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The FCC and Freedom of Speech. The First Amendment, as well as Section 326 of the Communications Act, prohibits the Commission from censoring broadcast material and from interfering with freedom of expression in broadcasting.

Start With an Intro, End With an Outro. It's not a bad idea to start with some kind of open or intro that explains what people are about to hear and who they are listening to. Intros make a great slot for thanking program sponsors, too. Likewise, end the show with a close or an outro.

Complaints can be filed through the FCC's Consumer Complaint Center, which educates consumers about communications issues and guides them through the complaint process. Other options for filing a complaint with the FCC include: Phone: 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322); ASL: 1-844-432-2275.

§ 502. Under 47 U.S.C. § 502, any person who willfully and knowingly violates a regulation of the Federal Communications Commission is subject to a maximum fine of $500 for each day on which a violation occurs.

(a) If a Federal court finds that a Personal Radio Service station operator has willfully and knowingly violated any provision of the Communications Act, that operator may be fined up to $10,000 or be imprisoned for a period not exceeding one year, or both.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines indecent speech as material that, in context, depicts or describes sexual or excretory organs or activities in terms patently offensive as measured by contemporary community standards for the broadcast medium.

The range of possible enforcement actions include monetary forfeiture, seizure of equipment, injunctive relief, and criminal arrest and/or fine. Some of these enforcement actions (e.g., seizure of equipment, injunctive relief and criminal prosecution) require coordination with the Department of Justice.

Say your name and your show name You can start by introducing yourself and then letting your listeners know the name of your show. For example: Hi, I'm Kimberly Jim, and you're listening to the Beach Wave show. This opening line is simple and straight to the point.