47 CFR § 73.703 - Geographical zones and areas of reception.

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title: "47 CFR § 73.703 - Geographical zones and areas of reception."
title_number: 47
title_name: "Telecommunication"
section_number: "73.703"
section_name: "Geographical zones and areas of reception."
chapter_name: "FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION"
subchapter_number: "C"
subchapter_name: "BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES"
part_number: "73"
part_name: "RADIO BROADCAST SERVICES"
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last_updated: "2026-04-05"
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# 73.703 Geographical zones and areas of reception.

The zones or areas of reception to be served by international broadcasting stations shall be based on the following map, and directive antennas shall be employed to direct transmissions thereto:

[38 FR 18893, July 16, 1973, as amended at 68 FR 25538, May 13, 2003]