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Encyclopedia > Broadcast license

The United States government requires users of radio spectrum to obtain a broadcast license to use the airwaves, except for low-powered transmitters like CB's and Walkie Talkies. Licenses are limited to the available spectrum in the given geographical area. Limits are also placed on entities from owning too many stations locally or nationally. The Telecommunications Act of 1996, which loosened these limits, is a contributing factor to the ongoing conglomeration of Big Media through mega-mergers and acquisitions.


A Broadcast License is issued by the Federal Communications Commission at http://www.fcc.gov



The Broadcast License Renewal Filing & Expiration Dates are available at http://www.fcc.gov/localism/renewals.html


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