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Old December 26th 04, 01:44 AM
robert casey
 
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Phil Kane wrote:

On Sat, 25 Dec 2004 21:27:10 GMT, robert casey wrote:


As I stated the only speech on the radio the FCC is allowed to regulate is
Obscene and indecent material.


That's commercial broadcast radio and TV.



That was a trick question which we used to spring on new agents
during their training. Actually there is more, all with required
format and time, which are applicable to broadcast statsions:

Station ID (most radio services as well)
EAS/EBS weekly and monthly tests (cable systems as well)
Renewal filing announcements
Lottery/"gaming" activities (special rules apply)
Candidates for elective public office ("equal time" requirements)
Recorded material identification
Advertiser identification

There's also a rule that mandates the broadcast of
"public or community service" programming that noone
will want to listen to on Sunday morning. If you
want to get the license renewed you better, that is...