Business and Law
FCC Proposes Record-breaking Forfeitures to Pirate Radio Operators
Commission hands down fines totaling more than $600,000 to two alleged operators
pirate radio
News and Business
Associations Urge Senators to Pass PIRATE Act
Broadcasters tell McConnell and Schumer it’s time ”to resolve this vexing problem”
News and Business
FCC Finalizes $25,000 Forfeiture Order Against Alleged N.J. Operator
Initial complaint about alleged pirate station was filed in 2015
Resource Center
Inside the Sept. 26, 2018 Issue of Radio World
Learn about carmaker Audi's efforts in the world of hybrid radio and the connected...
News and Business
After Summer Passage of Pirate Act, FCC Continues Operator Sweep
Individuals sent Notices of Unlicensed Operation in New York and Connecticut
Headlines
FCC Continues Pirate Crackdown Efforts
In wake of several large forfeitures, Enforcement Bureau continues to search for unlicensed operators
Industry News
FCC Stands Behind $15K Fine Against Alleged California Pirate
Enforcement Bureau said Juan Carlos Uribe had been operating a station for some time
Headlines
FCC Stands Behind $15,000 Fine Against Alleged California Pirate
Enforcement Bureau said Juan Carlos Uribe had been operating a station for some time
Headlines
FCC Reaffirms $144,000 Action Against Alleged Pirate
Commission took action in 2017 against both the alleged operator and property owners
Headlines
PIRATE Act Clears Another Hurdle With House Passage
Broadcast industry groups applaud, urge forward momentum
Headlines
Amateur Operator Penalized for Interference on Shared Frequencies
FCC said operator caused interference and failed to provide station identification
News and Business
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...
Headlines
MMTC Letter Lauds PIRATE Act
Also emphasizes the need to grant the FCC “additional enforcement powers to shut down...
Industry News
House E&C Comms Subcommittee Unanimously Passes PIRATE Act
The Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement Act provides additional tools to the FCC...
Headlines
PIRATE Act Legislation Unanimously Approved by House Subcommittee
Decision lauded by FCC Commissioner O’Rielly and the NAB
Headlines
Passaic Pirate Denied Second Chance in $15k Forfeiture Order
Untimely filing was cited as the primary reason for dismissal
Blog
Pirates Break the Law — But Are the Rules Fair?
He's not here to defend pirate broadcasters, but the Wandering Engineer does have a...
Guest Commentaries
What Will Take Down Radio Pirates — And What Won’t
Recent proposals don’t address the real source of the problem
Headlines
Feds Confiscate Gear From Alleged NYC Radio Pirate
Action against "Rumba FM" came in early April
Industry News
PIRATE Act Advances to Congress
The acronym stands for "Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement Act"
Headlines
Pirate Radio Bill Formally Introduced
Bipartisan legislation designed to thwart and penalize radio pirates and supporters
Headlines
FCC Eyeing Alleged Pirates in New Jersey
Commission continues to search for illegal operations in the Garden State
Headlines
FCC Continues to Send Out Pirate Notices Across the East Coast
Notices sent to alleged illegal operators in New Jersey and Connecticut
Headlines
Alleged N.J. Operator Faces $25,000 Penalty
It includes an extra penalty for ignoring FCC warnings; but Commissioner Michael O’Rielly thinks...
Headlines
Pai Cites “Significant Progress” in Pirate Enforcement
Says FCC actions “have resulted in numerous unlicensed stations ceasing operation”
Headlines
Days After Big Pirate Action, Smaller Operators Called Out
Suspected broadcasters in New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and Florida targeted
Headlines
Equipment Seized from Two Alleged Pirate Stations
Both the DOJ and Boston PD knocked on the door of two Massachusetts operators
Headlines
Support Across the Aisles for PIRATE Act
House subcommittee discussing new illegal radio legislation
Headlines
Congress May Consider More Stringent Pirate Radio Fines
Legislators to discuss PIRATE Act on March 22
Industry
Weekly Tech Reminders: Eric Small, Wireless and More
An excerpt from this week’s Monday Morning Coffee and Technical Notes
News and Business
L.A. Bureau Reaches Out to Nab Alleged Pirate Operations
Alleged unlicensed operators in Arizona, Washington state cited
News and Business
Colorado Remains Focus of FCC Enforcement Action
Two new operators are each sent a Notice of Unlicensed Operation
Headlines
Three Strikes, You Owe $25,000
Alleged N.J. pirate ordered to pay up after more than a year
Industry
Lowering the Bar for Community Radio
The thing about pirates is that they love radio. They literally will pay to...