RTF 308 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Federal Radio Commission, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Consumerism
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The new deal; federal regulation on the rise, 1933-1937. U. s. enters wwii in 1942, war ends in 1945. Distribution relies on finite resource, scare access (electromagnetic spectrum) Station a transmitter capable of broadcasting a signal receivable by standard home equipment. Westi(cid:374)ghouse"s kdka in pittsburgh (1920), first commercial broadcast station. Radio act of 1927 & the federal radio commission (frc) Radio act limits the # of stations that one company owns. Network group of stations that simultaneously carry the same signal on given days/times. Network might own/operate (o&o) its own stations, but also have affiliates. Rca forms national broadcasting company (nbc) in 1926. With 2nd network (cbs) in 1927, stations scramble to affiliate. Record company, not manufacturer; formed to promote its artists. Distribution programs sent from networks to local stations (o&os and affiliates) Communications act of 1934 (signed by fdr w/ other new deal legislation) Guideline, suggestions; non-renewal threats (all bark, no bite)
