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In: , dxAce
wrote:
FCC regulations don't apply to federal government-owned stations.
However, it is my understanding that an Act of Congress establishes a
similar prohibition against the Voice of America or other U.S.
government-owned stations broadcasting to a domestic audience. I
can't
cite that law though.

It's the Smith-Mundt Act as has been pointed out here numerous times.

I read about this law, thanks for the refresh on the title dxAce!

While the law makes sense (particularly in the context of when the law
was
passed, but same principle applies today)

I can't really comprehend how a private shortwave station would be held
to the same law, as it (smith mundt act) is designed to prevent
government
run propaganda (as we can see it worked flawlessly ;-/), wouldn't private
owned stations be excluded from this?

Somehow I think the same law has been made applicable to the privately
owned
stations, though I'm not 100% certain about that.

The law was intended to protect the clear channel AM stations from national
competition back 60 or so years.

David Eduardo wrote:

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wrote:

In: , dxAce
wrote:
FCC regulations don't apply to federal government-owned stations.
However, it is my understanding that an Act of Congress establishes a
similar prohibition against the Voice of America or other U.S.
government-owned stations broadcasting to a domestic audience. I
can't
cite that law though.

It's the Smith-Mundt Act as has been pointed out here numerous times.

I read about this law, thanks for the refresh on the title dxAce!

While the law makes sense (particularly in the context of when the law
was
passed, but same principle applies today)

I can't really comprehend how a private shortwave station would be held
to the same law, as it (smith mundt act) is designed to prevent
government
run propaganda (as we can see it worked flawlessly ;-/), wouldn't private
owned stations be excluded from this?

Somehow I think the same law has been made applicable to the privately
owned
stations, though I'm not 100% certain about that.

The law was intended to protect the clear channel AM stations from national
competition back 60 or so years.

Well, sort of...

dxAce
Michigan
USA

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David Eduardo wrote:

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wrote:

In: , dxAce
wrote:
FCC regulations don't apply to federal government-owned stations.
However, it is my understanding that an Act of Congress establishes
a
similar prohibition against the Voice of America or other U.S.
government-owned stations broadcasting to a domestic audience. I
can't
cite that law though.

It's the Smith-Mundt Act as has been pointed out here numerous times.

I read about this law, thanks for the refresh on the title dxAce!

While the law makes sense (particularly in the context of when the law
was
passed, but same principle applies today)

I can't really comprehend how a private shortwave station would be
held
to the same law, as it (smith mundt act) is designed to prevent
government
run propaganda (as we can see it worked flawlessly ;-/), wouldn't
private
owned stations be excluded from this?

Somehow I think the same law has been made applicable to the privately
owned
stations, though I'm not 100% certain about that.

The law was intended to protect the clear channel AM stations from
national
competition back 60 or so years.

Well, sort of...

If you read the appropriate reports from Broadcasting Magazine form the late
30's and the 40's, you will see the FCC rules (administrative law) are
intended to protect US clears from shortwave domestic competition. The
prohibition of the government using SW is totally different.

David Eduardo wrote:

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David Eduardo wrote:

"dxAce" wrote in message
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wrote:

In: , dxAce
wrote:
FCC regulations don't apply to federal government-owned stations.
However, it is my understanding that an Act of Congress establishes
a
similar prohibition against the Voice of America or other U.S.
government-owned stations broadcasting to a domestic audience. I
can't
cite that law though.

It's the Smith-Mundt Act as has been pointed out here numerous times.

I read about this law, thanks for the refresh on the title dxAce!

While the law makes sense (particularly in the context of when the law
was
passed, but same principle applies today)

I can't really comprehend how a private shortwave station would be
held
to the same law, as it (smith mundt act) is designed to prevent
government
run propaganda (as we can see it worked flawlessly ;-/), wouldn't
private
owned stations be excluded from this?

Somehow I think the same law has been made applicable to the privately
owned
stations, though I'm not 100% certain about that.

The law was intended to protect the clear channel AM stations from
national
competition back 60 or so years.

Well, sort of...

If you read the appropriate reports from Broadcasting Magazine form the late
30's and the 40's, you will see the FCC rules (administrative law) are
intended to protect US clears from shortwave domestic competition. The
prohibition of the government using SW is totally different.

Perhaps, but the Smith-Mundt Act more or less covers other issues.

dxAce
Michigan
USA

DE,
And now we have both XM and Sirius Satellite Radio.
Clearly 'The Law' is Way Out Dated [.] ~ RHF

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DE,
And now we have both XM and Sirius Satellite Radio.
Clearly 'The Law' is Way Out Dated [.] ~ RHF

As are the clear channels.

DE - IBOC (DRM) Will Solve Everything ! ~ RHF
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