On May 25, 1928, the FRC issued General Order 32, which notified 164 stations, including WWAE, that "From an examination of your application for future license it does not find that public interest, convenience, or necessity would be served by granting it." However, the station successfully convinced the commission that it should remain licensed.
On May 25, 1928, the Federal Radio Commission (FRC) issued General Order 32 to 164 stations, including WWAE, stating that their application for a license was not in the public interest, convenience, or necessity. However, WWAE successfully argued its case and retained its license.