[BC] RE: NPR violation of 73.1206?

[Tom Bosscher]

Kevin/Tieline Technology wrote:

>By the way what I mentioned below is assuming a recording to be aired
>later which is what it sounded like in the NPR case.  One must always
>get permission off the air before placing that person on the air.
>Period.  No question about it.
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    If the person is calling into a talk show or request line, the FCC 
has stated that there is a expectation that they will be recorded, or 
put on the air live (silly thing to do today) . They have ruled that 
this does not apply to the business lines. And, as long as I have been 
in the business, if you call out to someone, you must indeed get 
permission before you record. Our news department will ask twice. Once, 
"Mr. Smith, do we have your approval to record this interview?" "Yes", 
then they start the "tape"  and ask again, so the approval is recorded. 
"Ok, we are talking to Mr. Smith, and Mr. Smith, once again, to we have 
your appoval?"

    The Indiana state law that was mentioned cannot override the Federal 
Law regarding broadcast stations. Those type of state laws are for other 
business's to record their conversations.

       tom bosscher