[TCARC-NTx] Cussing on the radio is a no-no

[David Johnson]

Recent local discussion of cursing on the air has indicated that Part 97
does no longer cover profane language.  That's true; it seems it was struck
out due to being redundant from another U.S. Law.  The language apparently
has to be within acceptable bounds of the community at large or it is banned
and can be punishable.

Here is the excerpt of an FCC enforcement letter which was issued this
month:

"Utterances of "any obscene, indecent or profane language by means of radio
communications" are prohibited by Title 18, U.S.C. Section 1464. Under the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, the Commission may revoke any
station license for violation of Section 1464 of Title 18. See 47 U.S.C.
Section 312(a)(6). "


David KB5YLG



_________________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com