REC Advisory Letter #25: Assuring information with FCC/state are current
Avoid potential forfeitures or other actions by assuring that the information on file with the FCC and the state are current, including required state annual report filings.
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Government reopens.
FCC was not impacted during the Government Shutdown.
Government shutdown in effect, however FCC remains open.
Remaining funding from the previous appropriation means the agency will remain operational until further notice.
FCC on track for an NCE FM Translator filing window, likely in late 2026
Things you need to know about what is coming up, what this is for and how REC will be handling this.
REC Preliminary Statement: Proposal for new 250 (or 500)-mile AM on FM Translator Filing Window
REC does not outright oppose a 250 or 500 mile move, however there must be safeguards put in place to protect LPFM stations and to prevent speculation.
Adopted "Delete" Final Rule protects legacy cordless phones; eliminates blocking requirement in 800MHz scanners.
REC's ex parte letter to OET resulted in the Office adding a weak clarification that existing "46/49" cordless phones can continue to be used, despite the deletion of the rule allowing them.
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.
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".
A place for FCC news, REC position statements, REC systems updates and other stuff that is relevant to FCC license holders as well as FCC communications nerds out there.
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