Title 47

PART 73

Part 73 - Radio Broadcast Services

PART 73 - RADIO BROADCAST SERVICES Authority:47 U.S.C. 154, 155, 301, 303, 307, 309, 310, 334, 336, 339.

• Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 155, 301, 303, 307, 309, 310, 334, 336, 339.

47:4.0.1.1.2.1	SUBPART A	Subpart A - AM Broadcast Stations
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.1	SECTION 73.1	73.1 Scope.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.2	SECTION 73.14	73.14 AM broadcast definitions.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.3	SECTION 73.21	73.21 Classes of AM broadcast channels and stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.4	SECTION 73.23	73.23 AM broadcast station applications affected by international agreements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.5	SECTION 73.24	73.24 Broadcast facilities; showing required.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.6	SECTION 73.25	73.25 Clear channels; Class A, Class B and Class D stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.7	SECTION 73.26	73.26 Regional channels; Class B and Class D stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.8	SECTION 73.27	73.27 Local channels; Class C stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.9	SECTION 73.28	73.28 Assignment of stations to channels.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.10	SECTION 73.29	73.29 Class C stations on regional channels.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.11	SECTION 73.30	73.30 Petition for authorization of an allotment in the 1605-1705 kHz band.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.12	SECTION 73.31	73.31 Rounding of nominal power specified on applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.13	SECTION 73.33	73.33 Antenna systems; showing required.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.14	SECTION 73.35	73.35 Calculation of improvement factors.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.15	SECTION 73.37	73.37 Applications for broadcast facilities, showing required.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.16	SECTION 73.44	73.44 AM transmission system emission limitations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.17	SECTION 73.45	73.45 AM antenna systems.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.18	SECTION 73.49	73.49 AM transmission system fencing requirements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.19	SECTION 73.51	73.51 Determining operating power.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.20	SECTION 73.53	73.53 Requirements for authorization of antenna monitors.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.21	SECTION 73.54	73.54 Antenna resistance and reactance measurements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.22	SECTION 73.57	73.57 Remote reading antenna and common point ammeters.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.23	SECTION 73.58	73.58 Indicating instruments.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.24	SECTION 73.61	73.61 AM directional antenna field strength measurements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.25	SECTION 73.62	73.62 Directional antenna system operation and tolerances.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.26	SECTION 73.68	73.68 Sampling systems for antenna monitors.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.27	SECTION 73.69	73.69 Antenna monitors.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.28	SECTION 73.72	73.72 Operating during the experimental period.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.29	SECTION 73.88	73.88 Blanketing interference.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.30	SECTION 73.99	73.99 Presunrise service authorization (PSRA) and postsunset service authorization (PSSA).
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.31	SECTION 73.127	73.127 Use of multiplex transmission.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.32	SECTION 73.128	73.128 AM stereophonic broadcasting.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.33	SECTION 73.132	73.132 Territorial exclusivity.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.34	SECTION 73.150	73.150 Directional antenna systems.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.35	SECTION 73.151	73.151 Field strength measurements to establish performance of directional antennas.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.36	SECTION 73.152	73.152 Modification of directional antenna data.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.37	SECTION 73.153	73.153 Field strength measurements in support of applications or evidence at hearings.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.38	SECTION 73.154	73.154 AM directional antenna partial proof of performance measurements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.39	SECTION 73.155	73.155 Directional antenna performance recertification.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.40	SECTION 73.157	73.157 Antenna testing during daytime.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.41	SECTION 73.158	73.158 Directional antenna monitoring points.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.42	SECTION 73.160	73.160 Vertical plane radiation characteristics, f(θ).
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.43	SECTION 73.182	73.182 Engineering standards of allocation.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.44	SECTION 73.183	73.183 Groundwave signals.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.45	SECTION 73.184	73.184 Groundwave field strength graphs.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.46	SECTION 73.185	73.185 Computation of interfering signal.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.47	SECTION 73.186	73.186 Establishment of effective field at one kilometer.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.48	SECTION 73.187	73.187 Limitation on daytime radiation.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.49	SECTION 73.189	73.189 Minimum antenna heights or field strength requirements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.1.1.50	SECTION 73.190	73.190 Engineering charts and related formulas.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2	SUBPART B	Subpart B - FM Broadcast Stations
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.1	SECTION 73.201	73.201 Numerical designation of FM broadcast channels.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.2	SECTION 73.202	73.202 Table of Allotments.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.3	SECTION 73.203	73.203 Availability of channels.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.4	SECTION 73.204	73.204 International agreements and other restrictions on use of channels.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.5	SECTION 73.205	73.205 Zones.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.6	SECTION 73.207	73.207 Minimum distance separation between stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.7	SECTION 73.208	73.208 Reference points and distance computations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.8	SECTION 73.209	73.209 Protection from interference.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.9	SECTION 73.210	73.210 Station classes.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.10	SECTION 73.211	73.211 Power and antenna height requirements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.11	SECTION 73.212	73.212 Administrative changes in authorizations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.12	SECTION 73.213	73.213 Grandfathered short-spaced stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.13	SECTION 73.215	73.215 Contour protection for short-spaced assignments.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.14	SECTION 73.220	73.220 Restrictions on use of channels.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.15	SECTION 73.232	73.232 Territorial exclusivity.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.16	SECTION 73.258	73.258 Indicating instruments.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.17	SECTION 73.267	73.267 Determining operating power.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.18	SECTION 73.277	73.277 Permissible transmissions.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.19	SECTION 73.293	73.293 Use of FM multiplex subcarriers.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.20	SECTION 73.295	73.295 FM subsidiary communications services.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.21	SECTION 73.297	73.297 FM stereophonic sound broadcasting.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.22	SECTION 73.310	73.310 FM technical definitions.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.23	SECTION 73.311	73.311 Field strength contours.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.24	SECTION 73.312	73.312 Topographic data.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.25	SECTION 73.313	73.313 Prediction of coverage.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.26	SECTION 73.314	73.314 Field strength measurements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.27	SECTION 73.315	73.315 FM transmitter location.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.28	SECTION 73.316	73.316 FM antenna systems.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.29	SECTION 73.317	73.317 FM transmission system requirements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.30	SECTION 73.318	73.318 FM blanketing interference.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.31	SECTION 73.319	73.319 FM multiplex subcarrier technical standards.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.32	SECTION 73.322	73.322 FM stereophonic sound transmission standards.
47:4.0.1.1.2.2.1.33	SECTION 73.333	73.333 Engineering charts.
47:4.0.1.1.2.3	SUBPART C	Subpart C - Digital Audio Broadcasting
47:4.0.1.1.2.3.1.1	SECTION 73.401	73.401 Scope.
47:4.0.1.1.2.3.1.2	SECTION 73.402	73.402 Definitions.
47:4.0.1.1.2.3.1.3	SECTION 73.403	73.403 Digital audio broadcasting service requirements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.3.1.4	SECTION 73.404	73.404 IBOC DAB operation.
47:4.0.1.1.2.3.1.5	SECTION 73.406	73.406 xxx
47:4.0.1.1.2.4	SUBPART D	Subpart D - Noncommercial Educational FM Broadcast Stations
47:4.0.1.1.2.4.1.1	SECTION 73.501	73.501 Channels available for assignment.
47:4.0.1.1.2.4.1.2	SECTION 73.503	73.503 Licensing requirements and service.
47:4.0.1.1.2.4.1.3	SECTION 73.504	73.504 Channel assignments in the Mexican border area.
47:4.0.1.1.2.4.1.4	SECTION 73.505	73.505 Zones.
47:4.0.1.1.2.4.1.5	SECTION 73.506	73.506 Classes of noncommercial educational FM stations and channels.
47:4.0.1.1.2.4.1.6	SECTION 73.507	73.507 Minimum distance separations between stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.4.1.7	SECTION 73.508	73.508 Standards of good engineering practice.
47:4.0.1.1.2.4.1.8	SECTION 73.509	73.509 Prohibited overlap.
47:4.0.1.1.2.4.1.9	SECTION 73.510	73.510 Antenna systems.
47:4.0.1.1.2.4.1.10	SECTION 73.511	73.511 Power and antenna height requirements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.4.1.11	SECTION 73.512	73.512 Special procedures applicable to Class D noncommercial educational stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.4.1.12	SECTION 73.513	73.513 Noncommercial educational FM stations operating on unreserved channels.
47:4.0.1.1.2.4.1.13	SECTION 73.514	73.514 Protection from interference.
47:4.0.1.1.2.4.1.14	SECTION 73.515	73.515 NCE FM transmitter location.
47:4.0.1.1.2.4.1.15	SECTION 73.525	73.525 TV Channel 6 protection.
47:4.0.1.1.2.4.1.16	SECTION 73.558	73.558 Indicating instruments.
47:4.0.1.1.2.4.1.17	SECTION 73.561	73.561 Operating schedule; time sharing.
47:4.0.1.1.2.4.1.18	SECTION 73.567	73.567 Determining operating power.
47:4.0.1.1.2.4.1.19	SECTION 73.593	73.593 Subsidiary communications services.
47:4.0.1.1.2.4.1.20	SECTION 73.597	73.597 FM stereophonic sound broadcasting.
47:4.0.1.1.2.4.1.21	SECTION 73.599	73.599 NCE-FM engineering charts.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5	SUBPART E	Subpart E - Television Broadcast Stations
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.1	SECTION 73.601	73.601 Scope of subpart.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.2	SECTION 73.602	73.602 Cross reference to rules in other parts.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.3	SECTION 73.603	73.603 Numerical designation of television channels.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.4	SECTION 73.606	73.606 Table of allotments.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.5	SECTION 73.609	73.609 Zones.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.6	SECTION 73.612	73.612 Protection from interference.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.7	SECTION 73.613	73.613 Protection of Class A TV stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.8	SECTION 73.614	73.614 Power and antenna height requirements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.9	SECTION 73.615	73.615 Administrative changes in authorizations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.10	SECTION 73.616	73.616 Post-transition DTV station interference protection.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.11	SECTION 73.621	73.621 Noncommercial educational TV stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.12	SECTION 73.622	73.622 Digital television table of allotments.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.13	SECTION 73.623	73.623 DTV applications and changes to DTV allotments.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.14	SECTION 73.624	73.624 Digital television broadcast stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.15	SECTION 73.625	73.625 DTV coverage of principal community and antenna system.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.16	SECTION 73.626	73.626 DTV distributed transmission systems.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.17	SECTION 73.641	73.641 Subscription TV definitions.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.18	SECTION 73.642	73.642 Subscription TV service.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.19	SECTION 73.643	73.643 Subscription TV operating requirements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.20	SECTION 73.644	73.644 Subscription TV transmission systems.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.21	SECTION 73.646	73.646 Telecommunications Service on the Vertical Blanking Interval and in the Visual Signal.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.22	SECTION 73.653	73.653 Operation of TV aural and visual transmitters.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.23	SECTION 73.658	73.658 Affiliation agreements and network program practices; territorial exclusivity in non-network program arrangements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.24	SECTION 73.659-73.663	73.659-73.663 [Reserved]
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.25	SECTION 73.664	73.664 Determining operating power.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.26	SECTION 73.665	73.665 Use of TV aural baseband subcarriers.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.27	SECTION 73.667	73.667 TV subsidiary communications services.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.28	SECTION 73.669	73.669 TV stereophonic aural and multiplex subcarrier operation.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.29	SECTION 73.670	73.670 Commercial limits in children's programs.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.30	SECTION 73.671	73.671 Educational and informational programming for children.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.31	SECTION 73.672	73.672 [Reserved]
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.32	SECTION 73.673	73.673 Public information initiatives regarding educational and informational programming for children.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.33	SECTION 73.681	73.681 Definitions.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.34	SECTION 73.682	73.682 TV transmission standards.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.35	SECTION 73.683	73.683 Field strength contours and presumptive determination of field strength at individual locations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.36	SECTION 73.684	73.684 Prediction of coverage.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.37	SECTION 73.685	73.685 Transmitter location and antenna system.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.38	SECTION 73.686	73.686 Field strength measurements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.39	SECTION 73.687	73.687 Transmission system requirements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.40	SECTION 73.688	73.688 Indicating instruments.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.41	SECTION 73.691	73.691 Visual modulation monitoring.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.42	SECTION 73.698	73.698 Tables.
47:4.0.1.1.2.5.1.43	SECTION 73.699	73.699 TV engineering charts.
47:4.0.1.1.2.6	SUBPART F	Subpart F - International Broadcast Stations
47:4.0.1.1.2.6.1.1	SECTION 73.701	73.701 Definitions.
47:4.0.1.1.2.6.1.2	SECTION 73.702	73.702 Assignment and use of frequencies.
47:4.0.1.1.2.6.1.3	SECTION 73.703	73.703 Geographical zones and areas of reception.
47:4.0.1.1.2.6.1.4	SECTION 73.712	73.712 Equipment tests.
47:4.0.1.1.2.6.1.5	SECTION 73.713	73.713 Program tests.
47:4.0.1.1.2.6.1.6	SECTION 73.731	73.731 Licensing requirements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.6.1.7	SECTION 73.732	73.732 Authorizations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.6.1.8	SECTION 73.733	73.733 Normal license period.
47:4.0.1.1.2.6.1.9	SECTION 73.751	73.751 Operating power.
47:4.0.1.1.2.6.1.10	SECTION 73.753	73.753 Antenna systems.
47:4.0.1.1.2.6.1.11	SECTION 73.754	73.754 Frequency monitors.
47:4.0.1.1.2.6.1.12	SECTION 73.755	73.755 Modulation monitors.
47:4.0.1.1.2.6.1.13	SECTION 73.756	73.756 System specifications for double-sideband (DBS) modulated emissions in the HF broadcasting service.
47:4.0.1.1.2.6.1.14	SECTION 73.757	73.757 System specifications for single-sideband (SSB) modulated emissions in the HF broadcasting service.
47:4.0.1.1.2.6.1.15	SECTION 73.758	73.758 System specifications for digitally modulated emissions in the HF broadcasting service.
47:4.0.1.1.2.6.1.16	SECTION 73.759	73.759 Auxiliary transmitters.
47:4.0.1.1.2.6.1.17	SECTION 73.760	73.760 Alternate main transmitters.
47:4.0.1.1.2.6.1.18	SECTION 73.761	73.761 Modification of transmission systems.
47:4.0.1.1.2.6.1.19	SECTION 73.762	73.762 Time of operation.
47:4.0.1.1.2.6.1.20	SECTION 73.765	73.765 Determining operating power.
47:4.0.1.1.2.6.1.21	SECTION 73.766	73.766 [Reserved]
47:4.0.1.1.2.6.1.22	SECTION 73.781	73.781 Logs.
47:4.0.1.1.2.6.1.23	SECTION 73.782	73.782 Retention of logs.
47:4.0.1.1.2.6.1.24	SECTION 73.787	73.787 Station identification.
47:4.0.1.1.2.6.1.25	SECTION 73.788	73.788 Service; commercial or sponsored programs.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7	SUBPART G	Subpart G - Low Power FM Broadcast Stations (LPFM)
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.1	SECTION 73.801	73.801 Broadcast regulations applicable to LPFM stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.2	SECTION 73.805	73.805 Availability of channels.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.3	SECTION 73.807	73.807 Minimum distance separation between stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.4	SECTION 73.808	73.808 Distance computations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.5	SECTION 73.809	73.809 Interference protection to full service FM stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.6	SECTION 73.810	73.810 Third adjacent channel interference.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.7	SECTION 73.811	73.811 LPFM power and antenna height requirements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.8	SECTION 73.812	73.812 Rounding of power and antenna heights.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.9	SECTION 73.813	73.813 Determination of antenna height above average terrain (HAAT).
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.10	SECTION 73.816	73.816 Antennas.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.11	SECTION 73.825	73.825 Protection to reception of TV channel 6.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.12	SECTION 73.827	73.827 Interference to the input signals of FM translator or FM booster stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.13	SECTION 73.840	73.840 Operating power and mode tolerances.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.14	SECTION 73.845	73.845 Transmission system operation.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.15	SECTION 73.850	73.850 Operating schedule.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.16	SECTION 73.853	73.853 Licensing requirements and service.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.17	SECTION 73.854	73.854 Unlicensed radio operations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.18	SECTION 73.855	73.855 Ownership limits.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.19	SECTION 73.858	73.858 Attribution of LPFM station interests.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.20	SECTION 73.860	73.860 Cross-ownership.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.21	SECTION 73.865	73.865 Assignment and transfer of LPFM permits and licenses.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.22	SECTION 73.870	73.870 Processing of LPFM broadcast station applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.23	SECTION 73.871	73.871 Amendment of LPFM broadcast station applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.24	SECTION 73.872	73.872 Selection procedure for mutually exclusive LPFM applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.25	SECTION 73.873	73.873 LPFM license period.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.26	SECTION 73.875	73.875 Modification of transmission systems.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.27	SECTION 73.877	73.877 Station logs for LPFM stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.28	SECTION 73.878	73.878 Station inspections by FCC; availability to FCC of station logs and records.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.29	SECTION 73.879	73.879 Signal retransmission.
47:4.0.1.1.2.7.1.30	SECTION 73.881	73.881 Equal employment opportunities.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8	SUBPART H	Subpart H - Rules Applicable to All Broadcast Stations
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.1	SECTION 73.1001	73.1001 Scope.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.2	SECTION 73.1010	73.1010 Cross reference to rules in other parts.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.3	SECTION 73.1015	73.1015 Truthful written statements and responses to Commission inquiries and correspondence.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.4	SECTION 73.1020	73.1020 Station license period.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.5	SECTION 73.1030	73.1030 Notifications concerning interference to radio astronomy, research and receiving installations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.6	SECTION 73.1120	73.1120 Station location.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.7	SECTION 73.1125	73.1125 Station telephone number.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.8	SECTION 73.1150	73.1150 Transferring a station.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.9	SECTION 73.1201	73.1201 Station identification.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.10	SECTION 73.1202	73.1202 [Reserved]
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.11	SECTION 73.1206	73.1206 Broadcast of telephone conversations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.12	SECTION 73.1207	73.1207 Rebroadcasts.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.13	SECTION 73.1208	73.1208 Broadcast of taped, filmed, or recorded material.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.14	SECTION 73.1209	73.1209 References to time.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.15	SECTION 73.1210	73.1210 TV/FM dual-language broadcasting in Puerto Rico.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.16	SECTION 73.1211	73.1211 Broadcast of lottery information.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.17	SECTION 73.1212	73.1212 Sponsorship identification; list retention; related requirements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.18	SECTION 73.1213	73.1213 Antenna structure, marking and lighting.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.19	SECTION 73.1215	73.1215 Specifications for indicating instruments.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.20	SECTION 73.1216	73.1216 Licensee-conducted contests.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.21	SECTION 73.1217	73.1217 Broadcast hoaxes.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.22	SECTION 73.1225	73.1225 Station inspections by FCC.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.23	SECTION 73.1226	73.1226 Availability to FCC of station logs and records.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.24	SECTION 73.1250	73.1250 Broadcasting emergency information.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.25	SECTION 73.1300	73.1300 Unattended station operation.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.26	SECTION 73.1350	73.1350 Transmission system operation.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.27	SECTION 73.1400	73.1400 Transmission system monitoring and control.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.28	SECTION 73.1515	73.1515 Special field test authorizations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.29	SECTION 73.1520	73.1520 Operation for tests and maintenance.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.30	SECTION 73.1530	73.1530 Portable test stations [Definition].
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.31	SECTION 73.1540	73.1540 Carrier frequency measurements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.32	SECTION 73.1545	73.1545 Carrier frequency departure tolerances.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.33	SECTION 73.1560	73.1560 Operating power and mode tolerances.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.34	SECTION 73.1570	73.1570 Modulation levels: AM, FM, TV and Class A TV aural.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.35	SECTION 73.1580	73.1580 Transmission system inspections.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.36	SECTION 73.1590	73.1590 Equipment performance measurements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.37	SECTION 73.1610	73.1610 Equipment tests.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.38	SECTION 73.1615	73.1615 Operation during modification of facilities.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.39	SECTION 73.1620	73.1620 Program tests.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.40	SECTION 73.1635	73.1635 Special temporary authorizations (STA).
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.41	SECTION 73.1650	73.1650 International agreements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.42	SECTION 73.1660	73.1660 Acceptability of broadcast transmitters.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.43	SECTION 73.1665	73.1665 Main transmitters.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.44	SECTION 73.1670	73.1670 Auxiliary transmitters.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.45	SECTION 73.1675	73.1675 Auxiliary antennas.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.46	SECTION 73.1680	73.1680 Emergency antennas.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.47	SECTION 73.1690	73.1690 Modification of transmission systems.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.48	SECTION 73.1692	73.1692 [Reserved]
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.49	SECTION 73.1695	73.1695 Changes in transmission standards.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.50	SECTION 73.1700	73.1700 Broadcast day.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.51	SECTION 73.1705	73.1705 Time of operation.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.52	SECTION 73.1710	73.1710 Unlimited time.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.53	SECTION 73.1715	73.1715 Share time.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.54	SECTION 73.1720	73.1720 Daytime.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.55	SECTION 73.1725	73.1725 Limited time.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.56	SECTION 73.1730	73.1730 Specified hours.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.57	SECTION 73.1735	73.1735 AM station operation pre-sunrise and post-sunset.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.58	SECTION 73.1740	73.1740 Minimum operating schedule.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.59	SECTION 73.1745	73.1745 Unauthorized operation.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.60	SECTION 73.1750	73.1750 Discontinuance of operation.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.61	SECTION 73.1800	73.1800 General requirements related to the station log.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.62	SECTION 73.1820	73.1820 Station log.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.63	SECTION 73.1835	73.1835 Special technical records.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.64	SECTION 73.1840	73.1840 Retention of logs.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.65	SECTION 73.1870	73.1870 Chief operators.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.66	SECTION 73.1940	73.1940 Legally qualified candidates for public office.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.67	SECTION 73.1941	73.1941 Equal opportunities.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.68	SECTION 73.1942	73.1942 Candidate rates.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.69	SECTION 73.1943	73.1943 Political file.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.70	SECTION 73.1944	73.1944 Reasonable access.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.71	SECTION 73.2080	73.2080 Equal employment opportunities (EEO).
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.72	SECTION 73.2090	73.2090 Ban on discrimination in broadcast transactions.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.73	SECTION 73.3500	73.3500 Application and report forms.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.74	SECTION 73.3511	73.3511 Applications required.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.75	SECTION 73.3512	73.3512 Where to file; number of copies.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.76	SECTION 73.3513	73.3513 Signing of applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.77	SECTION 73.3514	73.3514 Content of applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.78	SECTION 73.3516	73.3516 Specification of facilities.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.79	SECTION 73.3517	73.3517 Contingent applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.80	SECTION 73.3518	73.3518 Inconsistent or conflicting applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.81	SECTION 73.3519	73.3519 Repetitious applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.82	SECTION 73.3520	73.3520 Multiple applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.83	SECTION 73.3521	73.3521 Mutually exclusive applications for low power television, television translators and television booster stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.84	SECTION 73.3522	73.3522 Amendment of applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.85	SECTION 73.3523	73.3523 Dismissal of applications in renewal proceedings.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.86	SECTION 73.3525	73.3525 Agreements for removing application conflicts.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.87	SECTION 73.3526	73.3526 Online public inspection file of commercial stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.88	SECTION 73.3527	73.3527 Online public inspection file of noncommercial educational stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.89	SECTION 73.3533	73.3533 Application for construction permit or modification of construction permit.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.90	SECTION 73.3534	73.3534 [Reserved]
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.91	SECTION 73.3536	73.3536 Application for license to cover construction permit.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.92	SECTION 73.3537	73.3537 Application for license to use former main antenna as an auxiliary.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.93	SECTION 73.3538	73.3538 Application to make changes in an existing station.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.94	SECTION 73.3539	73.3539 Application for renewal of license.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.95	SECTION 73.3540	73.3540 Application for voluntary assignment or transfer of control.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.96	SECTION 73.3541	73.3541 Application for involuntary assignment of license or transfer of control.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.97	SECTION 73.3542	73.3542 Application for emergency authorization.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.98	SECTION 73.3543	73.3543 Application for renewal or modification of special service authorization.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.99	SECTION 73.3544	73.3544 Application to obtain a modified station license.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.100	SECTION 73.3545	73.3545 Application for permit to deliver programs to foreign stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.101	SECTION 73.3549	73.3549 Requests for extension of time to operate without required monitors, indicating instruments, and EAS encoders and decoders.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.102	SECTION 73.3550	73.3550 Requests for new or modified call sign assignments.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.103	SECTION 73.3555	73.3555 Multiple ownership.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.104	SECTION 73.3561	73.3561 Staff consideration of applications requiring Commission action.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.105	SECTION 73.3562	73.3562 Staff consideration of applications not requiring action by the Commission.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.106	SECTION 73.3564	73.3564 Acceptance of applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.107	SECTION 73.3566	73.3566 Defective applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.108	SECTION 73.3568	73.3568 Dismissal of applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.109	SECTION 73.3571	73.3571 Processing of AM broadcast station applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.110	SECTION 73.3572	73.3572 Processing of TV broadcast, Class A TV broadcast, low power TV, TV translators, and TV booster applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.111	SECTION 73.3573	73.3573 Processing FM broadcast station applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.112	SECTION 73.3574	73.3574 Processing of international broadcast station applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.113	SECTION 73.3578	73.3578 Amendments to applications for renewal, assignment or transfer of control.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.114	SECTION 73.3580	73.3580 Local public notice of filing of broadcast applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.115	SECTION 73.3584	73.3584 Procedure for filing petitions to deny.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.116	SECTION 73.3587	73.3587 Procedure for filing informal objections.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.117	SECTION 73.3588	73.3588 Dismissal of petitions to deny or withdrawal of informal objections.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.118	SECTION 73.3589	73.3589 Threats to file petitions to deny or informal objections.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.119	SECTION 73.3591	73.3591 Grants without hearing.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.120	SECTION 73.3592	73.3592 Conditional grant.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.121	SECTION 73.3593	73.3593 Designation for hearing.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.122	SECTION 73.3594	73.3594 Local public notice of designation for hearing.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.123	SECTION 73.3597	73.3597 Procedures on transfer and assignment applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.124	SECTION 73.3598	73.3598 Period of construction.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.125	SECTION 73.3601	73.3601 Simultaneous modification and renewal of license.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.126	SECTION 73.3603	73.3603 Special waiver procedure relative to applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.127	SECTION 73.3605	73.3605 Retention of applications in hearing status after designation for hearing.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.128	SECTION 73.3612	73.3612 Annual employment report.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.129	SECTION 73.3613	73.3613 Availability to FCC of station contracts.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.130	SECTION 73.3615	73.3615 Ownership reports.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.131	SECTION 73.3617	73.3617 Information available on the internet.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.132	SECTION 73.3700	73.3700 Post-incentive auction licensing and operation.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.133	SECTION 73.3701	73.3701 Reimbursement under the Reimbursement Expansion Act.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.134	SECTION 73.3800	73.3800 Full power television channel sharing outside the incentive auction.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.135	SECTION 73.3801	73.3801 Full power television simulcasting during the ATSC 3.0 (Next Gen TV) transition.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.136	SECTION 73.3999	73.3999 Enforcement of 18 U.S.C. 1464 (restrictions on the transmission of obscene and indecent material).
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.137	SECTION 73.4000	73.4000 Listing of FCC policies.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.138	SECTION 73.4005	73.4005 Advertising - refusal to sell.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.139	SECTION 73.4015	73.4015 Applications for AM and FM construction permits, incomplete or defective.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.140	SECTION 73.4017	73.4017 Application processing: Commercial FM stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.141	SECTION 73.4045	73.4045 Barter agreements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.142	SECTION 73.4050	73.4050 Children's TV programs.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.143	SECTION 73.4055	73.4055 Cigarette advertising.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.144	SECTION 73.4060	73.4060 Citizens agreements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.145	SECTION 73.4075	73.4075 Commercials, loud.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.146	SECTION 73.4082	73.4082 Comparative broadcast hearings - specialized programming formats.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.147	SECTION 73.4091	73.4091 Direct broadcast satellites.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.148	SECTION 73.4094	73.4094 Dolby encoder.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.149	SECTION 73.4095	73.4095 Drug lyrics.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.150	SECTION 73.4097	73.4097 EBS (now EAS) attention signals on automated programing systems.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.151	SECTION 73.4099	73.4099 Financial qualifications, certification of.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.152	SECTION 73.4100	73.4100 Financial qualifications; new AM and FM stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.153	SECTION 73.4101	73.4101 Financial qualifications, TV stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.154	SECTION 73.4102	73.4102 FAA communications, broadcast of.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.155	SECTION 73.4104	73.4104 FM assignment policies and procedures.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.156	SECTION 73.4107	73.4107 FM broadcast assignments, increasing availability of.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.157	SECTION 73.4108	73.4108 FM transmitter site map submissions.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.158	SECTION 73.4110	73.4110 Format changes of stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.159	SECTION 73.4135	73.4135 Interference to TV reception by FM stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.160	SECTION 73.4140	73.4140 Minority ownership; tax certificates and distress sales.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.161	SECTION 73.4154	73.4154 Network/AM, FM station affiliation agreements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.162	SECTION 73.4157	73.4157 Network signals which adversely affect affiliate broadcast service.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.163	SECTION 73.4163	73.4163 Noncommercial nature of educational broadcast stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.164	SECTION 73.4165	73.4165 Obscene language.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.165	SECTION 73.4170	73.4170 Obscene broadcasts.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.166	SECTION 73.4180	73.4180 Payment disclosure: Payola, plugola, kickbacks.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.167	SECTION 73.4185	73.4185 Political broadcasting and telecasting, the law of.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.168	SECTION 73.4190	73.4190 Political candidate authorization notice and sponsorship identification.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.169	SECTION 73.4195	73.4195 Political advertising by UHF translators.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.170	SECTION 73.4210	73.4210 Procedure Manual: “The Public and Broadcasting”.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.171	SECTION 73.4215	73.4215 Program matter: Supplier identification.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.172	SECTION 73.4242	73.4242 Sponsorship identification rules, applicability of.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.173	SECTION 73.4246	73.4246 Stereophonic pilot subcarrier use during monophonic programming.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.174	SECTION 73.4247	73.4247 STV: Competing applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.175	SECTION 73.4250	73.4250 Subliminal perception.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.176	SECTION 73.4255	73.4255 Tax certificates: Issuance of.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.177	SECTION 73.4260	73.4260 Teaser announcements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.178	SECTION 73.4265	73.4265 Telephone conversation broadcasts (network and like sources).
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.179	SECTION 73.4266	73.4266 Tender offer and proxy statements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.180	SECTION 73.4267	73.4267 Time brokerage.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.181	SECTION 73.4275	73.4275 Tone clusters; audio attention-getting devices.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.182	SECTION 73.4280	73.4280 Character evaluation of broadcast applicants.
47:4.0.1.1.2.9	SUBPART I	Subpart I - Procedures for Competitive Bidding and for Applications for Noncommercial Educational Broadcast Stations on Non-Reserved Channels
47:4.0.1.1.2.9.1.1	SECTION 73.5000	73.5000 Services subject to competitive bidding.
47:4.0.1.1.2.9.1.2	SECTION 73.5001	73.5001 [Reserved]
47:4.0.1.1.2.9.1.3	SECTION 73.5002	73.5002 Application and certification procedures; return of mutually exclusive applications not subject to competitive bidding procedures; prohibition of collusion.
47:4.0.1.1.2.9.1.4	SECTION 73.5003	73.5003 Submission of full payments.
47:4.0.1.1.2.9.1.5	SECTION 73.5004	73.5004 [Reserved]
47:4.0.1.1.2.9.1.6	SECTION 73.5005	73.5005 Filing of long-form applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.9.1.7	SECTION 73.5006	73.5006 Filing of petitions to deny against long-form applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.9.1.8	SECTION 73.5007	73.5007 Designated entity provisions.
47:4.0.1.1.2.9.1.9	SECTION 73.5008	73.5008 Definitions applicable for designated entity provisions.
47:4.0.1.1.2.9.1.10	SECTION 73.5009	73.5009 Assignment or transfer of control.
47:4.0.1.1.2.10	SUBPART J	Subpart J - Class A Television Broadcast Stations
47:4.0.1.1.2.10.1.1	SECTION 73.6000	73.6000 Definitions.
47:4.0.1.1.2.10.1.2	SECTION 73.6001	73.6001 Eligibility and service requirements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.10.1.3	SECTION 73.6002	73.6002 Licensing requirements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.10.1.4	SECTION 73.6003-73.6005	73.6003-73.6005 [Reserved]
47:4.0.1.1.2.10.1.5	SECTION 73.6006	73.6006 Channel assignments.
47:4.0.1.1.2.10.1.6	SECTION 73.6007	73.6007 Power limitations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.10.1.7	SECTION 73.6008	73.6008 Distance computations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.10.1.8	SECTION 73.6010	73.6010 Class A TV station protected contour.
47:4.0.1.1.2.10.1.9	SECTION 73.6012	73.6012 Protection of Class A TV, low power TV and TV translator stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.10.1.10	SECTION 73.6013	73.6013 Protection of DTV stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.10.1.11	SECTION 73.6014	73.6014 Protection of digital Class A TV stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.10.1.12	SECTION 73.6017	73.6017 Digital Class A TV station protection of Class A TV and digital Class A TV stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.10.1.13	SECTION 73.6018	73.6018 Digital Class A TV station protection of DTV stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.10.1.14	SECTION 73.6019	73.6019 Digital Class A TV station protection of low power TV, TV translator, digital low power TV and digital TV translator stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.10.1.15	SECTION 73.6020	73.6020 Protection of stations in the land mobile radio service.
47:4.0.1.1.2.10.1.16	SECTION 73.6022	73.6022 Negotiated interference and relocation agreements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.10.1.17	SECTION 73.6023	73.6023 Distributed transmission systems.
47:4.0.1.1.2.10.1.18	SECTION 73.6024	73.6024 Transmission standards and system requirements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.10.1.19	SECTION 73.6025	73.6025 Antenna system and station location.
47:4.0.1.1.2.10.1.20	SECTION 73.6026	73.6026 Broadcast regulations applicable to Class A television stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.10.1.21	SECTION 73.6027	73.6027 Class A TV notifications concerning interference to radio astronomy, research and receiving installations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.10.1.22	SECTION 73.6028	73.6028 Class A television channel sharing outside the incentive auction.
47:4.0.1.1.2.10.1.23	SECTION 73.6029	73.6029 Class A television simulcasting during the ATSC 3.0 (Next Gen TV) transition.
47:4.0.1.1.2.11	SUBPART K	Subpart K - Application and Selection Procedures for Reserved Noncommercial Educational Channels, and for Certain Applications for Noncommercial Educational Stations on Non-Reserved Channels
47:4.0.1.1.2.11.1.1	SECTION 73.7000	73.7000 Definition of terms (as used in subpart K only).
47:4.0.1.1.2.11.1.2	SECTION 73.7001	73.7001 Services subject to evaluation by point system.
47:4.0.1.1.2.11.1.3	SECTION 73.7002	73.7002 Fair distribution of service on reserved band FM channels.
47:4.0.1.1.2.11.1.4	SECTION 73.7003	73.7003 Point system selection procedures.
47:4.0.1.1.2.11.1.5	SECTION 73.7004	73.7004 Petitions to deny tentative selectee(s).
47:4.0.1.1.2.11.1.6	SECTION 73.7005	73.7005 Maintenance of comparative qualifications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.12	SUBPART L	Subpart L - Incorporated Standards
47:4.0.1.1.2.12.1.1	SECTION 73.8000	73.8000 Incorporation by reference.
47:4.0.1.1.2.12.1.2.1	APPENDIX	Alphabetical Index - Part 73

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