that horrible BEEP

[Sid Schweiger]

>>Nowadays, a message stating "this call may be recorded" is considered sufficient.<<

That is a drastic oversimplification.  Many many broadcasters get skunked on this regulation and end up liable for $8000 fines.

PRIOR to airing or recording a broadcast, ALL callers must be notified in advance of the station's intent to air or record the call.  The only exception to this rule is for people who call the station in connection with a program in which calls are "customarily" aired (i.e., a talk show, all-request show, etc.), or for callers who are employees of the station (for example, news reporters).  You cannot notify the caller after the airing or recording has begun.  The intent of the rule is to give the caller an opportunity to "opt out."

For reference, it's 47 CFR §73.1206.



Sid Schweiger
IT Manager, Entercom New England
WAAF - WEEI AM/FM - WKAF
WMKK - WRKO - WVEI AM/FM
20 Guest St / 3d Floor
Boston MA  02135-2040
Phone: 617-779-5369
Fax: 617-779-5379
E-Mail: sid@wrko.com