Low Power FM Radio Scams
January 13, 2021
The FCC is aware of scams targeting low power FM radio station applicants. Applicants report they have received emails or letters offering to "jet...
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categoryRadio Call-In or Shock Jock Programs
January 13, 2021
"Call-in" programs are not required to discuss community issues, and broadcasters are not obligated to give any individual an opportunity to...
Obscene, Indecent and Profane Broadcasts
January 13, 2021
Federal law prohibits obscene, indecent and profane content from being broadcast on the radio or TV.
Sponsorship Identification Rules
January 13, 2021
When a broadcast station transmits any matter for which money, service, or other valuable consideration is paid or promised to, or charged or...
Interception and Divulgence of Radio Communications
January 13, 2021
Federal and state laws make intercepting and divulging radio communications illegal and punishable by severe criminal penalties, with certain...
Complaints About Broadcast Advertising
January 12, 2021
Stations are restricted from broadcasting material that promotes certain lotteries; advertises cigarettes, little cigars or smokeless tobacco...
Complaints About Broadcast Journalism
January 12, 2021
Broadcasters may not intentionally distort the news. The FCC states that "rigging or slanting the news is a most heinous act against the public...
Cancellation, Rescheduling or Refusal of Radio and TV Programs
January 12, 2021
The FCC does not control the programming schedules of broadcast radio or television stations or the programming of subscription radio or television,...
Plan Ahead for Phase Out of 3G Cellular Networks and Service
January 11, 2021
*/ More Information About 5G To learn more about 5G, visit our FAQs page . For more on the FCC's 5G strategy, including video of Chairman Pai...
Broadcast Contests, Lotteries, and Solicitation of Funds
January 8, 2021
Broadcast television and radio stations must abide by FCC rules when conducting contests. Stations must fully and accurately disclose the rules of...