Crosley Corp. v. Federal Communications Commission

Appellant is the owner and operator of a standard broadcast station (WLW) located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its broadcasting license permits operation on the frequency of 700 kc. with power of 50 kw., unlimited time. Since February 1, 1932, the Commission’s rules governing licenses for standard broadcast stations have limited to 50 kw. the amount of power on which such a station may operate.1 In April, 1934, upon application of appellant, the Commission granted a “special experimental authorization” to increase the station power to 500 kw., effective to August 1, 1934, and upon “the express…