Interception and Divulgence of Radio Communications
Federal and state laws make intercepting and divulging radio communications illegal and punishable by severe criminal penalties, with certain excepti...
Radio Call-In or Shock Jock Programs
Consumers often complain to the FCC about call-in radio programs, usually regarding the subject matter being discussed or the perceived biases of the...
Low Power FM Radio Scams
The FCC is aware of scams targeting low power FM (LPFM) radio station applicants. Applicants report they have received emails or letters offering to ...
Obscene, Indecent and Profane Broadcasts
Federal law prohibits obscene, indecent and profane content from being broadcast on the radio or TV. That may seem clear enough, but determinin...
Sponsorship Identification Rules
When a broadcast station transmits any matter for which money, service, or other valuable consideration is paid or promised to, or charged or accepte...
Cancellation, Rescheduling or Refusal of Radio and TV Programs
The FCC does not control the programming schedules of radio or television stations, either broadcast or subscription services such as cable, satellit...
Complaints About Broadcast Advertising
The FCC occasionally receives complaints from consumers about broadcast advertising. These complaints concern a wide variety of issues, including:
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Broadcasting False Information
The FCC occasionally receives complaints regarding allegedly false information aired on TV or radio. The FCC reviews all complaints for possible viol...
Broadcast Contests, Lotteries, and Solicitation of Funds
Broadcast licensees of television and radio stations must abide by FCC rules when conducting contests. Licensees must fully and accurately disclose t...
Wireless Devices and Health Concerns
Many federal agencies have considered the important issue of determining safe levels of exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy. In addition to the Fe...