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Consumers often complain to the FCC about call-in radio programs, usually regarding the subject matter being discussed or the perceived biases of the...
Federal and state laws make intercepting and divulging radio communications illegal and punishable by severe criminal penalties, with certain excepti...
When a broadcast station transmits any matter for which money, service, or other valuable consideration is paid or promised to, or charged or accepte...
The FCC is aware of scams targeting low power FM (LPFM) radio station applicants. Applicants report they have received emails or letters offering to ...
The FCC does not control the programming schedules of radio or television stations, either broadcast or subscription services such as cable, satellit...
Broadcast licensees of television and radio stations must abide by FCC rules when conducting contests. Licensees must fully and accurately disclose t...
The FCC occasionally receives complaints regarding allegedly false information aired on TV or radio. The FCC reviews all complaints for possible viol...
Many federal agencies have considered the important issue of determining safe levels of exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy. In addition to the Fe...