broadcasting license
Station operating authorization
A broadcasting license is official government authorization to operate a radio or television station on a specific frequency.
Regulatory bodies like the FCC in the United States grant these licenses, which specify technical parameters and impose public interest obligations.
Stations must periodically renew their licenses: The station risked losing its broadcasting license after repeated violations.
- radio stationFacility transmitting audio programming
- authorizationFormal permission granted
- transmitterSignal-emitting device
- public interestSocietal welfare and benefit
- public airwavesGovernment-regulated transmission frequencies
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