FCC Continues Pirate Crackdown Efforts
In wake of several large forfeitures, Enforcement Bureau continues to search for unlicensed operators
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FCC Stands Behind $15,000 Fine Against Alleged California Pirate
Enforcement Bureau said Juan Carlos Uribe had been operating a station for some time
FCC Reaffirms $144,000 Action Against Alleged Pirate
Commission took action in 2017 against both the alleged operator and property owners
PIRATE Act Clears Another Hurdle With House Passage
Broadcast industry groups applaud, urge forward momentum
Amateur Operator Penalized for Interference on Shared Frequencies
FCC said operator caused interference and failed to provide station identification
Alleged Pirates Contacted in N.Y., N.J., Connecticut and Miami
The FCC is attempting to keep the pressure on alleged pirate operators on the East Coast
MMTC Letter Lauds PIRATE Act
Also emphasizes the need to grant the FCC “additional enforcement powers to shut down pirates”
PIRATE Act Legislation Unanimously Approved by House Subcommittee
Decision lauded by FCC Commissioner O’Rielly and the NAB
Passaic Pirate Denied Second Chance in $15k Forfeiture Order
Untimely filing was cited as the primary reason for dismissal
What Will Take Down Radio Pirates — And What Won’t
Recent proposals don’t address the real source of the problem
Feds Confiscate Gear From Alleged NYC Radio Pirate
Action against "Rumba FM" came in early April
Pirate Radio Bill Formally Introduced
Bipartisan legislation designed to thwart and penalize radio pirates and supporters
FCC Eyeing Alleged Pirates in New Jersey
Commission continues to search for illegal operations in the Garden State
FCC Continues to Send Out Pirate Notices Across the East Coast
Notices sent to alleged illegal operators in New Jersey and Connecticut
Alleged N.J. Operator Faces $25,000 Penalty
It includes an extra penalty for ignoring FCC warnings; but Commissioner Michael O’Rielly thinks it’s still not enough.
Pai Cites “Significant Progress” in Pirate Enforcement
Says FCC actions “have resulted in numerous unlicensed stations ceasing operation”
Days After Big Pirate Action, Smaller Operators Called Out
Suspected broadcasters in New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and Florida targeted
Equipment Seized from Two Alleged Pirate Stations
Both the DOJ and Boston PD knocked on the door of two Massachusetts operators
Support Across the Aisles for PIRATE Act
House subcommittee discussing new illegal radio legislation
Congress May Consider More Stringent Pirate Radio Fines
Legislators to discuss PIRATE Act on March 22
L.A. Bureau Reaches Out to Nab Alleged Pirate Operations
Alleged unlicensed operators in Arizona, Washington state cited
Colorado Remains Focus of FCC Enforcement Action
Two new operators are each sent a Notice of Unlicensed Operation
Three Strikes, You Owe $25,000
Alleged N.J. pirate ordered to pay up after more than a year