How We Initially Evaluated MX Applications in the 2023 LPFM Filing Window
As a part of REC’s “post-window” activities, we have provided our own evaluation of each MX Group. During this evaluation we looked at specific aspects of the application:
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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.
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REC Networks releases application information for 77 LPFM applicants
By admin | 9:27 AM EST, Sat December 16, 2023
As of the time of this writing (Saturday, December 16, 2023), the FCC has not yet released the information on the applications filed in the 2023 LPFM Filing Window. The FCC's methods of handling of the application data post window is a great departure to how the 2021 NCE Filing Window was done where we were able to see all of the applications filed approximately two hours after the window closed. We understand that there are some back office functions that need to take place which may require taking LMS down for a period of time. Therefore, we do not know when this will take place.
FCC grants short extension of LPFM filing window until Friday December 15 at 12 noon ET
By admin | 5:45 PM EST, Mon December 11, 2023
At the request of members of the LPFM community, prompted by the recent LMS vulerability incident, the FCC has granted a short extension of the LPFM filing window.
The window will now close on Friday, December 15 at 12 NOON EASTERN TIME.
REC Overview and Root Cause Analysis of the 2023 LPFM Window LMS Vulnerability Incident
By admin | 11:43 AM EST, Sat December 09, 2023
During an FCC filing window for new broadcast construction permits, such as the 2021 Noncommercial Educational (NCE) FM filing window and the current 2023 Third Generation Low Power FM (LPFM) filing window, the FCC suppresses the applications in the License Management System (LMS) from being publicly viewed until after the close of the window. This is in order to assure the fairness of the window as all applications filed in the window are considered as simultaneously filed.
A recent discussion on a Facebook group related to Low Power FM (LPFM) had expressed concern over what was being called by some as a “data breach”. Specifically, it was reported that it was possible to view LPFM applications that were filed during the window period prior to the close of the window period.
FAQ: I have filed an LPFM application in the 2023 Window and I have noticed a mistake. What can I do?
You need to review your application fully before filing to assure that all information on that application is correct.
If, during the filing window and after certifying the application and receiving a file number, you notice that there is a mistake on the application, the ability to correct the application will depend on what the mistake was and when it was caught.
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