The study guide contains reference material necessary for the applicant preparing to take the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) examination for a Radiotelephone Third Class Operator Permit with the endorsement to operate certain AM and FM broadcast radio stations. To obtain a permit, the applicant must successfully complete examination…

The report reflects the state of the topic as of December 1, 1970. The report identifies and assesses some of the many issues which have emerged from the conference of previously separate participants in the industry, against the background of whatever discernible national communications policy may be traced. Not treated are issues surrounding…

Since the previous status report in November of 1970, there has been little progress made in the actual implementation of domestic satellite television systems, because comprehensive technical specifications had not been provided by the three broadcast networks, ABC, NBC, and CBS. When the requirements were submitted to the interested vendors, PBS…

The articles in this volume discuss how well industries operating under government regulation respond to technical innovation: do the effects of regulations vary among industries, and if so, does this result from variations in the regulatory approach, the organization of the firms, or the nature of the technology? Industries considered include…

Discusses the need for standardized statistical data on broadcasting activities, and describes a multidimensional program classification system. A preliminary version of the system is included. (RAO)

Argues that the traditional centralized model of the public telecommunication networks is being undermined by a host of centrifugal forces, and that a new and open network concept is emerging that breaks down the dichotomy between the telecommunications sector and the rest of the economy. (JD)

Discusses problems resulting from incompatible computer systems. Outlines how to make interchange of data possible between systems. Concludes that with the popularity of microcomputers increasing, learning how to make information compatible between systems is essential. (BSR)

This overview of the OCLC telecommunications network discusses: its scope and applications, user demographics, the system architecture, access, costs, protocols, maintenance, vendor relationships, performance data, and network engineering. (13 references) (MES)

Reviews 128 articles related to ethics of communication published in the disciplinary journals from l915 to l985 within the framework of (1) a communication ethics definition; (2) descriptions of five categories of communication ethics; and (3) discussion of a conceptual center that ties the diverse research on communication ethics together.…

Draws on contemporary work in political and social theory to highlight concepts and conceptual schemes for viewing the political dimension of telecommunications policy and regulation. Offers ways of expanding the discussion of policy issues and of seeing the politics of policy that do justice to the central role of telecommunications in modern…

Reviews traditional classification schemes for educational computing applications, and presents a new taxonomy based on the areas of knowledge dissemination, knowledge generation, and information management. (16 references) (CLB)

Presents an annotated list of 17 references dealing with various topics related to telecommunications and online systems. (JN)

Covers Unesco activities in education, communications, information, and cultural programs in light of nonmembership of the United States. (PD)

Outlines important considerations for school administrators deciding to begin office automation. (MD)

Contends that the terms "telecommunications,""broadcasting," and "mass communication" subsume journalism as but one element. Illustrates differences by the way the terms are treated legally. (PD)