Title 47

PART 73 SUBPART H

Subpart H - Rules Applicable to All Broadcast Stations

47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.1SECTION 73.1001
   73.1001 Scope.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.2SECTION 73.1010
   73.1010 Cross reference to rules in other parts.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.3SECTION 73.1015
   73.1015 Truthful written statements and responses to Commission inquiries and correspondence.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.4SECTION 73.1020
   73.1020 Station license period.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.5SECTION 73.1030
   73.1030 Notifications concerning interference to radio astronomy, research and receiving installations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.6SECTION 73.1120
   73.1120 Station location.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.7SECTION 73.1125
   73.1125 Station telephone number.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.8SECTION 73.1150
   73.1150 Transferring a station.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.9SECTION 73.1201
   73.1201 Station identification.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.10SECTION 73.1202
   73.1202 [Reserved]
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.11SECTION 73.1206
   73.1206 Broadcast of telephone conversations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.12SECTION 73.1207
   73.1207 Rebroadcasts.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.13SECTION 73.1208
   73.1208 Broadcast of taped, filmed, or recorded material.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.14SECTION 73.1209
   73.1209 References to time.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.15SECTION 73.1210
   73.1210 TV/FM dual-language broadcasting in Puerto Rico.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.16SECTION 73.1211
   73.1211 Broadcast of lottery information.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.17SECTION 73.1212
   73.1212 Sponsorship identification; list retention; related requirements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.18SECTION 73.1213
   73.1213 Antenna structure, marking and lighting.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.19SECTION 73.1215
   73.1215 Specifications for indicating instruments.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.20SECTION 73.1216
   73.1216 Licensee-conducted contests.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.21SECTION 73.1217
   73.1217 Broadcast hoaxes.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.22SECTION 73.1225
   73.1225 Station inspections by FCC.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.23SECTION 73.1226
   73.1226 Availability to FCC of station logs and records.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.24SECTION 73.1250
   73.1250 Broadcasting emergency information.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.25SECTION 73.1300
   73.1300 Unattended station operation.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.26SECTION 73.1350
   73.1350 Transmission system operation.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.27SECTION 73.1400
   73.1400 Transmission system monitoring and control.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.28SECTION 73.1515
   73.1515 Special field test authorizations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.29SECTION 73.1520
   73.1520 Operation for tests and maintenance.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.30SECTION 73.1530
   73.1530 Portable test stations [Definition].
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.31SECTION 73.1540
   73.1540 Carrier frequency measurements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.32SECTION 73.1545
   73.1545 Carrier frequency departure tolerances.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.33SECTION 73.1560
   73.1560 Operating power and mode tolerances.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.34SECTION 73.1570
   73.1570 Modulation levels: AM, FM, TV and Class A TV aural.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.35SECTION 73.1580
   73.1580 Transmission system inspections.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.36SECTION 73.1590
   73.1590 Equipment performance measurements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.37SECTION 73.1610
   73.1610 Equipment tests.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.38SECTION 73.1615
   73.1615 Operation during modification of facilities.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.39SECTION 73.1620
   73.1620 Program tests.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.40SECTION 73.1635
   73.1635 Special temporary authorizations (STA).
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.41SECTION 73.1650
   73.1650 International agreements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.42SECTION 73.1660
   73.1660 Acceptability of broadcast transmitters.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.43SECTION 73.1665
   73.1665 Main transmitters.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.44SECTION 73.1670
   73.1670 Auxiliary transmitters.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.45SECTION 73.1675
   73.1675 Auxiliary antennas.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.46SECTION 73.1680
   73.1680 Emergency antennas.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.47SECTION 73.1690
   73.1690 Modification of transmission systems.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.48SECTION 73.1692
   73.1692 [Reserved]
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.49SECTION 73.1695
   73.1695 Changes in transmission standards.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.50SECTION 73.1700
   73.1700 Broadcast day.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.51SECTION 73.1705
   73.1705 Time of operation.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.52SECTION 73.1710
   73.1710 Unlimited time.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.53SECTION 73.1715
   73.1715 Share time.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.54SECTION 73.1720
   73.1720 Daytime.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.55SECTION 73.1725
   73.1725 Limited time.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.56SECTION 73.1730
   73.1730 Specified hours.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.57SECTION 73.1735
   73.1735 AM station operation pre-sunrise and post-sunset.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.58SECTION 73.1740
   73.1740 Minimum operating schedule.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.59SECTION 73.1745
   73.1745 Unauthorized operation.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.60SECTION 73.1750
   73.1750 Discontinuance of operation.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.61SECTION 73.1800
   73.1800 General requirements related to the station log.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.62SECTION 73.1820
   73.1820 Station log.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.63SECTION 73.1835
   73.1835 Special technical records.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.64SECTION 73.1840
   73.1840 Retention of logs.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.65SECTION 73.1870
   73.1870 Chief operators.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.66SECTION 73.1940
   73.1940 Legally qualified candidates for public office.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.67SECTION 73.1941
   73.1941 Equal opportunities.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.68SECTION 73.1942
   73.1942 Candidate rates.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.69SECTION 73.1943
   73.1943 Political file.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.70SECTION 73.1944
   73.1944 Reasonable access.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.71SECTION 73.2080
   73.2080 Equal employment opportunities (EEO).
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.72SECTION 73.2090
   73.2090 Ban on discrimination in broadcast transactions.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.73SECTION 73.3500
   73.3500 Application and report forms.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.74SECTION 73.3511
   73.3511 Applications required.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.75SECTION 73.3512
   73.3512 Where to file; number of copies.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.76SECTION 73.3513
   73.3513 Signing of applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.77SECTION 73.3514
   73.3514 Content of applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.78SECTION 73.3516
   73.3516 Specification of facilities.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.79SECTION 73.3517
   73.3517 Contingent applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.80SECTION 73.3518
   73.3518 Inconsistent or conflicting applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.81SECTION 73.3519
   73.3519 Repetitious applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.82SECTION 73.3520
   73.3520 Multiple applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.83SECTION 73.3521
   73.3521 Mutually exclusive applications for low power television, television translators and television booster stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.84SECTION 73.3522
   73.3522 Amendment of applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.85SECTION 73.3523
   73.3523 Dismissal of applications in renewal proceedings.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.86SECTION 73.3525
   73.3525 Agreements for removing application conflicts.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.87SECTION 73.3526
   73.3526 Online public inspection file of commercial stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.88SECTION 73.3527
   73.3527 Online public inspection file of noncommercial educational stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.89SECTION 73.3533
   73.3533 Application for construction permit or modification of construction permit.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.90SECTION 73.3534
   73.3534 [Reserved]
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.91SECTION 73.3536
   73.3536 Application for license to cover construction permit.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.92SECTION 73.3537
   73.3537 Application for license to use former main antenna as an auxiliary.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.93SECTION 73.3538
   73.3538 Application to make changes in an existing station.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.94SECTION 73.3539
   73.3539 Application for renewal of license.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.95SECTION 73.3540
   73.3540 Application for voluntary assignment or transfer of control.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.96SECTION 73.3541
   73.3541 Application for involuntary assignment of license or transfer of control.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.97SECTION 73.3542
   73.3542 Application for emergency authorization.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.98SECTION 73.3543
   73.3543 Application for renewal or modification of special service authorization.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.99SECTION 73.3544
   73.3544 Application to obtain a modified station license.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.100SECTION 73.3545
   73.3545 Application for permit to deliver programs to foreign stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.101SECTION 73.3549
   73.3549 Requests for extension of time to operate without required monitors, indicating instruments, and EAS encoders and decoders.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.102SECTION 73.3550
   73.3550 Requests for new or modified call sign assignments.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.103SECTION 73.3555
   73.3555 Multiple ownership.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.104SECTION 73.3561
   73.3561 Staff consideration of applications requiring Commission action.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.105SECTION 73.3562
   73.3562 Staff consideration of applications not requiring action by the Commission.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.106SECTION 73.3564
   73.3564 Acceptance of applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.107SECTION 73.3566
   73.3566 Defective applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.108SECTION 73.3568
   73.3568 Dismissal of applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.109SECTION 73.3571
   73.3571 Processing of AM broadcast station applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.110SECTION 73.3572
   73.3572 Processing of TV broadcast, Class A TV broadcast, low power TV, TV translators, and TV booster applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.111SECTION 73.3573
   73.3573 Processing FM broadcast station applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.112SECTION 73.3574
   73.3574 Processing of international broadcast station applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.113SECTION 73.3578
   73.3578 Amendments to applications for renewal, assignment or transfer of control.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.114SECTION 73.3580
   73.3580 Local public notice of filing of broadcast applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.115SECTION 73.3584
   73.3584 Procedure for filing petitions to deny.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.116SECTION 73.3587
   73.3587 Procedure for filing informal objections.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.117SECTION 73.3588
   73.3588 Dismissal of petitions to deny or withdrawal of informal objections.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.118SECTION 73.3589
   73.3589 Threats to file petitions to deny or informal objections.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.119SECTION 73.3591
   73.3591 Grants without hearing.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.120SECTION 73.3592
   73.3592 Conditional grant.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.121SECTION 73.3593
   73.3593 Designation for hearing.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.122SECTION 73.3594
   73.3594 Local public notice of designation for hearing.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.123SECTION 73.3597
   73.3597 Procedures on transfer and assignment applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.124SECTION 73.3598
   73.3598 Period of construction.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.125SECTION 73.3601
   73.3601 Simultaneous modification and renewal of license.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.126SECTION 73.3603
   73.3603 Special waiver procedure relative to applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.127SECTION 73.3605
   73.3605 Retention of applications in hearing status after designation for hearing.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.128SECTION 73.3612
   73.3612 Annual employment report.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.129SECTION 73.3613
   73.3613 Availability to FCC of station contracts.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.130SECTION 73.3615
   73.3615 Ownership reports.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.131SECTION 73.3617
   73.3617 Information available on the internet.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.132SECTION 73.3700
   73.3700 Post-incentive auction licensing and operation.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.133SECTION 73.3701
   73.3701 Reimbursement under the Reimbursement Expansion Act.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.134SECTION 73.3800
   73.3800 Full power television channel sharing outside the incentive auction.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.135SECTION 73.3801
   73.3801 Full power television simulcasting during the ATSC 3.0 (Next Gen TV) transition.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.136SECTION 73.3999
   73.3999 Enforcement of 18 U.S.C. 1464 (restrictions on the transmission of obscene and indecent material).
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.137SECTION 73.4000
   73.4000 Listing of FCC policies.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.138SECTION 73.4005
   73.4005 Advertising - refusal to sell.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.139SECTION 73.4015
   73.4015 Applications for AM and FM construction permits, incomplete or defective.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.140SECTION 73.4017
   73.4017 Application processing: Commercial FM stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.141SECTION 73.4045
   73.4045 Barter agreements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.142SECTION 73.4050
   73.4050 Children's TV programs.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.143SECTION 73.4055
   73.4055 Cigarette advertising.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.144SECTION 73.4060
   73.4060 Citizens agreements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.145SECTION 73.4075
   73.4075 Commercials, loud.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.146SECTION 73.4082
   73.4082 Comparative broadcast hearings - specialized programming formats.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.147SECTION 73.4091
   73.4091 Direct broadcast satellites.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.148SECTION 73.4094
   73.4094 Dolby encoder.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.149SECTION 73.4095
   73.4095 Drug lyrics.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.150SECTION 73.4097
   73.4097 EBS (now EAS) attention signals on automated programing systems.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.151SECTION 73.4099
   73.4099 Financial qualifications, certification of.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.152SECTION 73.4100
   73.4100 Financial qualifications; new AM and FM stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.153SECTION 73.4101
   73.4101 Financial qualifications, TV stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.154SECTION 73.4102
   73.4102 FAA communications, broadcast of.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.155SECTION 73.4104
   73.4104 FM assignment policies and procedures.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.156SECTION 73.4107
   73.4107 FM broadcast assignments, increasing availability of.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.157SECTION 73.4108
   73.4108 FM transmitter site map submissions.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.158SECTION 73.4110
   73.4110 Format changes of stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.159SECTION 73.4135
   73.4135 Interference to TV reception by FM stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.160SECTION 73.4140
   73.4140 Minority ownership; tax certificates and distress sales.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.161SECTION 73.4154
   73.4154 Network/AM, FM station affiliation agreements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.162SECTION 73.4157
   73.4157 Network signals which adversely affect affiliate broadcast service.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.163SECTION 73.4163
   73.4163 Noncommercial nature of educational broadcast stations.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.164SECTION 73.4165
   73.4165 Obscene language.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.165SECTION 73.4170
   73.4170 Obscene broadcasts.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.166SECTION 73.4180
   73.4180 Payment disclosure: Payola, plugola, kickbacks.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.167SECTION 73.4185
   73.4185 Political broadcasting and telecasting, the law of.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.168SECTION 73.4190
   73.4190 Political candidate authorization notice and sponsorship identification.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.169SECTION 73.4195
   73.4195 Political advertising by UHF translators.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.170SECTION 73.4210
   73.4210 Procedure Manual: “The Public and Broadcasting”.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.171SECTION 73.4215
   73.4215 Program matter: Supplier identification.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.172SECTION 73.4242
   73.4242 Sponsorship identification rules, applicability of.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.173SECTION 73.4246
   73.4246 Stereophonic pilot subcarrier use during monophonic programming.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.174SECTION 73.4247
   73.4247 STV: Competing applications.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.175SECTION 73.4250
   73.4250 Subliminal perception.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.176SECTION 73.4255
   73.4255 Tax certificates: Issuance of.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.177SECTION 73.4260
   73.4260 Teaser announcements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.178SECTION 73.4265
   73.4265 Telephone conversation broadcasts (network and like sources).
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.179SECTION 73.4266
   73.4266 Tender offer and proxy statements.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.180SECTION 73.4267
   73.4267 Time brokerage.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.181SECTION 73.4275
   73.4275 Tone clusters; audio attention-getting devices.
47:4.0.1.1.2.8.1.182SECTION 73.4280
   73.4280 Character evaluation of broadcast applicants.