1. FCC Enforcement Difficulties with Unlicensed Micro Radio
- Author
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Coopman, Ted M.
- Subjects
United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Standards -- Laws, regulations and rules ,Radio broadcasting industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Standards ,Radio stations -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Standards ,Telecommunications Act of 1996 ,Business ,Education ,Law ,Mass communications ,Government regulation ,Standards ,Laws, regulations and rules - Abstract
The purpose of this study is to analyze Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulatory and enforcement strategies concerning unlicensed micro broadcasting. Micro radio stations in the United States have increased markedly since 1994. Employing document analysis, observations, and interviews, the FCC's regulatory and enforcement difficulties associated with micro radio activities are identified. Results indicate that FCC's efforts to restrict access to micro broadcasting technology have been stymied by the grassroots efforts of micro radio stations., The 1996 Telecommunications Bill has far-reaching implications for media consumers, producers and regulators. While the majority of discussion and debate has centered on the ramifications for consumers and producers, little [...]
- Published
- 1999