There is a percentage of deviation that is allowed, (I think) it's +/- 5%. With that said, the complainant is going to have to have PROOF. Accurate documentation. You cannot just say that some commercial that ran on "X" show at 8pm on NBC was too loud. You will have to have the CORRECT name of the advertiser, the EXACT time that it aired and the EXACT date for the FCC to even consider your complaint. You will also be asked to provide RECORDED PROOF of your complaint if the FCC accepts your complaint. (this info comes courtesy of the Association of Broadcasters)
Again, you cannot merely call up & gripe. You MUST have adequate PROOF before your complaint will even be considered. This is just like accusing someone of a crime. No proof..no crime. AND..if your complaint is accepted, then the TV/Radio station/Network/Cable Company that you complain about has the right to refute your complaint in a formal FCC proceeding.
The mute button or "the Hopper" is going to be a better option than complaining.
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