Rules Applicable to All Broadcast Stations | MidpageRules Applicable to All Broadcast Stations
73.1001Scope.73.1010Cross reference to rules in other parts.73.1015Truthful written statements and responses to Commission inquiries and correspondence.73.1020Station license period.73.1030Notifications concerning interference to radio astronomy, research and receiving installations.73.1120Station location.73.1125Station telephone number.73.1150Transferring a station.73.1201Station identification.73.1202[Reserved]73.1206Broadcast of telephone conversations.73.1207Rebroadcasts.73.1208Broadcast of taped, filmed, or recorded material.73.1209References to time.73.1210TV/FM dual-language broadcasting in Puerto Rico.73.1211Broadcast of lottery information.73.1212Sponsorship identification; list retention; related requirements.73.1213Antenna structure, marking and lighting.73.1215Specifications for indicating instruments.73.1216Licensee-conducted contests.73.1217Broadcast hoaxes.73.1225Station inspections by FCC.73.1226Availability to FCC of station logs and records.73.1250Broadcasting emergency information.73.1300Unattended station operation.73.1350Transmission system operation.73.1400Transmission system monitoring and control.73.1515Special field test authorizations.73.1520Operation for tests and maintenance.73.1530Portable test stations [Definition].73.1540Carrier frequency measurements.73.1545Carrier frequency departure tolerances.73.1560Operating power and mode tolerances.73.1570Modulation levels: AM and FM.73.1580Transmission system inspections.73.1590Equipment performance measurements.73.1610Equipment tests.73.1615Operation during modification of facilities.73.1620Program tests.73.1635Special temporary authorizations (STA).73.1650International agreements.73.1660Acceptability of broadcast transmitters.73.1665Main transmitters.73.1670Auxiliary transmitters.73.1675Auxiliary antennas.73.1680Emergency antennas.73.1690Modification of transmission systems.73.1692[Reserved]73.1700Broadcast day.73.1705Time of operation.73.1715Share time.73.1720Daytime.73.1725Limited time.73.1730Specified hours.73.1735AM station operation pre-sunrise and post-sunset.73.1740Minimum operating schedule.73.1745Unauthorized operation.73.1750Discontinuance of operation.73.1800General requirements related to the station log.73.1820Station log.73.1835Special technical records.73.1840Retention of logs.73.1870Chief operators.73.1940Legally qualified candidates for public office.73.1941Equal opportunities.73.1942Candidate rates.73.1943Political file.73.1944Reasonable access.73.2080Equal employment opportunities (EEO).73.2090Ban on discrimination in broadcast transactions.73.3500Application and report forms.73.3511Applications required.73.3512Where to file; number of copies.73.3513Signing of applications.73.3514Content of applications.73.3516Specification of facilities.73.3517Contingent applications.73.3518Inconsistent or conflicting applications.73.3519Repetitious applications.73.3520Multiple applications.73.3521Mutually exclusive applications for low power television and television translator stations.73.3522Amendment of applications.73.3525Agreements for removing application conflicts.73.3526Online public inspection file of commercial stations.73.3527Online public inspection file of noncommercial educational stations.73.3533Application for construction permit or modification of construction permit.73.3534[Reserved]73.3536Application for license to cover construction permit.73.3537Application for license to use former main antenna as an auxiliary.73.3538Application to make changes in an existing station.73.3539Application for renewal of license.73.3540Application for voluntary assignment or transfer of control.73.3541Application for involuntary assignment of license or transfer of control.73.3542Application for emergency authorization.73.3544Application to obtain a modified station license.73.3545Application for permit to deliver programs to foreign stations.73.3549Requests for extension of time to operate without required monitors, indicating instruments, and EAS encoders and decoders.73.3550Requests for new or modified call sign assignments.73.3555Multiple ownership.73.3561Staff consideration of applications requiring Commission action.73.3562Staff consideration of applications not requiring action by the Commission.73.3564Acceptance of applications.73.3566Defective applications.73.3568Dismissal of applications.73.3571Processing of AM broadcast station applications.73.3572Processing of TV broadcast, Class A TV broadcast, low power TV, and TV translators applications.73.3573Processing FM broadcast station applications.73.3574Processing of international broadcast station applications.73.3578Amendments to applications for renewal, assignment or transfer of control.73.3580Local public notice of filing of broadcast applications.73.3584Procedure for filing petitions to deny.73.3587Procedure for filing informal objections.73.3588Dismissal of petitions to deny or withdrawal of informal objections.73.3589Threats to file petitions to deny or informal objections.73.3591Grants without hearing.73.3592Conditional grant.73.3593Designation for hearing.73.3594Local public notice of designation for hearing.73.3597Procedures on transfer and assignment applications.73.3598Period of construction.73.3601Simultaneous modification and renewal of license.73.3603Special waiver procedure relative to applications.73.3605Retention of applications in hearing status after designation for hearing.73.3612Annual employment report.73.3613Availability to FCC of station contracts.73.3615Ownership reports.73.3617Information available on the internet.73.3700Post-incentive auction licensing and operation.73.3701Reimbursement under the Reimbursement Expansion Act.73.3800Full power television channel sharing outside the incentive auction.73.3801Full power television simulcasting during the ATSC 3.0 (Next Gen TV) transition.73.3999Enforcement of 18 U.S.C. 1464 (restrictions on the transmission of obscene and indecent material).