> > I encourage anyone elese with a problem with
> > this illegal activity take this opportunity to complain
> > officially to the FCC.
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>
> If you are going to make a complaint, do your homework.
> Promotional announcements on non-comms has a long and
> confusing history. First, read this:
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>
http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/nature.html
>
> That will give you an idea of what is and isn't permissible.
> Then, if there is something you feel goes beyond what is
> allowed, roll tape. The Commission is mush easier to deal
> with when there is clear evidence on-file.
>
> DE
>
Thanks for the tip. Knew someone would know where to start looking. As expensive as attorneys in this area are you need to educate yourself before the meter even begins running. This practice of taking money on a non-profit obviously affects smaller broadcasters scrambling for local available dollars more than the chains and therefore gets under the radar- too much in my opinion. I distinguish between commercial stations operated by non-profit entities such as is the case with Mississippi College and it's station WHJT as opposed to "Public" "Non-Profit" stations which have special privileges and some limitations-like not being operated as a private profitable business. Now that I think about it it's the Tax man that would be most interested.
