"Ignore the 'nervous nellies', the sky (the FCC) wont fall on you."
Somebody doesn't understand euphemism, oh well.
"As for 'raised eyebrows'? So be it."
So be what? Raised eyebrows are only the beginning, you don't seem to understand today's political climate, the politics of fear. One thing always leads to another and who knows where it will end?
Pandora was warned not to open the box and you tell her never mind, go right ahead? This is beginning to look more like the tale of the serpent and the apple the longer it drags on.
"I hope the OP understands that free legal advice on the Internet is worth what he pays for it."
WHAT "legal advice"? We're talking well known FCC rules and regs here plus a dose of common sense that is obviously lacking in this thread.
"While attorneys are expensive, it is generally more expensive to get you out of trouble than to advise you how to stay out of such trouble."
Our point entirely in a nut shell, our advice is stay out of trouble and save the expense altogether.
"This is a complex area of law with expensive consequences for improper activities."
The law of unintended consequences isn't all that hard to understand, for most people.
"If seriously contemplating setting up a broadcast service for members of the public to listen to public service transmissions, it would be wise to obtain professional advice before proceeding."
Oh really? Cummon now, you don't need a lawyer to explain the words "unintended consequences". Just don't do it if you wish to avoid unpleasant surprises when casual dial twisters start wondering what's going on and it becomes the usual case of "I'm calling the cops!"
This can all be summed up with a simple, common sense rule; when in doubt, don't. Proper advice was given, the horse is dead and I'm out of here as it's beginning to stink.