Radio Act of 1927

Definition

The Radio Act of 1927 was a United States federal law that mandated the regulation of airwaves and radio frequencies, establishing a predecessor to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) known as the Federal Radio Commission. It aimed to organize and license broadcasters to prevent signal interference and ensure public interest, convenience, or necessity were served.

Related terms

Federal Communications Commission (FCC):

A U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.

Broadcast License: A permission granted by the regulatory body to operate a radio or television station within assigned frequencies under specified conditions.

Signal Interference: Unwanted disturbance in a communication channel caused by overlapping or conflicting signals, which affects the quality of communication