The law does exist and is being enforced loosely. Domestic shortwave
stations are required to have directional antennas and there beam heading
has to be outside the US. It is easily gotten around by using antennas that
are directional, but not very, and targeting the main lobe to a part of the
world that would ensure that secondary lobes cover the US. The law also
states that commercial advertising is not permitted unless it is of a nature
that would appeal to an international audience. This is being blatentenly
ignored. No, the FCC is not doing it's job.

"Frank Dresser" wrote in message
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If these laws exist, they aren't being enforced.