Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
Title 47 - Telecommunication |
Chapter I - Federal Communications Commission |
SubChapter C - Broadcast Radio Services |
Part 73 - Radio Broadcast Services |
Subpart H - Rules Applicable to All Broadcast Stations |
§ 73.1001 - Scope. |
§ 73.1010 - Cross reference to rules in other parts. |
§ 73.1015 - Truthful written statements and responses to Commission inquiries and correspondence. |
§ 73.1020 - Station license period. |
§ 73.1030 - Notifications concerning interference to radio astronomy, research and receiving installations. |
§ 73.1120 - Station location. |
§ 73.1125 - Station telephone number. |
§ 73.1150 - Transferring a station. |
§ 73.1201 - Station identification. |
§ 73.1202 - [Reserved] |
§ 73.1206 - Broadcast of telephone conversations. |
§ 73.1207 - Rebroadcasts. |
§ 73.1208 - Broadcast of taped, filmed, or recorded material. |
§ 73.1209 - References to time. |
§ 73.1210 - TV/FM dual-language broadcasting in Puerto Rico. |
§ 73.1211 - Broadcast of lottery information. |
§ 73.1212 - Sponsorship identification; list retention; related requirements. |
§ 73.1213 - Antenna structure, marking and lighting. |
§ 73.1215 - Specifications for indicating instruments. |
§ 73.1216 - Licensee-conducted contests. |
§ 73.1217 - Broadcast hoaxes. |
§ 73.1225 - Station inspections by FCC. |
§ 73.1226 - Availability to FCC of station logs and records. |
§ 73.1230 - Posting of station license. |
§ 73.1250 - Broadcasting emergency information. |
§ 73.1300 - Unattended station operation. |
§ 73.1350 - Transmission system operation. |
§ 73.1400 - Transmission system monitoring and control. |
§ 73.1510 - Experimental authorizations. |
§ 73.1515 - Special field test authorizations. |
§ 73.1520 - Operation for tests and maintenance. |
§ 73.1530 - Portable test stations [Definition]. |
§ 73.1540 - Carrier frequency measurements. |
§ 73.1545 - Carrier frequency departure tolerances. |
§ 73.1560 - Operating power and mode tolerances. |
§ 73.1570 - Modulation levels: AM and FM. |
§ 73.1580 - Transmission system inspections. |
§ 73.1590 - Equipment performance measurements. |
§ 73.1610 - Equipment tests. |
§ 73.1615 - Operation during modification of facilities. |
§ 73.1620 - Program tests. |
§ 73.1635 - Special temporary authorizations (STA). |
§ 73.1650 - International agreements. |
§ 73.1660 - Acceptability of broadcast transmitters. |
§ 73.1665 - Main transmitters. |
§ 73.1670 - Auxiliary transmitters. |
§ 73.1675 - Auxiliary antennas. |
§ 73.1680 - Emergency antennas. |
§ 73.1690 - Modification of transmission systems. |
§ 73.1692 - [Reserved] |
§ 73.1695 - Changes in transmission standards. |
§ 73.1700 - Broadcast day. |
§ 73.1705 - Time of operation. |
§ 73.1710 - Unlimited time. |
§ 73.1715 - Share time. |
§ 73.1720 - Daytime. |
§ 73.1725 - Limited time. |
§ 73.1730 - Specified hours. |
§ 73.1735 - AM station operation pre-sunrise and post-sunset. |
§ 73.1740 - Minimum operating schedule. |
§ 73.1745 - Unauthorized operation. |
§ 73.1750 - Discontinuance of operation. |
§ 73.1800 - General requirements related to the station log. |
§ 73.1820 - Station log. |
§ 73.1835 - Special technical records. |
§ 73.1840 - Retention of logs. |
§ 73.1870 - Chief operators. |
§ 73.1910 - Fairness Doctrine. |
§ 73.1920 - Personal attacks. |
§ 73.1930 - Political editorials. |
§ 73.1940 - Legally qualified candidates for public office. |
§ 73.1941 - Equal opportunities. |
§ 73.1942 - Candidate rates. |
§ 73.1943 - Political file. |
§ 73.1944 - Reasonable access. |
§ 73.2080 - Equal employment opportunities (EEO). |
§ 73.2090 - Ban on discrimination in broadcast transactions. |
§ 73.3500 - Application and report forms. |
§ 73.3511 - Applications required. |
§ 73.3512 - Where to file; number of copies. |
§ 73.3513 - Signing of applications. |
§ 73.3514 - Content of applications. |
§ 73.3516 - Specification of facilities. |
§ 73.3517 - Contingent applications. |
§ 73.3518 - Inconsistent or conflicting applications. |
§ 73.3519 - Repetitious applications. |
§ 73.3520 - Multiple applications. |
§ 73.3521 - Mutually exclusive applications for low power television and television translator stations. |
§ 73.3522 - Amendment of applications. |
§ 73.3523 - Dismissal of applications in renewal proceedings. |
§ 73.3525 - Agreements for removing application conflicts. |
§ 73.3526 - Online public inspection file of commercial stations. |
§ 73.3527 - Online public inspection file of noncommercial educational stations. |
§ 73.3533 - Application for construction permit or modification of construction permit. |
§ 73.3534 - [Reserved] |
§ 73.3536 - Application for license to cover construction permit. |
§ 73.3537 - Application for license to use former main antenna as an auxiliary. |
§ 73.3538 - Application to make changes in an existing station. |
§ 73.3539 - Application for renewal of license. |
§ 73.3540 - Application for voluntary assignment or transfer of control. |
§ 73.3541 - Application for involuntary assignment of license or transfer of control. |
§ 73.3542 - Application for emergency authorization. |
§ 73.3543 - Application for renewal or modification of special service authorization. |
§ 73.3544 - Application to obtain a modified station license. |
§ 73.3545 - Application for permit to deliver programs to foreign stations. |
§ 73.3549 - Requests for extension of time to operate without required monitors, indicating instruments, and EAS encoders and decoders. |
§ 73.3550 - Requests for new or modified call sign assignments. |
§ 73.3555 - Multiple ownership. |
§ 73.3556 - Sponsorship identification; list retention; related requirements. |
§ 73.3561 - Staff consideration of applications requiring Commission action. |
§ 73.3562 - Staff consideration of applications not requiring action by the Commission. |
§ 73.3564 - Acceptance of applications. |
§ 73.3566 - Defective applications. |
§ 73.3568 - Dismissal of applications. |
§ 73.3571 - Processing of AM broadcast station applications. |
§ 73.3572 - Processing of TV broadcast, Class A TV broadcast, low power TV, and TV translators applications. |
§ 73.3573 - Processing FM broadcast station applications. |
§ 73.3574 - Processing of international broadcast station applications. |
§ 73.3578 - Amendments to applications for renewal, assignment or transfer of control. |
§ 73.3580 - Local public notice of filing of broadcast applications. |
§ 73.3584 - Procedure for filing petitions to deny. |
§ 73.3587 - Procedure for filing informal objections. |
§ 73.3588 - Dismissal of petitions to deny or withdrawal of informal objections. |
§ 73.3589 - Threats to file petitions to deny or informal objections. |
§ 73.3591 - Grants without hearing. |
§ 73.3592 - Conditional grant. |
§ 73.3593 - Designation for hearing. |
§ 73.3594 - Local public notice of designation for hearing. |
§ 73.3597 - Procedures on transfer and assignment applications. |
§ 73.3598 - Period of construction. |
§ 73.3601 - Simultaneous modification and renewal of license. |
§ 73.3603 - Special waiver procedure relative to applications. |
§ 73.3605 - Retention of applications in hearing status after designation for hearing. |
§ 73.3612 - Annual employment report. |
§ 73.3613 - Availability to FCC of station contracts. |
§ 73.3615 - Ownership reports. |
§ 73.3617 - Information available on the Internet. |
§ 73.3700 - Post-incentive auction licensing and operation. |
§ 73.3701 - xxx |
§ 73.3800 - xxx |
§ 73.3801 - Full power television simulcasting during the ATSC 3.0 (Next Gen TV) transition. |
§ 73.3999 - Enforcement of 18 U.S.C. 1464 (restrictions on the transmission of obscene and indecent material). |
§ 73.4000 - Listing of FCC policies. |
§ 73.4005 - Advertising - refusal to sell. |
§ 73.4015 - Applications for AM and FM construction permits, incomplete or defective. |
§ 73.4017 - Application processing: Commercial FM stations. |
§ 73.4045 - Barter agreements. |
§ 73.4050 - Children's TV programs. |
§ 73.4055 - Cigarette advertising. |
§ 73.4060 - Citizens agreements. |
§ 73.4075 - Commercials, loud. |
§ 73.4082 - [Reserved] |
§ 73.4091 - Direct broadcast satellites. |
§ 73.4094 - Dolby encoder. |
§ 73.4095 - Drug lyrics. |
§ 73.4097 - EBS (now EAS) attention signals on automated programing systems. |
§ 73.4099 - Financial qualifications, certification of. |
§ 73.4100 - Financial qualifications; new AM and FM stations. |
§ 73.4101 - Financial qualifications, TV stations. |
§ 73.4102 - FAA communications, broadcast of. |
§ 73.4104 - FM assignment policies and procedures. |
§ 73.4107 - [Reserved] |
§ 73.4108 - [Reserved] |
§ 73.4110 - Format changes of stations. |
§ 73.4135 - Interference to TV reception by FM stations. |
§ 73.4140 - Minority ownership; tax certificates and distress sales. |
§ 73.4154 - Network/AM, FM station affiliation agreements. |
§ 73.4157 - Network signals which adversely affect affiliate broadcast service. |
§ 73.4163 - Noncommercial nature of educational broadcast stations. |
§ 73.4165 - Obscene language. |
§ 73.4170 - Obscene broadcasts. |
§ 73.4180 - Payment disclosure: Payola, plugola, kickbacks. |
§ 73.4185 - Political broadcasting and telecasting, the law of. |
§ 73.4190 - Political candidate authorization notice and sponsorship identification. |
§ 73.4195 - Political advertising by UHF translators. |
§ 73.4210 - Procedure Manual: “The Public and Broadcasting”. |
§ 73.4215 - Program matter: Supplier identification. |
§ 73.4242 - Sponsorship identification rules, applicability of. |
§ 73.4246 - Stereophonic pilot subcarrier use during monophonic programming. |
§ 73.4247 - [Reserved] |
§ 73.4250 - Subliminal perception. |
§ 73.4255 - Tax certificates: Issuance of. |
§ 73.4260 - Teaser announcements. |
§ 73.4265 - Telephone conversation broadcasts (network and like sources). |
§ 73.4266 - Tender offer and proxy statements. |
§ 73.4267 - Time brokerage. |
§ 73.4275 - Tone clusters; audio attention-getting devices. |
§ 73.4280 - Character evaluation of broadcast applicants. |