Title 47

PART 73 SUBPART H

Subpart H - Rules Applicable to All Broadcast Stations

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

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.

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