South Florida Pirate Claims FCC Fine Is Legally Unjustified
DJ Paz cites recent court decisions and inability to pay $2.4 million fine
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DJ Paz cites recent court decisions and inability to pay $2.4 million fine
Jean Marius' history with the commission dates back to 2004
A property owner in the Santiam River community was notified under the PIRATE Act
The mixed-use property is being investigated by the FCC for unlicensed 89.3 FM broadcasts
Commission says he has been one of the “most egregious” radio pirates
Consent decree ends investigation into "Radio Ideal's" unauthorized broadcasts, which date back to 2017
Former BBC correspondent Russell Padmore revisits the stations he said shaped careers and rivaled...
New mobile app also helps users avoid FCC rule violations and copyright infringement
In 295 pages, Kelly Orchard illustrates how fictional pirates weaponized the airwaves using AI
The commission says Abdias Datis, linked to "Unique FM" since 2018, is a repeat...
FCC releases latest PIRATE Act report
Property home to Radio Energy Boston's 1620 AM receives notice
Four unlicensed broadcasters in Connecticut and Ohio face hefty penalties under PIRATE Act enforcement
Three alleged operators failed to respond to earlier FCC notices
Commission carries out three fines, has three more proposed
It says he has operated an illegal station in the Bronx for at least...
Enforcement sweeps allege illegal FM broadcasts within the last year
Sweeping enforcement identified 7 alleged pirate radio operators in greater Boston
FCC agents traced signals in Poughkeepsie and Mount Vernon
These cases date to March 2022 and August 2023
It says he has been running “La Bakana” in Hazleton, Pa.
It calls Fabrice Polynice one of the longest-operating pirates in Miami
The commission also will hire more field agents for the project
The commission traced broadcasts to properties in Brooklyn and the Bronx
"Those who desire to comply with FCC Part 15 regulations can be led astray...
Who's monitoring unlicensed broadcast stations on the HF band? Not the FCC
Our FCC contact has been very helpful
Summer sweep by commission targets nine Boston landlords
Illegal broadcasts can be a headache, or worse, in rural areas too
Unclear if collection of fines under the PIRATE Act will be easier
Routine pirate sweeps have identified illegal operations in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Mount Vernon
It calls it an “egregious” and “longstanding illicit” pirate operation
The commission is conducting enforcement sweeps of the top five radio markets where illegal...
The launch complex acknowledges the FCC letter about unlicensed FM signals
Commission says FM signals during a rocket competition last year exceeded legal limits
Another property owner gets the commission letter about the risk of big fines
FCC continues its campaign of notifying property owners of their financial risk
Campaign of letters to landlords and property managers continues
FCC chooses alleged long-term violator in New York for first big proposed fine under...
Property owners in Massachusetts and Washington get the notice
The commission’s maximum penalties also have increased