Pirate Operator Agrees to Consent Decree With FCC
As part of the settlement, Pennsylvania man agrees to pay a $1,500 penalty
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As part of the settlement, Pennsylvania man agrees to pay a $1,500 penalty
Commission hands down fines totaling more than $600,000 to two alleged operators
Commissioner talks about broadcaster reimbursement, other current radio issues
Ozark interloper is unlicensed
Illegal, unlicensed activity continues to be investigated in New York radio market
Senate Commerce Committee voted unanimously to support S.R. 1228
But in interview with Boston Globe, operator says there’s no wrongdoing on his part
N.Y. resident arraigned on a charge of unauthorized radio transmission
Initial complaint about alleged pirate station was filed in 2015
Individuals sent Notices of Unlicensed Operation in New York and Connecticut
FCC chair addressed the Michigan Broadcasters Association Aug. 14
In wake of several large forfeitures, Enforcement Bureau continues to search for unlicensed operators
Commission took action in 2017 against both the alleged operator and property owners
The FCC is attempting to keep the pressure on alleged pirate operators on the...
Decision lauded by FCC Commissioner O’Rielly and the NAB
Action against "Rumba FM" came in early April
Bipartisan legislation designed to thwart and penalize radio pirates and supporters
Commission continues to search for illegal operations in the Garden State
Says FCC actions “have resulted in numerous unlicensed stations ceasing operation”
Suspected broadcasters in New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and Florida targeted
Both the DOJ and Boston PD knocked on the door of two Massachusetts operators
House subcommittee discussing new illegal radio legislation
Legislators to discuss PIRATE Act on March 22
Alleged unlicensed operators in Arizona, Washington state cited
Two new operators are each sent a Notice of Unlicensed Operation
Alleged pirates cited in Oregon, Massachusetts and New Jersey
“Way High Radio” apparently operated next to town hall; website says it launched out...
Reduced obligation; also agrees to avoid similar activity for next 20 years
Massachusetts and Florida are the scenes of activity
Prospective pirates emanating from same Florida home
Activity centered around the Orange area
Miami area a particular focal point
Possible repeat offender gets extra forfeiture tacked on
New York and Pennsylvania violations detailed
Operators may be linked to each other
Possible repeat offenders make an appearance
Alleged pirates broadcasting in Lauderdale and Lake Worth areas