of time. No news yet on any further extension of filing deadlines.
Thursday 2PM ET: ETRS is now available. LMS, ULS and OPIF unavailable. REC fourth notification.
ETRS Form One can now be filed and you have a week to do it.
FCC announces filing due date extensions after shutdown. REC third notification.
Filing deadline of Tuesday, November 18, 2025 is set for filings due during the shutdown and next Monday.
OMB Director: Federal employees expected to return to work on Thursday. REC second notification.
Wednesday, November 12, 11:45PM EST update: The Federal Government is working on its orderly reopening. FCC systems remain down.
President signs CR. Government set to reopen. First REC notification.
Government operations may resume as early as Thursday.
Preparing for a possible reopening of the Government.
Recent actions in the Senate could signal that the reopening of the government may be on the horizon.
REC Network Updates (Government Shutdown) 10-03-2025
Updates from REC Networks relating to systems and processes and other extraneous remarks.
REC system notices related to the 10/1/2025 lapse in appropriations (government shutdown)
Information bulletins posted by REC on the morning of October 1, 2025 in response to the announced government shutdown.
FCC and REC system impacts in the event of a government shutdown
FCC and REC have announced their system plans in the event of a government shutdown.
REC and others are preparing for a potential government shutdown
The potential of a lapse of appropriations funding may impact the operation of the FCC during the duration of the "shutdown".
REC response to the FCC regarding EAS, WEA, filing burdens, etc.
PS Docket 25-224, an NPRM which should be a NOI deep dives into the future of EAS and WEA.
Full Commission upholds WARN dismissal in LPFM public safety abuse case
The full Commission finds that WARN does not truly have jurisdiction in the areas where they originally proposed new stations.
REC Networks Fun and Games announces a new 13-episode video series: “Michi-chan’s RAW Derby”
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.
Statement of REC Networks: Charlie Kirk and freedom of speech
Free speech is protected speech, even if someone does not agree with it.
FCC is requiring all broadcast stations (including LPFM) to make their annual ETRS filing by October 3. REC PACE Program update.
ETRS Form One is due by October 3. REC will provide this service. Updates on REC's PACE Program for LPFM station recognition.
Media Bureau to grant 9 LPFM applications on reconsideration
Issues related to de facto/hidden parties in interest, registered agents, familial interests and conflicting applications were all addressed by the Media Bureau.
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