FCC Web Documents citing 73.49

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  • I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-one thousand dollars ($21,000) to Siga Broadcasting Corporation (``Siga Broadcasting''), licensee of station KTMR, in Edna, Texas and owner of antenna structure #1232021, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 17.51(a) and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and for repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules. The noted violations involve Siga Broadcasting's failure to exhibit red obstruction lights from sunset to sunrise, operation of the station after local sunset, and failure to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. II. BACKGROUND On December 11, 2006, in response to a complaint that the station was
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  • FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: May 2, 2007 Released: May 4, 2007 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500) to Albino Ortega and Maria Juarez, licensees of AM radio station KIGO in St. Anthony, Idaho, for willfully and repeatedly violating Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). On September 27, 2006, the Enforcement Bureau's Portland Resident Agent Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Ortega and Juarez for failing to enclose the KIGO antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosures. In this Order, we consider Ortega and Juarez's request that
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  • FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: May 22, 2007 Released: May 24, 2007 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of four thousand, two hundred dollars ($4,200) to Sandhill Media Group, LLC (``Sandhill''), licensee of radio station KSPZ (formerly KUPI) in Ammon, Idaho, for repeatedly violating Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). On September 27, 2006, the Enforcement Bureau's Portland Resident Agent Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Sandhill for failing to enclose the KSPZ antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures. In this Order, we consider Sandhill's arguments that the violation was not willful
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  • in part and deny in part the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Blountstown Communications, Inc. (``Blountstown''), licensee of Stations WYBT (AM) and WPHK (FM), Blountstown, Florida. Blountstown seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order in which the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), for willful violations of Sections 11.35, 73.49, and 73.3526(c) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Blountstown's failure to ensure operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment, failure to enclose the AM station's antenna tower within an effective locked fence, and failure to make available a complete public file. For the reasons discussed below, we reduce the forfeiture amount from $25,000 to $12,480. II. BACKGROUND On
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  • 200732620004 FRN 0005013222 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: June 6, 2007 Released: June 8, 2007 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to M.R.S. Ventures, Inc., (``M.R.S.''), licensee of radio station WDSK-AM, in Cleveland, Mississippi for repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves M.R.S.' failure to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. II. BACKGROUND On February 7 and February 8, 2007, in response to a complaint, agents from the Commission's New Orleans Field Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``New Orleans Office'') inspected radio station
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  • Number EB-07-OR-015 NAL/Acct. No. 200732620003 FRN 0005015425 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: June 13, 2007 Released: June 15, 2007 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Jason Konarz, licensee of radio station WQMA-AM, in Marks, Mississippi, for repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Mr. Konarz's failure to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. 2. On April 24, 2007, the Commission's Atlanta Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``Atlanta Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Mr.
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  • Bureau: Introduction By this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny a Petition for Reconsideration, filed on July 1, 2004, by Greenwood Acres Baptist Church (``Greenwood''), licensee of AM broadcast station KASO, Minden, Louisiana. Greenwood seeks reconsideration of a Forfeiture Order in which Greenwood was assessed the amount of thirteen thousand six hundred dollars ($13,600) for willful violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526(a)(2) of the Commission's (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Greenwood's failure to maintain an effective locked fence enclosing its antenna structure and failure to maintain all required material in its public inspection file. For the reasons discussed below, we affirm the monetary forfeiture amount of $13,600. BACKGROUND On September 12, 2002, an agent (``field agent'') from the Commission's New
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  • Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the petition for reconsideration filed by M.R.S. Ventures, Inc., (``M.R.S.''), licensee of radio station WDSK-AM, in Cleveland, Mississippi, of the Forfeiture Order issued June 8, 2007. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $7,000 on M.R.S. for the repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involved M.R.S.' failure to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. II. BACKGROUND On February 7 and February 8, 2007, in response to a complaint, agents from the Commission's New Orleans Field Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``New Orleans Office'') inspected radio station
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  • we grant in part and deny in part the petition for reconsideration filed by A Radio Company, Inc. (``A Radio''), licensee of AM radio station WEGA in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, of the Forfeiture Order issued November 3, 2006. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $15,000 on A Radio for the willful violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526 of the Rules and the willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1350(a) of the Rules. The noted violations involved A Radio's failure to enclose an antenna tower having radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence, its failure to make available a complete public inspection file, and its failure to operate its station in accordance
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  • 200732960004 FRN: 0000021709 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: September 7, 2007 Released: September 11, 2007 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of two thousand, eight hundred dollars ($2,800) to Pereira Broadcasting (``Pereira''), licensee of AM radio station KIGS in Hanford, California, for repeatedly violating Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). On March 2, 2007, the Enforcement Bureau's San Francisco Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Pereira for failing to enclose the KIGS antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures. In this Order, we consider Pereira's argument that the fence was removed to eliminate
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  • INTRODUCTION In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the petition for reconsideration filed by Delta Radio Greenville, LLC (``Delta''), licensee of radio station WROX(AM), Clarksdale, Mississippi, of the Forfeiture Order issued October 1, 2004. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $12,000 on Delta for the willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involved Delta's failure to maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment and its failure to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. II. BACKGROUND On May 12, 2004, an agent of the Commission's New Orleans Field Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``New Orleans
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  • ORDER Adopted: February 28, 2007 Released: March 2, 2007 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) to Rama Communications, Inc. (``Rama''), licensee of station WTIR, in Cocoa Beach, Florida, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Rama's failure to maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment and failure to maintain effective locked fences or enclosures around the bases of its antenna structures. II. BACKGROUND In response to two complaints received in November 2005, agents from the Commission's Tampa Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``Tampa Office'') inspected the
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  • FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 1, 2008 Released: July 3, 2008 By the Acting Regional Director, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Radio Plus, Inc. (``Radio Plus''), licensee of AM radio station WFDL in Waupun, Wisconsin, for willfully and repeatedly violating Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to enclose the WFDL antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. In this Order, we consider Radio Plus's arguments that the forfeiture amount should be cancelled or reduced because the violation was not willful and in light of its remedial efforts. II. BACKGROUND On February 6, 2007, an agent from
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  • station KBMS in Vancouver, Washington, for repeatedly violating Section 73.1125(a) of the Rules. On May 22, 2007, the Enforcement Bureau's Portland Resident Agent Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $14,000 to Bennett Broadcasting for failing to enclose the KBMS antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures, in violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules, and for failing to maintain an accessible main studio in its community of license, in violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Rules. In this Order, we consider Bennett Broadcasting's arguments that the forfeiture should be cancelled because the KBMS antenna towers comply with Section 73.49; that Bennett Broadcasting did not willfully violate Section 73.1125(a) of the Rules,
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  • 1.106 of the Commission's rules, we deny a Petition for Reconsideration (``Petition'') filed on April 1, 2008, by Brahmin Broadcasting Corporation ("Brahmin"), licensee of station KRAE, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, of a Forfeiture Order issued by the Western Region (``Region'') of the Enforcement Bureau, imposing a four thousand, two hundred dollar ($4,200) monetary forfeiture against Brahmin for repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violation concerned Brahmin's failure to enclose the KRAE antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. For the reasons discussed below, we deny Brahmin's Petition and affirm the forfeiture. II. BACKGROUND On March 6, 2007, agents from the Enforcement Bureau's Denver District Office conducted an inspection of a structure located at
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  • visited the station in several months. He also stated that the plastic fence around the tower was installed in 2004 or 2005. On November 5, 2007, the Atlanta Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture to Star Power in the amount of nineteen thousand dollars ($19,000) for the apparent willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a), 73.3526(a) and 73.49 of the Rules. Star Power submitted a response to the NAL requesting a reduction or cancellation of the proposed forfeiture. DISCUSSION The proposed forfeiture amount in this case was assessed in accordance with Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act'), Section 1.80 of the Rules, and The Commission's Forfeiture Policy Statement and Amendment of Section 1.80
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  • Released: November 17, 2008 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of six thousand four hundred dollars ($6,400) to Black Crow Radio, LLC, (``Black Crow''), licensee of AM Broadcast Station WNDB, in Daytona Beach, Florida, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.44(b) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Black Crow's failure to ensure that emissions removed by 60 kHz to 75 kHz from the WNDB fundamental frequency of 1150 kHz are attenuated 65 dB below the unmodulated carrier level and failure to maintain effective locked fences around the bases of two antenna towers. BACKGROUND On February 26, 2008, in
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  • FRN: 0016367518 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: November 21, 2008 Released: November 25, 2008 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) to Perihelion Global, Inc. (``Perihelion''), licensee of station WTKN-AM, in Corinth, Mississippi, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.49, 73.1125(a) and 73.1201(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') . The noted violations involve Perihelion's failure to enclose its antenna structure within an effective locked fence or other enclosure, failure to maintain a main studio, and failure to transmit the station identification. II. BACKGROUND On February 6, 2008, the Commission's New Orleans Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``New Orleans Office'') received
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  • 2008 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000) to Rama Communications, Inc. (``Rama''), licensee of station WOKB, in Winter Garden, Florida and owner of antenna structure numbers 1045401, 1045403 and 1045404, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 17.50, 73.49, 73.1745(a) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Rama's failure to clean or repaint its antenna structures as often as necessary to maintain good visibility, failure to enclose the antenna tower within an effective locked fence or enclosure, operation at times with power other than those specified in its the license, and failure to maintain and
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  • 200732800006 FRN: 0010593085 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 27, 2008 Released: March 3, 2008 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of four thousand, two hundred dollars ($4,200) to Brahmin Broadcasting Corporation ("Brahmin"), licensee of station KRAE, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, for repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). On July 31, 2007, the Enforcement Bureau's Denver Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Brahmin for failing to enclose the KRAE antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. Brahmin filed a response (``Response'') on August 20, 2007. In this Order, we consider
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  • May 14, 2008 By the Associate Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and A Radio Company, Inc. (``A Radio''), licensee of AM radio station WEGA in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against A Radio for possible violations of Sections 73.49, 73.1350(a), and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') regarding antenna tower fencing and public inspection file requirements and operating with an unauthorized antenna pattern. The Bureau and A Radio have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. After reviewing the terms of the
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  • ORDER Adopted: July 15, 2009 Released: July 17, 2009 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500) to Albino Ortega and Maria Juarez, licensees of AM radio station KIGO in St. Anthony, Idaho, for willful and repeated violations of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). On July 31, 2008, the Enforcement Bureau's Portland Resident Agent Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Ortega and Juarez for failing to maintain an effective locked fence around KIGO's antenna. Ortega and Juarez filed a response (``Response'') on August 8, 2008. In this Order, we
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  • 2009 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of one thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200) to Jackson Radio, LLC (``Jackson''), licensee of station WJFN-AM, in Brandon, Mississippi, for willful violation of Section 11.35 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules. The noted violations involve Jackson's failure to have an operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') and failure to have an effective locked fence or other enclosures around the antenna structure. II. BACKGROUND On March 10 and March 11, 2009, in response to a complaint, agents from the Commission's New Orleans Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``New Orleans Office'')
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  • ) ) ) ) File Number: EB-08-DV-0082 NAL/Acct. No. 200832800005 FRN: 0005078597 ORDER Adopted: July 21, 2009 Released: July 23, 2009 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Order (``Order''), we cancel a $7,000 forfeiture proposed against Greeley Broadcasting Corporation ("Greeley"), licensee of station KGRE-AM in Greeley, Colorado, and admonish Greeley for violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). On July 29, 2008, the Enforcement Bureau's Denver Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Greeley for failing to enclose the KGRE-AM antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. Greeley filed a response (``Response'') on August 28, 2008. In this Order, we consider
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  • EB-08-OR-0213 NAL/Acct. No. 200932620002 FRN 0005015425 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 2, 2009 Released: February 4, 2009 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of fourteen thousand dollars ($14,000) to Jason Konarz, licensee of station DWQMA-AM, in Marks, Mississippi, for willful and repeated violations of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Mr. Konarz's failure to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. 2. On November 21, 2008, the Commission's New Orleans Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``New Orleans Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $14,000
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  • ORDER Adopted: September 1, 2009 Released: September 3, 2009 By the Regional Director, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eighteen thousand four hundred dollars ($18,400) to Real Life Broadcasting (``Real Life''), licensee of station WIFI, in Florence, New Jersey, for willfully and repeatedly violating Sections 73.1745(a), 11.35, 73.49, and 73.3526(e)(12) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by operating station WIFI with excessive power, failing to maintain an operational EAS system, failing to maintain an effective enclosure at the base of the WIFI tower, and failing to maintain issues/program lists in the public inspection file. In this Order, we consider Real Life's request for cancellation or reduction of the forfeiture
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  • Adopted: November 18, 2009 Released: November 20, 2009 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of three thousand, five hundred dollars ($3,500) to The Evans Broadcast Company, Inc. ("Evans"), licensee of station KCMY(AM), in Carson City, Nevada, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). On November 25, 2008, the Enforcement Bureau's San Francisco Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $5,600 to Evans for failing to enclose the KCMY(AM) antenna towers within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. Evans filed a response (``Response'') on December 24, 2008. In this Order, we
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  • Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``MO&O''), we grant in part and deny in part the petition for reconsideration filed by Rama Communications, Inc. (``Rama'') of the Forfeiture Order issued December 9, 2008. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $25,000 for Rama's willful and repeated violations of Sections 17.50, 73.49, 73.1745(a) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involved Rama's failure to clean or repaint its antenna structures as often as necessary to maintain good visibility, failure to enclose the antenna tower within an effective locked fence or enclosure, operation at times with power other than those specified in its the license, and failure to maintain and
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  • ORDER Adopted: October 25, 2010 Released: October 27, 2010 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500) to Stone/Collins Communications, Inc. (``Stone/Collins''), licensee of station WEPG(AM), in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Stone/Collins' failure to: (1) enclose the base of its AM antenna structure within an effective locked fence; and (2) maintain and make available a public inspection file at its main studio. II. BACKGROUND On August 19, 2009, agents of the Enforcement Bureau's Atlanta Office (``Atlanta Office'') accompanied by the
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  • FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 25, 2010 Released: October 27, 2010 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand five hundred dollars ($5,500) to Rodgson, Inc. (``Rodgson''), licensee of station WSDQ(AM), in Dunlap, Tennessee, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35, 73.49 and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Rodgson's failure to: (1) maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment; (2) enclose the base of its AM antenna structure within a locked fence; and (3) maintain and make available a public inspection file at its main studio. II. BACKGROUND On August 19, 2009, agents from the Enforcement Bureau's
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  • and we decline to cancel the proposed forfeiture on these grounds. Lazer Broadcasting also argues that the forfeiture amount should be reduced from $6,000 to $3,000 because both antenna structures were in the same AM tower array. Lazer asserts that violations concerning AM tower arrays should be treated as a single violation because the forfeiture amount for violations of section 73.49 of the Rules, which requires that AM towers be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures, but does not require individual tower fences if the towers are contained within a protective property fence, are found under the note to section 1.80(b)(4) entitled ``violations Unique to the Service.'' Lazer Broadcasting further argues that the degree of harm, which the Commission
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  • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: July 18, 2011 Released: July 18, 2011 By the Resident Agent, Norfolk Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (``NAL''), we find that Spirit Broadcasting, Inc., (``Spirit''), licensee of Station WGTM(AM), in Wilson, North Carolina, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated sections 11.35, 73.49, and 73.3526 of the Commission's rules (``Rules'') by failing to: (1) maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment; (2) enclose an antenna tower, having radio frequency potential at the base, within an effectively locked fence; and (3) maintain and make available a public inspection file. We conclude that Spirit is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five
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  • Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') issued by the Enforcement Bureau's Anchorage Office on April 30, 2009, we determine that no forfeiture penalties should be imposed on Spirit of Alaska Broadcasting, Inc. (``Spirit''). In the NAL, we found Spirit, permittee of AM broadcast Station KMBQ(AM), in Wasilla, Alaska, apparently liable for a forfeiture of $7,000 for violation of section 73.49 of the Commission's rules (``Rules'') for failing to maintain an effective fence or enclosure around the Station KMBQ(AM) antenna structure. Consistent with section 503(b)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, Spirit was granted an opportunity to show, in writing, why no such forfeiture should be imposed. In its Response, Spirit asserts that the temporary fence enclosing the Station
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  • and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 18257 (Enf. Bur. 2000) (citing WWIZ, Inc., 37 FCC 685, 686 (1964), aff'd sub. nom. Lorain Journal Co. v. FCC, 351 F.2d 824 (D.C. Cir. 1965), cert. denied, 383 U.S. 967 (1966)). EZ Sacramento, Inc., 15 FCC Rcd at 18257. In its Petition, Mt. Rushmore also describes its efforts to remedy a violation of section 73.49 of the Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.49, concerning a broken fence surrounding one of its AM towers, in response to a call from FCC agents. Petition at 3 - 4. As that violation was not charged in this proceeding, we see no relevance to this new information, other than to remind Mt. Rushmore, as the Region did, that as a
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  • Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Equity Communications LP (``Equity''), licensee of AM Station WMID and owner of antenna structure number 1046225 (the ``Antenna Structure''), in Atlantic City, New Jersey, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated section 303(q) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act'') and sections 17.50(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's rules (``Rules''), by failing to repaint the Antenna Structure as often as necessary to maintain good visibility and failing to enclose the Antenna Structure within an effective locked fence or enclosure. We conclude that Equity is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000). BACKGROUND On March 5, 2010, agents from the
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  • FRN: 0009359811 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 31, 2011 Released: November 1, 2011 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) to Spirit Broadcasting, Inc., (``Spirit''), licensee of Station WGTM(AM), in Wilson, North Carolina, for willful and repeated violation of sections 11.35, 73.49, and 73.3526 of the Commission's rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involved Spirit's failure to (1) maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment; (2) enclose an antenna tower, having radio frequency potential at the base, within an effectively locked fence; and (3) maintain and make available a public inspection file. 2. On July 15, 2011, the Enforcement Bureau's Norfolk Office (``Norfolk
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  • and A Radio. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances of this case, we conclude that A Radio is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). BACKGROUND On May 12, 2008, the Bureau adopted an Order and Consent Decree that terminated a Bureau investigation of possible violations by A Radio of sections 73.49, 73.1350(a), and 73.3526 of the Commission's rules (``Rules'') regarding antenna tower fencing, public inspection file requirements, and operating with an unauthorized antenna pattern. Among other terms in the Order and Consent Decree, A Radio agreed to make a voluntary contribution to the U.S. Treasury in the amount of eight thousand dollars ($8,000) by June 14, 2008. A Radio also agreed
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  • FRN: 0003773595 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: May 2, 2011 Released: May 3, 2011 By the District Director, Chicago District Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Mattoon Broadcasting Company (``Mattoon Broadcasting''), licensee of Stations WLBH(AM) and WLBH-FM, in Mattoon, Illinois, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to enclose Station WLBH's towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures and section 73.1125(a) by failing to maintain a management and staff presence at the stations' main studio. We conclude that Mattoon Broadcasting is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of fourteen thousand dollars ($14,000). BACKGROUND On July 21, 2010,
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  • EB-10-PA-0135 NAL/Acct. No.: 201132400007 FRN: 0003779840 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: May 16, 2011 Released: May 17, 2011 By the District Director, Philadelphia, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Patrick H. Sickafus (``Sickafus''), licensee of AM Station WWSM in Annville-Cleona, Pennsylvania, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated section 73.49 of the Commission's rules (``Rules'') by failing to enclose two of Station WWSM's antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures. We conclude that Sickafus is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). BACKGROUND On May 26, 2010, an agent of the Enforcement Bureau's Philadelphia Office (``Philadelphia Office'') inspected the series-fed, three-tower array
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  • 0014425979 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: May 17, 2011 Released: May 17, 2011 By the District Director, Atlanta Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (``NAL''), we find that John F. Warmath (``Mr. Warmath''), licensee of station WIRJ(AM), Humboldt, TN, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated sections 73.49, 11.35, and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to maintain: (1) an enclosed fence around the base of the station's AM antenna; (2) Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment; and (3) a public inspection file. We conclude that Mr. Warmath is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). BACKGROUND On October 7, 2010,
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  • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: March 8, 2012 Released: March 8, 2012 By the District Director, Atlanta Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (NAL), we find that Walter M. Czura, licensee of Station WNFO, Sun City Hilton Head, South Carolina, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 73.49, 11.35, and 73.3526 of the Commission's rules (Rules) by failing to: (1) maintain an effective locked fence around the base of an antenna tower; (2) install operational Emergency Alert System (EAS) equipment; and (3) maintain and make available a complete public inspection file. We conclude that Mr. Czura is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty five
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  • FORFEITURE Adopted: May 22, 2012 Released: May 22, 2012 By the Acting District Director, Philadelphia Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL), we find that WOYK Inc. (WOYK), licensee of AM Station WOYK in York, Pennsylvania (Station), and owner of antenna structure number 1029251 (Antenna Structure), apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's rules (Rules) by failing to enclose the Antenna Structure within an effective fence or enclosure. We conclude that WOYK is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). BACKGROUND On December 17, 2010, agents from the Enforcement Bureau's Philadelphia Office (Philadelphia Office) conducted an inspection of the Station's transmitter site in York,
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  • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: June 1, 2012 Released: June 1, 2012 By the District Director, Detroit Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (NAL), we find that Birach Broadcasting Corporation (Birach), licensee of AM Station WCXI in Fenton, Michigan (Station), apparently willfully and repeatedly violated (1) Section 73.49 of the Commission's rules (Rules) by failing to enclose the Station's antenna structure within an effective locked fence; and (2) Sections 73.3526(e)(12) and 73.3526(c)(1) of the Rules by failing to maintain and make available the issues/program lists in the Station's public inspection file. We conclude that Birach is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seventeen thousand dollars
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  • at 14871. Jamie Patrick Broadcasting, Ltd., 17 FCC Rcd, at 26278. Truth Broadcasting Corporation's July 12, 2004, Response to Notice of Apparent Liability. Truth Broadcasting, 17 FCC Rcd at 24378. C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc., 17 FCC Rcd at 14324. C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc. (Forfeiture Order), 17 FCC Rcd 4548 (Enf. Bur. 2002) ($20,000 proposed forfeiture for violations of Sections 17.4(a)(2), 17.51(a) and 73.49 reduced to $3,500 based on inability to pay), petition for reconsideration granted in part, 17 FCC Rcd 14324 (Enf. Bur. 2002) (forfeiture reduced to $500. 47 U.S.C. § 503(b)(2)(E). 12 FCC Rcd. 17087 (1997), recon. denied, 15 FCC Rcd. 303 (1999). 47 C.F.R. § 1.80. 47 C.F.R. § 1.115(g). 47 U.S.C. § 504(a). See 47 C.F.R. § 1.1914. (...continued from
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  • issues with the operators directly. According to the chief engineer, operators were aware of this review process and were free to discuss questions with him at any time. In addition, Tidewater states its chief engineer observed the antenna structure on a regular basis. We conclude that the instant case can be distinguished from Vernon Broadcasting, Inc. Vernon Broadcasting violated Section 73.49 of the Rules, which does not impose a daily observation requirement. Additionally, the former Field Operations Bureau found that vandals damaged the fence and that Vernon Broadcasting's actions did not contribute to the violation, i.e., Vernon Broadcasting had not failed to monitor the condition of the fence. Here, no intervening act outside of the owner's control, like vandalism, led to
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  • Station KOBB(AM) ) NAL/Acct. No. X3298001 Bozeman, Montana ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: June 28, 2000 Released: June 29, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) against Reier Broadcasting Company, Inc. (``Reier''), licensee of Station KOBB(AM), Bozeman, Montana, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules. The noted violation involves the failure to enclose an AM antenna tower within an effective locked fence. On February 22, 2000, the District Director of the Commission's Seattle, Washington Field Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Reier for the noted violation. Reier has not
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  • ) Culpeper, Virginia ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 5, 2000 Released: July 6, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) against Culpeper Broadcasting Corporation (``Culpeper''), licensee of AM station WCVA, Culpeper, Virginia, for willful violation of the provisions of Sections 73.49 and 73.1560(a) of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules''). The noted violations involve Culpeper's failure to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of the WCVA antenna, and failure to maintain transmitter power between 90% and 105% of that authorized for WCVA. 2. On February 7, 2000, the Enforcement Bureau's Columbia, Maryland Field Office, issued a Notice of Apparent Liability
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  • NAL/Acct. No. X3232-001 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 13, 2000 Released: July 14, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) against ARS Broadcasting Corp. (``ARS Broadcasting''), former licensee of AM Station WOOO, Shelbyville, Indiana, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves ARS Broadcasting's failure to maintain locked fences or other enclosures around the WOOO antenna towers. 2. On February 8, 2000, the Commission's Chicago, Illinois Field Office (``Field Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to ARS Broadcasting in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for the noted
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  • 1307 ) Buras, Louisiana 70041-1307 ) ) NAL Acct. No 915OR0005 Licensee of Station KAGY (AM) ) ORDER Adopted: October 23, 2000 Released: October 25, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree terminating a forfeiture proceeding against Miracle Assembly of God (``Miracle'') concerning operation of a radio station in violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules, involving a failure to enclose an antenna tower which has radio frequency potential at its base with an effective fence or enclosure. Miracle agrees to make a voluntary contribution to the U.S. Treasury of $500. 2. On September 30, 1999, the Commission's New Orleans Field Office issued Miracle a Notice of Apparent Liability for $7,000. Miracle
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  • it apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $7,000. The NAL stated that Miracle had failed to have KAGY(AM)'s antenna enclosed with an effective locked fence or other enclosure from at least May 20, 1999 through June 8, 1999, despite its representative's knowledge that the fence had fallen down. The NAL stated that Miracle had apparently violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. Section 73.49. On October 25, 1999, Miracle submitted a response to the NAL and requested that the Commission forgive the forfeiture or greatly reduce it. Pastor Max Latham, on behalf of Miracle, stated that the whole fence had not fallen down but only a portion of it had rusted and fallen. He stated that
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  • Frequency Allocations and Radio Treaty Matters; General Rules and Regulations 47 C.F.R. § 2.925 - Identification of Equipment BEXT Inc., San Diego, CA. Dallas, TX District Office (9/15/00). 47 C.F.R. Part 11 - Emergency Alert System 47 C.F.R. § 11.15 - EAS Operating Handbook T & W Communications Corp., Columbus, MS. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1820(Station Log), and 73.3526(Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). New Orleans, LA District Office (9/5/00). Priority Communications, L.L.C., WYAM, Hoover, AL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 17.4(g) (Antenna Structure Registration Number Posting), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.58 (Indicating Instruments), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1590 (Equipment
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  • File for Noncommercial Educational Broadcast Stations). Boston, MA District Office (10/10/00). Usher Broadcasting Company, East Prairie, MO. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.54 (EAS Operation During a National Level Emergency), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 17.47 (Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Equipment), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1226 (Availability to FCC of Station Logs and Records), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements), 73.1840 (Retention of Logs), 73.1870 (Chief Operators), and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File For Commercial Stations). Kansas City, MO District Office (10/10/00). Williams Communications, Inc., Birmingham, AL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.47 (Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights
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  • 301 - Unlicensed Operation Dr. John G. Pierre, Brooklyn, NY. $11,000 NAL. New York, NY District Office. (11/15/00). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 - Construction, Marking and Lighting of Antenna Structures 47 C.F.R. § 17.4 - Antenna Structure Registration 47 C.F.R. § 17.4(a) - Antenna Structure Registration T & W Communications Corp., Columbus, MS. $6,500 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements). New Orleans, LA District Office (11/9/00). NOTICES OF VIOLATION Communications Act 47 U.S.C. § 301 - Unauthorized Operation Fifth Avenue Broadcasting Co., Inc., Huntington, WV. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.15 (EAS Operating Handbook), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1225 (Station Inspection By FCC), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements), 73.1690 (Modification of Transmission Systems), 73.1800
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  • by Buchanan Broadcasting Company, Inc. (``Buchanan''), licensee of Station WJNT(AM), Jackson, Mississippi. Buchanan seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order released March 22, 1999, in which the Director, Legal Services Group, of the former Compliance and Information Bureau (``CIB'') found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $10,000 for willful and/or repeated violations of Sections 73.1560(a)(1), 73.1745(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules''), 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1560(a)(1), 73.1745(a) and 73.49, and the terms of Station WJNT's authorization. For the reasons discussed below, we will grant the petition in part and reduce the monetary forfeiture amount to $9,000. BACKGROUND 2. In response to a complaint about Station WJNT's operations, on March 17 and 18, 1998, an agent from
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  • Structures 47 C.F.R. § 17.4(a) - Antenna Structure Registration Emmis Television Licensing Corp of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Honolulu, HI Resident Agent Office (3/14/01). Spectrasite Communications Inc., Cary, NC. Dallas, TX District Office (3/22/01). C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc., WHNY(AM), McComb, MS. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.51 (Time When Lights Should Be Exhibited), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1201 (Station Identification), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation), 73.1820 (Station Log) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). New Orleans, LA District Office (3/29/01). City of Belleville, Belleville, IL. Chicago, IL District Office (3/30/01). 47 C.F.R. § 17.4(g) - Posting
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  • 11 - Emergency Alert System 47 C.F.R. § 11.15 - EAS Operating Handbook Missouri Valley College, Marshall, MO. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.3527 (Local Public Inspection File for Noncommercial Educational Stations). Kansas City, MO District Office (12/6/00). KYOO Communications, Bolivar, MO. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operations Readiness), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.58 (Indicating Instruments), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operator), and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Kansas City, MO District Office (12/8/00). KASA Radio Hogar, Inc. (KDAP Douglas, AZ). Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.44 (AM Transmission System
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  • Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.23 (Specifications for Painting and Lighting Antenna Structures) and 17.57 (Report of Radio Transmitting Antenna Construction, Alteration, and/or Removal). Denver, CO District Office (4/26/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 11 - Emergency System Rules 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 - Equipment Operational Readiness Hancock Broadcasting Corporation (WBSL), Bay St. Louis, MS. $15,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements). New Orleans, LA District Office (4/4/01). Zachery Broadcasting Company, Lanett, AL. $24,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 17.48 (Notification of Extinguishment or Improper Functioning of Lights), 17.49 (Recording of Antenna Structure Light Inspections in the Owner Record), 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting), 17.56 (Maintenance of Lighting Equipment), 73.49 (AM Transmission System
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  • Point, Georgia ) NAL/Acct. No. 200132480001 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 3, 2001 Released: July 6, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-four thousand dollars ($24,000) against Zachery Broadcasting Company (``Zachery''), licensee of WDWZ(AM), West Point, Georgia for violating sections 11.35(a), 17.4(a), 17.48, 17.49, 17.50, 17.56, 73.49, and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The violations stem from Zachery's failure to have Emergency Alert System equipment installed at WDWZ(AM), its failure to follow the Rules pertaining to antenna structures, and its failure to maintain a public inspection file at WDWZ(AM). 2. On April 16, 2001, the District Director of the Enforcement Bureau's Atlanta Field Office issued a
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  • Point, Georgia ) NAL/Acct. No. 200132480001 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 3, 2001 Released: July 6, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-four thousand dollars ($24,000) against Zachery Broadcasting Company (``Zachery''), licensee of WDWZ(AM), West Point, Georgia for violating sections 11.35(a), 17.4(a), 17.48, 17.49, 17.50, 17.56, 73.49, and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The violations stem from Zachery's failure to have Emergency Alert System equipment installed at WDWZ(AM), its failure to follow the Rules pertaining to antenna structures, and its failure to maintain a public inspection file at WDWZ(AM). 2. On April 16, 2001, the District Director of the Enforcement Bureau's Atlanta Field Office issued a
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  • (Antenna Structure Registration), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements), 73.1820 (Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operator) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Atlanta, GA District Office (5/18/01). WBJX, Inc., Racine, WI. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 17.4(g) (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Number), 73.45 (AM Antenna Systems), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.54 (Antenna Resistance and Reactance Measurements) and 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements). Chicago, IL District Office (5/24/01). 47 C.F.R. § 11.51 - EAS Code and Attention Signal Transmission Requirements AT&T Broadband, Salt Lake City, UT. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 76.605 (Technical Standards). Denver, CO District Office (5/2/01). 47 C.F.R. § 11.52
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  • Bay St. Louis, Mississippi ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 13, 2001 Released: August 15, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of three thousand dollars ($3,000) to Hancock Broadcasting Corporation (``Hancock''), licensee of Station WBSL(AM), Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, for willful violations of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Hancock's failure to install and maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment at WBSL(AM) and its failure to enclose WBSL(AM)'s antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. On April 4, 2001, the Commission's New Orleans, Louisiana, Field Office (``New Orleans Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for
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  • - Emergency Alert System Rules 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 - Equipment Operation Readiness Rego, Inc., c/o Betsy Trimble, Beloit, WI. $6,500 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Equipment) and 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log). Chicago, IL District Office (7/13/01). MAPA Broadcasting, L.L.C., WSLA(AM), Slidell, LA. $15,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements). New Orleans, LA District Office (7/24/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 - Construction, Marking and Lighting of Antenna Structures 47 C.F.R. § 17.47 - Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Control Equipment The Original Company, Inc., WBTO-FM, Petersburg, IN. $5,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 17.48 (Notification of Extinguishment or Improper Functioning of Lights).
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  • 73.44 (AM Transmission System Emission Limitations), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation), 73.1870 (Chief Operator) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Atlanta, GA District Office (8/9/01). Bartow Broadcasting Co., Inc. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.61(Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements) and 73.1840 (Retention of Logs). Tampa, FL District Office (8/22/01). 47 C.F.R. § 11.31 ­ EAS Protocol Agpal Broadcasting Inc., KPPT(AM/FM) Toledo, Oregon. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. § 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Portland, OR Resident Agent Office (8/22/01). 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 ­ Equipment Operational Readiness Clarke Broadcasting Corporation, KVML/KZSQ, Sonora,
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  • Los Angeles, CA District Office (9/19/01). Big River Radio, inc., WOKU, Hurricane, WV. Columbia, MD District Office (9/20/01). · 47 C.F.R. § 17.57 ­ Report of Radio Transmitting Antenna Construction, Alteration, and/or Removal Capstar TX Limited Partnership, San Antonio, TX, WCHY, Savannah, GA. Atlanta, GA District Office (9/19/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 73 ­ Radio Broadcast Services · 47 C.F.R. § 73.49 ­ AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements Cumulus Licensing Corporation, Atlanta, GA. Chicago, IL District Office (9/6/01). Cumulus Licensing Corp., Savannah, GA, WJLG. Atlanta, GA District Office (9/19/01). 6 WHGM Radio, Inc., Memphis, TN, WHGM, Savannah, GA. Atlanta, GA District Office (9/19/01). Boundary Waters Broadcasters, Inc.. St. Paul, MN Resident Agent Office (9/28/01). · 47 C.F.R. § 73.258 ­ Indicating Instruments
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  • (10/29/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 ­ Antenna Structure Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures · 47 C.F.R. § 17.4(a) ­ Antenna Structure Registration 2 Groveton Broadcasting Group, Inc., KYCX-FM, Mexia, TX. $3,000 NAL. Dallas, TX District Office (10/2/01). C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc., WHNY, McComb, MS. $20,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.51 (Times When Lights Should Be Exhibited) and 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements). New Orleans, LA District Office (10/24/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 22 ­ Public Mobile Radio Services · 47 C.F.R. § 22.371 ­ Disturbance of AM Broadcast Station Antenna Patterns WWC License LLC, Rapid City, SD, KNKA731. $4,000. Denver, CO District Office (10/29/01). NOTICES OF VIOLATION 47 C.F.R. Part 1 ­ Practice and Procedure · 47 C.F.R.
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  • District Office (10/29/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 - Antenna Structure Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures 47 C.F.R. § 17.4(a) - Antenna Structure Registration Groveton Broadcasting Group, Inc., KYCX-FM, Mexia, TX. $3,000 NAL. Dallas, TX District Office (10/2/01). C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc., WHNY, McComb, MS. $20,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.51 (Times When Lights Should Be Exhibited) and 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements). New Orleans, LA District Office (10/24/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 22 - Public Mobile Radio Services 47 C.F.R. § 22.371 - Disturbance of AM Broadcast Station Antenna Patterns WWC License LLC, Rapid City, SD, KNKA731. $4,000. Denver, CO District Office (10/29/01). NOTICES OF VIOLATION 47 C.F.R. Part 1 - Practice and Procedure 47 C.F.R. § 1.903
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  • Slidell, Louisiana ) FRN 0005-0234-60 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: December 17, 2001 Released: December 19, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) to MAPA Broadcasting, L.L.C. (``MAPA''), licensee of Station WSLA(AM), Slidell, Louisiana, for willful violations of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve MAPA's failure to install operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment at WSLA(AM) and its failure to enclose WSLA(AM)'s antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. On July 24, 2001, the Commission's New Orleans, Louisiana, Field Office (``New Orleans Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'')
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  • MO District Office (11/20/01). Southwestern Telecommunications Cooperative, Wauneta, NE. Kansas City, MO District Office (11/20/01). Alltel Mobile Communications of Missouri, Camdenton, MO. Kansas City, MO District Office (11/27/01). Wireless Resources 96 LLC, Parkville, MO. Kansas City, MO District Office (11/27/01). · 47 C.F.R. § 17.50 ­ Cleaning and Repainting Birach Broadcasting Corporation, Pokomoke City, MD. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Columbia, MD District Office (11/27/01). · 47 C.F.R. § 17.56 ­ Maintenance of Lighting Equipment Washington Interstate Broadcasting, Col., (KLOG), Kelso, WA. Portland, OR Resident Agent Office (11/21/01). · 47 C.F.R. § 17.57 ­ Report of Radio Transmitting Antenna Construction, Alteration, and/or Removal Crown Castle GT
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  • PA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness) and 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures). Philadelphia, PA District Office (1/8/01). Redna Broadcasting Corporation, Pittsburg, PA., WJAS(AM). Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 11.51 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Transmission Requirements), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 17.4(g) (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Numbers), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1870 (Chief Operator), and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Philadelphia, PA District Office (1/16/01). Radio for the Blind & Handicap, Inc., WRBH(FM), New Orleans, LA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1870 (Chief Operators) and 73.3527 (Local Public Inspection File for Noncommercial Educational Stations). New Orleans, LA District Office (1/24/01). Hancock Broadcasting Corporation,
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  • provide parties with additional rights. Parties wishing to make a payment or file a response to a NAL or to file a response to a NOV must do so in accordance with the instructions and by the deadline set forth in the NAL or NOV. NOTICES OF APPARENT LIABILITY 47 C.F.R. Part 73 - Broadcast Radio Services 47 C.F.R. § 73.49 - AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements Erald Broadcasting, Inc, WJRO, Glen Burnie, MD. $7,000 NAL. Columbia, MD District Office (2/5/01). 47 C.F.R. § 73.54 - Antenna Resistance and Reactance Measurements KASA Radio Hogar, Inc., (KDAP - Douglas, AZ). $15,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for
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  • FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 20, 2001 Released: March 22, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of six thousand five hundred dollars ($6,500) against T & W Communications Corporation (``T & W Communications''), licensee of WACR (AM), Columbus, Mississippi, for willfully violating Sections 17.4(a)(2) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve T & W Communications's failure to register its antenna structure and to enclose its antenna structure with an effective locked fence. 2. On November 9, 2000, the District Director of the Enforcement Bureau's New Orleans Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability (``NAL'') for Forfeiture in the amount of six thousand
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  • 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Tampa, FL District Office (4/10/02). Wings Communications, Inc., Ormond Beach, FL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.4(g) (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Number), 17.49 (Recording of Antenna Structure Light Inspections in the Owner Record), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Tampa, FL District Office (4/10/02). Radio Palatka, Inc., Palatka, FL. Tampa, FL District Office (4/15/02). Shelly Reed, Abbeville, SC. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirement), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures)
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  • June 4, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny a petition for reconsideration filed by MAPA Broadcasting, L.L.C. (``MAPA''), licensee of Station WSLA(AM), of a Forfeiture Order which issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) to MAPA for willful violations of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involved MAPA's failure to install operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment at WSLA(AM) and its failure to enclose WSLA(AM)'s antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. For the reasons which follow, we deny the petition for reconsideration. BACKGROUND On March 14, 2001, agents from the Commission's New Orleans, Louisiana
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  • FL. $7,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 2.803 (Marketing of Radio Frequency Devices Prior to Equipment Authorization). Tampa, FL District Office (5/21/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 11 - Emergency Alert System Rules 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 - Equipment Operational Readiness Fenix Broadcasting Corp., Miami, FL. $21,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.51 (Time When Lights Should Be Exhibited) and 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements). Tampa, FL District Office (5/7/02). WRHC Broadcasting, Corp., Miami, FL. $4,000 NAL. Tampa, FL District Office (5/7/02). Alpine Broadcasting, Ltd., KKIT(FM) - Angel Fire, NM and KXMT(FM), Taos, NM. $16,000 NAL. Denver, CO District Office (5/16/02). Oberlin College Student Network, Inc., Station WOBC-FM, Oberlin, OH. $8,000 NAL. Detroit, MI District Office (5/23/02). 47 C.F.R. §
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  • Part 11 ­ Emergency Alert System Rules · 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 ­ Equipment Operational Readiness o Faith Bible College, Inc., licensee of FM Broadcast Station KTGF, Milton, Florida. $8,000 NAL. Tampa, FL District Office (6/4/02). o Cornbelt Broadcasting Co., WHOW and WHOW-FM, Clinton, IL. $17,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.4(g) (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Numbers) and 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements). Chicago, IL District Office (6/18/02). o Millcreek Broadcasting, LLC, KUUU-FM1, KUDD(FM), KUUU(FM). $22,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 74.1251 (Technical and Equipment Modifications). Denver, CO District Office (6/19/02). o Atlantic Beach Radio, Inc., WMIR(AM), Atlantic Beach, SC.. $12,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation). Atlanta, GA District Office (6/24/02). o KGGF-KUSN,
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  • AND ORDER Adopted: July 23, 2002 Released: July 25, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we grant in part and deny in part C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc.'s (``C.W.H. Broadcasting'') petition for reconsideration of a Forfeiture Order that we issued to it, imposing a $3,500 forfeiture for willful violations of Sections 17.4(a)(2), 17.51(a), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involved antenna structure related violations. As explained below, we reduce the $3,500 forfeiture to $500. 2. Posing no challenge to our finding that it violated the Commission's Rules, C.W.H. Broadcasting, in its petition for reconsideration requests cancellation of the forfeiture. In its request, C.W.H. Broadcasting details a number of proposed repairs to
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  • No. 200232800003 Licensee, Station KNAK(AM) ) Delta, Utah ) FRN 0003-7785-45 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 29, 2002 Released: August 1, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Sam Bushman, licensee of Station KNAK(AM), Delta, Utah, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules''). The noted violation involves Mr. Bushman's failure to provide an effective locked fence enclosure for the station's antenna structure. 2. On May 17, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's Denver, Colorado Field Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Mr. Bushman. Mr. Bushman has
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  • Station WWFE(AM) ) Miami, Florida ) FRN 0006-1648-67 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 2, 2002 Released: August 7, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-one thousand dollars ($21,000) to Fenix Broadcasting Corp. (``Fenix''), licensee of Station WWFE(AM), Miami, Florida, for willful violation of Sections 11.35(a), 17.51, and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules''). The noted violations involve Fenix's failure to have Emergency Alert System equipment operational on March 28, 2002, failure to exhibit tower lights from sunset to sunrise, and failure to enclose antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base within effective locked enclosures. 2. On May 7, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's
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  • (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1225 (Station Inspection by FCC), 73.1226 (Availability to FCC of Station Logs and Records), 73.1230 (Posting of Station Licenses) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). San Francisco, CA District Office (12/17/01). 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 - Equipment Operational Readiness King Broadcasting Company, Roswell, NM, KBIM(AM) (Facility ID #34871). Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.158 (Directional Antenna Monitoring Points), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1580 (Transmission System Inspections), 73.1820 (Station Log) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Denver, CO District Office (12/18/01). King Broadcasting Company, Roswell, NM, KBIM-FM (Facility ID #34854). Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.1820 (Station Log)
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  • Time When Lights Should Be Exhibited Mortenson Broadcasting Co., (Antenna Structure # 1020434) South Charleston, WV. $10,000 NAL. Columbia, MD District Office (7/9/02). WPGS, Inc., Titusville, FL. $10,000 NAL. Tampa, FL District Office (7/17/02). VoiceStream PCS I License L.L.C., Bellevue, WA. $10,000 NAL. Kansas City, MO District Office (7/24/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 73 - Radio Broadcast Services 47 C.F.R. § 73.49 - AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements WOYK, Inc., York, PA. $7,000 NAL. Philadelphia, PA District Office (7/17/02). Metro Birch Enterprises, Inc., KPBA(AM), Pine Bluff, AR. $17,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). New Orleans, LA District Office (7/22/02). 47 C.F.R. § 73.1125 - Station Main Studio Location New Life Evangelistic Center, Inc.,
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  • § 11.35 - Equipment Operational Readiness Jean J.Suh, d/b/a Radio Hankook, Puyallup, WA. $22,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.4(g) (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Number) and 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Seattle, WA District Office (8/28/02). J&W Promotions, Inc., WAPZ, Wetumpka, AL $18,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration) and 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements). Atlanta, GA District Office (8/28/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 - Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures 47 C.F.R. § 17.4(a) - Antenna Structure Registration FBS Wireless Corporation, Berwick, PA. $20,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.51 (Time When Lights Should Be Exhibited) and 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements). Philadelphia, PA District Office (8/12/02). St
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  • WHOW-FM ) NAL/Acct. No. 200232320006 Clinton, Illinois ) FRN: 0003-7736-94 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 29, 2002 Released: October 31, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $17,000 to Cornbelt Broadcasting Co. (``Cornbelt Broadcasting''), licensee of WHOW(AM) and WHOW-FM, for willfully and repeatedly violating Sections 11.35(a), 17.4(g), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Cornbelt Broadcasting's failure to have an operational Emergency Alert System decoder, post an antenna structure registration number, and enclose its AM antenna structure within effective locked fences or other enclosures. On June 18, 2002, the District Director of the Enforcement Bureau's Chicago District Office issued a $17,000 Notice of Apparent Liability
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  • violation: 47 C.F.R. § 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration). Atlanta, GA District Office (9/24/02). Aracelis Ortiz, Excutrix of the Estate of Carlos Ortiz, KCOS-LP, Phoenix, AZ. $15,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location). San Diego, CA District Office (9/30/02). Hunt Broadcasting Group, Inc., KPWB AM and FM, Piedmont, MO. $19,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.49 (AM Transmission Fencing Requirements), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Kansas City, MO District Office (9/30/02). 47 C.F.R. § 11.61 - Tests of EAS Procedures Ho'ona'auao Community Television, Inc., KWBN-TV, Honolulu, HI. $4,000 NAL. Honolulu, HI Resident Agent Office (9/27/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 - Construction, Marking and Lighting of Antenna Structures 47
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  • 5, 2002 Released: November 7, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of thirteen thousand dollars ($13,000) to Mitchell Communications, Inc. (``Mitchell''), licensee of Station WDVA(AM), Danville, Virginia, for willful and repeated violation of Section 17.4(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules. The noted violations involve Mitchell's failure to register four antenna structures used as an antenna array for WDVA(AM) and failure to enclose its antenna structures within effective locked fences or other enclosures. On June 10, 2002, the Commission's Norfolk, Virginia Resident Agent Office (``Norfolk Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to Mitchell for
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  • VoiceStream PCS I License, LLC, Aurora, Colorado. $2,000 NAL. Denver, CO District Office (10/29/02). 47 C.F.R. § 17.23 - Specifications for Painting and Lighting Antenna Structures Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC, Colorado, Springs, CO. $10,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Denver, CO District Office (10/29/02). 47 C.F.R Part 73 - Radio Broadcast Services 47 C.F.R. § 73.49 - AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements Radio Bonners Ferry, Inc., KBFI, Bonners Ferry, Idaho. $7,000 NAL. Seattle, WA District Office (10/2/02). Kasper Broadcasting Co., of Missouri, KWRE, Frankfort, Indiana. $7,000 NAL. Kansas City, MO District Office (10/25/02). 47 C.F.R. § 73.1125 - Station Main Studio Location FNX Broadcasting, LLC, WPHX-FM, Sanford, Maine. $17,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.3526
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  • Winston-Salem, North Carolina ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: November 26, 2002 Released: December 2, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eight thousand eight hundred dollars ($8,800) to Truth Broadcasting Corporation (``Truth''), licensee of Station WTOB(AM), Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.1350(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Truth's failure to enclose three of its antenna structures within an effective locked fence or other enclosure, and failure to operate in accordance with the terms of the station authorization in that Station WTOB(AM) exceeded authorized field strength limits. On June 12, 2002, the Commission's Norfolk, Virginia Resident Agent
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  • ) ) ) ) File No.: EB-01-DV-388 NAL/Acct. No. 200232800003 FRN 0003-7785-45 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Adopted: December 10, 2002 Released: December 12, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we rescind a seven thousand dollar ($7,000) Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') issued to Sam Bushman (``Mr. Bushman'') for apparently violating Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The alleged violation involved Mr. Bushman's failure to provide an effective locked fence enclosure for the station's antenna structure. On May 17, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's Denver, Colorado Field Office issued the NAL to Mr. Bushman. On August 1, 2002, the Chief, Enforcement Bureau, issued a Forfeiture Order affirming the forfeiture proposed
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  • Atlanta, GA District Office (11/5/02). Mediacom. $8,000 NAL. Kansas City, MO District Office (11/5/02). Floyd County Broadcasting Company, Inc., WMDJ-FM, Martin, KY. $8,000 NAL. Detroit, MI District Office (11/6/02). Arrow Communications of N.Y., Inc., WPIG(FM), WDHL(AM), Williamsport, PA. $8,000 NAL. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (11/7/02). Small Town Radio, Inc., WDGR(AM), Alpharetta, GA. $15,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.49 (AM Transmission Fencing Requirement). Atlanta, GA District Office (11/13/02). Pilgrim Communications, Inc., KWYD(AM), Colorado Springs, CO. $19,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances) and 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation). Denver, CO District Office (11/20/02). HBC License Corporation, licensee of Station KHOT-FM, Paradise Valley, Arizona and Station KHOV-FM, Wickenburg, Arizona. $ 8,000
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  • Tolerances), 73.1870 (Chief Operator) and 73.3527 (Local Public Inspection File for Noncommercial Educational Stations). Columbia, MD District Office (1/22/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 - Construction, Marking & Lighting of Antenna Structures 47 C.F.R. § 17.4(a) - Antenna Structure Registration Truth Broadcasting Corp., Winston-Salem, NC. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting), 17.51 (Time When Lights Should Be Exhibited), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location) and 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation). Norfolk, VA Resident Agent Office (1/31/02). 47 C.F.R. § 17.4(g) - Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Numbers Ameritech Mobile Communications LLC, Dallas, TX. Kansas City, MO District Office (1/8/02). AT&T Wireless Services, Inc., Washington, DC. Tampa, FL District Office (1/14/02). C.M.L. Communications, Inc., Okeechobee, FL.
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  • McComb, Mississippi ) FRN: 0006-3820-48 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 11, 2002 Released: March 13, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. Introduction 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500) to C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc. (``C.W.H. Broadcasting''), licensee of Station WHNY(AM), for willfully violating Sections 17.4(a)(2), 17.51(a), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve C.W.H. Broadcasting's failures to register WHNY(AM)'s three antenna structures; exhibit red obstruction lighting on those antenna structures; and enclose one of those antenna structures within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. 2. On October 24, 2001, the District Director of the Commission's New Orleans, Louisiana Field Office issued a $20,000
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  • belief that it is not responsible for the acts and omissions of its contractor, which, as discussed above, is erroneous. Finally, Eure argues that the instant case is similar to Vernon Broadcasting, Inc., 60 RR 2d 1275 (1986) (``Vernon''), where the Commission cancelled a forfeiture issued for failure to maintain adequate fencing around an AM tower in violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules after concluding that the violation was not willful. We disagree. In Vernon, the Commission determined that the violation was not willful because the evidence indicated that the licensee regularly monitored the antenna site. Id. By contrast, in the instant case, the record clearly shows that neither Eure nor its contractor monitored the antenna structure. In this regard,
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  • Order (``Order''), we grant in part and deny in part the petition for reconsideration filed on November 27, 2002, by Cornbelt Broadcasting Co. (``Cornbelt''). Cornbelt seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order in which the Chief, Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau''), found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $17,000 to, for willfully and repeatedly violating Sections 11.35(a), 17.4(g), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Cornbelt's failure to have an operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') decoder, post the antenna structure registration (``ASR'') number, and enclose its antenna structure within effective locked fences or other enclosures. For the reasons discussed below, we reduce the monetary forfeiture to $1,000. II. BACKGROUND Cornbelt is the licensee of radio stations
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  • ) File No. EB-02-BF-015 Licensee of WUAM(AM) ) NAL/Acct. No. 200232280002 Malta, New York ) FRN: 0006-5575-99 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Adopted: April 28, 2003 Released: April 30, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. Introduction In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we cancel a $7,000 forfeiture proposed against Anastos Media Group, Inc. (``Anastos Media'') for willfully violating Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves Anastos Media's failure to enclose WUAM(AM)'s antenna structure within effective locked fences or other structures. On June 21, 2002, a Resident Agent from the Enforcement Bureau's Buffalo, New York Resident Agent Office (``Buffalo Office'') issued a $7,000 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to Anastos Media for the noted violation.
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  • Diego, CA District Office (1/31/03). M.J. Phillips Communications, Inc., WJJL, Niagara Falls, NY. $10,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration) and 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances). Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (1/28/03). Pittman Broadcasting Services, L.L.C., KAOK(AM), KAOK-FM, Covington, Louisiana. $15,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.49 (AM Transmission Fencing Requirements). New Orleans, LA District Office (2/14/03). Victory & Power Ministries, Inc., WPFC, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. $25,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.49 (AM Transmission Fencing Requirements) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). New Orleans, LA District Office (2/14/03). Southern Broadcasting Corporation, WENA-AM, Yauco, PR. $8,000 NAL. San Juan, PR Resident Agent (3/11/03).
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  • KBPA(AM) ) FRN 0007-2843-67 Pine Bluff, Arkansas ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: January 28, 2003 Released: January 30, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seventeen thousand dollars ($17,000) to Metro Birch Enterprises, Inc., (``Metro Birch'') licensee of Station KBPA(AM), Pine Bluff, Arkansas, for willful violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Metro Birch's failure to enclose the station's antenna tower within an effective locked fence and failure to maintain all of the required items in the station's public inspection file. 2. On July 22, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's New Orleans, Louisiana Field Office (``New Orleans Office'') issued
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  • No. 200232400005 FRN 0005-0231-06 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Adopted: July 18, 2003 Released: July 22, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we cancel a proposed monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000), issued to WOYK, Inc., (``WOYK''), licensee of Station WOYK(AM), for its apparent willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves WOYK's apparent failure to maintain an adequate tower fence enclosure. 2. On July 17, 2002, the Commission's Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Field Office (``Philadelphia Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to WOYK for the noted violation. BACKGROUND 3. On March 8,
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  • 200332620012 Holly Springs, Mississippi ) FRN 0004-9301-45 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 7, 2003 Released: August 11, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000) to Billy R. Autry (``Mr. Autry''), licensee of radio station WKRA(AM), Holly Springs, Mississippi, for willful violation of Section 73.49 and willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1745 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Mr. Autry's failure to enclose the station's antenna within an effective locked fence or other enclosure, operating with excessive power during post-sunset hours, and failing to discontinue operation at night. 2. On March 17, 2003, the District Director of the Commission's New Orleans,
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  • Number: EB-01-DV-138 NAL/Acct. No. 200232800004 FRN 0003-7484-98 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 9, 2003 Released: October 14, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order, (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand five hundred dollars ($5,500) to Commonwealth License Subsidiary, LLC (``Commonwealth''), licensee of Station KLMR(AM), Lamar, Colorado, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves Commonwealth's failure to provide effective locked fences enclosing the station's two antenna structures. On May 30, 2002, the Commission's Denver, Colorado Field Office (``Denver Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Commonwealth for the noted violation. Commonwealth filed a
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  • rules or policy is expected, and does not nullify or mitigate any prior forfeitures or violations.'' If a forfeiture is imposed, Sutro requests that its amount be reduced to no more than $500. Sutro cites C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc., 17 FCC Rcd 14324 (Enf. Bur. 2002), in which a monetary forfeiture imposed for violation of Sections 17.4(a), 17.51(a) [tower lighting] and 73.49 [fencing] of the Rules was reduced to $500. C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc., is inapposite. The reduction in C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc., was primarily based on financial hardship, which is not present in this case. We do, however, find that Sutro has a history of overall compliance and, accordingly, reduce the forfeiture amount to $2,400. We have examined Sutro's response to the NAL
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  • WFBS(AM) ) Berwick, Pennsylvania ) NAL/Acct. No. 200232400007 ) ) FRN 0006-7296-02 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 16, 2003 Released: October 20, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) to FBS Wireless Corporation (``FBS'') for repeated violation of Sections 17.4(a), 17.51(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and deny FBS's request for a hearing upon the forfeiture. The noted violations involve FBS's failure to register and light the antenna structure for station WFBS(AM) and to enclose that antenna structure within an effective locked fence. On August 12, 2002, the Commission's Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Field Office (``Philadelphia Office'') released a Notice of Apparent Liability
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  • Station WNAM(AM) ) FRN 0002-8348-10 Oshkosh, Wisconsin ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 16, 2003 Released: October 20, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Cumulus Licensing Corporation (``Cumulus''), licensee of AM Station WNAM, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves Cumulus's failure to maintain an effective locked fence or other enclosure around the base of an antenna tower having radiofrequency potential at the base. On August 16, 2002, the Commission's Chicago, Illinois Field Office (``Chicago Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to Cumulus for a forfeiture in
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  • WAGC(AM) ) NAL/Acct. No. 200332480021 Centre, Alabama ) FRN 0007-3964-19 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 27, 2003 Released: October 29, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Radio Centre Inc. (``Radio Centre''), licensee of WAGC(AM), Centre, Alabama, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves failing to enclose the station's antenna tower within an effective locked fence. 2. On April 15, 2003, the District Director of the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia Field Office (``Atlanta Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Radio Centre. Radio Centre has not filed
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  • ) File No. EB-02-AT-277 NAL/Acct No. 200232480016 FRN 0007-4715-50 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 28, 2003 Released: October 30, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) to J & W Promotions, Inc. (``J & W''), for willful violations of Sections 11.35(a), 17.4(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve J & W's failure to ensure that Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment was installed and operational, to register its antenna structure with the Commission, and to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of the antenna structure. On August 28, 2002, the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia, Field Office (``Atlanta Office'') issued
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  • FRN 0005-0483-35 Dahlonega, Georgia ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: January 31, 2003 Released: February 4, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) to Small Town Radio, Inc. (``Small Town''), licensee of Station WDGR(AM), Dahlonega, Georgia, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Small Town's failure to maintain operational emergency alert system equipment and failure to enclose the station's antenna tower within an effective locked fence. 2. On November 13, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia Field Office (``Atlanta Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the
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  • FRN 0003-7254-88 Lewisburg, Tennessee ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 6, 2003 Released: February 10, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Marshall County Radio Corp. (``Marshall County''), licensee of AM radio station WAXO, Lewisburg, Tennessee, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves Marshall County's failure to enclose its antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. 2. On November 5, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia Field Office (``Atlanta Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Marshall County. Marshall
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  • No. 200232560026 FRN 0006-1631-09 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: December 17, 2003 Released: December 19, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: introduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of three thousand dollars ($3,000) to Hunt Broadcasting Group, Inc. (``Hunt''), licensee of radio stations KPWB(AM) and KPWB-FM, located in Piedmont, Missouri, for willful violation of Sections 73.49, 73.1350(b)(2), 73.1350(c), 11.35(a), 73.3526(e)(5), 73.3526(e)(6), and 73.3526(e)(12) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Hunt's failure to provide an effective locked fence enclosing the base of station KPWB(AM)'s antenna, failure to provide transmitter control and monitoring capabilities, failure to maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment, and failure to maintain all required items in the joint public inspection
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 - Equipment Operational Readiness Minority Business and Housing Development, Inc., WYGG, Uniondale, NY. $13,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation). Philadelphia, PA District Office (12/30/02). 47 C.F.R. § 11.52 -- EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements MRJ, Inc., Pineville, WV. $22,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.4 (Antenna Structure Registration), 73.49 (AM Transmission Fencing Requirements) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Columbia, MD District Office (12/26/02). 47 C.F.R. § 11.61 - Tests of EAS Procedures Radio Station WWAM, Inc., WWAM(AM), Lakeland, FL. $2,000 NAL. Tampa, FL District Office (12/9/02). Petracom of Joplin, L.L.C., KCAR-FM, Lutz, FL. $3,500 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File
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  • December 23, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of nineteen thousand six hundred dollars ($19,600) to Hoffman Communications, Incorporated (``HCI''), owner of antenna structure numbers 1040995, 1040996, and 1040997 in Chester, Virginia, and licensee of radio station WGGM(AM), for willful and repeated violations of Sections 73.49, 17.21, and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find HCI liable for failing to maintain effective fencing around its antenna structures, for failing to install prescribed lighting, and for exceeding authorized nighttime power limits. On September 30, 2002, the Commission's Norfolk, Virginia Resident Agent Office (``Norfolk Office'') released a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to HCI
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  • ) Dothan, Alabama ) FRN 0004-3330-19 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 12, 2003 Released: March 17, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Wilson Broadcasting Co., Inc. (``Wilson''), licensee of Station WAGF(AM), Dothan, Alabama, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules''). The noted violation involves Wilson's failure to provide an effective locked fence enclosure for the station's antenna structure. 2. On June 10, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia Field Office (``Atlanta Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Wilson. Wilson submitted a
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  • Florida ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: April 14, 2004 Released: April 16, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) to Blountstown Communications, Inc. (``Blountstown''), licensee of AM radio station WYBT and FM radio station WPHK, Blountstown, Florida, for willful violations of Sections 11.35, 73.49 and 73.3526(c) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Blountstown failing to ensure that the Emergency Alert System equipment was operational, failing to enclose the base of the antenna system within an effective locked fence and failing to make available a complete public file. 2. On December 16, 2003, the District Director of the Commission's Tampa, Florida Field
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  • ("Order") we deny the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Small Town Radio, Inc. (``Small Town''), licensee of Station WDGR(AM), Dahlonega, Georgia. Small Town seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order in which the Chief, Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau''), found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Small Town's failure to maintain operational emergency alert system (``EAS'') equipment and failure to enclose the station's antenna tower within an effective locked fence. II. BACKGROUND On October 21, 2002, an agent from the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia Field Office (``Atlanta Office'') inspected radio station WDGR. The agent observed that the gate
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  • to MRJ, Inc. (``MRJ''), the licensee of WWYO, Pineville, West Virginia. We find that MRJ failed to conduct weekly EAS tests of the EAS header and EOM codes, failed to register its antenna structure with the Commission and failed to enclose the AM antenna in an effective locked fence in apparent willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.52(a), 17.4, and 73.49 and failed to allow access to the public inspection file in apparent willful violation of 73.3256(c) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). While we cancel the forfeiture for a demonstrated inability to pay, we admonish MRJ for its willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.52(a), 17.4, 73.49 of the Rules and its willful violation of Section 73.3526(c) of the Rules. II.
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  • No. 200332620004 FRN 0007-7594-00 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: May 28, 2004 Released: June 2, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: introduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a forfeiture in the amount of thirteen thousand six hundred dollars ($13,600) to Greenwood Acres Baptist Church (``Greenwood''), licensee of AM broadcast station KASO, Minden, Louisiana, for willful and repeated violations of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Greenwood's failure to maintain an effective locked fence enclosing its antenna tower, and failure to maintain all required material in its public inspection file. On December 5, 2002, the Commission's New Orleans, Louisiana Field Office (``New Orleans Office'') released a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the
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  • in Caddo Mills, Texas. We find that Renaissance Radio failed to maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment, failed to exhibit all red obstruction lighting on the antenna structure from sunset to sunrise, and failed to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of its AM antenna tower in apparent willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a), 17.51(a), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). While we cancel the forfeiture for a demonstrated inability to pay, we admonish Renaissance Radio for its willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a), 17.51(a), and 73.49 of the Rules. background On November 13, 2002, an agent of the Commission's Dallas, Texas Office (``Dallas Office'') conducted an on-site inspection of Station KCAF(AM). The inspection revealed
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  • No. 200332620010 Clarksville, Arkansas ) FRN: 0003-7846-91 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: June 18, 2004 Released: June 22, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of four thousand four hundred dollars ($4,400) to Forrester et al. (``Forrester''), licensee of KLYR(AM), Clarksville, Arkansas, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involved failure to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of the antenna tower for radio station KLYR(AM). On February 19, 2003, the Commission's New Orleans, Louisiana Field Office (``New Orleans Office'') released a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to Forrester in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000)
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  • 200332700030 FRN 0007006884 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: June 28, 2004 Released: June 30, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: introduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Metropolitan Radio Group of Florida, Inc. (``Metro Radio''), licensee of Station WRXB(AM), St. Petersburg, Florida, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves Metro Radio's failure to maintain effective locked fences around the bases of its three AM antenna towers or a protective property fence around the three antenna towers. background On May 15, 2003, two agents from the Commission's Tampa Field Office (``Tampa Office'') inspected Station WRXB(AM) in St. Petersburg, Florida. The agents
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  • Adopted: June 24, 2004 Released: June 28, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we cancel a seven thousand dollar ($7,000) Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') issued to Mega Communications of New Britain Licensee L.L.C., (``Mega'') licensee of AM radio station WLAT, New Britain, Connecticut for its apparent willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The alleged violation involved Mega's failure to enclose two of its antenna structures within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Based on our review of Mega's response to the NAL and the overall record, including Mega's regular inspection of the tower and the fact that the problem occurred shortly after an inspection by Mega, we
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  • NAL/Acct. No. 200332800008 FRN 0006-1624-73 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: June 30, 2004 Released: July 2, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000), to Pilgrim Communications, Inc. (``Pilgrim''), licensee of AM Station KDMN, Buena Vista, Colorado, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves Pilgrim's failure to keep KDMN's antenna structure enclosed within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. On December 31, 2002, the Commission's Denver, Colorado, Field Office (``Denver Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability For Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Pilgrim for willful and repeated
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  • Florida ) FRN 0001-8101-75 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 8, 2004 Released: July 12, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000) to Power Country, Inc. (``PCI''), licensee of AM radio station WGRO, Lake City, Florida, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves PCI's failure to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of its AM antenna tower. II. BACKGROUND On November 22, 2002, two agents from the Commission's Tampa Field Office (``Tampa Office'') inspected PCI's AM antenna tower for station WGRO(AM) in Lake City, Florida. The agents observed that the antenna tower
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  • EB-02-PA-284 NAL/Acct. No. 200332400008 FRN No. 0006-1444-14 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 20, 2004 Released: July 22, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of six thousand three hundred dollars ($6,300) to James Chladek, (``Chladek''), the licensee of WXMC(AM), Parsippany-Troy Hill, New Jersey, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves failure to enclose each of two of WXMC's antenna structures within effective locked fences. On December 4, 2002, the Commission's Philadelphia District Office (``Philadelphia Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to Chladek for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). Chladek filed a response
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  • No. 200332480023 FRN: 0005-0273-13 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 30, 2004 Released: August 4, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: introduction In a May 6, 2003 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), the District Director-Atlanta Office proposed a monetary forfeiture of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for Casey Network, LLC (``Casey'') based on an apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). That section requires that antenna towers with radio frequency potential at the base must be enclosed within an effective locked fence. On June 27, 2003, Casey filed a Response to the NAL. In this Forfeiture Order, we affirm the monetary forfeiture in the amount of $7,000. discussion Casey does not contest the subject violation, but
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  • 200332620006 FRN 0006-1569-21 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 5, 2004 Released: August 9, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: introduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a forfeiture in the amount of three thousand dollars ($3,000) to Pittman Broadcasting Services, LLC (``Pittman''), licensee of radio broadcast stations KAOK(AM), Lake Charles, Louisiana, and KAOK-FM, DeRidder, Louisiana, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), and cancel the proposed monetary forfeiture in the amount of eight thousand dollars ($8,000) because we now conclude Pittman did not violate Section 11.35(a) of the Rules. The noted rules involve Pittman's failure to maintain an effective locked fence enclosing its antenna tower for KAOK(AM) and rules regarding maintaining operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment
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  • Indiana ) FRN 0008-5822-31 ) ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 5, 2004 Released: August 9, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order ("Order") we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of nine thousand, two hundred dollars ($9,200) to Marion R. Williams (``Williams''), licensee of AM broadcast Station WONG, Canton, Mississippi, for willful violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526(c)(1) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involved Williams's failure to enclose the station's antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure and to make most required items in the station's public inspection file available for public inspection during regular business hours. 2. In an April 14, 2003 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''),
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  • Antenna ) Structure #1231421 ) NAL/Acct. No. 200332640001 Richmond, Virginia ) ) FRN3782182 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 11, 2004 Released: August 13, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture of six thousand six hundred dollars ($6,600) to 4M of Richmond, Inc. (``4M of Richmond'') for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1745(a) of the Rules. Additionally, we issue a monetary forfeiture of eight thousand dollars ($8,000) against 4M Communications, Inc. (``4M Communications'') for willful violation of Section 17.50 of the Rules, for a total forfeiture amount of fourteen thousand six hundred dollars ($14,600). The noted violations involve 4M
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  • NAL/Acct. No. 200332340005 Brunswick, Maryland ) FRN: 0006-1615-09 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 17, 2004 Released: August 19, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eighteen thousand dollars ($18,000) to JMK Communications, Inc. (``JMK''), licensee of WTRI, Brunswick, Maryland for willful violation of Sections 1.89, 73.49, and 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve failure to respond to Commission correspondence, failure to enclose station antenna within an effective locked fence or enclosure, and failure to maintain a meaningful staff presence at the main studio. On April 28, 2003, the Commission's Columbia, Maryland Field Office (``Columbia Office'') released a Notice of Apparent Liability for
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  • ) ) File No. EB-02-TP-314 NAL/Acct. No. 200332700001 FRN # 0003-7830-40 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 2, 2004 Released: February 4, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: introduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000.00) to WCVC, Inc. (``WCVC''), licensee of Station WCVC(AM), Tallahassee, Florida, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves WCVC's failure to effectively fence its antenna structure. On October 22, 2002, the Commission's Tampa, Florida Office (``Tampa Office'') released a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000.00) to WCVC for the noted violation. WCVC filed a response to the NAL on November
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  • No.200432620005 FRN 0007689243 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: September 29, 2004 Released: October 1, 2004 By the Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau: introduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) to Delta Radio Greenville, LLC (``Delta''), licensee of radio station WROX(AM), Clarksdale, Mississippi, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Delta's failure to maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment and failure to enclose its antenna structure within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. background On May 12, 2004, an agent of the Commission's New Orleans Field Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``New Orleans Office'') observed the antenna structure of
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  • Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the November 21, 2003 petition for reconsideration filed by FBS Wireless Corporation (``FBS''), licensee of Station WFBS(AM), Berwick, Pennsylvania. FBS seeks reconsideration of an October 20, 2003 Forfeiture Order, in which the Enforcement Bureau imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) for repeated violation of Sections 17.4(a), 17.51(a), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (Rules). The noted violations involve FBS's failure to register and light the antenna structure for station WFBS(AM) and to enclose that antenna structure within an effective locked fence. In its petition for reconsideration, FBS raises five issues: the coordinates of its tower; the height of its tower; the aeronautical study concerning its tower; the fencing around
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  • 2004 By the Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau introduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) to Victory & Power Ministries, Inc. (``VPM''), licensee of Station WPFC(AM), Baton Rouge, Louisiana for willful violations of the Emergency Alert System (``EAS''), the antenna fencing and the public file requirements of Sections 11.35(a), 73.49 and 73.3526(c) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Background On November 13, 2002, the Commission's New Orleans, Louisiana Field Office (``New Orleans Office'') inspected Station WPFC(AM)'s facilities, and observed that the EAS equipment was not operational or tested, that EAS tests were not logged, that the fence enclosing its antenna structure was not locked, and that the public file could not
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  • Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Memorandum Opinion and Order, we grant in part a September 10, 2003 petition for reconsideration (petition) filed by Billy R. Autry, who seeks reconsideration of an August 11, 2003 Forfeiture Order, in which the Enforcement Bureau imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.1745 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Mr. Autry's operation of an AM radio station without proper enclosure of its antenna tower, operating with excessive power during post-sunset hours, and failing to discontinue operation at night. As explained below, we will reduce the forfeiture to $8,800 based on Mr. Autry's history of overall compliance with the
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  • INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eight thousand dollars ($8,000) to East Texas Broadcasting, Inc., (``East Texas''), the licensee of KPLT(AM), and owner of Antenna Structure Registration (``ASR'') No. 1236893 in Paris, Texas, for willful and repeated violation of Section 17.4(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules. The noted violations involve East Texas' failure to register its antenna structure for radio station KPLT and its failure to enclose its antenna tower within an effective locked fence. On March 4, 2003, the Commission's Dallas, Texas District Office (``Dallas Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to East Texas for a forfeiture in
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  • WANR ) Warren, Ohio ) FRN: 0008369423 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: November 15, 2004 Released: November 17, 2004 By the Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Beacon Broadcasting, Inc. (``Beacon''), licensee of radio station WANR(AM), Warren, Ohio, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves Beacon's failure to enclose one of the station's two antenna towers within an effective locked fence. On May 26, 2004, the Resident Agent of the Commission's Buffalo, New York Field Office (``Buffalo Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Beacon. Beacon has
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  • EB-03-TP-357 NAL/Acct. No. 200432700013 FRN 0007-0069-84 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: December 8, 2004 Released: December 10, 2004 By the Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) against Metropolitan Radio Group, Inc., licensee of AM radio station WBRD, Palmetto, Florida for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves the failure to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of its AM antenna towers. On March 11, 2004, the District Director, Enforcement Bureau, Tampa Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for the referenced Rule violation. Metropolitan Radio
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  • Enforcement Bureau: In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the petition for reconsideration filed by WCVC, Inc. (``WCVC''), licensee of Station WCVC(AM), Tallahassee, Florida. WCVC seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order, in which the Chief, Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau''), found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves WCVC's failure to effectively fence its antenna structure. On August 7, 2002, agents from the Commission's Tampa, Florida Office (``Tampa Office'') conducted an on-site inspection of Station WCVC and observed a violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules. On October 22, 2002, the Tampa Office released a Notice of Apparent Liability
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  • NAL/Acct. No. 200332480010 ) FRN 0005-0035-20 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 12, 2004 Released: March 16, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to State Broadcasting Corporation (``State''), licensee of AM radio station WMLT, Dublin, Georgia, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves State's failure to enclose one of its antenna structures within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. On November 5, 2002, the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia Office, (``Atlanta Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to State for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). State
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  • NAL/Acct. No. 200332980001 Frn 0007741952 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 17, 2004 Released: March 19, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand, six hundred dollars ($5,600), to Radio Bonners Ferry, Inc. (``Bonners Ferry''), licensee of Station KBFI(AM), Bonners Ferry Idaho, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules. The noted rule violation involves Bonners Ferry's failure to keep KBFI's antenna structure enclosed within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. On October 2, 2002, the Commission's Seattle Washington's Resident Agent Office (``Seattle Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability (``NAL'') in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Bonners Ferry. Bonners Ferry filed
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  • Order (``Order''), we cancel the $7,000 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') issued to Kaspar Broadcasting Co. of Missouri (``Kaspar''), licensee of Station KWRE(AM), Warrenton, Missouri. The NAL found that Kaspar failed to enclose the antenna structure, which had radio frequency potential at its base, within an effective locked fence or other enclosure, in apparent willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). background On September 11, 2002, an agent from the Commission's Kansas City, Missouri Office (``Kansas City Office'') conducted an on-site inspection of Station KWRE(AM)'s antenna structure. The agent found that the gate to the fence enclosing the antenna structure was unlocked. On October 28, 2002, the Kansas City Office released the NAL. Kaspar filed a
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  • Florida ) ) FRN 0003-7580-00 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: April 1, 2004 Released: April 5, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) to Westshore Broadcasting, Inc. (``Westshore''), licensee of AM station WOCA for willful and repeated violation of Sections 17.51, 17.57 and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Westshore's failure to light the antenna structure for station WOCA, to notify the Commission of a change in the antenna structure's ownership information, and to enclose WOCA's antenna structure within an effective locked fence. On November 1, 2002, the Commission's Tampa, Florida, Field Office (``Tampa Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent
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  • Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the petition for reconsideration filed by 4M of Richmond, Inc. (``4M of Richmond''), licensee of AM station WLEE, Richmond, Virginia. 4M of Richmond seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order issued by the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') on August 13, 2004, in the amount of six thousand six hundred dollars ($6,600), for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1745(a) of the Rules. The noted violations involve 4M of Richmond's failure to enclose its tower within an effective locked fence (§ 73.49) and exceeding its nighttime power limit (§ 73.1745(a)). II. BACKGROUND WLEE is licensed to transmit with a daytime power of 1,000 watts and a nighttime
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  • FRN: 0004065629 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 29, 2005 Released: August 31, 2005 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand six hundred dollars ($5,600) to Angel Vera-Maury, licensee of station WRSS(AM) in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Communication's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves Mr. Vera-Maury's failure to enclose the station's antenna structure within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. II. BACKGROUND On April 8, 2005, resident agents from the San Juan Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``San Juan Office'') informed the contract engineer for station WRSS(AM) that they would be conducting an inspection
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  • 0004281150 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: December 21, 2005 Released: December 23, 2005 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Butterfield Broadcasting Corporation ("Butterfield"), former licensee of AM station KULE, in Ephrata, Washington, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). On December 14, 2004, the Enforcement Bureau's Seattle Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Butterfield after determining that it had failed to effectively enclose its AM broadcast tower. In this Order, we consider and reject Butterfield's arguments that the facts in the NAL are incorrect;
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  • 0000012005 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: June 1, 2005 Released: June 3, 2005 By the Regional Director, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: introduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000) to M.B. Communications, Inc. (``M.B. Communications''), licensee of AM station WYLF, Penn Yan, New York, for willful and repeated violations of Sections 73.49, 73.1560(a)(1), and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's rules (the ``Rules''). The noted violations concern the operation of station WYLF with power in excess of the station's authorization during daytime, post sunset, and nighttime hours and failure to enclose the station's tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. BACKGROUND Station WYLF is authorized to operate at certain power levels during
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  • Bureau: Introduction In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the petition for reconsideration filed by M.B. Communications, Inc. (``M.B. Communications''), licensee of AM radio station WYLF, Penn Yan, New York. M.B. Communications seeks reconsideration of the Enforcement Bureau's (``Bureau'') Forfeiture Order imposing a forfeiture in the amount of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000)for violations of Sections 73.1560(a)(1), 73.1745(a), and 73.49 of the Commission's rules (``Rules''). BACKGROUND On August 25, 2004, the Commission's Buffalo Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to M.B. Communications for a forfeiture in the amount of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1560(a)(1), 73.1745(a), and 73.49 of the Rules. The violations concerned the operation of WYLF with power
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  • FRN 0011401320 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 3, 2006 Released: October 6, 2006 By the Regional Director, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to WSMN Broadcasting, LLC, ("WSMN"), former licensee of AM station WSMN, in Nashua, New Hampshire, for willfully and repeatedly violating Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose one of WSMN's three antenna structures within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. BACKGROUND On May 12, 2004, an agent from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's Boston Office inspected the three antenna structures used by AM station WSMN, Nashua, New Hampshire. The agent observed that the fence around the west tower
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  • ORDER Adopted: November 1, 2006 Released: November 3, 2006 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) to A Radio Company, Inc. (``A Radio''), licensee of AM radio station WEGA in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, for willful violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1350(a) of the Rules. The noted violations involve A Radio's failure to enclose an antenna tower having radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence, its failure to make available a complete public inspection file, and its failure to operate its station in
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  • Adopted: January 20, 2006 Released: January 24, 2006 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of ten thousand five hundred dollars ($10,500) to GB Enterprises Communications Corp. (``GB Enterprises''), licensee of station WHNR in Winter Haven, Florida, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve GB Enterprises' failure to enclose its antenna structures within effective locked fences and failure to maintain a complete public inspection file. II. BACKGROUND On March 22, 2004, agents from the Commission's Tampa, Florida Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``Tampa Office'') inspected radio station WHNR-AM at its studio/transmitter site located
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  • I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-one thousand dollars ($21,000) to Siga Broadcasting Corporation (``Siga Broadcasting''), licensee of station KTMR, in Edna, Texas and owner of antenna structure #1232021, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 17.51(a) and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and for repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules. The noted violations involve Siga Broadcasting's failure to exhibit red obstruction lights from sunset to sunrise, operation of the station after local sunset, and failure to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. II. BACKGROUND On December 11, 2006, in response to a complaint that the station was
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  • FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: May 2, 2007 Released: May 4, 2007 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500) to Albino Ortega and Maria Juarez, licensees of AM radio station KIGO in St. Anthony, Idaho, for willfully and repeatedly violating Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). On September 27, 2006, the Enforcement Bureau's Portland Resident Agent Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Ortega and Juarez for failing to enclose the KIGO antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosures. In this Order, we consider Ortega and Juarez's request that
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  • FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: May 22, 2007 Released: May 24, 2007 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of four thousand, two hundred dollars ($4,200) to Sandhill Media Group, LLC (``Sandhill''), licensee of radio station KSPZ (formerly KUPI) in Ammon, Idaho, for repeatedly violating Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). On September 27, 2006, the Enforcement Bureau's Portland Resident Agent Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Sandhill for failing to enclose the KSPZ antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures. In this Order, we consider Sandhill's arguments that the violation was not willful
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  • in part and deny in part the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Blountstown Communications, Inc. (``Blountstown''), licensee of Stations WYBT (AM) and WPHK (FM), Blountstown, Florida. Blountstown seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order in which the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), for willful violations of Sections 11.35, 73.49, and 73.3526(c) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Blountstown's failure to ensure operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment, failure to enclose the AM station's antenna tower within an effective locked fence, and failure to make available a complete public file. For the reasons discussed below, we reduce the forfeiture amount from $25,000 to $12,480. II. BACKGROUND On
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  • 200732620004 FRN 0005013222 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: June 6, 2007 Released: June 8, 2007 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to M.R.S. Ventures, Inc., (``M.R.S.''), licensee of radio station WDSK-AM, in Cleveland, Mississippi for repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves M.R.S.' failure to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. II. BACKGROUND On February 7 and February 8, 2007, in response to a complaint, agents from the Commission's New Orleans Field Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``New Orleans Office'') inspected radio station
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  • Number EB-07-OR-015 NAL/Acct. No. 200732620003 FRN 0005015425 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: June 13, 2007 Released: June 15, 2007 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Jason Konarz, licensee of radio station WQMA-AM, in Marks, Mississippi, for repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Mr. Konarz's failure to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. 2. On April 24, 2007, the Commission's Atlanta Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``Atlanta Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Mr.
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  • Bureau: Introduction By this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny a Petition for Reconsideration, filed on July 1, 2004, by Greenwood Acres Baptist Church (``Greenwood''), licensee of AM broadcast station KASO, Minden, Louisiana. Greenwood seeks reconsideration of a Forfeiture Order in which Greenwood was assessed the amount of thirteen thousand six hundred dollars ($13,600) for willful violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526(a)(2) of the Commission's (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Greenwood's failure to maintain an effective locked fence enclosing its antenna structure and failure to maintain all required material in its public inspection file. For the reasons discussed below, we affirm the monetary forfeiture amount of $13,600. BACKGROUND On September 12, 2002, an agent (``field agent'') from the Commission's New
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  • Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the petition for reconsideration filed by M.R.S. Ventures, Inc., (``M.R.S.''), licensee of radio station WDSK-AM, in Cleveland, Mississippi, of the Forfeiture Order issued June 8, 2007. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $7,000 on M.R.S. for the repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involved M.R.S.' failure to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. II. BACKGROUND On February 7 and February 8, 2007, in response to a complaint, agents from the Commission's New Orleans Field Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``New Orleans Office'') inspected radio station
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  • we grant in part and deny in part the petition for reconsideration filed by A Radio Company, Inc. (``A Radio''), licensee of AM radio station WEGA in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, of the Forfeiture Order issued November 3, 2006. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $15,000 on A Radio for the willful violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526 of the Rules and the willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1350(a) of the Rules. The noted violations involved A Radio's failure to enclose an antenna tower having radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence, its failure to make available a complete public inspection file, and its failure to operate its station in accordance
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  • 200732960004 FRN: 0000021709 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: September 7, 2007 Released: September 11, 2007 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of two thousand, eight hundred dollars ($2,800) to Pereira Broadcasting (``Pereira''), licensee of AM radio station KIGS in Hanford, California, for repeatedly violating Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). On March 2, 2007, the Enforcement Bureau's San Francisco Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Pereira for failing to enclose the KIGS antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures. In this Order, we consider Pereira's argument that the fence was removed to eliminate
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  • INTRODUCTION In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the petition for reconsideration filed by Delta Radio Greenville, LLC (``Delta''), licensee of radio station WROX(AM), Clarksdale, Mississippi, of the Forfeiture Order issued October 1, 2004. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $12,000 on Delta for the willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involved Delta's failure to maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment and its failure to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. II. BACKGROUND On May 12, 2004, an agent of the Commission's New Orleans Field Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``New Orleans
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  • and owner of that station's antenna structure. FBS seeks reconsideration of a Memorandum Opinion and Order (``MO&O``) in which the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') denied a previous petition for reconsideration filed by FBS of a Bureau Forfeiture Order which found FBS liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) for repeated violation of Sections 17.4(a), 17.51(a), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve FBS's failure to register and light the antenna structure for WFBS and to enclose the antenna structure within an effective locked fence. As discussed below, we dismiss FBS's petition because it does not comply with the timeliness requirements of Section 405(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), and
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  • ORDER Adopted: February 28, 2007 Released: March 2, 2007 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) to Rama Communications, Inc. (``Rama''), licensee of station WTIR, in Cocoa Beach, Florida, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Rama's failure to maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment and failure to maintain effective locked fences or enclosures around the bases of its antenna structures. II. BACKGROUND In response to two complaints received in November 2005, agents from the Commission's Tampa Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``Tampa Office'') inspected the
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  • FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 1, 2008 Released: July 3, 2008 By the Acting Regional Director, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Radio Plus, Inc. (``Radio Plus''), licensee of AM radio station WFDL in Waupun, Wisconsin, for willfully and repeatedly violating Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to enclose the WFDL antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. In this Order, we consider Radio Plus's arguments that the forfeiture amount should be cancelled or reduced because the violation was not willful and in light of its remedial efforts. II. BACKGROUND On February 6, 2007, an agent from
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  • taking the action in question, irrespective of any intent to violate the Rules. Licensee has failed to justify why departure from this precedent is warranted. Moreover, Licensee's reliance on Vernon Broadcasting is misplaced. There, the Commission rescinded a forfeiture imposed against a licensee who allegedly failed to enclose its antenna tower with a secure fence, in apparent violation of Section 73.49(a)(8) of the Rules. The Commission acknowledged that the existing fence had been vandalized on prior occasions and that, because of such vandalism, the licensee regularly inspected the fence and made necessary repairs. The evidence before the Commission further indicated that the fence had been vandalized just after the licensee's most recent inspection, but prior to an official Commission inspection, during
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  • taking the action in question, irrespective of any intent to violate the Rules. Licensee has failed to justify why departure from this precedent is warranted. Moreover, Licensee's reliance on Vernon Broadcasting is misplaced. There, the Commission rescinded a forfeiture imposed against a licensee who allegedly failed to enclose its antenna tower with a secure fence, in apparent violation of Section 73.49(a)(8) of the Rules. The Commission acknowledged that the existing fence had been vandalized on prior occasions and that, because of such vandalism, the licensee regularly inspected the fence and made necessary repairs. The evidence before the Commission further indicated that the fence had been vandalized just after the licensee's most recent inspection, but prior to an official Commission inspection, during
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  • taking the action in question, irrespective of any intent to violate the Rules. Licensee has failed to justify why departure from this precedent is warranted. Moreover, Licensee's reliance on Vernon Broadcasting is misplaced. There, the Commission rescinded a forfeiture imposed against a licensee who allegedly failed to enclose its antenna tower with a secure fence, in apparent violation of Section 73.49(a)(8) of the Rules. The Commission acknowledged that the existing fence had been vandalized on prior occasions and that, because of such vandalism, the licensee regularly inspected the fence and made necessary repairs. The evidence before the Commission further indicated that the fence had been vandalized just after the licensee's most recent inspection, but prior to an official Commission inspection, during
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  • station KBMS in Vancouver, Washington, for repeatedly violating Section 73.1125(a) of the Rules. On May 22, 2007, the Enforcement Bureau's Portland Resident Agent Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $14,000 to Bennett Broadcasting for failing to enclose the KBMS antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures, in violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules, and for failing to maintain an accessible main studio in its community of license, in violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Rules. In this Order, we consider Bennett Broadcasting's arguments that the forfeiture should be cancelled because the KBMS antenna towers comply with Section 73.49; that Bennett Broadcasting did not willfully violate Section 73.1125(a) of the Rules,
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  • 1.106 of the Commission's rules, we deny a Petition for Reconsideration (``Petition'') filed on April 1, 2008, by Brahmin Broadcasting Corporation ("Brahmin"), licensee of station KRAE, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, of a Forfeiture Order issued by the Western Region (``Region'') of the Enforcement Bureau, imposing a four thousand, two hundred dollar ($4,200) monetary forfeiture against Brahmin for repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violation concerned Brahmin's failure to enclose the KRAE antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. For the reasons discussed below, we deny Brahmin's Petition and affirm the forfeiture. II. BACKGROUND On March 6, 2007, agents from the Enforcement Bureau's Denver District Office conducted an inspection of a structure located at
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  • visited the station in several months. He also stated that the plastic fence around the tower was installed in 2004 or 2005. On November 5, 2007, the Atlanta Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture to Star Power in the amount of nineteen thousand dollars ($19,000) for the apparent willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a), 73.3526(a) and 73.49 of the Rules. Star Power submitted a response to the NAL requesting a reduction or cancellation of the proposed forfeiture. DISCUSSION The proposed forfeiture amount in this case was assessed in accordance with Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act'), Section 1.80 of the Rules, and The Commission's Forfeiture Policy Statement and Amendment of Section 1.80
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  • Released: November 17, 2008 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of six thousand four hundred dollars ($6,400) to Black Crow Radio, LLC, (``Black Crow''), licensee of AM Broadcast Station WNDB, in Daytona Beach, Florida, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.44(b) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Black Crow's failure to ensure that emissions removed by 60 kHz to 75 kHz from the WNDB fundamental frequency of 1150 kHz are attenuated 65 dB below the unmodulated carrier level and failure to maintain effective locked fences around the bases of two antenna towers. BACKGROUND On February 26, 2008, in
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  • FRN: 0016367518 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: November 21, 2008 Released: November 25, 2008 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) to Perihelion Global, Inc. (``Perihelion''), licensee of station WTKN-AM, in Corinth, Mississippi, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.49, 73.1125(a) and 73.1201(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') . The noted violations involve Perihelion's failure to enclose its antenna structure within an effective locked fence or other enclosure, failure to maintain a main studio, and failure to transmit the station identification. II. BACKGROUND On February 6, 2008, the Commission's New Orleans Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``New Orleans Office'') received
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  • 2008 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000) to Rama Communications, Inc. (``Rama''), licensee of station WOKB, in Winter Garden, Florida and owner of antenna structure numbers 1045401, 1045403 and 1045404, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 17.50, 73.49, 73.1745(a) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Rama's failure to clean or repaint its antenna structures as often as necessary to maintain good visibility, failure to enclose the antenna tower within an effective locked fence or enclosure, operation at times with power other than those specified in its the license, and failure to maintain and
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  • unaware that the Station's public file was incomplete. In addition, Saga notes that once it discovered that the issues-programs lists were missing it took remedial action. Saga's reliance on Vernon Broadcasting is misplaced. There, the Commission rescinded a forfeiture imposed against a licensee who allegedly failed to enclose its antenna tower with a secure fence, in apparent violation of Section 73.49(a)(8) of the Rules. The Commission acknowledged that the existing fence had been vandalized on prior occasions and that, because of such vandalism, the licensee regularly inspected the fence and made necessary repairs. The evidence before the Commission further indicated that the fence had been vandalized just after the licensee's most recent inspection, but prior to an official Commission inspection, during
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  • 200732800006 FRN: 0010593085 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 27, 2008 Released: March 3, 2008 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of four thousand, two hundred dollars ($4,200) to Brahmin Broadcasting Corporation ("Brahmin"), licensee of station KRAE, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, for repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). On July 31, 2007, the Enforcement Bureau's Denver Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Brahmin for failing to enclose the KRAE antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. Brahmin filed a response (``Response'') on August 20, 2007. In this Order, we consider
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  • May 14, 2008 By the Associate Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and A Radio Company, Inc. (``A Radio''), licensee of AM radio station WEGA in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against A Radio for possible violations of Sections 73.49, 73.1350(a), and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') regarding antenna tower fencing and public inspection file requirements and operating with an unauthorized antenna pattern. The Bureau and A Radio have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. After reviewing the terms of the
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  • ORDER Adopted: July 15, 2009 Released: July 17, 2009 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500) to Albino Ortega and Maria Juarez, licensees of AM radio station KIGO in St. Anthony, Idaho, for willful and repeated violations of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). On July 31, 2008, the Enforcement Bureau's Portland Resident Agent Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Ortega and Juarez for failing to maintain an effective locked fence around KIGO's antenna. Ortega and Juarez filed a response (``Response'') on August 8, 2008. In this Order, we
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  • 2009 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of one thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200) to Jackson Radio, LLC (``Jackson''), licensee of station WJFN-AM, in Brandon, Mississippi, for willful violation of Section 11.35 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules. The noted violations involve Jackson's failure to have an operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') and failure to have an effective locked fence or other enclosures around the antenna structure. II. BACKGROUND On March 10 and March 11, 2009, in response to a complaint, agents from the Commission's New Orleans Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``New Orleans Office'')
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  • ) ) ) ) File Number: EB-08-DV-0082 NAL/Acct. No. 200832800005 FRN: 0005078597 ORDER Adopted: July 21, 2009 Released: July 23, 2009 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Order (``Order''), we cancel a $7,000 forfeiture proposed against Greeley Broadcasting Corporation ("Greeley"), licensee of station KGRE-AM in Greeley, Colorado, and admonish Greeley for violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). On July 29, 2008, the Enforcement Bureau's Denver Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Greeley for failing to enclose the KGRE-AM antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. Greeley filed a response (``Response'') on August 28, 2008. In this Order, we consider
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  • EB-08-OR-0213 NAL/Acct. No. 200932620002 FRN 0005015425 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 2, 2009 Released: February 4, 2009 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of fourteen thousand dollars ($14,000) to Jason Konarz, licensee of station DWQMA-AM, in Marks, Mississippi, for willful and repeated violations of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Mr. Konarz's failure to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. 2. On November 21, 2008, the Commission's New Orleans Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``New Orleans Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $14,000
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  • unaware that the Station's public file was incomplete. In addition, Saga notes that once it discovered that the issues-programs lists were missing it took remedial action. Saga's reliance on Vernon Broadcasting is misplaced. There, the Commission rescinded a forfeiture imposed against a licensee who allegedly failed to enclose its antenna tower with a secure fence, in apparent violation of Section 73.49(a)(8) of the Rules. The Commission acknowledged that the existing fence had been vandalized on prior occasions and that, because of such vandalism, the licensee regularly inspected the fence and made necessary repairs. The evidence before the Commission further indicated that the fence had been vandalized just after the licensee's most recent inspection, but prior to an official Commission inspection, during
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  • unaware that the Station's public file was incomplete. In addition, Saga notes that once it discovered that the issues/programs lists were missing it took remedial action. Saga's reliance on Vernon Broadcasting is misplaced. There, the Commission rescinded a forfeiture imposed against a licensee who allegedly failed to enclose its antenna tower with a secure fence, in apparent violation of Section 73.49(a)(8) of the Rules. The Commission acknowledged that the existing fence had been vandalized on prior occasions and that, because of such vandalism, the licensee regularly inspected the fence and made necessary repairs. The evidence before the Commission further indicated that the fence had been vandalized just after the licensee's most recent inspection, but prior to an official Commission inspection, during
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  • ORDER Adopted: September 1, 2009 Released: September 3, 2009 By the Regional Director, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eighteen thousand four hundred dollars ($18,400) to Real Life Broadcasting (``Real Life''), licensee of station WIFI, in Florence, New Jersey, for willfully and repeatedly violating Sections 73.1745(a), 11.35, 73.49, and 73.3526(e)(12) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by operating station WIFI with excessive power, failing to maintain an operational EAS system, failing to maintain an effective enclosure at the base of the WIFI tower, and failing to maintain issues/program lists in the public inspection file. In this Order, we consider Real Life's request for cancellation or reduction of the forfeiture
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  • Adopted: November 18, 2009 Released: November 20, 2009 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of three thousand, five hundred dollars ($3,500) to The Evans Broadcast Company, Inc. ("Evans"), licensee of station KCMY(AM), in Carson City, Nevada, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). On November 25, 2008, the Enforcement Bureau's San Francisco Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $5,600 to Evans for failing to enclose the KCMY(AM) antenna towers within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. Evans filed a response (``Response'') on December 24, 2008. In this Order, we
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  • taking the action in question, irrespective of any intent to violate the Rules. Licensee has failed to justify why departure from this precedent is warranted. Moreover, Licensee's reliance on Vernon Broadcasting is misplaced. There, the Commission rescinded a forfeiture imposed against a licensee who allegedly failed to enclose its antenna tower with a secure fence, in apparent violation of Section 73.49(a)(8) of the Rules. The Commission acknowledged that the existing fence had been vandalized on prior occasions and that, because of such vandalism, the licensee regularly inspected the fence and made necessary repairs. The evidence before the Commission further indicated that the fence had been vandalized just after the licensee's most recent inspection, but prior to an official Commission inspection, during
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  • Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``MO&O''), we grant in part and deny in part the petition for reconsideration filed by Rama Communications, Inc. (``Rama'') of the Forfeiture Order issued December 9, 2008. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $25,000 for Rama's willful and repeated violations of Sections 17.50, 73.49, 73.1745(a) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involved Rama's failure to clean or repaint its antenna structures as often as necessary to maintain good visibility, failure to enclose the antenna tower within an effective locked fence or enclosure, operation at times with power other than those specified in its the license, and failure to maintain and
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  • already been extensively addressed in U.S. Appeals Courts. Conclusion. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, that the informal objections filed by Matthews, Lay, and Moore ARE DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Spirit of Alaska Broadcasting, Incorporated, file an amended FCC Form 302 within 30 days of the effective date of this letter which describes how the protective fence complies with Section 73.49 of the Rules and OET Bulletin 65. Sincerely, Peter H. Doyle Chief, Audio Division Media Bureau cc: Spirit of Alaska Broadcasting, Incorporated Ms. Bonnye L. Matthews Mr. Drew Lay Mr. Karae Moore KMBQ(AM) operates with 1 kilowatt of power from a single antenna at a frequency of 1430 kilohertz. We received the First Matthews Objection on February 9, 2009. It
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  • ORDER Adopted: October 25, 2010 Released: October 27, 2010 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500) to Stone/Collins Communications, Inc. (``Stone/Collins''), licensee of station WEPG(AM), in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Stone/Collins' failure to: (1) enclose the base of its AM antenna structure within an effective locked fence; and (2) maintain and make available a public inspection file at its main studio. II. BACKGROUND On August 19, 2009, agents of the Enforcement Bureau's Atlanta Office (``Atlanta Office'') accompanied by the
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  • FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 25, 2010 Released: October 27, 2010 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand five hundred dollars ($5,500) to Rodgson, Inc. (``Rodgson''), licensee of station WSDQ(AM), in Dunlap, Tennessee, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35, 73.49 and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Rodgson's failure to: (1) maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment; (2) enclose the base of its AM antenna structure within a locked fence; and (3) maintain and make available a public inspection file at its main studio. II. BACKGROUND On August 19, 2009, agents from the Enforcement Bureau's
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  • and we decline to cancel the proposed forfeiture on these grounds. Lazer Broadcasting also argues that the forfeiture amount should be reduced from $6,000 to $3,000 because both antenna structures were in the same AM tower array. Lazer asserts that violations concerning AM tower arrays should be treated as a single violation because the forfeiture amount for violations of section 73.49 of the Rules, which requires that AM towers be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures, but does not require individual tower fences if the towers are contained within a protective property fence, are found under the note to section 1.80(b)(4) entitled ``violations Unique to the Service.'' Lazer Broadcasting further argues that the degree of harm, which the Commission
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  • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: July 18, 2011 Released: July 18, 2011 By the Resident Agent, Norfolk Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (``NAL''), we find that Spirit Broadcasting, Inc., (``Spirit''), licensee of Station WGTM(AM), in Wilson, North Carolina, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated sections 11.35, 73.49, and 73.3526 of the Commission's rules (``Rules'') by failing to: (1) maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment; (2) enclose an antenna tower, having radio frequency potential at the base, within an effectively locked fence; and (3) maintain and make available a public inspection file. We conclude that Spirit is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five
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  • Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') issued by the Enforcement Bureau's Anchorage Office on April 30, 2009, we determine that no forfeiture penalties should be imposed on Spirit of Alaska Broadcasting, Inc. (``Spirit''). In the NAL, we found Spirit, permittee of AM broadcast Station KMBQ(AM), in Wasilla, Alaska, apparently liable for a forfeiture of $7,000 for violation of section 73.49 of the Commission's rules (``Rules'') for failing to maintain an effective fence or enclosure around the Station KMBQ(AM) antenna structure. Consistent with section 503(b)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, Spirit was granted an opportunity to show, in writing, why no such forfeiture should be imposed. In its Response, Spirit asserts that the temporary fence enclosing the Station
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  • and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 18257 (Enf. Bur. 2000) (citing WWIZ, Inc., 37 FCC 685, 686 (1964), aff'd sub. nom. Lorain Journal Co. v. FCC, 351 F.2d 824 (D.C. Cir. 1965), cert. denied, 383 U.S. 967 (1966)). EZ Sacramento, Inc., 15 FCC Rcd at 18257. In its Petition, Mt. Rushmore also describes its efforts to remedy a violation of section 73.49 of the Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.49, concerning a broken fence surrounding one of its AM towers, in response to a call from FCC agents. Petition at 3 - 4. As that violation was not charged in this proceeding, we see no relevance to this new information, other than to remind Mt. Rushmore, as the Region did, that as a
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  • Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Equity Communications LP (``Equity''), licensee of AM Station WMID and owner of antenna structure number 1046225 (the ``Antenna Structure''), in Atlantic City, New Jersey, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated section 303(q) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act'') and sections 17.50(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's rules (``Rules''), by failing to repaint the Antenna Structure as often as necessary to maintain good visibility and failing to enclose the Antenna Structure within an effective locked fence or enclosure. We conclude that Equity is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000). BACKGROUND On March 5, 2010, agents from the
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  • FRN: 0009359811 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 31, 2011 Released: November 1, 2011 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) to Spirit Broadcasting, Inc., (``Spirit''), licensee of Station WGTM(AM), in Wilson, North Carolina, for willful and repeated violation of sections 11.35, 73.49, and 73.3526 of the Commission's rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involved Spirit's failure to (1) maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment; (2) enclose an antenna tower, having radio frequency potential at the base, within an effectively locked fence; and (3) maintain and make available a public inspection file. 2. On July 15, 2011, the Enforcement Bureau's Norfolk Office (``Norfolk
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  • and A Radio. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances of this case, we conclude that A Radio is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). BACKGROUND On May 12, 2008, the Bureau adopted an Order and Consent Decree that terminated a Bureau investigation of possible violations by A Radio of sections 73.49, 73.1350(a), and 73.3526 of the Commission's rules (``Rules'') regarding antenna tower fencing, public inspection file requirements, and operating with an unauthorized antenna pattern. Among other terms in the Order and Consent Decree, A Radio agreed to make a voluntary contribution to the U.S. Treasury in the amount of eight thousand dollars ($8,000) by June 14, 2008. A Radio also agreed
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  • FRN: 0003773595 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: May 2, 2011 Released: May 3, 2011 By the District Director, Chicago District Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Mattoon Broadcasting Company (``Mattoon Broadcasting''), licensee of Stations WLBH(AM) and WLBH-FM, in Mattoon, Illinois, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to enclose Station WLBH's towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures and section 73.1125(a) by failing to maintain a management and staff presence at the stations' main studio. We conclude that Mattoon Broadcasting is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of fourteen thousand dollars ($14,000). BACKGROUND On July 21, 2010,
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  • EB-10-PA-0135 NAL/Acct. No.: 201132400007 FRN: 0003779840 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: May 16, 2011 Released: May 17, 2011 By the District Director, Philadelphia, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Patrick H. Sickafus (``Sickafus''), licensee of AM Station WWSM in Annville-Cleona, Pennsylvania, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated section 73.49 of the Commission's rules (``Rules'') by failing to enclose two of Station WWSM's antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures. We conclude that Sickafus is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). BACKGROUND On May 26, 2010, an agent of the Enforcement Bureau's Philadelphia Office (``Philadelphia Office'') inspected the series-fed, three-tower array
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  • 0014425979 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: May 17, 2011 Released: May 17, 2011 By the District Director, Atlanta Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (``NAL''), we find that John F. Warmath (``Mr. Warmath''), licensee of station WIRJ(AM), Humboldt, TN, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated sections 73.49, 11.35, and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to maintain: (1) an enclosed fence around the base of the station's AM antenna; (2) Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment; and (3) a public inspection file. We conclude that Mr. Warmath is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). BACKGROUND On October 7, 2010,
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  • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: March 8, 2012 Released: March 8, 2012 By the District Director, Atlanta Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (NAL), we find that Walter M. Czura, licensee of Station WNFO, Sun City Hilton Head, South Carolina, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 73.49, 11.35, and 73.3526 of the Commission's rules (Rules) by failing to: (1) maintain an effective locked fence around the base of an antenna tower; (2) install operational Emergency Alert System (EAS) equipment; and (3) maintain and make available a complete public inspection file. We conclude that Mr. Czura is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty five
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  • Renewal Application''). Letter to CWH Broadcasting, Inc. Reference 1800B3-DW (MB Jan. 5, 2011). See, e.g., Enforcement Bureau Field Operations List of Actions Taken, Public Notice, 16 FCC Rcd 8708, 8712 (EB 2001) (Notice of Violation issued to the Station on March 29, 2001, for violations of 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.4(a) (antenna structure registration); 17.51 (time when lights should be exhibited); 73.49 (AM transmission system fencing requirements); 73.1125 (station main studio location); 73.1201 (station identification); 73.1150 (transmission system operation), 73.1560 (operating power and mode tolerances); 73.1745 (unauthorized operation); 73.1820 (station log); and 73.3526 (contents of public inspection file for commercial stations); Enforcement Bureau Field Operation List of Actions Taken, Public Notice, 16 FCC Rcd 21310, 21310 (EB 2001) ($20,000 Notice of Apparent
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  • FORFEITURE Adopted: May 22, 2012 Released: May 22, 2012 By the Acting District Director, Philadelphia Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL), we find that WOYK Inc. (WOYK), licensee of AM Station WOYK in York, Pennsylvania (Station), and owner of antenna structure number 1029251 (Antenna Structure), apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's rules (Rules) by failing to enclose the Antenna Structure within an effective fence or enclosure. We conclude that WOYK is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). BACKGROUND On December 17, 2010, agents from the Enforcement Bureau's Philadelphia Office (Philadelphia Office) conducted an inspection of the Station's transmitter site in York,
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  • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: June 1, 2012 Released: June 1, 2012 By the District Director, Detroit Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (NAL), we find that Birach Broadcasting Corporation (Birach), licensee of AM Station WCXI in Fenton, Michigan (Station), apparently willfully and repeatedly violated (1) Section 73.49 of the Commission's rules (Rules) by failing to enclose the Station's antenna structure within an effective locked fence; and (2) Sections 73.3526(e)(12) and 73.3526(c)(1) of the Rules by failing to maintain and make available the issues/program lists in the Station's public inspection file. We conclude that Birach is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seventeen thousand dollars
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  • New York, NY Office (3/27/00). Apollo Transportation, Inc., Yonkers, NY. New York, NY (3/31/00). 47 (EAS) Rules) Cablevision of Massachusetts, Allston, MA. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.21, and 11.61. New England District Office (3/10/00). Booth-Newsome Broadcasting, Inc., WKTE, King, North Carolina. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.32, 11.33, 11.35, 11.52, 11.61, 73.49, 73.51, 73.1225, 73.1400 73.1350, 73.1560, 73.1590, 73.1870, and 73.3526. Norfolk, VA Office (3/13/00). KICO/AM1490 kHz, Hanson Broadcasting Co. San Diego, CA Office (3/27/00). First Assembly of God, Gainesville, FL. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. § 11.52 and 11.61. Tampa, FL Office (3/28/00). KGBA/FM, 100.1 MHz, The Voice of International Christian. 16570 47 Key West Education B/C Foundation,
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  • New York, NY Office (3/27/00). Apollo Transportation, Inc., Yonkers, NY. New York, NY (3/31/00). 47 (EAS) Rules) Cablevision of Massachusetts, Allston, MA. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.21, and 11.61. New England District Office (3/10/00). Booth-Newsome Broadcasting, Inc., WKTE, King, North Carolina. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.32, 11.33, 11.35, 11.52, 11.61, 73.49, 73.51, 73.1225, 73.1400 73.1350, 73.1560, 73.1590, 73.1870, and 73.3526. Norfolk, VA Office (3/13/00). KICO/AM1490 kHz, Hanson Broadcasting Co. San Diego, CA Office (3/27/00). First Assembly of God, Gainesville, FL. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. § 11.52 and 11.61. Tampa, FL Office (3/28/00). KGBA/FM, 100.1 MHz, The Voice of International Christian. 16570 47 Key West Education B/C Foundation,
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  • 128KG7D BPSK DIGITAL DATA 11700.0000 - 12200.0000 MHz 112KG7D Page 3 of 11 41 ° 28 ' 0.00 " N LAT. SITE ID: HUB A 6723 W. STEIGER RD. 5.6 METER, WILL, MONEE, IL 87 ° 46 ' 36.00 " W LONG. LOCATION: ANDREW CORP. HUB1 5.6 meters ANTENNA ID: 56-124B-9 81.20 dBW DIGITAL DATA 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 36M0F3F 73.49 dBW DIGITAL DATA 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 340KG7D 83.94 dBW DIGITAL DATA 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 3M00G7W 83.94 dBW DIGITAL DATA 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 8M00F9W 66.11 dBW DIGITAL DATA 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 77K0G2W 69.13 dBW DIGITAL DATA 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 153KG2W 70.10 dBW DIGITAL DATA 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 192KG2W 72.60 dBW DIGITAL DATA 14000.0000 - 14500.0000
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  • File No. EB-00-OR-051 Baton Rouge, Louisiana ) NAL/Acct.No. X3262008 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: August 21, 2000 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Field Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that Church Point Ministries, Inc. (``Church Point''), licensee of station WNDC (AM), Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has apparently violated sections 17.4(a)(2), 73.49, and 73.3526(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') for failure to register the station's antenna structures by July 1, 1998, failure to provide an effective locked fence or other enclosure around the base of any antenna having radio frequency potential at its base, and failure to maintain a public inspection file. We conclude that Church Point is apparently liable for a
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  • KOBB(AM) ) Bozeman, Montana ) File No. EB-00-ST-004 NAL/Acct. No. X3298001 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: February 29, 2000 Released: February 29, 2000 By the Enforcement Bureau, Seattle Office: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Reier Broadcasting Company, Inc., licensee of Station KOBB(AM), Bozeman, Montana, has apparently willfully violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules, which requires that antenna towers must be enclosed within effective locked fences. We conclude that Reier Broadcasting Company, Inc., licensee of Station KOBB(AM) is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND On December 28, 1999, the Enforcement Bureau's Seattle Office received a complaint from the owner of the
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  • EB-02-DV-436 ) NAL/Acct. No. 200332800008 ) FRN 0006-1624-73 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: December 31, 2002 By the District Director, Denver Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Pilgrim Communications, Inc., ("Pilgrim"), licensee of Station KDMN, in Buena Vista, Colorado, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules")1 by failing to provide an effective locked fence enclosing the station's antenna structure. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"),2 that Pilgrim is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND During an inspection on October 28, 2002, a FCC
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  • regulations to ensure that antenna structures do not present hazards to air navigation. The ASR for structure 1018351 specifies aviation orange and white paint for daytime marking, in accordance with chapters 3, 4, 5, and 13 of FAA Circular 70/7460-1J. At the time of the inspection the paint bands on the tower were faded, chipped and peeling, and oxidized. Section 73.49 of the Rules states in part that "[a]ntenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures." The antenna system on the structure is described on the license for station KIXW as a series-excited radiator. A "series excited" radiator may also be described
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  • Office I. INTRODUCTION 1. This is a Notice of Apparent Liability for monetary forfeiture issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, (the ``Act'') 47 U.S.C. § 503(b), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's Rules (the ``Rules"), 47 C.F.R. § 1.80, to Culpeper Broadcasting Corporation, licensee of WCVA, Culpeper, Virginia for willful violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.1560(a) of the Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.49, failure to maintain effective locked fence around the base of each antenna having radio frequency potential at the base, and § 73.1560(a), failure to maintain power within 90% to 105% of authorized. The appropriate amount of forfeiture for this violation is determined to be nine thousand dollars ($9,000). II. BACKGROUND 2.
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  • APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: December 5, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Greenwood Acres Baptist Church (``Greenwood''), licensee of AM broadcast station KASO, Minden, Louisiana, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seventeen thousand dollars ($17,000) for willful violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Greenwood apparently liable for failing to maintain an effective locked fence enclosing its antenna tower, and failing to maintain all required material in its public inspection file. II. BACKGROUND 2. On September 12, 2002, an agent from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's New Orleans Office inspected AM broadcast station KASO. During
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  • APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: February 14, 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Victory & Power Ministries, Inc. (``Victory Ministries''), licensee of radio station WPFC, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for willful violation of Sections 11.35(a), 73.49, and 73.3526(c) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Victory Ministries apparently liable for failing to maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment, failing to provide an effective locked fence enclosing the station's antenna tower, and failing to have the station's public inspection file available for inspection during regular business hours. II. BACKGROUND 2. On November 13, 2002, an
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  • FRN 0003784691 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: February 19, 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Forrester ET AL (``Forrester''), licensee of KLYR(AM), Clarksville, Arkansas, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Forrester apparently liable for failing to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of the antenna tower for radio station KLYR(AM). II. BACKGROUND 2. On November 6, 2002, an agent from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's New Orleans Office inspected radio station KLYR(AM). At the time of the inspection, the fence around
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  • ) ) ) ) ) File Number EB-02-ST-197 NAL/Acct. No. 200332980001 FRN 0007741952 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: October 2, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Seattle Office: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Radio Bonners Ferry, Inc., licensee of AM radio station KBFI, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, apparently willfully violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to enclose its antenna structure within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (''Act''), that Radio Bonners Ferry, Inc., is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND On May 21, 2002,
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  • brought to the attention of general manager Mr. Tom Hession at the time of inspection during the evening of April 2, 1999. 4. On April 16, 1999, Agent Larry Hickman re-visited station WOOO and found the gate on the east tower to be unlocked. 5. An Official Notice was issued on April 22, 1999 citing non-compliance with 47 C.F.R. § 73.49. 6. ARS Broadcasting Corporation's response of April 30, 1999 attributed the non-compliance to a contractor. III. DISCUSSION 7. In accordance with 47 C.F.R. § 73.49, antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. ARS Broadcasting Corp. was in violation of 47 C.F.R. § 73.49 by not having the gates
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  • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: March 17, 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Billy R. Autry (``Autry''), licensee of radio station WKRA(AM), Holly Springs, Mississippi, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000) for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), and willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1745 of the Rules. Specifically, we find Autry apparently liable for failing to enclose the station's antenna within an effective locked fence or other enclosure, operating with excessive power during post-sunset hours, and failing to discontinue operation at night. II. BACKGROUND 2. On November 18 and November 19,
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  • November 4, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Norfolk Office: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find 4M of Richmond, Inc., licensee of AM Station WLEE, and 4M Communications, Inc., owner of antenna structure 1231421, (collectively ``4M'') apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-one thousand dollars ($21,000) for willful violation of Sections 73.49 and 17.50 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), and willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1745(a) of the Rules. Specifically, we find 4M apparently liable for failing to enclose its tower with an effective locked fence, failing to comply with prescribed antenna structure marking, and exceeding its nighttime power limit. II. BACKGROUND 4M Communications, Inc. owns antenna structure 1231421 located at
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  • this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find New River Valley Radio Partners, LLC (``NRVRP''), licensee of AM station WFNR, Blacksburg, Virginia and owner of WFNR's antenna structures, 1016736, 1016737 and 1016738 in Christiansburg, Virginia, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a), 17.50 and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find NRVRP apparently liable for failing to maintain the operational readiness of its EAS equipment, for failing to maintain good visibility of its antenna structures and for failing to maintain effective fencing around its energized AM antenna towers. II. BACKGROUND NRVRP is the licensee of WFNR, Blacksburg, Virginia. The WFNR license authorizes broadcasts
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  • FRN # 0003-7830-40 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: October 22, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Tampa Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find WCVC, Inc., licensee of AM radio station WCVC, Tallahassee, Florida, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find WCVC, Inc. apparently liable for failing to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of its AM antenna tower. II. BACKGROUND 2. On June 17 and July 8, 2002, the Commission's Tampa Field Office (``Tampa Office'') received two anonymous letters alleging the lack of a base fence surrounding WCVC's AM antenna
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  • Enforcement Bureau, Tampa Office: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Westshore Broadcasting, Inc. (``Westshore''), licensee of AM station WOCA, Ocala, Florida, and owner of antenna structure #1027385 in Ocala, Florida, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 17.51, 17.57, and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Westshore apparently liable for failing to display all red obstruction lighting from sunset to sunrise, failing to update tower ownership information on the antenna structure registration, and failing to provide an effective locked fence around the base of the antenna. II. BACKGROUND On July 1, 2002, agents of the Commission's Tampa Field
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  • NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: May 1, 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, Tampa Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Power Country, Inc., licensee of AM radio station WGRO, Lake City, Florida, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Power Country, Inc. apparently liable for failure to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of its AM antenna tower. II. BACKGROUND 2. On November 22, 2002, two agents from the Commission's Tampa Field Office inspected Power Country, Inc.'s AM antenna tower for station WGRO(AM) in Lake City, Florida. The agents
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  • for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find East Texas Broadcasting, Inc. (``East Texas Broadcasting''), licensee of AM Broadcast station KPLT, Paris, Texas, and owner of antenna structure 1236893 in Paris, Texas, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for willful and repeated violation of Section 17.4(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules. Specifically, we find East Texas Broadcasting, Inc. apparently liable for failing to register its antenna structure for radio station KPLT and for failing to enclose its antenna tower with an effective locked fence. II. BACKGROUND On November 4, 2002, an agent from the Commission's Dallas Field Office (``Dallas Office'') inspected East Texas Broadcasting's antenna structure located at
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  • Office: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Renaissance Radio, Inc. (``Renaissance Radio''), licensee of AM radio station KCAF, Farmersville, Texas, and owner of antenna structure #1222577 in Caddo Mills, Texas, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a), 17.51(a), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Renaissance Radio apparently liable for failing to have operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment, failing to exhibit red obstruction lighting from sunset to sunrise, and failing to provide an effective locked fence around the base of the radiating antenna tower. II. BACKGROUND On November 13, 2002, an agent of the Commission's Dallas
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  • 0005-0035-20 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: November 5, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Atlanta Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find State Broadcasting Corporation, licensee of AM radio station WMLT, Dublin, Georgia, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find WCPC Broadcasting Co., Inc. apparently liable for failing to enclose one of its antenna structures within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. II. BACKGROUND 2. On August 27, 2002, an agent from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's Atlanta Field Office inspected the antenna structures of radio station WMLT(AM), Dublin, Georgia. The agent
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  • 0005-0273-13 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: May 6, 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, Atlanta Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Casey Network, LLC, licensee of AM radio station WRFS, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Casey Network, LLC apparently liable for failing to enclose the station's antenna tower within an effective locked fence. II. BACKGROUND 2. On April 9, 2003, an agent from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's Atlanta Office inspected radio station WRFS's antenna tower in Alexander City, Alabama. The agent was accompanied by the operator on
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  • 200332480021 FRN 0007-3964-19 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: April 15, 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, Atlanta Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Radio Centre, Inc., licensee of AM radio station WAGC, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Radio Centre, Inc. apparently liable for failing to enclose the station's antenna tower within an effective locked fence. II. BACKGROUND 2. On March 4, 2003, an agent from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's Atlanta Office inspected radio station WAGC's antenna tower in Centre, Alabama. The agent was accompanied by the station's manager. The
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  • APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: October 16, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Atlanta Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Marshall County Radio Corp., licensee of AM radio station WAXO, Lewisburg, Tennessee, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Marshall County Radio Corp. apparently liable for failing to enclose its antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. II. BACKGROUND 2. On August 8, 2002, an agent from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's Atlanta Field Office inspected the antenna tower of radio station WAXO(AM), Lewisburg, Tennessee. The agent observed that
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  • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: November 13, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Atlanta Office: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Small Town Radio, Inc. (``Small Town Radio''), licensee of WDGR(AM), Dahlonega, GA, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.49 and 11.35(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Small Town Radio apparently liable for failure to maintain operational emergency alert system (``EAS'') equipment and failure to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of the antenna tower for Radio Station WDGR(AM). II. BACKGROUND On October 21, 2003, an agent of the Commission's Atlanta Field Office inspected the
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  • Released: February 14, 2003 By the District Director, Boston Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Mega Communications of New Britain Licensee, L.L.C., (``Mega'') licensee of AM radio station WLAT, New Britain, Connecticut, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Mega apparently liable for failing to enclose two of its antenna structures within effective locked fences or other enclosures. II. BACKGROUND On August 20, 2002, agents from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's Boston and New York Offices inspected the antenna structures of radio station WLAT, New Britain, Connecticut. The agents observed that sections
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  • ) File No. EB-02-CF-569 ) MRJ, Inc. ) NAL/Acct. No. 200332340002 WWYO ) Pineville, West Virginia ) FRN: 0005-9955-50 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: December 26, 2002 By the District Director, Columbia Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that MRJ, Inc (``MRJ'') has apparently violated Sections 11.52(a), 17.4, 73.49, and 73.3526(c) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), by failing to conduct weekly EAS tests of the EAS header and EOM codes, by failing to register its antenna structure with the Commission, failing to enclose the AM antenna in an effective locked fence, and failing to allow access to the public inspection file. We conclude that MRJ is apparently liable for
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  • ) File Number: EB-01-DV-003 ) NAL/Acct. No. 200232800007 ) FRN 0005-0019-46 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: June 14, 2002 By the District Director, Denver Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that King Broadcasting Company ("King"), licensee of station KBIM, Roswell, New Mexico, apparently willfully violated Sections 73.49, 73.1350 and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to provide an effective enclosure for the station's antenna structure and failing to establish monitoring procedures to ensure compliance with authorized operating power, mode of operation and AM directional system parameters. We further find that King apparently willfully and repeatedly violated 73.1560 of the Commission's Rules1 by exceeding nighttime power
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  • ) File No. EB-02-CF-723 ) JMK Communications, Inc. ) NAL/Acct. No. 200332340005 WTRI ) Brunswick, Maryland ) FRN: 0006-1615-09 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: April 28, 2003 By the District Director, Columbia Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that JMK Communications, Inc. (``JMK'') has apparently violated Sections 1.89, 73.49, and 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to respond to Commission correspondence, failing to enclose their antenna in an effective locked fence, and failure to maintain a meaningful staff presence at the main studio. We conclude that JMK is apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of eighteen thousand dollars ($18,000). II. BACKGROUND On November 14, 2002, an
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  • FOR FORFEITURE Released: July 22, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Metro Birch Enterprises, Inc. (``Metro Birch''), licensee of AM radio station KPBA, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seventeen thousand dollars ($17,000) for willful violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Metro Birch apparently liable for failing to provide an effective locked fence enclosing the base of the station's antenna tower, and by failing to maintain all required items in the station's public inspection file. II. BACKGROUND 2. On May 21, 2002, an agent from the Commission's New Orleans Field Office
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  • LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: August 21, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find WCPC Broadcasting Co., Inc., licensee of AM radio station WCPC, Houston, Mississippi, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find WCPC Broadcasting Co., Inc. apparently liable for failing to enclose four of its antenna structures within effective locked fences or other enclosures. II. BACKGROUND 2. On June 27, 2002, agents from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's New Orleans Field Office inspected the antenna structures of radio station WCPC(AM), Houston, Mississippi. The agents observed
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  • EB-02-NF-039 NAL/Acct.No. 200232640003 FRN: 0007-0270-63 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: June 10, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Norfolk Office: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that Mitchell Communications, Inc., (``Mitchell''), licensee of AM Broadcast Station WDVA, Danville, Virginia, willfully and repeatedly violated Section 17.4(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), and willfully violated Section 73.49 of the Rules by failing to register its antenna structures and by failing to enclose its antenna towers within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. We conclude that Mitchell is apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of thirteen thousand dollars ($13,000). BACKGROUND On August 8, 2000, an agent of the Commission's Norfolk Resident Agent Office (``Norfolk Office'') determined
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  • Enforcement Bureau, Norfolk Office: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that Truth Broadcasting Corp. (``Truth''), licensee of AM radio station WTOB, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and owner of antenna structures used as part of station WTOB located at 36º 08' 53" North Latitude by 080º 19' 11" West Longitude, willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 17.4(a), 73.49, and 73.1350(a) of the Commission's Rules. Truth failed to register its antenna structures, failed to enclose three of its antenna towers within an effective locked fence or other enclosure, and failed to operate in accordance with the terms of the station authorization in that the station exceeded authorized field strength limits. We conclude that Truth is apparently liable for forfeiture
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  • FOR FORFEITURE Released: September 30, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Norfolk Office: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Hoffman Communications, Incorporated (``HCI''), licensee of AM Station WGGM and owner of the cited antenna structures, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-one-thousand dollars ($21,000) for willful and repeated violations of Sections 73.49, 17.21 and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find HCI apparently liable for failing to maintain effective fencing around its antenna structures (``towers''), for failing to install prescribed lighting, and for exceeding authorized nighttime power limits. II. BACKGROUND HCI has a license for WGGM to broadcast with 10.5 and 1.08 kilowatts during the day and night, respectively, on
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  • the Enforcement Bureau, Tampa Office: Introduction 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that Fenix Broadcasting Corp. (``Fenix''), licensee of WWFE(AM) in Miami, Florida, apparently violated the following Sections of the Federal Communications Commission's (``FCC'') Rules: 11.35(a) (failure to have operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment); 17.51 (failure to exhibit tower lights from sunset to sunrise);and 73.49 (failure to enclose antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base within effective locked enclosures). We conclude that Fenix is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty one thousand dollars ($21,000). II. Background 2. On March 28, 2002, agents from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's Miami and Tampa Offices inspected radio station WWFE in Miami, Florida. The
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  • ) ) ) ) ) File Number EB-01-AT-464 NAL/Acct. No. 200232480005 FRN 0004-3330-19 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: June 10, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Atlanta Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that Wilson Broadcasting Co., Inc. (``Wilson''), licensee of radio station WAGF(AM), Dothan, Alabama, willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to enclose its antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. We conclude that Wilson Broadcasting Co., Inc. is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On April 23, 2002, an agent of the Federal Communications Commission (``FCC'') Enforcement Bureau's Atlanta Field
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  • Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find J & W Promotions, Inc., licensee of AM radio station WAPZ, Wetumpka, Alabama, and owner of unregistered antenna structure located at 32° 29' 06'' North latitude by 086° 12' 25'' West longitude in Wetumpka, Alabama, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of eighteen thousand dollars ($18,000) for willful violation of Sections 11.35(a), 17.4(a), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find J & W Promotions, Inc. apparently liable for failing to ensure Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment was installed and operational, failing to register their antenna structure with the Commission, and failing to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of the antenna structure. II. BACKGROUND 2. On July 25, 2002, an
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  • NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: June 28, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Kansas City Office: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that KGGF-KUSN, Inc., licensee of radio stations KGGF(AM), KKRK(FM), and KUSN(FM), and owner of antenna structure numbers 1033307, 1033308, 1033309, and 1033310, willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 11.35(a), 17.47(a)(1), 17.50 and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), by: failing to determine the cause of Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') transmitting and monitoring failures; failing to inspect antenna structure lighting; failing to clean and repaint its four antenna structures as often as necessary to maintain good visibility; and failing to maintain an effective locked fence around its four antenna structures which have radio frequency
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  • of ) ) Erald Broadcasting, Inc. ) File No. EB-00-CF-616 WJRO ) Glen Burnie, MD ) NAL/Acct. No. 200132340002 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: February 05, 2001 By the District Director, Columbia Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL), we find that Erald Broadcasting, Inc. (``Erald'') has apparently violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations (the ``Rules") by failing to maintain an effective locked fence or other enclosure around the base of each antenna having radio frequency potential at the base. We conclude that Erald is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. Station WJRO, licensed to Erald and located
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  • GA ) File Number EB-01-AT-0040 NAL/Acct. No. 20013248-0001 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: April 16, 2001 By the Enforcement Bureau, Atlanta Office: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Zachery Broadcasting Company (``Zachery''), licensee of AM broadcast station WDWZ(AM), has apparently violated sections 11.35(a), 73.3526, 17.50, 17.56, 17.48, 17.49, 17.4(a), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules. Specifically, Zachery failed to maintain emergency alert system (``EAS'') equipment, failed to maintain a public inspection file, failed to maintain the painting and lighting of the station's antenna structure, failed to report and record the outage of the station's antenna structure lights, failed to register the station's antenna structure and failed to enclose the tower within
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  • FOR FORFEITURE Released: September 30, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Kansas City Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Hunt Broadcasting Group, Inc. (``Hunt''), licensee of radio stations KPWB AM and FM, Piedmont, Missouri, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of nineteen thousand dollars ($19,000) for willful violation of Sections 73.49, 73.1350(b)(2), 73.1350(c), 11.35(a), 73.3526(e)(5), 73.3526(e)(6) and 73.3526(e)(12) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Hunt apparently liable for failure to provide an effective locked fence enclosing the base of the station's AM antenna, failure to provide transmitter control and monitoring capabilities, failure to maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment, and failure to maintain all required items in the
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  • WACR (AM) ) File No. EB-00-OR-145 Columbus, Mississippi ) NAL/Acct. No. 200132620001 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Field Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that T & W Communications Corporation (``T & W''), licensee of AM broadcast station WACR, has apparently violated Sections 17.4(a)(2) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to register the station's antenna structure and failing to provide an effective locked fence enclosing the station's antenna. We conclude that T & W is apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of six thousand five hundred dollars ($6,500). II. BACKGROUND 2. On August 23, 2000, an agent from the Commission's New Orleans
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  • ) File No. EB-01-OR-012 Bay St. Louis, Mississippi 39520 ) NAL/Acct. No. 200132620003 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: April 4, 2001 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Field Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find Hancock Broadcasting Corporation (Hancock), licensee of AM broadcast station WBSL, has apparently violated Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to ensure that Emergency Alert System (EAS) equipment was installed and operating, and failing to enclose the tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. We conclude that Hancock Broadcasting Corporation is apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On January 24, 2001, an
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  • ) WSLA (AM) ) File No. EB-01-OR-138 Slidell, Louisiana ) NAL/Acct. No. 200132620005 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: July 24, 2001 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Field Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that MAPA Broadcasting, L.L.C. (``MAPA''), licensee of AM broadcast station WSLA, apparently violated Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to ensure that Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment was installed and operating, and failing to enclose the tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. We conclude that MAPA is apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On March 14, 2001, agents from the
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  • Broadcasting, Inc. WHNY(AM) McComb, Mississippi ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File Number EB-01-OR-133 NAL/Acct.No. 200132620006 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: October 24, 2001 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Field Office: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that C. W. H. Broadcasting, Inc. (``CWH'') apparently violated Sections 17.4(a)(2), 17.51(a), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to register its three antenna structures, failing to exhibit red obstruction lights on its antenna structures, and failing to provide an effective locked fence enclosing the station's antenna structure. We conclude that C. W. H. Broadcasting, Inc. is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000). II. BACKGROUND
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  • ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File Number: EB-02-BF-015 NAL/Acct.No.200232280002 FRN: 0006-5575-99 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: June 21, 2002 By the Resident Agent, Buffalo Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that Anastos Media Group, licensee of AM broadcast station WUAM, Saratoga Springs, New York, apparently violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to enclose the tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. We conclude that Anastos Media Group is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND On February 7, 2002, an agent from the Federal Communications Commission's (``FCC'') Enforcement Bureau's Buffalo Office conducted an inspection
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  • WHOW-FM ) Clinton, Illinois ) FRN: 0003-7736-94 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: June 18, 2002 By the District Director, Chicago Office, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Cornbelt Broadcasting Co. (``Cornbelt''), licensee of AM broadcast station WHOW and FM broadcast station WHOW-FM, has apparently violated sections 11.35(a), 17.4(g), and 73.49 of the Commission Rules (the ``Rules''). Cornbelt failed to have an operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') decoder; failed to display the Antenna Structure Registration (``ASR'') number, and failed to comply with AM tower base fencing requirements. We conclude that Cornbelt is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seventeen thousand dollars ($17,000). BACKGROUND On February 25, 2001, the
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  • Matter of ) File No. EB-01-CG-415 ) Cumulus Licensing Corporation ) NAL/Acct. No. 200232320007 WNAM ) Oshkosh, WI. ) FRN 0002-8348-10 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: August 16, 2002 By the District Director, Chicago Office, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Cumulus Licensing Corporation (``CLC''), has apparently violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (the ``Rules'') by failing to maintain an effective locked fence or other enclosure around the base of each antenna having radio frequency potential at the base. We conclude that CLC is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). Background On August 7, 2001, an agent from the Commission's Chicago Office
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  • District Director, Atlanta Office, Enforcement Bureau: This is a Notice of Violation ("Notice") issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, to Walter Czura, licensee of radio station WNFO(AM). On July 22, 2003, agents of the Commission's Atlanta Office inspected radio station WNFO(AM) located at Sun City / Hilton Head, SC, and observed the following violation(s): 47 C.F.R. § 73.49: ``Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures.'' There was no fence surrounding the base of the antenna tower for WNFO(AM). 47 C.F.R. § 11.35(a): ``Broadcast stations and cable systems and wireless cable systems are responsible for ensuring that EAS Encoders,
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  • 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Pittman Broadcasting Services, LLC (``Pittman Broadcasting''), licensee of radio stations KAOK(AM), Lake Charles, Louisiana, and KAOK-FM, DeRidder, Louisiana apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for willful violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Pittman Broadcasting apparently liable for failing to maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment and failing to provide an effective locked fence enclosing the AM station's antenna tower. II. BACKGROUND 2. On December 3, 2002, an agent from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's New Orleans Office inspected the co-located studio of co-owned broadcast
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  • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: April 14, 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Marion R. Williams (``Williams''), licensee of AM radio station WONG, Canton, Mississippi, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seventeen thousand dollars ($17,000) for willful violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526(c)(1) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Williams apparently liable for failing to enclose the station's antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure and failing to make most required items in the station's public inspection file available for inspection during regular business hours. II. BACKGROUND 2. On February 26, 2003, an agent from the
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  • LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: October 28, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Kansas City Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Kaspar Broadcasting Co. of Missouri (``Kaspar''), licensee of AM radio station KWRE, Warrenton, Missouri, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Kaspar Broadcasting Co. of Missouri apparently liable for failing to provide an effective locked fence enclosing the base of the station's antenna tower. II. BACKGROUND 2. On September 11, 2002, an agent from the Commission's Kansas City Field Office inspected station KWRE located in Warrenton, Missouri. The agent found the station's antenna
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  • FOR FORFEITURE Released: August 25, 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, Tampa Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find Metropolitan Radio Group of Florida, Inc., licensee of AM radio station WRXB, St. Petersburg, Florida, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Metropolitan Radio Group of Florida, Inc. apparently liable for failure to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of three antenna towers. II. BACKGROUND 2. On May 15, 2003, agents from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's Tampa Field Office inspected station WRXB (AM) in St. Petersburg, Florida. The agents found none of
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  • Matter of ) ) File No. EB-02-PA-118 WOYK, Inc. ) WOYK(AM) ) NAL/Acct. No. 200232400005 York, PA ) ) FRN: 0005-0231-06 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: July 17, 2002 By the District Director, Philadelphia Office Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that WOYK Inc. has apparently violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's rules (``the Rules''),1 by failing to maintain an adequate tower fence enclosure. We conclude that WOYK Inc. is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND On March 8, 2002, FCC Agent Donald Marsh inspected the three-tower antenna array of WOYK(AM) in York, PA. Agent Marsh observed the middle tower
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  • Violation to FBS Wireless Corporation for failure to register the WFBS(AM) antenna structure with the Commission, in violation of Section 17.4(g) of the Rules; failure to exhibit red obstruction lighting on the WFBS(AM) antenna structure, in violation of Section 17.51(a) of the Rules; and failure to enclose the WFBS(AM) antenna structure with an effective locked fence, in violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules. On June 3, 2002, FBS submitted a response to the Notice of Violation acknowledging that the antenna structure was not registered with the Commission and that the obstruction lighting on the WFBS(AM) antenna structure had not been operational for ten years. FBS stated that it would immediately take actions to register the antenna structure and repair the
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  • ) File Number EB-01-DV-388 ) NAL/Acct. No. 200232800003 ) FRN 0003-7785-45 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: May 17, 2002 By the District Director, Denver Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Sam Bushman, licensee of Station KNAK, in Delta, Utah, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules")1 by failing to provide an effective locked fence enclosing the station's antenna structure. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"),2 that Sam Bushman is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND During a routine inspection on August 16, 2001,
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  • File Number: EB-01-DV-138 ) NAL/Acct. No. 200232800004 ) FRN 0003-7484-98 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: May 30, 2002 By the District Director, Denver Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Commonwealth License Subsidiary, LLC ("Commonwealth"), licensee of station KLMR, in Lamar, Colorado, apparently willfully violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"),1 by failing to provide an effective locked fence enclosing the station's antenna structures. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"),2 that Commonwealth is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND On April 25, 2001, a Denver Office Agent inspected
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  • By the Resident Agent, Buffalo Office, Enforcement Bureau: This is a Notice of Violation ("Notice") issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, to Beacon Broadcasting, Inc, licensee of radio station WANR. On August 5, 2003 an agent of the Commission's Buffalo Office inspected radio station WANR located at Warren. Ohio and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.49: ``Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base, must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures.'' The gate for the fence that partially enclosed the tower was missing, exposing any unsuspecting curious visitor to deadly potential. Pursuant to Section 308(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, Beacon Broadcasting,
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  • Released: December 16, 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, Tampa Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Blountstown Communications, Inc. (``Blountstown''), licensee of AM radio station WYBT and FM radio station WPHK, Blountstown, Florida, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for willful violation of Sections 11.35, 73.49 and 73.3526(c) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Blountstown apparently liable for failing to ensure that the Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment was operational, failing to enclose the base of the antenna system with a fence and failing to make available a complete public file. II. BACKGROUND 2. On April 7, 2003, agents from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's
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  • APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: January 14, 2004 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Citadel Broadcasting Company (``Citadel''), licensee of radio station KDYS(AM), Lafayette, Louisiana, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Citadel apparently liable for failing to enclose the station's six antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures. II. BACKGROUND 2. On October 9, 2003, agents from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's New Orleans Office (``New Orleans Office'') inspected AM station KDYS licensed to Lafayette, Louisiana. The agents observed that each of
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  • Buffalo Office, Enforcement Bureau: This is a Notice of Violation ("Notice") issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, to Banjo Communications Group, Inc., licensee of radio station WCHN. On November 5 and 6, 2003, an agent of the Commission's Buffalo Office inspected radio station WCHN located in Norwich, New York, and observed the following violation(s): 47 C.F.R. § 73.49: ``Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures.'' The fence enclosing antenna tower #31036444, WCHN, has heaved and/or the soil under the fence has eroded over time, leaving a space between the bottom of the fence and the ground allowing unimpeded
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  • APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: March 11, 2004 By the Enforcement Bureau, Tampa Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Metropolitan Radio Group, Inc., licensee of AM radio station WBRD, Palmetto, Florida, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for repeated and willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Metropolitan Radio Group, Inc. apparently liable for failure to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of its AM antenna towers. II. BACKGROUND 2. On December 23, 2003, two agents from the Commission's Tampa Field Office inspected Metropolitan Radio Group, Inc.'s antenna towers for station WBRD(AM) in Palmetto, Florida. The agents
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  • of Communication: 1 - INMARSAT Ltd-1 - (15.5 W.L.) 1 - INMARSAT Ltd-3 - (178 E.L.) 1 - INMARSAT Ltd-3 - (54 W.L.) Arctek Satellite Productions, LLC E040188 SES-LIC-20040421-00571E Class of Station: Temporary Fixed Earth Station Application for Authority Nature of Service:Domestic Fixed Satellite Service SITE ID: 1 Various, Various, Various LOCATION: Vertex/RSI 1 1.8 meters ANTENNA ID: 1.8 SMK-LT 73.49 dBW One 36 Mbit MCPC digital carrier for voice/data. 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 36M0G7W 73.49 dBW One wideband 36 mHz frequency modulation video carrier with associated audio and ATIS subcarriers. 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 36M0F8W Points of Communication: 1 - ALSAT - (ALSAT) Page 2 of 4 Fox News Network LLC E040190 SES-LIC-20040422-00576E Class of Station: Fixed Earth Stations Application
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  • Current Licensee: ALLEGIANCE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC COX COMMUNICATIONS KANSAS, LLC Application for Consent to Assignment Arctek Satellite Productions, LLC E040188 SES-LIC-20040421-00571E Date Effective: 06/03/2004 Class of Station: Temporary Fixed Earth Station Grant of Authority 06/03/2004 - 06/03/2019 Application for Authority Nature of Service:Domestic Fixed Satellite Service SITE ID: 1 Various, Various, Various LOCATION: Vertex/RSI 1 1.8 meters ANTENNA ID: 1.8 SMK-LT 73.49 dBW One 36 Mbit MCPC digital carrier for voice/data. 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 36M0G7W 73.49 dBW One wideband 36 mHz frequency modulation video carrier with associated audio and ATIS subcarriers. 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 36M0F8W Points of Communication: 1 - ALSAT - (ALSAT) Fox News Network LLC E040190 SES-LIC-20040422-00576E Date Effective: 06/03/2004 Class of Station: Fixed Earth Stations Grant of
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  • the time of the inspection the station was not monitoring the two assigned EAS sources. 47 C.F.R. § 11.61(a)(1)(v): ``...monthly tests must be transmitted within 60 minutes of receipt by broadcast stations or cable systems in an EAS Local Area or State.'' There was no evidence that the required monthly tests were ever conducted by the station. 47 C.F.R. § 73.49: ``AM transmission System fencing requirements. Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times.'' At the time of inspection antenna fence around the
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  • File Number EB-04-BF-031 NAL/Acct. No. 200432280002 FRN: 0008 3694 23 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: May 26, 2004 By the Resident Agent, Buffalo Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Beacon Broadcasting, Inc., (``Beacon'') licensee of radio station WANR (AM) Warren, Ohio, has apparently violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to enclose one of the station's two antenna towers within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. We conclude that Beacon is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND On August 5, 2003 an agent from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's Buffalo Office inspected AM station
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  • 2004 By the District Director, New Orleans Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: introduction 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Delta Radio Greenville, LLC (``Delta''), licensee of radio station WROX(AM), Clarksdale, Mississippi, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Delta apparently liable for failing to maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment and failing to enclose its antenna structure within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. background 2. On May 12, 2004, an agent of the FCC Enforcement Bureau's New Orleans Field Office (``New Orleans Office'') observed the antenna structure
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  • be performed anytime. EAS activations and special tests may be performed in lieu of required tests as specified in paragraph (a)(4) of this section. All tests will conform with the procedures in the EAS Operating Handbook.'' There was no evidence that the station was conducting the required weekly and required monthly test prior to March 10, 2004. 47 C.F.R. § 73.49: AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements. ``Antenna Tower having radio frequency potential at the base (Series Fed, Folded, unipole and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times. However, individual tower fences need not be installed if
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  • WYLF ) Penn Yan, New York ) FRN: 0000012005 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: August 25, 2004 By the Resident Agent, Buffalo Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that M. B. Communications, Inc., licensee of radio station WYLF, has apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 73.49, 73.1560(a)(1), and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules (the ``Rules'') by failing to enclose the WYLF tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure and by operating with excessive power during daytime, postsunset and nighttime hours We conclude that M.B. Communications, Inc. is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000). II. BACKGROUND On February
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  • ) ) ) ) EB-04-ST-263 NAL/Acct. No.: 200532980003 FRN: 0004281150 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: December 14, 2004 By the District Director, Seattle Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Butterfield Broadcasting Corporation ("Butterfield"), licensee of station KULE, in Ephrata, Washington, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to effectively enclose its AM broadcast tower. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Butterfield is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). BACKGROUND On July 12, 2004, an agent from the Commission's Seattle Field Office conducted an
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  • ) File Number: EB-05-SJ-013 NAL/Acct. No.: 200532680003 FRN: 0004065629 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: May 18, 2005 By the Resident Agent, San Juan Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Angel Vera-Maury, licensee of station WRSS(AM), in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, apparently willfully violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to enclose its antenna structure within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that Mr. Vera-Maury is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND On April 8, 2005, resident agents
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  • 200532700011 FRN 0009590217 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: August 30, 2005 By the District Director, Tampa Field Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that GB Enterprises Communications Corp (``GB Enterprises''), licensee of radio station WHNR-AM, in Cypress Gardens, Florida, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 73.49 and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to enclose its antenna structures within effective locked fences and failing to maintain a complete public inspection file. We conclude, pursuant to section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that GB Enterprises is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of ten thousand five hundred dollars
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  • File Number EB-04-BS-003 NAL/Acct. NO. 200532260003 FRN 0011401320 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: Sept 28, 2005 By the District Director, Boston Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that WSMN Broadcasting, LLC, ("WSMN"), licensee of AM station WSMN, in Nashua, New Hampshire, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose one of WSMN's three antenna structures within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that WSMN is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). BACKGROUND On May 12, 2004, an
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  • NAL/Acct. No.200632680001 FRN 0010555654 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: October 25, 2005 By the Resident Agent, San Juan Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that A Radio Company, Inc. (``A Radio''), licensee of AM radio station WEGA, in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, apparently willfully violated Sections 73.49 and 73.3526(e) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to enclose an antenna tower having radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence and failing to maintain a complete public inspection file and apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1350(a) of the Rules by failing to operate the station in accordance with the terms of the station
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  • Number EB-05-PA-043 NAL/Acct. No. 200632400002 FRN 0001-65-6503 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: March 17, 2006 By the District Director, Philadelphia Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that AMFM Radio Licenses, L.L.C. (``AMFM Radio''), licensee of AM station WBGG, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose three of WBGG's antenna structures within effective locked fences. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that AMFM Radio is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). BACKGROUND On March 24, 2005, agents from the FCC's Philadelphia
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  • when used with reference to the commission or omission of any act, means the commission or omission of such act more than once or, if such commission or omission is continuous, for more than one day.'' 47 C.F.R. § 73.3526(e). See 47 C.F.R. § 73.3526(e)(12). 47 U.S.C. § 503(b)(2)(D). 47 U.S.C. § 503(b), 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.111, 0.311, 0.314, 1.80, 73.49, 73.1350(a), 73.3526(e). 8See 47 C.F.R. § 1.1914. (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission $ hH Æ # | Š hH � F ¦ ­ (R) µ H ü ¦ ­
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  • not retransmitting required monthly tests. 47 C.F.R. § 17.4(g): ``The Antenna Structure Registration Number must be displayed in a conspicuous place so that it is readily visible near the base of the antenna structure.'' At the time of the inspection, no Antenna Structure Registration Numbers were visible at the base of any of the six antenna structures. 47 C.F.R. § 73.49: AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements. ``Antenna Towers having radio frequency potential at the base (Series Fed, Folded, unipole and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times. However, individual tower fences need not be installed if
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  • No.: 200632920003 FRN: 0011338407 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: September 27, 2006 By the Resident Agent, Portland Resident Agent Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Albino Ortega and Maria Juarez, licensees of AM radio station KIGO in St. Anthony, Idaho, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose the KIGO antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosures. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Albino Ortega and Maria Juarez are apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). BACKGROUND On August 1,
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  • Nos.: EB-06-PO-095 EB-06-PO-096 NAL/Acct. No.: 200632920004 FRN: 0009807074 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: September 27, 2006 By the Resident Agent, Portland Resident Agent Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Sandhill Media Group, LLC (``Sandhill''), licensee of radio station KUPI-AM, in Ammon, Idaho, apparently repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose the KUPI-AM antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Sandhill is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). BACKGROUND On August 3, 2006, an agent from the
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  • NAL/Acct. No.: 200732700005 FRN: 0005008016 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: December 19, 2006 By the District Director, Tampa Field Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Rama Communications, Inc. (``Rama''), licensee of station WTIR, in Cocoa Beach, Florida, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment and failing to maintain effective locked fences or enclosures around the bases of its antenna structures. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that Rama is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand
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  • ) ) ) File Number: EB-06-SF-273 NAL/Acct. No.: 200732960004 FRN: 0000021709 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: March 2, 2007 By the District Director, San Francisco Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Perreira Broadcasting ("Perreira"), licensee of radio station KIGS, in Hanford, California, apparently repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose the antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Perreira is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). We also issue to Perreira a Notice of Violation for
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  • (``NAL''), we find that Siga Broadcasting Corporation (``Siga Broadcasting''), licensee of station KTMR, in Edna, Texas and owner of antenna structure #1232021, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 17.51(a) and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to exhibit red obstruction lights from sunset to sunrise and by operating the station after local sunset, and apparently repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Rules by failing to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that Siga Broadcasting is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-one thousand dollars ($21,000). BACKGROUND On December 11, 2006, in
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  • ) ) ) File Number EB-07-OR-015 NAL/Acct. No. 200732620003 FRN 0005015425 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: April 24, 2007 By the District Director, New Orleans Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Jason Konarz, licensee of radio station WQMA-AM, in Marks, Mississippi, apparently repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that Mr. Konarz is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). BACKGROUND On February 8,
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  • ) File Number EB-07-OR-014 NAL/Acct. No. 200732620004 FRN 0005013222 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: May 1, 2007 By the District Director, New Orleans Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that M.R.S. Ventures, Inc., (``M.R.S.''), licensee of radio station WDSK-AM, in Cleveland, Mississippi, apparently repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that M.R.S. is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). BACKGROUND On February 7 and
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  • File No.: EB-07-CG-139 NAL/Acct. No.: 200732320002 FRN: 0006949911 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: July 27, 2007 By the District Director, Chicago Field Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Radio Plus, Inc., licensee of AM radio station WFDL in Waupun, Wisconsin, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to enclose the WFDL antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosures. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that Radio Plus, Inc. is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). BACKGROUND On February 6, 2007, an
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  • ) ) ) File Number: EB-07-DV-132 NAL/Acct. No.: 200732800006 FRN: 0010593085 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: July 31, 2007 By the District Director, Denver District Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Brahmin Broadcasting Corporation ("Brahmin"), licensee of station KRAE, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, apparently repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose the KRAE antenna structure, a tower with radio frequency potential at the base, with an effective locked fence or other enclosure. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Brahmin is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars
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  • 200732920003 FRN: 0005021084 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: May 22, 2007 By the Resident Agent, Portland Resident Agent Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Christopher H. Bennett Broadcasting of Washington, Inc. (``Bennett Broadcasting''), licensee of AM radio station KBMS in Vancouver, Washington, apparently repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose the KBMS antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures and apparently repeatedly violated Section 73.1125(a) of the Rules by failing to maintain an accessible main studio in its community of license. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Bennett Broadcasting
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  • No.: 200832480001 FRN: 0009886755 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: November 5, 2007 By the District Director, Atlanta Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Star Power Communications Corporation (``Star Power''), licensee of station WIQR(AM), in Prattville, Alabama, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 11.35(a), 73.3526, and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment, failing to maintain and make available a complete public inspection file, and failing to maintain an effective locked enclosure around the base of one of the station towers. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that Star
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  • EB-07-BF-054 NAL/Acct. No.: 200832280001 FRN: 0001566918 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: December 12, 2007 By the Resident Agent, Buffalo Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that CC Licenses, LLC (``CC Licenses''), licensee of AM radio station WSYR in Syracuse, New York, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to enclose the WSYR antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that CC Licenses is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). BACKGROUND On September 17, 2007, the Buffalo Office
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  • Enforcement Bureau: This is a Notice of Violation (``Notice'') issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules to International Broadcasting Corp, licensee of radio station WCHQ in Quebradillas, PR. On December 5, 2007, agents of the Commission's San Juan Office inspected radio station WCHQ's transmitter site located in San Sebastian, PR, and observed the following violation(s): 47 C.F.R. § 73.49: towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times. However, individual tower fences need not be installed if the towers are contained within a
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  • File Number: EB-08-OR-0013 NAL/Acct. No. 200832620005 FRN: 0016367518 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: May 9, 2008 By the District Director, New Orleans Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Perihelion Global, Inc. (``Perihelion''), licensee of station WTKN-AM, in Corinth, Mississippi, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 73.49, 73.1125(a) and 73.1201(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to enclose its antenna structure within an effective locked fence or other enclosure, failing to maintain a main studio, and failing to transmit the station identification. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that Perihelion is apparently liable for a forfeiture in
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  • EB-08-PA-010 NAL/Acct. No. 200832400005 FRN 0007-66-4493 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: June 2, 2008 By the District Director, Philadelphia Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Real Life Broadcasting (``Real Life''), licensee of station WIFI, in Florence, New Jersey apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 73.1745(a), 11.35, 73.49, and 73.3526(e)(12) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by operating station WIFI with excessive power, failing to maintain an operational EAS system, failing to maintain an effective enclosure at the base of the WIFI tower, and failing to maintain issues/program lists in the public inspection file. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''),
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  • owner of antenna structure # 1022124 and licensee of Radio Station KSXT-AM in Longmont, Colorado. On April 11, 2008, at approximately 6:30 p.m., MDT, agents of the Enforcement Bureau's Denver District Office inspected antenna structure # 1022124, located near the intersection of West 1st Street and South Taft Avenue in Loveland, Colorado, and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.49 states: "Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures." At the time of the inspection, agents observed that the east side panel of the base fence surrounding the tower was down. Radio station KSXT-AM transmits from this structure, and, as such,
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  • ) File Number: EB-08-DV-0082 NAL/Acct. No. 200832800005 FRN: 0005078597 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: July 29, 2008 By the District Director, Denver Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Greeley Broadcasting Corporation ("Greeley Broadcasting"), licensee of station KGRE-AM in Greeley, Colorado, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose the KGRE-AM antenna structure, a tower with radio frequency potential at the base, with an effective locked fence or other enclosure. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Greeley Broadcasting is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand
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  • FOR FORFEITURE Released: July 31, 2008 By the Resident Agent, Portland Resident Agent Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that on April 1 and April 2, 2008, respectively, Albino Ortega and Maria Juarez, licensees of AM radio station KIGO in St. Anthony, Idaho, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to maintain an effective locked fence surrounding KIGO's antenna. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Albino Ortega and Maria Juarez are apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). BACKGROUND On September 27, 2006, the Enforcement Bureau's Portland
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  • Violation (``Notice'') issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules to WJIT Broadcasting Corp., licensee of radio station WJIT in Sabana, PR. On August 14, 2008, an agent of the Commission's San Juan Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``San Juan Office'') inspected radio station WJIT's transmitter site located in Sabana, PR, and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.49: ``Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times.'' Agents were unable to access two of the station's three antennas bases, due to
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  • LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: October 16, 2008 By the District Director, Tampa Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Rama Communications, Inc. (``Rama''), licensee of station WOKB, in Winter Garden, Florida and owner of antenna structure numbers 1045401, 1045403 and 1045404, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 17.50, 73.49, 73.1745(a) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to clean or repaint its antenna structures as often as necessary to maintain good visibility, failing to enclose the antenna tower within an effective locked fence or enclosure, operating at times with power other than those specified in its the license, and failing to maintain and make available a complete
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  • LOCATION: ANDREW CORPORATION 1 5.6 meters ANTENNA ID: ESA56-124B-9 72.60 dBW Digital Carrier 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 2M00G7W 83.90 dBW Digital Carrier 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 27M0G7W 83.90 dBW Digital Carrier 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 36M0G7W 70.10 dBW SCPC 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 192KG2W 72.60 dBW Digital Carrier 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 2M00G7W 81.20 dBW 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 36M0F3F 73.49 dBW 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 340KG7D 83.94 dBW 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 3M00G7W 83.94 dBW 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 8M00F9W 63.09 dBW 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 38K0G2W Page 14 of 17 66.11 dBW 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 77K0G2W 69.13 dBW 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 153KG2W RSI 2 5.5 meters ANTENNA ID: 551KS 70.10 dBW SCPC 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 192KG2W
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  • contain any letters or emails from the public. A folder containing that material was later found in another location in the KCXL studios, but those were not provided upon initial request to view the entire public inspection file. On November 3, 2008, the inspection of the KCTO public inspection file found no folder containing letters or emails. 47 C.F.R. § 73.49: ``Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times. However, individual tower fences need not be installed if the towers are contained within
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  • FRN: 0005816590 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: September 24, 2008 By the District Director, Tampa Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Black Crow Radio, LLC., (``Black Crow''), licensee of AM Broadcast Station WNDB, in Daytona Beach, Florida, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 11.35(a), 73.44(b), 73.49 and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to ensure that Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment was installed so that the monitoring and transmitting functions were available during the times the station was in operation, failing to ensure that emissions removed by 60 kHz to 75 kHz from the WNDB fundamental frequency of 1150 kHz are attenuated 65 dB
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  • APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: May 19, 2009 By the District Director, New Orleans Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Jackson Radio, LLC (``Jackson''), licensee of station WJFN-AM, in Brandon, Mississippi, apparently willfully violated Section 11.35 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Rules by failing to have an operational Emergency Alert System (EAS) and failing to have an effective locked fence or other enclosures around the antenna structure. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that Jackson is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000). BACKGROUND
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  • File No. EB-09-AT-0018 NAL/Acct. No. 201032480001 FRN 0004986998 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: January 11, 2010 By the District Director, Atlanta Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Stone/Collins Communications, Inc. (``Stone/Collins''), licensee of station WEPG(AM), in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 73.49 and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to enclose the base of its AM antenna structure within a locked fence and failing to maintain and make a available a public inspection file. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that Stone/Collins is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount
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  • ) File No. EB-09-AT-0038 NAL/Acct. No. 201032480002 FRN 0007676935 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: January 11, 2010 By the District Director, Atlanta Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Rodgson, Inc. (``Rodgson''), licensee of station WSDQ(AM), in Dunlap, Tennessee, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 11.35(a), 73.49, and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to maintain an operational emergency alert system (``EAS''), failing to enclose the base of an AM tower within an effective locked fence, and failing to maintain and make available a public inspection file. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that Rodgson is
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  • a Notice of Violation ("Notice") issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, to Capstar TX LLC, licensee of radio station KENI in Anchorage, Alaska. On January 29, 2010, an agent of the Enforcement Bureau's Anchorage Resident Agent Office inspected KENI's transmitter site located at 2800 E. Dowling Rd., Anchorage, Alaska, and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.49: ``Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed with effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times. However, individual tower fences need not be installed if the towers are contained within
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  • # 1046225 located in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and observed the following violations: 47 C.F.R. § 17.50(a): ``Antenna structures requiring painting under this part shall be cleaned or repainted as often as necessary to maintain good visibility.'' At the time of inspection, the agent observed that the paint on the antenna structure was faded and chipped. b. 47 C.F.R. § 73.49: ``Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed with effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times. However, individual tower fences need not be installed if the towers are contained within
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  • a Notice of Violation ("Notice") issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, to MBR Licensee, LLC, licensee of radio station KIQQ in Barstow, California. On May 11, 2010, an agent of the Enforcement Bureau's Los Angeles office inspected KIQQ's transmitter site located at 710 W. Old Highway 58, Barstow, California, and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.49: ``Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed with effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times. However, individual tower fences need not be installed if the towers are contained within
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  • News Publishing Company, the licensee of AM station WGET and owner of antenna structure # 1025953 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. On July 7, 2010, an agent of the Commission's Philadelphia Office inspected antenna structure # 1025953, which is located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and utilized for the directional antenna array for AM station WGET, and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.49: ``Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed with effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times. However, individual tower fences need not be installed if the towers are contained within
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  • Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, to KDWN License Limited Partnership, licensee of radio station KDWN in Las Vegas, Nevada. On June 21, 2010, an agent of the Enforcement Bureau's Los Angeles office inspected KDWN's transmitter site located on the NE corner of W. Galleria Drive and McCormick Road in Henderson, Nevada, and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.49: ``Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times. However, individual tower fences need not be installed if the towers are contained within
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  • agent of the Enforcement Bureau's Denver Office inspected antenna structure # 1054365 located in Huron, South Dakota, and observed the following violations: 47 C.F.R. § 17.51(a): "All red obstruction lighting shall be exhibited from sunset to sunrise unless otherwise specified." At the time of inspection, one sidelight was extinguished at the one-half level of antenna structure #1054365. 47 C.F.R. § 73.49: "Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times. However, individual tower fences need not be installed if the towers are contained within
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  • a Notice of Violation (Notice) issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's rules to Hacienda San Eladio Inc., licensee of radio station WRRE and owner of antenna structure number 1222789 in Juncos, Puerto Rico. On October 14, 2011 an agent of the Commission's San Juan Office inspected antenna structure number 1222789 and observed the following violation(s): 47 C.F.R. § 73.49: ``Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base... must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures.'' On October 14, 2011, an agent from the San Juan Office observed that the side of the fence surrounding the base of the antenna structure was damaged at the bottom. Even though a strand of barbwire was placed in the gap
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  • of the Commission's rules to Entercom Rochester License, LLC, licensee of AM Radio Station WROC in Rochester, New York. On February 22, 2012, agents of the Commission's Philadelphia Office inspected the daytime and nighttime directional antenna array for AM Radio Station WROC located at 2670 Clinton Avenue South in Brighton, New York and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.49: ``Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times. However, individual tower fences need not be installed if the towers are contained within
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  • Notice of Violation (Notice) issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, to MFR, Inc., licensee of AM Station WTOT, Marianna, Florida. On August 8 and 9, 2011, agents of the Enforcement Bureau's Tampa Office (Tampa Office) inspected the main studio and transmitter site of Station WTOT located in Marianna, Florida, and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.49: ``Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times.'' At the time of the inspections on August 8 and 9, 2011, the fence
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  • Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the application for review filed on March 27, 2000, by Buchanan Broadcasting Company, Inc. (``Buchanan''), licensee of Station WJNT(AM), Jackson, Mississippi. Buchanan seeks review of the Enforcement Bureau's (``Bureau'') Memorandum Opinion and Order (``MO&O'') released February 25, 2000. In the MO&O, the Bureau reduced Buchanan's monetary forfeiture for willful and repeated violations of Sections 73.49, 73.1560(a)(1), and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules'') and the terms of Station WJNT's authorization from $10,000 to $9,000 and denied Buchanan's petition for reconsideration in all other respects. For the reasons discussed below, we deny Buchanan's application for review and affirm the monetary forfeiture amount of $9,000. BACKGROUND 2. While investigating a complaint about Station WJNT's operations, on
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  • authorized Blue Mountain site without Commission authorization from at least August 19, 1997, until ASD granted Family's STA request on June 12, 2000. Accordingly, we will specify issues to determine whether Family willfully or repeatedly operated WSTX(AM) and WSTX-FM at variance from the terms of their authorizations in violation of Sections 73.1350(a), 73.1560(a), 73.1560(b) and 73.1690(b)(2) of the Rules. Section 73.49 of the Rules provides that AM antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. During the inspections on August 19, 1997, December 4, 1997, September 28, 1998, and April 13, 2000, WSTX(AM)'s antenna was not enclosed within an effective locked fence. Family apparently violated Section 73.49 by failing to
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  • violated §§1.89 and/or 73.1015 of the Rules by failing to respond to official Commission correspondence and inquiries; C. To determine whether Family Broadcasting, Inc. willfully or repeatedly violated §§73.1350(a), 73.1560(a), 73.1560(b) and/or 73.1690(b)(2) of the Rules by operating WSTX(AM) and WSTX-FM at variance from the terms of their authorizations; D. To determine whether Family Broadcasting, Inc. willfully or repeatedly violated §73.49 of the Rules by failing to enclose WSTX(AM)'s antenna within an effective locked fence; E. To determine whether Family Broadcasting, Inc. willfully or repeatedly violated §11.35 of the Rules by failing to install and maintain operational EAS [Emergency Alert System] equipment for WSTX(AM) and WSTX-FM; F. To determine whether Family Broadcasting, Inc. willfully or repeatedly violated §73.3526 of the Rules
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  • had falsely stated: (1) that the stations were operated in accordance with the terms of their authorizations and (2) that a fence completely enclosed WSTX(AM)'s antenna tower. It was also deemed to have admitted that James knew that these statements were false. Violation of Public Safety Rules. The ALJ found no genuine issue of fact regarding Family's compliance with sections 73.49 and 11.35, requiring enclosure of an antenna tower with an effective locked fence and the installation of Emergency Alert System (EAS) equipment. Family conceded that there was no fence enclosing WSTX(AM)'s antenna tower at the time of the August 19, 1997 inspection; that a chain link fence was under construction, but incomplete, at the time of the December 4, 1997
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  • to respond to official Commission correspondence and inquiries; To determine whether transferee Barbara James-Petersen will operate WSTX(AM) and WSTX-FM independently of any control or influence from transferors Asta and Gerard Luz James; To determine whether transferee Barbara James-Petersen will have sufficient financing and managerial capacity to ensure enclosure within an effective locked fence of WSTX(AM)'s antenna as required by Section 73.49; To determine whether transferee Barbara James-Petersen will have sufficient financing and managerial capacity to ensure the installation and maintenance of operational EAS equipment for Stations WSTX(AM) and WSTX-FM as required by Section 11.35; To determine whether Family Broadcasting, Inc. under the direction of transferee Barbara James-Petersen will operate WSTX(AM) and WSTX-FM in accordance with the Rules, the Communications Act, and
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  • at 14871. Jamie Patrick Broadcasting, Ltd., 17 FCC Rcd, at 26278. Truth Broadcasting Corporation's July 12, 2004, Response to Notice of Apparent Liability. Truth Broadcasting, 17 FCC Rcd at 24378. C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc., 17 FCC Rcd at 14324. C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc. (Forfeiture Order), 17 FCC Rcd 4548 (Enf. Bur. 2002) ($20,000 proposed forfeiture for violations of Sections 17.4(a)(2), 17.51(a) and 73.49 reduced to $3,500 based on inability to pay), petition for reconsideration granted in part, 17 FCC Rcd 14324 (Enf. Bur. 2002) (forfeiture reduced to $500. 47 U.S.C. § 503(b)(2)(E). 12 FCC Rcd. 17087 (1997), recon. denied, 15 FCC Rcd. 303 (1999). 47 C.F.R. § 1.80. 47 C.F.R. § 1.115(g). 47 U.S.C. § 504(a). See 47 C.F.R. § 1.1914. (...continued from
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  • issues with the operators directly. According to the chief engineer, operators were aware of this review process and were free to discuss questions with him at any time. In addition, Tidewater states its chief engineer observed the antenna structure on a regular basis. We conclude that the instant case can be distinguished from Vernon Broadcasting, Inc. Vernon Broadcasting violated Section 73.49 of the Rules, which does not impose a daily observation requirement. Additionally, the former Field Operations Bureau found that vandals damaged the fence and that Vernon Broadcasting's actions did not contribute to the violation, i.e., Vernon Broadcasting had not failed to monitor the condition of the fence. Here, no intervening act outside of the owner's control, like vandalism, led to
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  • LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: February 14, 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Victory & Power Ministries, Inc. (``Victory Ministries''), licensee of radio station WPFC, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty- five thousand dollars ($25,000) for willful violation of Sections 11.35(a), 73.49, and 73.3526(c) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find Victory Ministries apparently liable for failing to maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment, failing to provide an effective locked fence enclosing the station's antenna tower, and failing to have the station's public inspection file available for inspection during regular business hours. II. BACKGROUND 2. On November 13, 2002, an
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  • Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find New River Valley Radio Partners, LLC (``NRVRP''), licensee of AM station WFNR, Blacksburg, Virginia and owner of WFNR's antenna structures, 1016736, 1016737 and 1016738 in Christiansburg, Virginia, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty- five thousand dollars ($25,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a), 17.50 and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find NRVRP apparently liable for failing to maintain the operational readiness of its EAS equipment, for failing to maintain good visibility of its antenna structures and for failing to maintain effective fencing around its energized AM antenna towers. II. BACKGROUND 2. NRVRP is the licensee of WFNR, Blacksburg, Virginia. The WFNR license authorizes
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  • for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find East Texas Broadcasting, Inc. (``East Texas Broadcasting''), licensee of AM Broadcast station KPLT, Paris, Texas, and owner of antenna structure 1236893 in Paris, Texas, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for willful and repeated violation of Section 17.4(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules.1 Specifically, we find East Texas Broadcasting, Inc. apparently liable for failing to register its antenna structure for radio station KPLT and for failing to enclose its antenna tower with an effective locked fence. II. BACKGROUND 2. On November 4, 2002, an agent from the Commission's Dallas Field Office (``Dallas Office'') inspected East Texas Broadcasting's antenna structure located
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  • I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Renaissance Radio, Inc.1 (``Renaissance Radio''), licensee of AM radio station KCAF, Farmersville, Texas, and owner of antenna structure #1222577 in Caddo Mills, Texas, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a), 17.51(a), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 Specifically, we find Renaissance Radio apparently liable for failing to have operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment, failing to exhibit red obstruction lighting from sunset to sunrise, and failing to provide an effective locked fence around the base of the radiating antenna tower. II. BACKGROUND 2. On November 13, 2002, an agent of the Commission's
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  • Atlanta Office, Enforcement Bureau: 1. This is a Notice of Violation ("Notice") issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules,1 to Walter Czura, licensee of radio station WNFO(AM). 2. On July 22, 2003, agents of the Commission's Atlanta Office inspected radio station WNFO(AM) located at Sun City / Hilton Head, SC, and observed the following violation(s): 2.a. 47 C.F.R. 73.49: ``Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures.'' There was no fence surrounding the base of the antenna tower for WNFO(AM). 2.b. 47 C.F.R. 11.35(a): ``Broadcast stations and cable systems and wireless cable systems are responsible for ensuring that EAS Encoders,
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  • 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Pittman Broadcasting Services, LLC (``Pittman Broadcasting''), licensee of radio stations KAOK(AM), Lake Charles, Louisiana, and KAOK-FM, DeRidder, Louisiana apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for willful violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 Specifically, we find Pittman Broadcasting apparently liable for failing to maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment and failing to provide an effective locked fence enclosing the AM station's antenna tower. II. BACKGROUND 2. On December 3, 2002, an agent from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's New Orleans Office inspected the co- located studio of co-owned
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  • Released: December 16, 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, Tampa Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Blountstown Communications, Inc. (``Blountstown''), licensee of AM radio station WYBT and FM radio station WPHK, Blountstown, Florida, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for willful violation of Sections 11.35, 73.49 and 73.3526(c) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find Blountstown apparently liable for failing to ensure that the Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment was operational, failing to enclose the base of the antenna system with a fence and failing to make available a complete public file. II. BACKGROUND 2. On April 7, 2003, agents from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's
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  • the time of the inspection the station was not monitoring the two assigned EAS sources. 2.b. 47 C.F.R. 11.61(a)(1)(v): ``...monthly tests must be transmitted within 60 minutes of receipt by broadcast stations or cable systems in an EAS Local Area or State.'' There was no evidence that the required monthly tests were ever conducted by the station. 2.c. 47 C.F.R. 73.49: ``AM transmission System fencing requirements. Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times.'' At the time of inspection antenna fence around the
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  • By the District Director, New Orleans Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Delta Radio Greenville, LLC (``Delta''), licensee of radio station WROX(AM), Clarksdale, Mississippi, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find Delta apparently liable for failing to maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment and failing to enclose its antenna structure within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. II. BACKGROUND 2. On May 12, 2004, an agent of the FCC Enforcement Bureau's New Orleans Field Office (``New Orleans Office'') observed the antenna
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  • may be performed anytime. EAS activations and special tests may be performed in lieu of required tests as specified in paragraph (a)(4) of this section. All tests will conform with the procedures in the EAS Operating Handbook.'' There was no evidence that the station was conducting the required weekly and required monthly test prior to March 10, 2004. 47 C.F.R. 73.49: AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements. ``Antenna Tower having radio frequency potential at the base (Series Fed, Folded, unipole and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times. However, individual tower fences need not be installed if
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  • required monthly tests. c. 47 C.F.R. S 17.4(g): "The Antenna Structure Registration Number must be displayed in a conspicuous place so that it is readily visible near the base of the antenna structure." At the time of the inspection, no Antenna Structure Registration Numbers were visible at the base of any of the six antenna structures. d. 47 C.F.R. S 73.49: AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements. "Antenna Towers having radio frequency potential at the base (Series Fed, Folded, unipole and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times. However, individual tower fences need not be installed if
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  • 55005 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: December 19, 2006 By the District Director, Tampa Field Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Rama Communications, Inc. ("Rama"), licensee of station WTIR, in Cocoa Beach, Florida, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to maintain operational Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment and failing to maintain effective locked fences or enclosures around the bases of its antenna structures. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Rama is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand
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  • ("NAL"), we find that Siga Broadcasting Corporation ("Siga Broadcasting"), licensee of station KTMR, in Edna, Texas and owner of antenna structure #1232021, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 17.51(a) and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to exhibit red obstruction lights from sunset to sunrise and by operating the station after local sunset, and apparently repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Rules by failing to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Siga Broadcasting is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-one thousand dollars ($21,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On December 11,
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  • ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: November 5, 2007 By the District Director, Atlanta Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Star Power Communications Corporation ("Star Power"), licensee of station WIQR(AM), in Prattville, Alabama, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 11.35(a), 73.3526, and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to maintain operational Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment, failing to maintain and make available a complete public inspection file, and failing to maintain an effective locked enclosure around the base of one of the station towers. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Star
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  • # 55310 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: June 2, 2008 By the District Director, Philadelphia Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Real Life Broadcasting ("Real Life"), licensee of station WIFI, in Florence, New Jersey apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 73.1745(a), 11.35, 73.49, and 73.3526(e)(12) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by operating station WIFI with excessive power, failing to maintain an operational EAS system, failing to maintain an effective enclosure at the base of the WIFI tower, and failing to maintain issues/program lists in the public inspection file. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"),
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  • issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules to WJIT Broadcasting Corp., licensee of radio station WJIT in Sabana, PR. 2. On August 14, 2008, an agent of the Commission's San Juan Office of the Enforcement Bureau ("San Juan Office") inspected radio station WJIT's transmitter site located in Sabana, PR, and observed the following violation: a. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.49: "Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times." Agents were unable to access two of the station's three antennas bases, due to
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  • FORFEITURE Released: October 16, 2008 By the District Director, Tampa Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. Introduction 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Rama Communications, Inc. ("Rama"), licensee of station WOKB, in Winter Garden, Florida and owner of antenna structure numbers 1045401, 1045403 and 1045404, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 17.50, 73.49, 73.1745(a) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to clean or repaint its antenna structures as often as necessary to maintain good visibility, failing to enclose the antenna tower within an effective locked fence or enclosure, operating at times with power other than those specified in its the license, and failing to maintain and make available a complete
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  • any letters or emails from the public. A folder containing that material was later found in another location in the KCXL studios, but those were not provided upon initial request to view the entire public inspection file. On November 3, 2008, the inspection of the KCTO public inspection file found no folder containing letters or emails. f. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.49: "Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times. However, individual tower fences need not be installed if the towers are contained within
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  • NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: September 24, 2008 By the District Director, Tampa Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Black Crow Radio, LLC., ("Black Crow"), licensee of AM Broadcast Station WNDB, in Daytona Beach, Florida, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 11.35(a), 73.44(b), 73.49 and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to ensure that Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment was installed so that the monitoring and transmitting functions were available during the times the station was in operation, failing to ensure that emissions removed by 60 kHz to 75 kHz from the WNDB fundamental frequency of 1150 kHz are attenuated 65 dB
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  • FOR FORFEITURE Released: May 19, 2009 By the District Director, New Orleans Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Jackson Radio, LLC ("Jackson"), licensee of station WJFN-AM, in Brandon, Mississippi, apparently willfully violated Section 11.35 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") and willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Rules by failing to have an operational Emergency Alert System (EAS) and failing to have an effective locked fence or other enclosures around the antenna structure. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Jackson is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000). II.
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  • Dunlap, TN ) Facility ID #67280 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: January 11, 2010 By the District Director, Atlanta Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Rodgson, Inc. ("Rodgson"), licensee of station WSDQ(AM), in Dunlap, Tennessee, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 11.35(a), 73.49, and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to maintain an operational emergency alert system ("EAS"), failing to enclose the base of an AM tower within an effective locked fence, and failing to maintain and make available a public inspection file. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Rodgson is
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  • the Enforcement Bureau's Denver Office inspected antenna structure # 1054365 located in Huron, South Dakota, and observed the following violations: a. 47 C.F.R. S: 17.51(a): "All red obstruction lighting shall be exhibited from sunset to sunrise unless otherwise specified." At the time of inspection, one sidelight was extinguished at the one-half level of antenna structure #1054365. b. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.49: "Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times. However, individual tower fences need not be installed if the towers are contained within
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  • Point, Georgia ) NAL/Acct. No. 200132480001 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 3, 2001 Released: July 6, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-four thousand dollars ($24,000) against Zachery Broadcasting Company (``Zachery''), licensee of WDWZ(AM), West Point, Georgia for violating sections 11.35(a), 17.4(a), 17.48, 17.49, 17.50, 17.56, 73.49, and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The violations stem from Zachery's failure to have Emergency Alert System equipment installed at WDWZ(AM), its failure to follow the Rules pertaining to antenna structures, and its failure to maintain a public inspection file at WDWZ(AM). 2. On April 16, 2001, the District Director of the Enforcement Bureau's Atlanta Field Office issued a
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  • Bay St. Louis, Mississippi ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 13, 2001 Released: August 15, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of three thousand dollars ($3,000) to Hancock Broadcasting Corporation (``Hancock''), licensee of Station WBSL(AM), Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, for willful violations of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Hancock's failure to install and maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment at WBSL(AM) and its failure to enclose WBSL(AM)'s antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. On April 4, 2001, the Commission's New Orleans, Louisiana, Field Office (``New Orleans Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for
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  • Louisiana ) FRN 0005-0234-60 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: December 17, 2001 Released: December 19, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) to MAPA Broadcasting, L.L.C. (``MAPA''), licensee of Station WSLA(AM), Slidell, Louisiana, for willful violations of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve MAPA's failure to install operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment at WSLA(AM) and its failure to enclose WSLA(AM)'s antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. 2. On July 24, 2001, the Commission's New Orleans, Louisiana, Field Office (``New Orleans Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture
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  • FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 20, 2001 Released: March 22, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of six thousand five hundred dollars ($6,500) against T & W Communications Corporation (``T & W Communications''), licensee of WACR (AM), Columbus, Mississippi, for willfully violating Sections 17.4(a)(2) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve T & W Communications's failure to register its antenna structure and to enclose its antenna structure with an effective locked fence. 2. On November 9, 2000, the District Director of the Enforcement Bureau's New Orleans Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability (``NAL'') for Forfeiture in the amount of six thousand
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  • authorized Blue Mountain site without Commission authorization from at least August 19, 1997, until ASD granted Family's STA request on June 12, 2000. Accordingly, we will specify issues to determine whether Family willfully or repeatedly operated WSTX(AM) and WSTX-FM at variance from the terms of their authorizations in violation of Sections 73.1350(a), 73.1560(a), 73.1560(b) and 73.1690(b)(2) of the Rules. Section 73.49 of the Rules provides that AM antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. During the inspections on August 19, 1997, December 4, 1997, September 28, 1998, and April 13, 2000, WSTX(AM)'s antenna was not enclosed within an effective locked fence. Family apparently violated Section 73.49 by failing to
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  • 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny a petition for reconsideration filed by MAPA Broadcasting, L.L.C. (``MAPA''), licensee of Station WSLA(AM), of a Forfeiture Order1 which issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) to MAPA for willful violations of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 The noted violations involved MAPA's failure to install operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment at WSLA(AM) and its failure to enclose WSLA(AM)'s antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. For the reasons which follow, we deny the petition for reconsideration. II. BACKGROUND 2. On March 14, 2001, agents from the Commission's New
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  • AND ORDER Adopted: July 23, 2002 Released: July 25, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we grant in part and deny in part C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc.'s (``C.W.H. Broadcasting'') petition for reconsideration of a Forfeiture Order that we issued to it,1 imposing a $3,500 forfeiture for willful violations of Sections 17.4(a)(2), 17.51(a), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 The noted violations involved antenna structure related violations. As explained below, we reduce the $3,500 forfeiture to $500. 2. Posing no challenge to our finding that it violated the Commission's Rules, C.W.H. Broadcasting, in its petition for reconsideration requests cancellation of the forfeiture. In its request, C.W.H. Broadcasting details a number of proposed repairs to
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  • 200232800003 Licensee, Station KNAK(AM) ) Delta, Utah ) FRN 0003-7785-45 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 29, 2002 Released: August 1, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Sam Bushman, licensee of Station KNAK(AM), Delta, Utah, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules'').1 The noted violation involves Mr. Bushman's failure to provide an effective locked fence enclosure for the station's antenna structure. 2. On May 17, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's Denver, Colorado Field Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'')2 in the amount of $7,000 to Mr. Bushman. Mr. Bushman has
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  • ) Miami, Florida ) FRN 0006- 1648-67 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 2, 2002 Released: August 7, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-one thousand dollars ($21,000) to Fenix Broadcasting Corp. (``Fenix''), licensee of Station WWFE(AM), Miami, Florida, for willful violation of Sections 11.35(a), 17.51, and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Fenix's failure to have Emergency Alert System equipment operational on March 28, 2002, failure to exhibit tower lights from sunset to sunrise, and failure to enclose antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base within effective locked enclosures. 2. On May 7, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's
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  • NAL/Acct. No. 200232320006 Clinton, Illinois ) FRN: 0003-7736- 94 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 29, 2002 Released: October 31, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $17,000 to Cornbelt Broadcasting Co. (``Cornbelt Broadcasting''), licensee of WHOW(AM) and WHOW-FM, for willfully and repeatedly violating Sections 11.35(a), 17.4(g), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Cornbelt Broadcasting's failure to have an operational Emergency Alert System decoder, post an antenna structure registration number, and enclose its AM antenna structure within effective locked fences or other enclosures. 2. On June 18, 2002, the District Director of the Enforcement Bureau's Chicago District Office issued a $17,000 Notice of Apparent
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  • 2002 Released: November 7, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of thirteen thousand dollars ($13,000) to Mitchell Communications, Inc. (``Mitchell''), licensee of Station WDVA(AM), Danville, Virginia, for willful and repeated violation of Section 17.4(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules.1 The noted violations involve Mitchell's failure to register four antenna structures used as an antenna array for WDVA(AM) and failure to enclose its antenna structures within effective locked fences or other enclosures. 2. On June 10, 2002, the Commission's Norfolk, Virginia Resident Agent Office (``Norfolk Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to Mitchell
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  • North Carolina ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: November 26, 2002 Released: December 2, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eight thousand eight hundred dollars ($8,800) to Truth Broadcasting Corporation (``Truth''), licensee of Station WTOB(AM), Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.1350(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Truth's failure to enclose three of its antenna structures within an effective locked fence or other enclosure, and failure to operate in accordance with the terms of the station authorization in that Station WTOB(AM) exceeded authorized field strength limits. 2. On June 12, 2002, the Commission's Norfolk, Virginia Resident
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  • No. 200232800003 Licensee, Station KNAK(AM) ) Delta, Utah ) FRN 0003-7785-45 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Adopted: December 10, 2002 Released: December 12, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we rescind a seven thousand dollar ($7,000) Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'')1 issued to Sam Bushman (``Mr. Bushman'') for apparently violating Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 The alleged violation involved Mr. Bushman's failure to provide an effective locked fence enclosure for the station's antenna structure. 2. On May 17, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's Denver, Colorado Field Office issued the NAL to Mr. Bushman. On August 1, 2002, the Chief, Enforcement Bureau, issued a Forfeiture Order3 affirming the forfeiture
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  • McComb, Mississippi ) FRN: 0006-3820-48 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 11, 2002 Released: March 13, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500) to C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc. (``C.W.H. Broadcasting''), licensee of Station WHNY(AM), for willfully violating Sections 17.4(a)(2), 17.51(a), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve C.W.H. Broadcasting's failures to register WHNY(AM)'s three antenna structures; exhibit red obstruction lighting on those antenna structures; and enclose one of those antenna structures within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. 2. On October 24, 2001, the District Director of the Commission's New Orleans, Louisiana Field Office issued a $20,000
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  • that it is not responsible for the acts and omissions of its contractor, which, as discussed above, is erroneous. 10. Finally, Eure argues that the instant case is similar to Vernon Broadcasting, Inc., 60 RR 2d 1275 (1986) (``Vernon''), where the Commission cancelled a forfeiture issued for failure to maintain adequate fencing around an AM tower in violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules10 after concluding that the violation was not willful. We disagree. In Vernon, the Commission determined that the violation was not willful because the evidence indicated that the licensee regularly monitored the antenna site. Id. By contrast, in the instant case, the record clearly shows that neither Eure nor its contractor monitored the antenna structure. In this regard,
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  • Order (``Order''), we grant in part and deny in part the petition for reconsideration filed on November 27, 2002, by Cornbelt Broadcasting Co. (``Cornbelt''). Cornbelt seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order1 in which the Chief, Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau''), found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $17,000 to, for willfully and repeatedly violating Sections 11.35(a), 17.4(g), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 The noted violations involve Cornbelt's failure to have an operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') decoder, post the antenna structure registration (``ASR'') number, and enclose its antenna structure within effective locked fences or other enclosures. For the reasons discussed below, we reduce the monetary forfeiture to $1,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. Cornbelt is the licensee of radio
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  • No. EB-02- BF-015 Licensee of WUAM(AM) ) NAL/Acct. No. 200232280002 Malta, New York ) FRN: 0006-5575-99 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Adopted: April 28, 2003 Released: April 30, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. Introduction 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we cancel a $7,000 forfeiture proposed against Anastos Media Group, Inc. (``Anastos Media'') for willfully violating Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves Anastos Media's failure to enclose WUAM(AM)'s antenna structure within effective locked fences or other structures. 2. On June 21, 2002, a Resident Agent from the Enforcement Bureau's Buffalo, New York Resident Agent Office (``Buffalo Office'') issued a $7,000 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to Anastos Media for the noted
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  • ) FRN 0007-2843-67 Pine Bluff, Arkansas ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: January 28, 2003 Released: January 30, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seventeen thousand dollars ($17,000) to Metro Birch Enterprises, Inc., (``Metro Birch'') licensee of Station KBPA(AM), Pine Bluff, Arkansas, for willful violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Metro Birch's failure to enclose the station's antenna tower within an effective locked fence and failure to maintain all of the required items in the station's public inspection file. 2. On July 22, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's New Orleans, Louisiana Field Office (``New Orleans Office'') issued
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  • ) FRN 0005-0231-06 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Adopted: July 18, 2003 Released: July 22, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we cancel a proposed monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000), issued to WOYK, Inc., (``WOYK''), licensee of Station WOYK(AM), for its apparent willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves WOYK's apparent failure to maintain an adequate tower fence enclosure. 2. On July 17, 2002, the Commission's Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Field Office (``Philadelphia Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to WOYK for the noted violation.2 II. BACKGROUND 3. On March
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  • Holly Springs, Mississippi ) FRN 0004-9301-45 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 7, 2003 Released: August 11, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000) to Billy R. Autry (``Mr. Autry''), licensee of radio station WKRA(AM), Holly Springs, Mississippi, for willful violation of Section 73.49 and willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1745 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Mr. Autry's failure to enclose the station's antenna within an effective locked fence or other enclosure, operating with excessive power during post- sunset hours, and failing to discontinue operation at night. 2. On March 17, 2003, the District Director of the Commission's New
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  • Colorado ) Facility ID #174 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 9, 2003 Released: October 14, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order, (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand five hundred dollars ($5,500) to Commonwealth License Subsidiary, LLC (``Commonwealth''), licensee of Station KLMR(AM), Lamar, Colorado, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves Commonwealth's failure to provide effective locked fences enclosing the station's two antenna structures. 2. On May 30, 2002, the Commission's Denver, Colorado Field Office (``Denver Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Commonwealth for the noted violation.2 Commonwealth filed
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  • or policy is expected, and does not nullify or mitigate any prior forfeitures or violations.''12 11. If a forfeiture is imposed, Sutro requests that its amount be reduced to no more than $500. Sutro cites C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc., 17 FCC Rcd 14324 (Enf. Bur. 2002), in which a monetary forfeiture imposed for violation of Sections 17.4(a), 17.51(a) [tower lighting]13 and 73.49 [fencing]14 of the Rules was reduced to $500. C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc., is inapposite. The reduction in C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc., was primarily based on financial hardship, which is not present in this case. 12. We do, however, find that Sutro has a history of overall compliance and, accordingly, reduce the forfeiture amount to $2,400.15 13. We have examined Sutro's response to
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  • ) Berwick, Pennsylvania ) NAL/Acct. No. 200232400007 ) ) FRN 0006-7296-02 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 16, 2003 Released: October 20, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) to FBS Wireless Corporation (``FBS'') for repeated violation of Sections 17.4(a), 17.51(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'')1 and deny FBS's request for a hearing upon the forfeiture. The noted violations involve FBS's failure to register and light the antenna structure for station WFBS(AM) and to enclose that antenna structure within an effective locked fence. 2. On August 12, 2002, the Commission's Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Field Office (``Philadelphia Office'') released a Notice of Apparent
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  • WNAM(AM) ) FRN 0002-8348-10 Oshkosh, Wisconsin ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 16, 2003 Released: October 20, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Cumulus Licensing Corporation (``Cumulus''), licensee of AM Station WNAM, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves Cumulus's failure to maintain an effective locked fence or other enclosure around the base of an antenna tower having radiofrequency potential at the base. 2. On August 16, 2002, the Commission's Chicago, Illinois Field Office (``Chicago Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to Cumulus for a forfeiture
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  • ) NAL/Acct. No. 200332480021 Centre, Alabama ) FRN 0007-3964-19 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 27, 2003 Released: October 29, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Radio Centre Inc. (``Radio Centre''), licensee of WAGC(AM), Centre, Alabama, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves failing to enclose the station's antenna tower within an effective locked fence. 2. On April 15, 2003, the District Director of the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia Field Office (``Atlanta Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Radio Centre.2 Radio Centre has not filed
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  • 12' ) 25'' W Longitude Wetumpka, Alabama FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 28, 2003 Released: October 30, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) to J & W Promotions, Inc. (``J & W''), for willful violations of Sections 11.35(a), 17.4(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve J & W's failure to ensure that Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment was installed and operational, to register its antenna structure with the Commission, and to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of the antenna structure. 2. On August 28, 2002, the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia, Field Office (``Atlanta Office'')
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  • 0005-0483-35 Dahlonega, Georgia ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: January 31, 2003 Released: February 4, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) to Small Town Radio, Inc. (``Small Town''), licensee of Station WDGR(AM), Dahlonega, Georgia, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Small Town's failure to maintain operational emergency alert system equipment and failure to enclose the station's antenna tower within an effective locked fence. 2. On November 13, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia Field Office (``Atlanta Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the
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  • 0003-7254-88 Lewisburg, Tennessee ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 6, 2003 Released: February 10, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Marshall County Radio Corp. (``Marshall County''), licensee of AM radio station WAXO, Lewisburg, Tennessee, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves Marshall County's failure to enclose its antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. 2. On November 5, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia Field Office (``Atlanta Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Marshall County.2 Marshall
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  • 0006-1631-09 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: December 17, 2003 Released: December 19, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of three thousand dollars ($3,000) to Hunt Broadcasting Group, Inc. (``Hunt''), licensee of radio stations KPWB(AM) and KPWB-FM, located in Piedmont, Missouri, for willful violation of Sections 73.49, 73.1350(b)(2), 73.1350(c), 11.35(a), 73.3526(e)(5), 73.3526(e)(6), and 73.3526(e)(12) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Hunt's failure to provide an effective locked fence enclosing the base of station KPWB(AM)'s antenna, failure to provide transmitter control and monitoring capabilities, failure to maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment, and failure to maintain all required items in the joint public inspection
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  • 23, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of nineteen thousand six hundred dollars ($19,600) to Hoffman Communications, Incorporated (``HCI''), owner of antenna structure numbers 1040995, 1040996, and 1040997 in Chester, Virginia, and licensee of radio station WGGM(AM), for willful and repeated violations of Sections 73.49, 17.21, and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find HCI liable for failing to maintain effective fencing around its antenna structures, for failing to install prescribed lighting, and for exceeding authorized nighttime power limits. 2. On September 30, 2002, the Commission's Norfolk, Virginia Resident Agent Office (``Norfolk Office'') released a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to
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  • Dothan, Alabama ) FRN 0004-3330-19 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 12, 2003 Released: March 17, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Wilson Broadcasting Co., Inc. (``Wilson''), licensee of Station WAGF(AM), Dothan, Alabama, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules'').1 The noted violation involves Wilson's failure to provide an effective locked fence enclosure for the station's antenna structure. 2. On June 10, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia Field Office (``Atlanta Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'')2 in the amount of $7,000 to Wilson. Wilson submitted a
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  • ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: April 14, 2004 Released: April 16, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) to Blountstown Communications, Inc. (``Blountstown''), licensee of AM radio station WYBT and FM radio station WPHK, Blountstown, Florida, for willful violations of Sections 11.35, 73.49 and 73.3526(c) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Blountstown failing to ensure that the Emergency Alert System equipment was operational, failing to enclose the base of the antenna system within an effective locked fence and failing to make available a complete public file. 2. On December 16, 2003, the District Director of the Commission's Tampa, Florida Field
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  • ("Order") we deny the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Small Town Radio, Inc. (``Small Town''), licensee of Station WDGR(AM), Dahlonega, Georgia. Small Town seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order1 in which the Chief, Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau''), found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 The noted violations involve Small Town's failure to maintain operational emergency alert system (``EAS'') equipment and failure to enclose the station's antenna tower within an effective locked fence. II. BACKGROUND 2. On October 21, 2002, an agent from the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia Field Office (``Atlanta Office'') inspected radio station WDGR. The agent observed that the
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  • to MRJ, Inc. (``MRJ''), the licensee of WWYO, Pineville, West Virginia. We find that MRJ failed to conduct weekly EAS tests of the EAS header and EOM codes, failed to register its antenna structure with the Commission and failed to enclose the AM antenna in an effective locked fence in apparent willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.52(a), 17.4, and 73.49 and failed to allow access to the public inspection file in apparent willful violation of 73.3256(c) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'')1. While we cancel the forfeiture for a demonstrated inability to pay, we admonish MRJ for its willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.52(a), 17.4, 73.49 of the Rules and its willful violation of Section 73.3526(c) of the Rules. II.
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  • Minden, Louisiana FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: May 28, 2004 Released: June 2, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a forfeiture in the amount of thirteen thousand six hundred dollars ($13,600) to Greenwood Acres Baptist Church (``Greenwood''), licensee of AM broadcast station KASO, Minden, Louisiana, for willful and repeated violations of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Greenwood's failure to maintain an effective locked fence enclosing its antenna tower, and failure to maintain all required material in its public inspection file. 2. On December 5, 2002, the Commission's New Orleans, Louisiana Field Office (``New Orleans Office'') released a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in
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  • in Caddo Mills, Texas. We find that Renaissance Radio failed to maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment, failed to exhibit all red obstruction lighting on the antenna structure from sunset to sunrise, and failed to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of its AM antenna tower in apparent willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a), 17.51(a), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 While we cancel the forfeiture for a demonstrated inability to pay, we admonish Renaissance Radio for its willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a), 17.51(a), and 73.49 of the Rules. II. BACKGROUND 2. On November 13, 2002, an agent of the Commission's Dallas, Texas Office (``Dallas Office'') conducted an on- site inspection of Station KCAF(AM).
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  • 200332620010 Clarksville, Arkansas ) FRN: 0003-7846-91 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: June 18, 2004 Released: June 22, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of four thousand four hundred dollars ($4,400) to Forrester et al. (``Forrester''), licensee of KLYR(AM), Clarksville, Arkansas, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'')1. The noted violation involved failure to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of the antenna tower for radio station KLYR(AM). 2. On February 19, 2003, the Commission's New Orleans, Louisiana Field Office (``New Orleans Office'') released a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to Forrester in the amount of seven thousand dollars
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  • ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: June 28, 2004 Released: June 30, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Metropolitan Radio Group of Florida, Inc. (``Metro Radio''), licensee of Station WRXB(AM), St. Petersburg, Florida, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves Metro Radio's failure to maintain effective locked fences around the bases of its three AM antenna towers or a protective property fence around the three antenna towers. II. BACKGROUND 2. On May 15, 2003, two agents from the Commission's Tampa Field Office (``Tampa Office'') inspected Station WRXB(AM) in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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  • June 24, 2004 Released: June 28, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we cancel a seven thousand dollar ($7,000) Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'')1 issued to Mega Communications of New Britain Licensee L.L.C., (``Mega'') licensee of AM radio station WLAT, New Britain, Connecticut for its apparent willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). 2 The alleged violation involved Mega's failure to enclose two of its antenna structures within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Based on our review of Mega's response to the NAL and the overall record, including Mega's regular inspection of the tower and the fact that the problem occurred shortly after an inspection by Mega,
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  • ) ) ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: June 30, 2004 Released: July 2, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000), to Pilgrim Communications, Inc. (``Pilgrim''), licensee of AM Station KDMN, Buena Vista, Colorado, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves Pilgrim's failure to keep KDMN's antenna structure enclosed within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. 2. On December 31, 2002, the Commission's Denver, Colorado, Field Office (``Denver Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability For Forfeiture2 (``NAL'') in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Pilgrim for willful and
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  • Florida ) FRN 0001-8101-75 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 8, 2004 Released: July 12, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000) to Power Country, Inc. (``PCI''), licensee of AM radio station WGRO, Lake City, Florida, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves PCI's failure to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of its AM antenna tower. II. BACKGROUND 2. On November 22, 2002, two agents from the Commission's Tampa Field Office (``Tampa Office'') inspected PCI's AM antenna tower for station WGRO(AM) in Lake City, Florida. The agents observed that the antenna
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  • York ) FRN No. 0006-1444-14 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 20, 2004 Released: July 22, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of six thousand three hundred dollars ($6,300) to James Chladek, (``Chladek''), the licensee of WXMC(AM), Parsippany-Troy Hill, New Jersey, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves failure to enclose each of two of WXMC's antenna structures within effective locked fences. 2. On December 4, 2002, the Commission's Philadelphia District Office (``Philadelphia Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to Chladek for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000).2 Chladek filed a
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  • Auburn, Alabama FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 30, 2004 Released: August 4, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In a May 6, 2003 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''),1 the District Director-Atlanta Office proposed a monetary forfeiture of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for Casey Network, LLC (``Casey'') based on an apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 That section requires that antenna towers with radio frequency potential at the base must be enclosed within an effective locked fence. On June 27, 2003, Casey filed a Response to the NAL.3 In this Forfeiture Order, we affirm the monetary forfeiture in the amount of $7,000. II. DISCUSSION 2. Casey does not contest the subject
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  • Louisiana FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 5, 2004 Released: August 9, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a forfeiture in the amount of three thousand dollars ($3,000) to Pittman Broadcasting Services, LLC (``Pittman''), licensee of radio broadcast stations KAOK(AM), Lake Charles, Louisiana, and KAOK-FM, DeRidder, Louisiana, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''),2 and cancel the proposed monetary forfeiture in the amount of eight thousand dollars ($8,000) because we now conclude Pittman did not violate Section 11.35(a) of the Rules.3 The noted rules involve Pittman's failure to maintain an effective locked fence enclosing its antenna tower for KAOK(AM) and rules regarding maintaining operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment
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  • ) FRN 0008-5822-31 ) ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 5, 2004 Released: August 9, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order") we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of nine thousand, two hundred dollars ($9,200) to Marion R. Williams (``Williams''), licensee of AM broadcast Station WONG, Canton, Mississippi, for willful violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526(c)(1) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involved Williams's failure to enclose the station's antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure and to make most required items in the station's public inspection file available for public inspection during regular business hours. 2. In an April 14, 2003 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''),2
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  • ) Structure #1231421 ) NAL/Acct. No. 200332640001 Richmond, Virginia ) ) FRN3782182 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 11, 2004 Released: August 13, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture of six thousand six hundred dollars ($6,600) to 4M of Richmond, Inc. (``4M of Richmond'') for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1745(a) of the Rules.1 Additionally, we issue a monetary forfeiture of eight thousand dollars ($8,000) against 4M Communications, Inc. (``4M Communications'') for willful violation of Section 17.50 of the Rules, for a total forfeiture amount of fourteen thousand six hundred dollars ($14,600). The noted violations involve 4M
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  • No. 200332340005 Brunswick, Maryland ) FRN: 0006-1615-09 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 17, 2004 Released: August 19, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eighteen thousand dollars ($18,000) to JMK Communications, Inc. (``JMK''), licensee of WTRI, Brunswick, Maryland for willful violation of Sections 1.89, 73.49, and 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'')1. The noted violations involve failure to respond to Commission correspondence, failure to enclose station antenna within an effective locked fence or enclosure, and failure to maintain a meaningful staff presence at the main studio. 2. On April 28, 2003, the Commission's Columbia, Maryland Field Office (``Columbia Office'') released a Notice of Apparent Liability
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  • NAL/Acct. No. 200332700001 Tallahassee, Florida ) FRN # 0003-7830-40 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 2, 2004 Released: February 4, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000.00) to WCVC, Inc. (``WCVC''), licensee of Station WCVC(AM), Tallahassee, Florida, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves WCVC's failure to effectively fence its antenna structure. 2. On October 22, 2002, the Commission's Tampa, Florida Office (``Tampa Office'') released a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000.00) to WCVC for the noted violation.2 WCVC filed a response to the NAL on
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  • ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: September 29, 2004 Released: October 1, 2004 By the Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) to Delta Radio Greenville, LLC (``Delta''), licensee of radio station WROX(AM), Clarksdale, Mississippi, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Delta's failure to maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment and failure to enclose its antenna structure within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. II. BACKGROUND 2. On May 12, 2004, an agent of the Commission's New Orleans Field Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``New Orleans Office'') observed the antenna
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  • Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the November 21, 2003 petition for reconsideration filed by FBS Wireless Corporation (``FBS''), licensee of Station WFBS(AM), Berwick, Pennsylvania. FBS seeks reconsideration of an October 20, 2003 Forfeiture Order,1 in which the Enforcement Bureau imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) for repeated violation of Sections 17.4(a), 17.51(a), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (Rules).2 The noted violations involve FBS's failure to register and light the antenna structure for station WFBS(AM) and to enclose that antenna structure within an effective locked fence. In its petition for reconsideration, FBS raises five issues: the coordinates of its tower; the height of its tower; the aeronautical study concerning its tower; the fencing around
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  • the Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) to Victory & Power Ministries, Inc. (``VPM''), licensee of Station WPFC(AM), Baton Rouge, Louisiana for willful violations of the Emergency Alert System (``EAS''), the antenna fencing and the public file requirements of Sections 11.35(a), 73.49 and 73.3526(c) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 II. BACKGROUND 2. On November 13, 2002, the Commission's New Orleans, Louisiana Field Office (``New Orleans Office'') inspected Station WPFC(AM)'s facilities, and observed that the EAS equipment was not operational or tested, that EAS tests were not logged, that the fence enclosing its antenna structure was not locked, and that the public file
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  • I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order, we grant in part a September 10, 2003 petition for reconsideration (petition) filed by Billy R. Autry, who seeks reconsideration of an August 11, 2003 Forfeiture Order,1 in which the Enforcement Bureau imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.1745 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 The noted violations involve Mr. Autry's operation of an AM radio station without proper enclosure of its antenna tower, operating with excessive power during post-sunset hours, and failing to discontinue operation at night. As explained below, we will reduce the forfeiture to $8,800 based on Mr. Autry's history of overall compliance with the
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  • 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eight thousand dollars ($8,000) to East Texas Broadcasting, Inc., (``East Texas''), the licensee of KPLT(AM), and owner of Antenna Structure Registration (``ASR'') No. 1236893 in Paris, Texas, for willful and repeated violation of Section 17.4(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules.1 The noted violations involve East Texas' failure to register its antenna structure for radio station KPLT and its failure to enclose its antenna tower within an effective locked fence. 2. On March 4, 2003, the Commission's Dallas, Texas District Office (``Dallas Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to East Texas for a forfeiture
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  • ) Warren, Ohio ) FRN: 0008369423 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: November 15, 2004 Released: November 17, 2004 By the Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Beacon Broadcasting, Inc. (``Beacon''), licensee of radio station WANR(AM), Warren, Ohio, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves Beacon's failure to enclose one of the station's two antenna towers within an effective locked fence. 2. On May 26, 2004, the Resident Agent of the Commission's Buffalo, New York Field Office (``Buffalo Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Beacon.2 Beacon
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  • FRN 0007-0069-84 ) Springfield, Missouri FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: December 8, 2004 Released: December 10, 2004 By the Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) against Metropolitan Radio Group, Inc., licensee of AM radio station WBRD, Palmetto, Florida for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves the failure to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of its AM antenna towers. 2. On March 11, 2004, the District Director, Enforcement Bureau, Tampa Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for the referenced Rule violation.2 Metropolitan
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  • Bureau: 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the petition for reconsideration filed by WCVC, Inc. (``WCVC''), licensee of Station WCVC(AM), Tallahassee, Florida. WCVC seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order,1 in which the Chief, Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau''), found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 The noted violation involves WCVC's failure to effectively fence its antenna structure. 2. On August 7, 2002, agents from the Commission's Tampa, Florida Office (``Tampa Office'') conducted an on- site inspection of Station WCVC and observed a violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules. On October 22, 2002, the Tampa Office released a Notice of
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  • No. 200332480010 ) FRN 0005-0035-20 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 12, 2004 Released: March 16, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to State Broadcasting Corporation (``State''), licensee of AM radio station WMLT, Dublin, Georgia, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves State's failure to enclose one of its antenna structures within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. 2. On November 5, 2002, the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia Office, (``Atlanta Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to State for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000).2
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  • ) ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 17, 2004 Released: March 19, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand, six hundred dollars ($5,600), to Radio Bonners Ferry, Inc. (``Bonners Ferry''), licensee of Station KBFI(AM), Bonners Ferry Idaho, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules.1 The noted rule violation involves Bonners Ferry's failure to keep KBFI's antenna structure enclosed within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. 2. On October 2, 2002, the Commission's Seattle Washington's Resident Agent Office (``Seattle Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability (``NAL'') in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Bonners Ferry. Bonners Ferry
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  • Order (``Order''), we cancel the $7,000 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') issued to Kaspar Broadcasting Co. of Missouri (``Kaspar''), licensee of Station KWRE(AM), Warrenton, Missouri.1 The NAL found that Kaspar failed to enclose the antenna structure, which had radio frequency potential at its base, within an effective locked fence or other enclosure, in apparent willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 II. BACKGROUND 2. On September 11, 2002, an agent from the Commission's Kansas City, Missouri Office (``Kansas City Office'') conducted an on-site inspection of Station KWRE(AM)'s antenna structure. The agent found that the gate to the fence enclosing the antenna structure was unlocked. On October 28, 2002, the Kansas City Office released the NAL. Kaspar
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  • ) ) FRN 0003-7580-00 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: April 1, 2004 Released: April 5, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) to Westshore Broadcasting, Inc. (``Westshore''), licensee of AM station WOCA for willful and repeated violation of Sections 17.51, 17.57 and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Westshore's failure to light the antenna structure for station WOCA, to notify the Commission of a change in the antenna structure's ownership information, and to enclose WOCA's antenna structure within an effective locked fence. 2. On November 1, 2002, the Commission's Tampa, Florida, Field Office (``Tampa Office'') issued a Notice of
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  • ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 29, 2005 Released: August 31, 2005 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand six hundred dollars ($5,600) to Angel Vera-Maury, licensee of station WRSS(AM) in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Communication's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves Mr. Vera-Maury's failure to enclose the station's antenna structure within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. II. BACKGROUND 2. On April 8, 2005, resident agents from the San Juan Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``San Juan Office'') informed the contract engineer for station WRSS(AM) that they would be conducting an
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  • FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: December 21, 2005 Released: December 23, 2005 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Butterfield Broadcasting Corporation ("Butterfield"), former licensee of AM station KULE,1 in Ephrata, Washington, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules").2 On December 14, 2004, the Enforcement Bureau's Seattle Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Butterfield after determining that it had failed to effectively enclose its AM broadcast tower. In this Order, we consider and reject Butterfield's arguments that the facts in the NAL are incorrect;
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  • ORDER Adopted: June 1, 2005 Released: June 3, 2005 By the Regional Director, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000)1 to M.B. Communications, Inc. (``M.B. Communications''), licensee of AM station WYLF, Penn Yan, New York, for willful and repeated violations of Sections 73.49, 73.1560(a)(1), and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's rules (the ``Rules'').2 The noted violations concern the operation of station WYLF with power in excess of the station's authorization during daytime, post sunset, and nighttime hours and failure to enclose the station's tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. II. BACKGROUND 2. Station WYLF is authorized to operate at certain power
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  • to official Commission correspondence and inquiries; f. To determine whether transferee Barbara James-Petersen will operate WSTX(AM) and WSTX-FM independently of any control or influence from transferors Asta and Gerard Luz James; g. To determine whether transferee Barbara James-Petersen will have sufficient financing and managerial capacity to ensure enclosure within an effective locked fence of WSTX(AM)'s antenna as required by Section 73.49; h. To determine whether transferee Barbara James-Petersen will have sufficient financing and managerial capacity to ensure the installation and maintenance of operational EAS equipment for Stations WSTX(AM) and WSTX-FM as required by Section 11.35; i. To determine whether Family Broadcasting, Inc. under the direction of transferee Barbara James-Petersen will operate WSTX(AM) and WSTX-FM in accordance with the Rules, the Communications
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  • Introduction 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order ("Order"), we deny the petition for reconsideration filed by M.B. Communications, Inc. ("M.B. Communications"), licensee of AM radio station WYLF, Penn Yan, New York. M.B. Communications seeks reconsideration of the Enforcement Bureau's ("Bureau") Forfeiture Order imposing a forfeiture in the amount of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000)for violations of Sections 73.1560(a)(1), 73.1745(a), and 73.49 of the Commission's rules ("Rules"). II. BACKGROUND 2. On August 25, 2004, the Commission's Buffalo Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") to M.B. Communications for a forfeiture in the amount of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1560(a)(1), 73.1745(a), and 73.49 of the Rules. The violations concerned the operation of WYLF
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  • FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 3, 2006 Released: October 6, 2006 By the Regional Director, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to WSMN Broadcasting, LLC, ("WSMN"), former licensee of AM station WSMN, in Nashua, New Hampshire, for willfully and repeatedly violating Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose one of WSMN's three antenna structures within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. II. BACKGROUND 2. On May 12, 2004, an agent from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's Boston Office inspected the three antenna structures used by AM station WSMN, Nashua, New Hampshire. The agent observed that the fence around the
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  • November 1, 2006 Released: November 3, 2006 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) to A Radio Company, Inc. ("A Radio"), licensee of AM radio station WEGA in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, for willful violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") and willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1350(a) of the Rules. The noted violations involve A Radio's failure to enclose an antenna tower having radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence, its failure to make available a complete public inspection file, and its failure to operate its station in
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  • 20, 2006 Released: January 24, 2006 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of ten thousand five hundred dollars ($10,500) to GB Enterprises Communications Corp. (``GB Enterprises''), licensee of station WHNR in Winter Haven, Florida, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve GB Enterprises' failure to enclose its antenna structures within effective locked fences and failure to maintain a complete public inspection file. II. BACKGROUND 2. On March 22, 2004, agents from the Commission's Tampa, Florida Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``Tampa Office'') inspected radio station WHNR-AM at its studio/transmitter site
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  • INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-one thousand dollars ($21,000) to Siga Broadcasting Corporation ("Siga Broadcasting"), licensee of station KTMR, in Edna, Texas and owner of antenna structure #1232021, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 17.51(a) and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") and for repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules. The noted violations involve Siga Broadcasting's failure to exhibit red obstruction lights from sunset to sunrise, operation of the station after local sunset, and failure to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. II. BACKGROUND 2. On December 11, 2006, in response to a complaint that the station
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  • ORDER Adopted: May 2, 2007 Released: May 4, 2007 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500) to Albino Ortega and Maria Juarez, licensees of AM radio station KIGO in St. Anthony, Idaho, for willfully and repeatedly violating Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). On September 27, 2006, the Enforcement Bureau's Portland Resident Agent Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") in the amount of $7,000 to Ortega and Juarez for failing to enclose the KIGO antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosures. In this Order, we consider Ortega and Juarez's request that
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  • ORDER Adopted: May 22, 2007 Released: May 24, 2007 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of four thousand, two hundred dollars ($4,200) to Sandhill Media Group, LLC ("Sandhill"), licensee of radio station KSPZ (formerly KUPI) in Ammon, Idaho, for repeatedly violating Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). On September 27, 2006, the Enforcement Bureau's Portland Resident Agent Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") in the amount of $7,000 to Sandhill for failing to enclose the KSPZ antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures. In this Order, we consider Sandhill's arguments that the violation was not willful
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  • in part and deny in part the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Blountstown Communications, Inc. ("Blountstown"), licensee of Stations WYBT (AM) and WPHK (FM), Blountstown, Florida. Blountstown seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order in which the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), for willful violations of Sections 11.35, 73.49, and 73.3526(c) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involve Blountstown's failure to ensure operational Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment, failure to enclose the AM station's antenna tower within an effective locked fence, and failure to make available a complete public file. For the reasons discussed below, we reduce the forfeiture amount from $25,000 to $12,480. II. BACKGROUND 2.
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  • ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: June 6, 2007 Released: June 8, 2007 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to M.R.S. Ventures, Inc., ("M.R.S."), licensee of radio station WDSK-AM, in Cleveland, Mississippi for repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violation involves M.R.S.' failure to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. II. BACKGROUND 2. On February 7 and February 8, 2007, in response to a complaint, agents from the Commission's New Orleans Field Office of the Enforcement Bureau ("New Orleans Office") inspected radio
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  • Facility ID # 1219 ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: June 13, 2007 Released: June 15, 2007 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Jason Konarz, licensee of radio station WQMA-AM, in Marks, Mississippi, for repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involve Mr. Konarz's failure to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. 2. On April 24, 2007, the Commission's Atlanta Office of the Enforcement Bureau ("Atlanta Office") issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") in the amount of $7,000 to Mr.
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  • Introduction 1. By this Memorandum Opinion and Order ("Order"), we deny a Petition for Reconsideration, filed on July 1, 2004, by Greenwood Acres Baptist Church ("Greenwood"), licensee of AM broadcast station KASO, Minden, Louisiana. Greenwood seeks reconsideration of a Forfeiture Order in which Greenwood was assessed the amount of thirteen thousand six hundred dollars ($13,600) for willful violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526(a)(2) of the Commission's ("Rules"). The noted violations involve Greenwood's failure to maintain an effective locked fence enclosing its antenna structure and failure to maintain all required material in its public inspection file. For the reasons discussed below, we affirm the monetary forfeiture amount of $13,600. II. BACKGROUND 2. On September 12, 2002, an agent ("field agent") from the
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  • Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order ("Order"), we deny the petition for reconsideration filed by M.R.S. Ventures, Inc., ("M.R.S."), licensee of radio station WDSK-AM, in Cleveland, Mississippi, of the Forfeiture Order issued June 8, 2007. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $7,000 on M.R.S. for the repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violation involved M.R.S.' failure to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. II. BACKGROUND 2. On February 7 and February 8, 2007, in response to a complaint, agents from the Commission's New Orleans Field Office of the Enforcement Bureau ("New Orleans Office") inspected radio
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  • we grant in part and deny in part the petition for reconsideration filed by A Radio Company, Inc. ("A Radio"), licensee of AM radio station WEGA in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, of the Forfeiture Order issued November 3, 2006. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $15,000 on A Radio for the willful violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526 of the Rules and the willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1350(a) of the Rules. The noted violations involved A Radio's failure to enclose an antenna tower having radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence, its failure to make available a complete public inspection file, and its failure to operate its station in accordance
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  • ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: September 7, 2007 Released: September 11, 2007 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of two thousand, eight hundred dollars ($2,800) to Pereira Broadcasting ("Pereira"), licensee of AM radio station KIGS in Hanford, California, for repeatedly violating Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). On March 2, 2007, the Enforcement Bureau's San Francisco Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") in the amount of $7,000 to Pereira for failing to enclose the KIGS antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures. In this Order, we consider Pereira's argument that the fence was removed to eliminate
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  • 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order ("Order"), we deny the petition for reconsideration filed by Delta Radio Greenville, LLC ("Delta"), licensee of radio station WROX(AM), Clarksdale, Mississippi, of the Forfeiture Order issued October 1, 2004. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $12,000 on Delta for the willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involved Delta's failure to maintain operational Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment and its failure to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. II. BACKGROUND 2. On May 12, 2004, an agent of the Commission's New Orleans Field Office of the Enforcement Bureau ("New
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  • Adopted: February 28, 2007 Released: March 2, 2007 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) to Rama Communications, Inc. ("Rama"), licensee of station WTIR, in Cocoa Beach, Florida, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involve Rama's failure to maintain operational Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment and failure to maintain effective locked fences or enclosures around the bases of its antenna structures. II. BACKGROUND 2. In response to two complaints received in November 2005, agents from the Commission's Tampa Office of the Enforcement Bureau ("Tampa Office") inspected
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  • at 14871. Jamie Patrick Broadcasting, Ltd., 17 FCC Rcd, at 26278. Truth Broadcasting Corporation's July 12, 2004, Response to Notice of Apparent Liability. Truth Broadcasting, 17 FCC Rcd at 24378. C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc., 17 FCC Rcd at 14324. C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc. (Forfeiture Order), 17 FCC Rcd 4548 (Enf. Bur. 2002) ($20,000 proposed forfeiture for violations of Sections 17.4(a)(2), 17.51(a) and 73.49 reduced to $3,500 based on inability to pay), petition for reconsideration granted in part, 17 FCC Rcd 14324 (Enf. Bur. 2002) (forfeiture reduced to $500. 47 U.S.C. S 503(b)(2)(E). 12 FCC Rcd. 17087 (1997), recon. denied, 15 FCC Rcd. 303 (1999). 47 C.F.R. S 1.80. 47 C.F.R. S 1.115(g). 47 U.S.C. S 504(a). See 47 C.F.R. S 1.1914. (...continued from
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  • ORDER Adopted: July 1, 2008 Released: July 3, 2008 By the Acting Regional Director, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Radio Plus, Inc. ("Radio Plus"), licensee of AM radio station WFDL in Waupun, Wisconsin, for willfully and repeatedly violating Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose the WFDL antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. In this Order, we consider Radio Plus's arguments that the forfeiture amount should be cancelled or reduced because the violation was not willful and in light of its remedial efforts. II. BACKGROUND 2. On February 6, 2007, an agent
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  • station KBMS in Vancouver, Washington, for repeatedly violating Section 73.1125(a) of the Rules. On May 22, 2007, the Enforcement Bureau's Portland Resident Agent Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") in the amount of $14,000 to Bennett Broadcasting for failing to enclose the KBMS antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures, in violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules, and for failing to maintain an accessible main studio in its community of license, in violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Rules. In this Order, we consider Bennett Broadcasting's arguments that the forfeiture should be cancelled because the KBMS antenna towers comply with Section 73.49; that Bennett Broadcasting did not willfully violate Section 73.1125(a) of the Rules,
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  • 1.106 of the Commission's rules, we deny a Petition for Reconsideration ("Petition") filed on April 1, 2008, by Brahmin Broadcasting Corporation ("Brahmin"), licensee of station KRAE, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, of a Forfeiture Order issued by the Western Region ("Region") of the Enforcement Bureau, imposing a four thousand, two hundred dollar ($4,200) monetary forfeiture against Brahmin for repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violation concerned Brahmin's failure to enclose the KRAE antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. For the reasons discussed below, we deny Brahmin's Petition and affirm the forfeiture. II. BACKGROUND 2. On March 6, 2007, agents from the Enforcement Bureau's Denver District Office conducted an inspection of a structure located
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  • the station in several months. He also stated that the plastic fence around the tower was installed in 2004 or 2005. 6. On November 5, 2007, the Atlanta Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture to Star Power in the amount of nineteen thousand dollars ($19,000) for the apparent willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a), 73.3526(a) and 73.49 of the Rules. Star Power submitted a response to the NAL requesting a reduction or cancellation of the proposed forfeiture. III. DISCUSSION 7. The proposed forfeiture amount in this case was assessed in accordance with Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act'), Section 1.80 of the Rules, and The Commission's Forfeiture Policy Statement and Amendment of
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  • 17, 2008 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of six thousand four hundred dollars ($6,400) to Black Crow Radio, LLC, ("Black Crow"), licensee of AM Broadcast Station WNDB, in Daytona Beach, Florida, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.44(b) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involve Black Crow's failure to ensure that emissions removed by 60 kHz to 75 kHz from the WNDB fundamental frequency of 1150 kHz are attenuated 65 dB below the unmodulated carrier level and failure to maintain effective locked fences around the bases of two antenna towers. II. BACKGROUND 2. On February 26,
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  • ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: November 21, 2008 Released: November 25, 2008 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) to Perihelion Global, Inc. ("Perihelion"), licensee of station WTKN-AM, in Corinth, Mississippi, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.49, 73.1125(a) and 73.1201(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") . The noted violations involve Perihelion's failure to enclose its antenna structure within an effective locked fence or other enclosure, failure to maintain a main studio, and failure to transmit the station identification. II. BACKGROUND 2. On February 6, 2008, the Commission's New Orleans Office of the Enforcement Bureau ("New Orleans Office")
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  • By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000) to Rama Communications, Inc. ("Rama"), licensee of station WOKB, in Winter Garden, Florida and owner of antenna structure numbers 1045401, 1045403 and 1045404, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 17.50, 73.49, 73.1745(a) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involve Rama's failure to clean or repaint its antenna structures as often as necessary to maintain good visibility, failure to enclose the antenna tower within an effective locked fence or enclosure, operation at times with power other than those specified in its the license, and failure to maintain and
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  • ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 27, 2008 Released: March 3, 2008 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of four thousand, two hundred dollars ($4,200) to Brahmin Broadcasting Corporation ("Brahmin"), licensee of station KRAE, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, for repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). On July 31, 2007, the Enforcement Bureau's Denver Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") in the amount of $7,000 to Brahmin for failing to enclose the KRAE antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. Brahmin filed a response ("Response") on August 20, 2007. In this Order, we consider
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  • 14, 2008 By the Associate Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and A Radio Company, Inc. ("A Radio"), licensee of AM radio station WEGA in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against A Radio for possible violations of Sections 73.49, 73.1350(a), and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") regarding antenna tower fencing and public inspection file requirements and operating with an unauthorized antenna pattern. 2. The Bureau and A Radio have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. After reviewing the terms
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  • Adopted: July 15, 2009 Released: July 17, 2009 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500) to Albino Ortega and Maria Juarez, licensees of AM radio station KIGO in St. Anthony, Idaho, for willful and repeated violations of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). On July 31, 2008, the Enforcement Bureau's Portland Resident Agent Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") in the amount of $7,000 to Ortega and Juarez for failing to maintain an effective locked fence around KIGO's antenna. Ortega and Juarez filed a response ("Response") on August 8, 2008. In this Order, we
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  • By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of one thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200) to Jackson Radio, LLC ("Jackson"), licensee of station WJFN-AM, in Brandon, Mississippi, for willful violation of Section 11.35 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"), and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules. The noted violations involve Jackson's failure to have an operational Emergency Alert System ("EAS") and failure to have an effective locked fence or other enclosures around the antenna structure. II. BACKGROUND 2. On March 10 and March 11, 2009, in response to a complaint, agents from the Commission's New Orleans Office of the Enforcement Bureau ("New Orleans
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  • Greeley, Colorado ) FRN: 0005078597 Facility ID # 33821 ) ) ORDER Adopted: July 21, 2009 Released: July 23, 2009 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Order ("Order"), we cancel a $7,000 forfeiture proposed against Greeley Broadcasting Corporation ("Greeley"), licensee of station KGRE-AM in Greeley, Colorado, and admonish Greeley for violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). On July 29, 2008, the Enforcement Bureau's Denver Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") in the amount of $7,000 to Greeley for failing to enclose the KGRE-AM antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. Greeley filed a response ("Response") on August 28, 2008. In this Order, we consider
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  • # 1219 ) ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 2, 2009 Released: February 4, 2009 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of fourteen thousand dollars ($14,000) to Jason Konarz, licensee of station DWQMA-AM, in Marks, Mississippi, for willful and repeated violations of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involve Mr. Konarz's failure to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. 2. On November 21, 2008, the Commission's New Orleans Office of the Enforcement Bureau ("New Orleans Office") issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") in the amount of $14,000
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  • September 1, 2009 Released: September 3, 2009 By the Regional Director, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eighteen thousand four hundred dollars ($18,400) to Real Life Broadcasting ("Real Life"), licensee of station WIFI, in Florence, New Jersey, for willfully and repeatedly violating Sections 73.1745(a), 11.35, 73.49, and 73.3526(e)(12) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by operating station WIFI with excessive power, failing to maintain an operational EAS system, failing to maintain an effective enclosure at the base of the WIFI tower, and failing to maintain issues/program lists in the public inspection file. In this Order, we consider Real Life's request for cancellation or reduction of the forfeiture
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  • November 18, 2009 Released: November 20, 2009 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of three thousand, five hundred dollars ($3,500) to The Evans Broadcast Company, Inc. ("Evans"), licensee of station KCMY(AM), in Carson City, Nevada, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). On November 25, 2008, the Enforcement Bureau's San Francisco Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") in the amount of $5,600 to Evans for failing to enclose the KCMY(AM) antenna towers within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. Evans filed a response ("Response") on December 24, 2008. In this Order, we
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  • Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order ("MO&O"), we grant in part and deny in part the petition for reconsideration filed by Rama Communications, Inc. ("Rama") of the Forfeiture Order issued December 9, 2008. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $25,000 for Rama's willful and repeated violations of Sections 17.50, 73.49, 73.1745(a) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involved Rama's failure to clean or repaint its antenna structures as often as necessary to maintain good visibility, failure to enclose the antenna tower within an effective locked fence or enclosure, operation at times with power other than those specified in its the license, and failure to maintain and
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  • Adopted: October 25, 2010 Released: October 27, 2010 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500) to Stone/Collins Communications, Inc. ("Stone/Collins"), licensee of station WEPG(AM), in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involve Stone/Collins' failure to: (1) enclose the base of its AM antenna structure within an effective locked fence; and (2) maintain and make available a public inspection file at its main studio. II. BACKGROUND 2. On August 19, 2009, agents of the Enforcement Bureau's Atlanta Office ("Atlanta Office") accompanied by
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  • ORDER Adopted: October 25, 2010 Released: October 27, 2010 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand five hundred dollars ($5,500) to Rodgson, Inc. ("Rodgson"), licensee of station WSDQ(AM), in Dunlap, Tennessee, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35, 73.49 and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involve Rodgson's failure to: (1) maintain operational Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment; (2) enclose the base of its AM antenna structure within a locked fence; and (3) maintain and make available a public inspection file at its main studio. II. BACKGROUND 2. On August 19, 2009, agents from the Enforcement
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  • with the operators directly. According to the chief engineer, operators were aware of this review process and were free to discuss questions with him at any time. In addition, Tidewater states its chief engineer observed the antenna structure on a regular basis. 8. We conclude that the instant case can be distinguished from Vernon Broadcasting, Inc. Vernon Broadcasting violated Section 73.49 of the Rules, which does not impose a daily observation requirement. Additionally, the former Field Operations Bureau found that vandals damaged the fence and that Vernon Broadcasting's actions did not contribute to the violation, i.e., Vernon Broadcasting had not failed to monitor the condition of the fence. Here, no intervening act outside of the owner's control, like vandalism, led to
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  • we decline to cancel the proposed forfeiture on these grounds. 9. Lazer Broadcasting also argues that the forfeiture amount should be reduced from $6,000 to $3,000 because both antenna structures were in the same AM tower array. Lazer asserts that violations concerning AM tower arrays should be treated as a single violation because the forfeiture amount for violations of section 73.49 of the Rules, which requires that AM towers be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures, but does not require individual tower fences if the towers are contained within a protective property fence, are found under the note to section 1.80(b)(4) entitled "violations Unique to the Service." Lazer Broadcasting further argues that the degree of harm, which the Commission
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  • LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: July 18, 2011 Released: July 18, 2011 By the Resident Agent, Norfolk Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order ("NAL"), we find that Spirit Broadcasting, Inc., ("Spirit"), licensee of Station WGTM(AM), in Wilson, North Carolina, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated sections 11.35, 73.49, and 73.3526 of the Commission's rules ("Rules") by failing to: (1) maintain operational Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment; (2) enclose an antenna tower, having radio frequency potential at the base, within an effectively locked fence; and (3) maintain and make available a public inspection file. We conclude that Spirit is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five
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  • of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") issued by the Enforcement Bureau's Anchorage Office on April 30, 2009, we determine that no forfeiture penalties should be imposed on Spirit of Alaska Broadcasting, Inc. ("Spirit"). 2. In the NAL, we found Spirit, permittee of AM broadcast Station KMBQ(AM), in Wasilla, Alaska, apparently liable for a forfeiture of $7,000 for violation of section 73.49 of the Commission's rules ("Rules") for failing to maintain an effective fence or enclosure around the Station KMBQ(AM) antenna structure. Consistent with section 503(b)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, Spirit was granted an opportunity to show, in writing, why no such forfeiture should be imposed. 3. In its Response, Spirit asserts that the temporary fence enclosing the
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  • and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 18257 (Enf. Bur. 2000) (citing WWIZ, Inc., 37 FCC 685, 686 (1964), aff'd sub. nom. Lorain Journal Co. v. FCC, 351 F.2d 824 (D.C. Cir. 1965), cert. denied, 383 U.S. 967 (1966)). EZ Sacramento, Inc., 15 FCC Rcd at 18257. In its Petition, Mt. Rushmore also describes its efforts to remedy a violation of section 73.49 of the Rules, 47 C.F.R. S: 73.49, concerning a broken fence surrounding one of its AM towers, in response to a call from FCC agents. Petition at 3 - 4. As that violation was not charged in this proceeding, we see no relevance to this new information, other than to remind Mt. Rushmore, as the Region did, that as a
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  • Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Equity Communications LP ("Equity"), licensee of AM Station WMID and owner of antenna structure number 1046225 (the "Antenna Structure"), in Atlantic City, New Jersey, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated section 303(q) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act") and sections 17.50(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's rules ("Rules"), by failing to repaint the Antenna Structure as often as necessary to maintain good visibility and failing to enclose the Antenna Structure within an effective locked fence or enclosure. We conclude that Equity is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On March 5, 2010, agents
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  • ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 31, 2011 Released: November 1, 2011 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) to Spirit Broadcasting, Inc., ("Spirit"), licensee of Station WGTM(AM), in Wilson, North Carolina, for willful and repeated violation of sections 11.35, 73.49, and 73.3526 of the Commission's rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involved Spirit's failure to (1) maintain operational Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment; (2) enclose an antenna tower, having radio frequency potential at the base, within an effectively locked fence; and (3) maintain and make available a public inspection file. 2. On July 15, 2011, the Enforcement Bureau's Norfolk Office ("Norfolk
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  • Radio. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances of this case, we conclude that A Radio is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On May 12, 2008, the Bureau adopted an Order and Consent Decree that terminated a Bureau investigation of possible violations by A Radio of sections 73.49, 73.1350(a), and 73.3526 of the Commission's rules ("Rules") regarding antenna tower fencing, public inspection file requirements, and operating with an unauthorized antenna pattern. Among other terms in the Order and Consent Decree, A Radio agreed to make a voluntary contribution to the U.S. Treasury in the amount of eight thousand dollars ($8,000) by June 14, 2008. A Radio also agreed
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  • NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: May 2, 2011 Released: May 3, 2011 By the District Director, Chicago District Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Mattoon Broadcasting Company ("Mattoon Broadcasting"), licensee of Stations WLBH(AM) and WLBH-FM, in Mattoon, Illinois, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose Station WLBH's towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures and section 73.1125(a) by failing to maintain a management and staff presence at the stations' main studio. We conclude that Mattoon Broadcasting is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of fourteen thousand dollars ($14,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On July
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  • No. 54343 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: May 16, 2011 Released: May 17, 2011 By the District Director, Philadelphia, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Patrick H. Sickafus ("Sickafus"), licensee of AM Station WWSM in Annville-Cleona, Pennsylvania, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated section 73.49 of the Commission's rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose two of Station WWSM's antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures. We conclude that Sickafus is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On May 26, 2010, an agent of the Enforcement Bureau's Philadelphia Office ("Philadelphia Office") inspected the series-fed,
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  • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: May 17, 2011 Released: May 17, 2011 By the District Director, Atlanta Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order ("NAL"), we find that John F. Warmath ("Mr. Warmath"), licensee of station WIRJ(AM), Humboldt, TN, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated sections 73.49, 11.35, and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to maintain: (1) an enclosed fence around the base of the station's AM antenna; (2) Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment; and (3) a public inspection file. We conclude that Mr. Warmath is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On October
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  • LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: March 8, 2012 Released: March 8, 2012 By the District Director, Atlanta Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (NAL), we find that Walter M. Czura, licensee of Station WNFO, Sun City Hilton Head, South Carolina, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 73.49, 11.35, and 73.3526 of the Commission's rules (Rules) by failing to: (1) maintain an effective locked fence around the base of an antenna tower; (2) install operational Emergency Alert System (EAS) equipment; and (3) maintain and make available a complete public inspection file. We conclude that Mr. Czura is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty five
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  • May 22, 2012 Released: May 22, 2012 By the Acting District Director, Philadelphia Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. Introduction 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL), we find that WOYK Inc. (WOYK), licensee of AM Station WOYK in York, Pennsylvania (Station), and owner of antenna structure number 1029251 (Antenna Structure), apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's rules (Rules) by failing to enclose the Antenna Structure within an effective fence or enclosure. We conclude that WOYK is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On December 17, 2010, agents from the Enforcement Bureau's Philadelphia Office (Philadelphia Office) conducted an inspection of the Station's transmitter site
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  • LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: June 1, 2012 Released: June 1, 2012 By the District Director, Detroit Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (NAL), we find that Birach Broadcasting Corporation (Birach), licensee of AM Station WCXI in Fenton, Michigan (Station), apparently willfully and repeatedly violated (1) Section 73.49 of the Commission's rules (Rules) by failing to enclose the Station's antenna structure within an effective locked fence; and (2) Sections 73.3526(e)(12) and 73.3526(c)(1) of the Rules by failing to maintain and make available the issues/program lists in the Station's public inspection file. We conclude that Birach is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seventeen thousand dollars
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  • Station KOBB(AM) ) NAL/Acct. No. X3298001 Bozeman, Montana ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: June 28, 2000 Released: June 29, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) against Reier Broadcasting Company, Inc. (``Reier''), licensee of Station KOBB(AM), Bozeman, Montana, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules. The noted violation involves the failure to enclose an AM antenna tower within an effective locked fence. On February 22, 2000, the District Director of the Commission's Seattle, Washington Field Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Reier for the noted violation. Reier has not
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  • ) Culpeper, Virginia ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 5, 2000 Released: July 6, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) against Culpeper Broadcasting Corporation (``Culpeper''), licensee of AM station WCVA, Culpeper, Virginia, for willful violation of the provisions of Sections 73.49 and 73.1560(a) of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules''). The noted violations involve Culpeper's failure to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of the WCVA antenna, and failure to maintain transmitter power between 90% and 105% of that authorized for WCVA. 2. On February 7, 2000, the Enforcement Bureau's Columbia, Maryland Field Office, issued a Notice of Apparent Liability
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  • NAL/Acct. No. X3232-001 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 13, 2000 Released: July 14, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) against ARS Broadcasting Corp. (``ARS Broadcasting''), former licensee of AM Station WOOO, Shelbyville, Indiana, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves ARS Broadcasting's failure to maintain locked fences or other enclosures around the WOOO antenna towers. 2. On February 8, 2000, the Commission's Chicago, Illinois Field Office (``Field Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to ARS Broadcasting in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for the noted
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  • 1307 ) Buras, Louisiana 70041-1307 ) ) NAL Acct. No 915OR0005 Licensee of Station KAGY (AM) ) ORDER Adopted: October 23, 2000 Released: October 25, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree terminating a forfeiture proceeding against Miracle Assembly of God (``Miracle'') concerning operation of a radio station in violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules, involving a failure to enclose an antenna tower which has radio frequency potential at its base with an effective fence or enclosure. Miracle agrees to make a voluntary contribution to the U.S. Treasury of $500. 2. On September 30, 1999, the Commission's New Orleans Field Office issued Miracle a Notice of Apparent Liability for $7,000. Miracle
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  • it apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $7,000. The NAL stated that Miracle had failed to have KAGY(AM)'s antenna enclosed with an effective locked fence or other enclosure from at least May 20, 1999 through June 8, 1999, despite its representative's knowledge that the fence had fallen down. The NAL stated that Miracle had apparently violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. Section 73.49. On October 25, 1999, Miracle submitted a response to the NAL and requested that the Commission forgive the forfeiture or greatly reduce it. Pastor Max Latham, on behalf of Miracle, stated that the whole fence had not fallen down but only a portion of it had rusted and fallen. He stated that
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  • Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the application for review filed on March 27, 2000, by Buchanan Broadcasting Company, Inc. (``Buchanan''), licensee of Station WJNT(AM), Jackson, Mississippi. Buchanan seeks review of the Enforcement Bureau's (``Bureau'') Memorandum Opinion and Order (``MO&O'') released February 25, 2000. In the MO&O, the Bureau reduced Buchanan's monetary forfeiture for willful and repeated violations of Sections 73.49, 73.1560(a)(1), and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules'') and the terms of Station WJNT's authorization from $10,000 to $9,000 and denied Buchanan's petition for reconsideration in all other respects. For the reasons discussed below, we deny Buchanan's application for review and affirm the monetary forfeiture amount of $9,000. BACKGROUND 2. While investigating a complaint about Station WJNT's operations, on
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  • 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Tampa, FL District Office (4/10/02). * Wings Communications, Inc., Ormond Beach, FL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.4(g) (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Number), 17.49 (Recording of Antenna Structure Light Inspections in the Owner Record), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Tampa, FL District Office (4/10/02). * Radio Palatka, Inc., Palatka, FL. Tampa, FL District Office (4/15/02). * Shelly Reed, Abbeville, SC. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirement), 11.61 (Tests of EAS
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  • Electronics, Inc., Miami, FL. $7,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 2.803 (Marketing of Radio Frequency Devices Prior to Equipment Authorization). Tampa, FL District Office (5/21/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 11 Emergency Alert System Rules * 47 C.F.R. 11.35 Equipment Operational Readiness * Fenix Broadcasting Corp., Miami, FL. $21,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 17.51 (Time When Lights Should Be Exhibited) and 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements). Tampa, FL District Office (5/7/02). * WRHC Broadcasting, Corp., Miami, FL. $4,000 NAL. Tampa, FL District Office (5/7/02). * Alpine Broadcasting, Ltd., KKIT(FM) Angel Fire, NM and KXMT(FM), Taos, NM. $16,000 NAL. Denver, CO District Office (5/16/02). * Oberlin College Student Network, Inc., Station WOBC-FM, Oberlin, OH. $8,000 NAL. Detroit, MI District Office (5/23/02). *
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  • Office (6/18/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 11 Emergency Alert System Rules * 47 C.F.R. 11.35 Equipment Operational Readiness * Faith Bible College, Inc., licensee of FM Broadcast Station KTGF, Milton, Florida. $8,000 NAL. Tampa, FL District Office (6/4/02). * Cornbelt Broadcasting Co., WHOW and WHOW-FM, Clinton, IL. $17,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 17.4(g) (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Numbers) and 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements). Chicago, IL District Office (6/18/02). * Millcreek Broadcasting, LLC, KUUU-FM1, KUDD(FM), KUUU(FM). $22,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 74.1251 (Technical and Equipment Modifications). Denver, CO District Office (6/19/02). * Atlantic Beach Radio, Inc., WMIR(AM), Atlantic Beach, SC.. $12,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation). Atlanta, GA District Office (6/24/02). * KGGF-KUSN, Inc., Coffeyville,
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  • 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1225 (Station Inspection by FCC), 73.1226 (Availability to FCC of Station Logs and Records), 73.1230 (Posting of Station Licenses) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). San Francisco, CA District Office (12/17/01). * 47 C.F.R. 11.35 Equipment Operational Readiness * King Broadcasting Company, Roswell, NM, KBIM(AM) (Facility ID #34871). Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.158 (Directional Antenna Monitoring Points), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1580 (Transmission System Inspections), 73.1820 (Station Log) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Denver, CO District Office (12/18/01). * King Broadcasting Company, Roswell, NM, KBIM-FM (Facility ID #34854). Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.1820 (Station Log)
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  • Lights Should Be Exhibited * Mortenson Broadcasting Co., (Antenna Structure # 1020434) South Charleston, WV. $10,000 NAL. Columbia, MD District Office (7/9/02). * WPGS, Inc., Titusville, FL. $10,000 NAL. Tampa, FL District Office (7/17/02). * VoiceStream PCS I License L.L.C., Bellevue, WA. $10,000 NAL. Kansas City, MO District Office (7/24/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 73 Radio Broadcast Services * 47 C.F.R. 73.49 AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements * WOYK, Inc., York, PA. $7,000 NAL. Philadelphia, PA District Office (7/17/02). * Metro Birch Enterprises, Inc., KPBA(AM), Pine Bluff, AR. $17,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). New Orleans, LA District Office (7/22/02). * 47 C.F.R. 73.1125 Station Main Studio Location * New Life Evangelistic Center, Inc.,
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  • 47 C.F.R. 11.35 Equipment Operational Readiness * Jean J.Suh, d/b/a Radio Hankook, Puyallup, WA. $22,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.4(g) (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Number) and 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Seattle, WA District Office (8/28/02). * J&W Promotions, Inc., WAPZ, Wetumpka, AL $18,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration) and 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements). Atlanta, GA District Office (8/28/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures * 47 C.F.R. 17.4(a) Antenna Structure Registration * FBS Wireless Corporation, Berwick, PA. $20,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 17.51 (Time When Lights Should Be Exhibited) and 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements). Philadelphia, PA District Office (8/12/02). * St Louis
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  • Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration). Atlanta, GA District Office (9/24/02). * Aracelis Ortiz, Excutrix of the Estate of Carlos Ortiz, KCOS-LP, Phoenix, AZ. $15,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location). San Diego, CA District Office (9/30/02). * Hunt Broadcasting Group, Inc., KPWB AM and FM, Piedmont, MO. $19,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 73.49 (AM Transmission Fencing Requirements), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Kansas City, MO District Office (9/30/02). * 47 C.F.R. 11.61 Tests of EAS Procedures * Hoonaauao Community Television, Inc., KWBN-TV, Honolulu, HI. $4,000 NAL. Honolulu, HI Resident Agent Office (9/27/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 Construction, Marking and Lighting of Antenna Structures * 47
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  • Numbers * VoiceStream PCS I License, LLC, Aurora, Colorado. $2,000 NAL. Denver, CO District Office (10/29/02). * 47 C.F.R. 17.23 Specifications for Painting and Lighting Antenna Structures * Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC, Colorado, Springs, CO. $10,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Denver, CO District Office (10/29/02). 47 C.F.R Part 73 Radio Broadcast Services * 47 C.F.R. 73.49 AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements * Radio Bonners Ferry, Inc., KBFI, Bonners Ferry, Idaho. $7,000 NAL. Seattle, WA District Office (10/2/02). * Kasper Broadcasting Co., of Missouri, KWRE, Frankfort, Indiana. $7,000 NAL. Kansas City, MO District Office (10/25/02). * 47 C.F.R. 73.1125 Station Main Studio Location * FNX Broadcasting, LLC, WPHX-FM, Sanford, Maine. $17,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 73.3526
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  • Office (11/5/02). * Mediacom. $8,000 NAL. Kansas City, MO District Office (11/5/02). * Floyd County Broadcasting Company, Inc., WMDJ-FM, Martin, KY. $8,000 NAL. Detroit, MI District Office (11/6/02). * Arrow Communications of N.Y., Inc., WPIG(FM), WDHL(AM), Williamsport, PA. $8,000 NAL. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (11/7/02). * Small Town Radio, Inc., WDGR(AM), Alpharetta, GA. $15,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 73.49 (AM Transmission Fencing Requirement). Atlanta, GA District Office (11/13/02). * Pilgrim Communications, Inc., KWYD(AM), Colorado Springs, CO. $19,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances) and 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation). Denver, CO District Office (11/20/02). * HBC License Corporation, licensee of Station KHOT-FM, Paradise Valley, Arizona and Station KHOV-FM, Wickenburg, Arizona. $
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  • and Mode Tolerances), 73.1870 (Chief Operator) and 73.3527 (Local Public Inspection File for Noncommercial Educational Stations). Columbia, MD District Office (1/22/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 Construction, Marking & Lighting of Antenna Structures * 47 C.F.R. 17.4(a) Antenna Structure Registration * Truth Broadcasting Corp., Winston-Salem, NC. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting), 17.51 (Time When Lights Should Be Exhibited), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location) and 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation). Norfolk, VA Resident Agent Office (1/31/02). * 47 C.F.R. 17.4(g) Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Numbers * Ameritech Mobile Communications LLC, Dallas, TX. Kansas City, MO District Office (1/8/02). * AT&T Wireless Services, Inc., Washington, DC. Tampa, FL District Office (1/14/02). * C.M.L. Communications, Inc.,
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  • Diego, CA District Office (1/31/03). * M.J. Phillips Communications, Inc., WJJL, Niagara Falls, NY. $10,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration) and 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances). Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (1/28/03). * Pittman Broadcasting Services, L.L.C., KAOK(AM), KAOK-FM, Covington, Louisiana. $15,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 73.49 (AM Transmission Fencing Requirements). New Orleans, LA District Office (2/14/03). * Victory & Power Ministries, Inc., WPFC, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. $25,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 73.49 (AM Transmission Fencing Requirements) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). New Orleans, LA District Office (2/14/03). * Southern Broadcasting Corporation, WENA-AM, Yauco, PR. $8,000 NAL. San Juan, PR Resident Agent
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  • Rules * 47 C.F.R. 11.35 Equipment Operational Readiness * Minority Business and Housing Development, Inc., WYGG, Uniondale, NY. $13,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation). Philadelphia, PA District Office (12/30/02). * 47 C.F.R. 11.52 -- EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements * MRJ, Inc., Pineville, WV. $22,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 17.4 (Antenna Structure Registration), 73.49 (AM Transmission Fencing Requirements) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Columbia, MD District Office (12/26/02). * 47 C.F.R. 11.61 Tests of EAS Procedures * Radio Station WWAM, Inc., WWAM(AM), Lakeland, FL. $2,000 NAL. Tampa, FL District Office (12/9/02). * Petracom of Joplin, L.L.C., KCAR-FM, Lutz, FL. $3,500 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File
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  • 17.48 (Notification of Extinguishment or Improper Functioning of Lights), and 17.49 (Recording of Antenna Structure Light Inspections in the Owner Record). San Juan, PR Office (5/2/00). Church Point Ministries, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 17.4 (Antenna Structure Registration), 17.47 (Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Control Equipment), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.62 (Directional Antenna System Tolerances), 73.1213 (Antenna Structure Marking and Lighting), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1870 (Chief Operators), and 73.3526 (Public Inspection File). New Orleans, LA Office (5/11/00). Broadcast Investment Associates, Inc., Rome, GA. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.61 (Tests of
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  • Inc., KINE-FM, Los Angeles, CA. Honolulu, HI Resident Agent Office (6/7/00). USA Station Group Partnership of Atlanta, WHOT, Athens, GA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.62 (Closed Circuit Tests of National Level EAS Facilities) and 73.3526 (Public Inspection File). Atlanta, GA District Office (6/9/00). The ADD Radio Group, WNTY, Southington, CT. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.4 (Antenna Structure Registration), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.62 (AM Directional Antenna Field Strength Measurements), 73.158 (Directional Antenna Monitoring Points), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1215 (Specifications for Indicating Instruments), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements), 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operators), 73.3526 (Public Inspection File). Boston, MA District Office (6/12/00). Penfold Communications, Inc.,
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  • 11 - Emergency Alert System 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 - Equipment Operations Readiness Cox Communications, Inc., El Dorado, AR. $4,000 NAL. New Orleans, LA District Office (8/8/00). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 - Construction, Marking and Lighting of Antenna Structures 47 C.F.R. § 17.4 - Antenna Structure Registration Church Point Ministries, Baton Rouge, LA. $15,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File For Commercial Stations). New Orleans, LA District Office (8/21/00). 47 C.F.R. Part 80 - Safety and Special Radio Services 47 C.F.R. § 80.373 - Private Communications Frequencies GNOTS Reserve, Inc., Destrehan, LA. $4,000 NAL. New Orleans, LA District Office (8/23/00). NOTICES OF VIOLATION 47 C.F.R. Part 1 - Practice
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  • Frequency Allocations and Radio Treaty Matters; General Rules and Regulations 47 C.F.R. § 2.925 - Identification of Equipment BEXT Inc., San Diego, CA. Dallas, TX District Office (9/15/00). 47 C.F.R. Part 11 - Emergency Alert System 47 C.F.R. § 11.15 - EAS Operating Handbook T & W Communications Corp., Columbus, MS. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1820(Station Log), and 73.3526(Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). New Orleans, LA District Office (9/5/00). Priority Communications, L.L.C., WYAM, Hoover, AL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 17.4(g) (Antenna Structure Registration Number Posting), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.58 (Indicating Instruments), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1590 (Equipment
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  • File for Noncommercial Educational Broadcast Stations). Boston, MA District Office (10/10/00). Usher Broadcasting Company, East Prairie, MO. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.54 (EAS Operation During a National Level Emergency), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 17.47 (Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Equipment), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1226 (Availability to FCC of Station Logs and Records), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements), 73.1840 (Retention of Logs), 73.1870 (Chief Operators), and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File For Commercial Stations). Kansas City, MO District Office (10/10/00). Williams Communications, Inc., Birmingham, AL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.47 (Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights
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  • 301 - Unlicensed Operation Dr. John G. Pierre, Brooklyn, NY. $11,000 NAL. New York, NY District Office. (11/15/00). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 - Construction, Marking and Lighting of Antenna Structures 47 C.F.R. § 17.4 - Antenna Structure Registration 47 C.F.R. § 17.4(a) - Antenna Structure Registration T & W Communications Corp., Columbus, MS. $6,500 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements). New Orleans, LA District Office (11/9/00). NOTICES OF VIOLATION Communications Act 47 U.S.C. § 301 - Unauthorized Operation Fifth Avenue Broadcasting Co., Inc., Huntington, WV. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.15 (EAS Operating Handbook), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1225 (Station Inspection By FCC), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements), 73.1690 (Modification of Transmission Systems), 73.1800
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  • violation of 47 C.F.R. § 97.119(a) (station identification). Houston, TX Office (1/13/00). Robert L. Meyers, Amateur Radio licensee N5WLY. $8,000 NAL. NAL also issued for apparent violation of 47 C.F.R. § 97.119(a) (station identification). Houston, TX Office (1/13/00). 47 C.F.R. § 1.89(b) (failure to respond to a NOV) La Favorita, Inc.. $4,000 NAL. Atlanta, GA Office (2/4/00). 47 C.F.R. § 73.49 (failure to maintain effective locked fence around the base of each antenna having radio frequency potential at the base) Culpeper Broadcasting Corporation, WCVA, Culpeper, Virginia. $9,000 NAL. NAL also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. § 73.1560(a) (failure to maintain power within 90 to 105% of authorized power). Columbia, MD Office (2/7/00). ARS Broadcasting Corp., Shelbyville, Indiana. $7,000 NAL. Chicago,
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  • (3/31/00). 47 C.F.R. Part 11 (Emergency Alert System (EAS) Rules) 47 C.F.R. § 11.15 (EAS Operating Handbook) Cablevision of Massachusetts, Allston, MA. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.21, and 11.61. New England District Office (3/10/00). Booth-Newsome Broadcasting, Inc., WKTE, King, North Carolina. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.32, 11.33, 11.35, 11.52, 11.61, 73.49, 73.51, 73.1225, 73.1400 73.1350, 73.1560, 73.1590, 73.1870, and 73.3526. Norfolk, VA Office (3/13/00). KICO/AM 1490 kHz, Hanson Broadcasting Co. San Diego, CA Office (3/27/00). First Assembly of God, Gainesville, FL. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. § 11.52 and 11.61. Tampa, FL Office (3/28/00). KGBA/FM, 100.1 MHz, The Voice of International Christian. San Diego, CA Office (3/28/00). 47
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  • CO Office (4/12/00). Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Keath and Patty McLaughlin, Auburndale, FL. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. § 17.48 (Notification of extinguishment or improper functioning of lights). Tampa, FL Office (4/12/00). Vertex Communications Corporation. Dallas, TX Office (4/13/00). Morris Broadcasting Company of New Jersey, WIMG(AM), Trenton, NJ. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. § 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements). Philadelphia, PA Office (4/14/00). La Biondo Brothers Motor Express, Inc., Rosenhayn, NJ.. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. § 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Philadelphia, PA Office (4/17/00). Sprint PCS, Overland Park, KS. Kansas City, MO Office (4/17/00). Sunflower Cable, Lawrence, KS. Kansas City, MO Office (4/17/00). Citadel Broadcasting Company, WRKZ(FM), Elizabethtown, PA. Philadelphia,
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  • Structures 47 C.F.R. § 17.4(a) - Antenna Structure Registration Emmis Television Licensing Corp of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Honolulu, HI Resident Agent Office (3/14/01). Spectrasite Communications Inc., Cary, NC. Dallas, TX District Office (3/22/01). C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc., WHNY(AM), McComb, MS. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.51 (Time When Lights Should Be Exhibited), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1201 (Station Identification), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation), 73.1820 (Station Log) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). New Orleans, LA District Office (3/29/01). City of Belleville, Belleville, IL. Chicago, IL District Office (3/30/01). 47 C.F.R. § 17.4(g) - Posting
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  • 11 - Emergency Alert System 47 C.F.R. § 11.15 - EAS Operating Handbook Missouri Valley College, Marshall, MO. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.3527 (Local Public Inspection File for Noncommercial Educational Stations). Kansas City, MO District Office (12/6/00). KYOO Communications, Bolivar, MO. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operations Readiness), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.58 (Indicating Instruments), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operator), and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Kansas City, MO District Office (12/8/00). KASA Radio Hogar, Inc. (KDAP Douglas, AZ). Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.44 (AM Transmission System
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  • Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.23 (Specifications for Painting and Lighting Antenna Structures) and 17.57 (Report of Radio Transmitting Antenna Construction, Alteration, and/or Removal). Denver, CO District Office (4/26/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 11 - Emergency System Rules 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 - Equipment Operational Readiness Hancock Broadcasting Corporation (WBSL), Bay St. Louis, MS. $15,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements). New Orleans, LA District Office (4/4/01). Zachery Broadcasting Company, Lanett, AL. $24,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 17.48 (Notification of Extinguishment or Improper Functioning of Lights), 17.49 (Recording of Antenna Structure Light Inspections in the Owner Record), 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting), 17.56 (Maintenance of Lighting Equipment), 73.49 (AM Transmission System
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  • (Antenna Structure Registration), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements), 73.1820 (Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operator) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Atlanta, GA District Office (5/18/01). WBJX, Inc., Racine, WI. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 17.4(g) (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Number), 73.45 (AM Antenna Systems), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.54 (Antenna Resistance and Reactance Measurements) and 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements). Chicago, IL District Office (5/24/01). 47 C.F.R. § 11.51 - EAS Code and Attention Signal Transmission Requirements AT&T Broadband, Salt Lake City, UT. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 76.605 (Technical Standards). Denver, CO District Office (5/2/01). 47 C.F.R. § 11.52
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  • - Emergency Alert System Rules 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 - Equipment Operation Readiness Rego, Inc., c/o Betsy Trimble, Beloit, WI. $6,500 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Equipment) and 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log). Chicago, IL District Office (7/13/01). MAPA Broadcasting, L.L.C., WSLA(AM), Slidell, LA. $15,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements). New Orleans, LA District Office (7/24/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 - Construction, Marking and Lighting of Antenna Structures 47 C.F.R. § 17.47 - Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Control Equipment The Original Company, Inc., WBTO-FM, Petersburg, IN. $5,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 17.48 (Notification of Extinguishment or Improper Functioning of Lights).
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  • 73.44 (AM Transmission System Emission Limitations), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation), 73.1870 (Chief Operator) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Atlanta, GA District Office (8/9/01). * Bartow Broadcasting Co., Inc. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.61(Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements) and 73.1840 (Retention of Logs). Tampa, FL District Office (8/22/01). * 47 C.F.R. 11.31 EAS Protocol * Agpal Broadcasting Inc., KPPT(AM/FM) Toledo, Oregon. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Portland, OR Resident Agent Office (8/22/01). * 47 C.F.R. 11.35 Equipment Operational Readiness * Clarke Broadcasting Corporation, KVML/KZSQ, Sonora, CA.
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  • Angeles, CA. Los Angeles, CA District Office (9/19/01). * Big River Radio, inc., WOKU, Hurricane, WV. Columbia, MD District Office (9/20/01). * 47 C.F.R. 17.57 Report of Radio Transmitting Antenna Construction, Alteration, and/or Removal * Capstar TX Limited Partnership, San Antonio, TX, WCHY, Savannah, GA. Atlanta, GA District Office (9/19/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 73 Radio Broadcast Services * 47 C.F.R. 73.49 AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements * Cumulus Licensing Corporation, Atlanta, GA. Chicago, IL District Office (9/6/01). * Cumulus Licensing Corp., Savannah, GA, WJLG. Atlanta, GA District Office (9/19/01). * WHGM Radio, Inc., Memphis, TN, WHGM, Savannah, GA. Atlanta, GA District Office (9/19/01). * Boundary Waters Broadcasters, Inc.. St. Paul, MN Resident Agent Office (9/28/01). * 47 C.F.R. 73.258 Indicating Instruments
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  • MI District Office (10/29/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 Antenna Structure Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures * 47 C.F.R. 17.4(a) Antenna Structure Registration * Groveton Broadcasting Group, Inc., KYCX-FM, Mexia, TX. $3,000 NAL. Dallas, TX District Office (10/2/01). * C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc., WHNY, McComb, MS. $20,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 17.51 (Times When Lights Should Be Exhibited) and 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements). New Orleans, LA District Office (10/24/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 22 Public Mobile Radio Services * 47 C.F.R. 22.371 Disturbance of AM Broadcast Station Antenna Patterns * WWC License LLC, Rapid City, SD, KNKA731. $4,000. Denver, CO District Office (10/29/01). NOTICES OF VIOLATION 47 C.F.R. Part 1 Practice and Procedure * 47 C.F.R. 1.903 Authorization Required
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  • District Office (11/20/01). * Southwestern Telecommunications Cooperative, Wauneta, NE. Kansas City, MO District Office (11/20/01). * Alltel Mobile Communications of Missouri, Camdenton, MO. Kansas City, MO District Office (11/27/01). * Wireless Resources 96 LLC, Parkville, MO. Kansas City, MO District Office (11/27/01). * 47 C.F.R. 17.50 Cleaning and Repainting * Birach Broadcasting Corporation, Pokomoke City, MD. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Columbia, MD District Office (11/27/01). * 47 C.F.R. 17.56 Maintenance of Lighting Equipment * Washington Interstate Broadcasting, Col., (KLOG), Kelso, WA. Portland, OR Resident Agent Office (11/21/01). * 47 C.F.R. 17.57 Report of Radio Transmitting Antenna Construction, Alteration, and/or Removal * Crown Castle GT Company LLC,
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  • PA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness) and 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures). Philadelphia, PA District Office (1/8/01). Redna Broadcasting Corporation, Pittsburg, PA., WJAS(AM). Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 11.51 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Transmission Requirements), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 17.4(g) (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Numbers), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1870 (Chief Operator), and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Philadelphia, PA District Office (1/16/01). Radio for the Blind & Handicap, Inc., WRBH(FM), New Orleans, LA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1870 (Chief Operators) and 73.3527 (Local Public Inspection File for Noncommercial Educational Stations). New Orleans, LA District Office (1/24/01). Hancock Broadcasting Corporation,
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  • provide parties with additional rights. Parties wishing to make a payment or file a response to a NAL or to file a response to a NOV must do so in accordance with the instructions and by the deadline set forth in the NAL or NOV. NOTICES OF APPARENT LIABILITY 47 C.F.R. Part 73 - Broadcast Radio Services 47 C.F.R. § 73.49 - AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements Erald Broadcasting, Inc, WJRO, Glen Burnie, MD. $7,000 NAL. Columbia, MD District Office (2/5/01). 47 C.F.R. § 73.54 - Antenna Resistance and Reactance Measurements KASA Radio Hogar, Inc., (KDAP - Douglas, AZ). $15,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for
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  • unexpected, and it occurred despite the routine precautions and before there was opportunity to discover or remedy the violation. In Mega Communications of New Britain Licensee, L.L.C., 19 FCC Rcd. 11373 (Enf. Bur. 2004), the Enforcement Bureau rescinded its proposal to fine Mega for failure to close antenna structures within effective locked fences or other enclosures in violation of Section 73.49 of the rules. It found, "[b]ased on ... review of Mega's response to the NAL and the overall record," that Mega regularly inspected the tower, and "the problem occurred shortly after an inspection by Mega." The thrust of the forfeiture cancellation was that because the enclosures were compliant when Mega inspected them last, and failed before it was time to
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  • May 14, 2008 By the Associate Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and A Radio Company, Inc. (``A Radio''), licensee of AM radio station WEGA in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against A Radio for possible violations of Sections 73.49, 73.1350(a), and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') regarding antenna tower fencing and public inspection file requirements and operating with an unauthorized antenna pattern. The Bureau and A Radio have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. After reviewing the terms of the
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  • Petition for authorization of an allotment in the 1605-1705 kHz band. [87]TEXT [88]PDF 73.31 Rounding of nominal power specified on applications. [89]TEXT [90]PDF 73.33 Antenna systems; showing required. [91]TEXT [92]PDF 73.35 Calculation of improvement factors. [93]TEXT [94]PDF 73.37 Applications for broadcast facilities, showing required. [95]TEXT [96]PDF 73.44 AM transmission system emission limitations. [97]TEXT [98]PDF 73.45 AM antenna systems. [99]TEXT [100]PDF 73.49 AM transmission system fencing requirements. [101]TEXT [102]PDF 73.51 Determining operating power. [103]TEXT [104]PDF 73.53 Requirements for authorization of antenna monitors. [105]TEXT [106]PDF 73.54 Antenna resistance and reactance measurements. [107]TEXT [108]PDF 73.57 Remote reading antenna and common point ammeters. [109]TEXT [110]PDF 73.58 Indicating instruments. [111]TEXT [112]PDF 73.61 AM directional antenna field strength measurements. [113]TEXT [114]PDF 73.62 Directional antenna system tolerances. [115]TEXT
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  • by Buchanan Broadcasting Company, Inc. (``Buchanan''), licensee of Station WJNT(AM), Jackson, Mississippi. Buchanan seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order released March 22, 1999, in which the Director, Legal Services Group, of the former Compliance and Information Bureau (``CIB'') found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $10,000 for willful and/or repeated violations of Sections 73.1560(a)(1), 73.1745(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules''), 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1560(a)(1), 73.1745(a) and 73.49, and the terms of Station WJNT's authorization. For the reasons discussed below, we will grant the petition in part and reduce the monetary forfeiture amount to $9,000. BACKGROUND 2. In response to a complaint about Station WJNT's operations, on March 17 and 18, 1998, an agent from
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  • (3/31/00). 47 C.F.R. Part 11 (Emergency Alert System (EAS) Rules) 47 C.F.R. § 11.15 (EAS Operating Handbook) Cablevision of Massachusetts, Allston, MA. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.21, and 11.61. New England District Office (3/10/00). Booth-Newsome Broadcasting, Inc., WKTE, King, North Carolina. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.32, 11.33, 11.35, 11.52, 11.61, 73.49, 73.51, 73.1225, 73.1400 73.1350, 73.1560, 73.1590, 73.1870, and 73.3526. Norfolk, VA Office (3/13/00). KICO/AM 1490 kHz, Hanson Broadcasting Co. San Diego, CA Office (3/27/00). First Assembly of God, Gainesville, FL. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. § 11.52 and 11.61. Tampa, FL Office (3/28/00). KGBA/FM, 100.1 MHz, The Voice of International Christian. San Diego, CA Office (3/28/00). 47
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  • Station KOBB(AM) ) NAL/Acct. No. X3298001 Bozeman, Montana ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: June 28, 2000 Released: June 29, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) against Reier Broadcasting Company, Inc. (``Reier''), licensee of Station KOBB(AM), Bozeman, Montana, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules. The noted violation involves the failure to enclose an AM antenna tower within an effective locked fence. On February 22, 2000, the District Director of the Commission's Seattle, Washington Field Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Reier for the noted violation. Reier has not
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  • ) Culpeper, Virginia ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 5, 2000 Released: July 6, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) against Culpeper Broadcasting Corporation (``Culpeper''), licensee of AM station WCVA, Culpeper, Virginia, for willful violation of the provisions of Sections 73.49 and 73.1560(a) of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules''). The noted violations involve Culpeper's failure to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of the WCVA antenna, and failure to maintain transmitter power between 90% and 105% of that authorized for WCVA. 2. On February 7, 2000, the Enforcement Bureau's Columbia, Maryland Field Office, issued a Notice of Apparent Liability
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  • NAL/Acct. No. X3232-001 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 13, 2000 Released: July 14, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) against ARS Broadcasting Corp. (``ARS Broadcasting''), former licensee of AM Station WOOO, Shelbyville, Indiana, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves ARS Broadcasting's failure to maintain locked fences or other enclosures around the WOOO antenna towers. 2. On February 8, 2000, the Commission's Chicago, Illinois Field Office (``Field Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to ARS Broadcasting in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for the noted
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  • 1307 ) Buras, Louisiana 70041-1307 ) ) NAL Acct. No 915OR0005 Licensee of Station KAGY (AM) ) ORDER Adopted: October 23, 2000 Released: October 25, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree terminating a forfeiture proceeding against Miracle Assembly of God (``Miracle'') concerning operation of a radio station in violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules, involving a failure to enclose an antenna tower which has radio frequency potential at its base with an effective fence or enclosure. Miracle agrees to make a voluntary contribution to the U.S. Treasury of $500. 2. On September 30, 1999, the Commission's New Orleans Field Office issued Miracle a Notice of Apparent Liability for $7,000. Miracle
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  • violation of 47 C.F.R. § 97.119(a) (station identification). Houston, TX Office (1/13/00). Robert L. Meyers, Amateur Radio licensee N5WLY. $8,000 NAL. NAL also issued for apparent violation of 47 C.F.R. § 97.119(a) (station identification). Houston, TX Office (1/13/00). 47 C.F.R. § 1.89(b) (failure to respond to a NOV) La Favorita, Inc.. $4,000 NAL. Atlanta, GA Office (2/4/00). 47 C.F.R. § 73.49 (failure to maintain effective locked fence around the base of each antenna having radio frequency potential at the base) Culpeper Broadcasting Corporation, WCVA, Culpeper, Virginia. $9,000 NAL. NAL also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. § 73.1560(a) (failure to maintain power within 90 to 105% of authorized power). Columbia, MD Office (2/7/00). ARS Broadcasting Corp., Shelbyville, Indiana. $7,000 NAL. Chicago,
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  • (3/31/00). 47 C.F.R. Part 11 (Emergency Alert System (EAS) Rules) 47 C.F.R. § 11.15 (EAS Operating Handbook) Cablevision of Massachusetts, Allston, MA. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.21, and 11.61. New England District Office (3/10/00). Booth-Newsome Broadcasting, Inc., WKTE, King, North Carolina. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.32, 11.33, 11.35, 11.52, 11.61, 73.49, 73.51, 73.1225, 73.1400 73.1350, 73.1560, 73.1590, 73.1870, and 73.3526. Norfolk, VA Office (3/13/00). KICO/AM 1490 kHz, Hanson Broadcasting Co. San Diego, CA Office (3/27/00). First Assembly of God, Gainesville, FL. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. § 11.52 and 11.61. Tampa, FL Office (3/28/00). KGBA/FM, 100.1 MHz, The Voice of International Christian. San Diego, CA Office (3/28/00). 47
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  • CO Office (4/12/00). Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Keath and Patty McLaughlin, Auburndale, FL. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. § 17.48 (Notification of extinguishment or improper functioning of lights). Tampa, FL Office (4/12/00). Vertex Communications Corporation. Dallas, TX Office (4/13/00). Morris Broadcasting Company of New Jersey, WIMG(AM), Trenton, NJ. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. § 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements). Philadelphia, PA Office (4/14/00). La Biondo Brothers Motor Express, Inc., Rosenhayn, NJ.. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. § 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Philadelphia, PA Office (4/17/00). Sprint PCS, Overland Park, KS. Kansas City, MO Office (4/17/00). Sunflower Cable, Lawrence, KS. Kansas City, MO Office (4/17/00). Citadel Broadcasting Company, WRKZ(FM), Elizabethtown, PA. Philadelphia,
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  • 17.48 (Notification of Extinguishment or Improper Functioning of Lights), and 17.49 (Recording of Antenna Structure Light Inspections in the Owner Record). San Juan, PR Office (5/2/00). Church Point Ministries, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 17.4 (Antenna Structure Registration), 17.47 (Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Control Equipment), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.62 (Directional Antenna System Tolerances), 73.1213 (Antenna Structure Marking and Lighting), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1870 (Chief Operators), and 73.3526 (Public Inspection File). New Orleans, LA Office (5/11/00). Broadcast Investment Associates, Inc., Rome, GA. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.61 (Tests of
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  • Inc., KINE-FM, Los Angeles, CA. Honolulu, HI Resident Agent Office (6/7/00). USA Station Group Partnership of Atlanta, WHOT, Athens, GA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.62 (Closed Circuit Tests of National Level EAS Facilities) and 73.3526 (Public Inspection File). Atlanta, GA District Office (6/9/00). The ADD Radio Group, WNTY, Southington, CT. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.4 (Antenna Structure Registration), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.62 (AM Directional Antenna Field Strength Measurements), 73.158 (Directional Antenna Monitoring Points), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1215 (Specifications for Indicating Instruments), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements), 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operators), 73.3526 (Public Inspection File). Boston, MA District Office (6/12/00). Penfold Communications, Inc.,
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  • 11 - Emergency Alert System 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 - Equipment Operations Readiness Cox Communications, Inc., El Dorado, AR. $4,000 NAL. New Orleans, LA District Office (8/8/00). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 - Construction, Marking and Lighting of Antenna Structures 47 C.F.R. § 17.4 - Antenna Structure Registration Church Point Ministries, Baton Rouge, LA. $15,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File For Commercial Stations). New Orleans, LA District Office (8/21/00). 47 C.F.R. Part 80 - Safety and Special Radio Services 47 C.F.R. § 80.373 - Private Communications Frequencies GNOTS Reserve, Inc., Destrehan, LA. $4,000 NAL. New Orleans, LA District Office (8/23/00). NOTICES OF VIOLATION 47 C.F.R. Part 1 - Practice
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  • Frequency Allocations and Radio Treaty Matters; General Rules and Regulations 47 C.F.R. § 2.925 - Identification of Equipment BEXT Inc., San Diego, CA. Dallas, TX District Office (9/15/00). 47 C.F.R. Part 11 - Emergency Alert System 47 C.F.R. § 11.15 - EAS Operating Handbook T & W Communications Corp., Columbus, MS. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1820(Station Log), and 73.3526(Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). New Orleans, LA District Office (9/5/00). Priority Communications, L.L.C., WYAM, Hoover, AL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 17.4(g) (Antenna Structure Registration Number Posting), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.58 (Indicating Instruments), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1590 (Equipment
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  • 1 ESA56-124B-9 ANDREW CORPORATION 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 2M00G7W Digital Carrier 72.60 dBW 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 27M0G7W Digital Carrier 83.90 dBW 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 36M0G7W Digital Carrier 83.90 dBW 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 192KG2W SCPC 70.10 dBW 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 2M00G7W Digital Carrier 72.60 dBW 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 36M0F3F 81.20 dBW 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 340KG7D 73.49 dBW 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 3M00G7W 83.94 dBW 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 8M00F9W 83.94 dBW 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 38K0G2W 63.09 dBW 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 77K0G2W 66.11 dBW 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 153KG2W 69.13 dBW ANTENNA ID: 5.5 meters 2 551KS RSI 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 192KG2W SCPC 70.10 dBW 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 2M00G7W Digital Carrier 72.60 dBW
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  • log. Each log entry must include the time and date of observation and the name of the person making the entry. The following information must be entered in the station log: (1) Any extinguishment or malfunction of the antenna structure obstruction lighting, adjustments, repairs, or replacement to the lighting system, or related notification to the FAA. See Sections 17.48 and 73.49 of this Part. (2) Brief explanation of station outages due to equipment malfunction, servicing, or replacement; (3) Operations not in accordance with the station license; and (4) EAS weekly log requirements set fort in Section 11.61(a)(1)(v) of this Chapter. 31. A new Section 73.878 is added, as follows: § 73.878 Station inspections by FCC; availability to FCC of station logs
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  • Transmittal No. 975 for one day and made it subject to the investigation of Transmittal No. 965. Dkt No.: CC- 99-35. Action by Chief, Competitive Pricing Division. Adopted: March 22, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-560). CCB BUCHANAN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC. PEARL, MS. Reduced forfeiture issued to Buchanan to $10,000 for willful and/or repeated violations of Sections 73.1560(a)(1), 73.1745(a) and 73.49 of Rules. Action by Director, Legal Services Group. Adopted: March 18, 1999. by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 99-552). CIB Internet URL: [12]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Compliance/Orders/1999/da990552.wp REVIEW OF THE FCC'S BROADCAST AND CABLE EEO RULES. Extended reply comment date to April 15. Dkt No.: MM- 98-204, MM- 96-16. Action by Chief, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: March 22, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-529). MMB
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  • of television broadcast station KAZA-TV, Avalon, California against Strategic Technologies. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 03/08/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-593). CSB [54]DA-02-593A1.doc [55]DA-02-593A1.pdf [56]DA-02-593A1.txt C.W.H. BROADCASTING, INC.. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $3,500 to C.W. H. Broadcasting, Inc., licensee of Station WHNY(AM) for willfully violating Section 17.4(a)(2), 17.51(a), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Enforcement Bureau Chief. Adopted: 03/11/2002 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 02-585). EB [57]DA-02-585A1.doc [58]DA-02-585A1.pdf [59]DA-02-585A1.txt AT&T CORP. V. CT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND CTC EXCHANGE SERVICES, ET AL. Granted the Consent Motion of AT&T Corp. requesting an additional extension of time in which to convert other informal complaints to formal complaints and toll limitations period.
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  • Comments Due: 06/14/2002. Reply Comments Due: 06/21/2002. WTB. Contact: John J. Schauble at (202) 418-0797, TTY: (202) 418-7233, email: jschaubl@fcc.gov [21]DA-02-1296A1.doc [22]DA-02-1296A1.pdf [23]DA-02-1296A1.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- MAPA BROADCASTING, L.L.C., WSLA(AM), SLIDELL, LOUISIANA. Denied petition for reconsideration filed by MAPA of a forfeiture order issuing a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $2,500 for willful violations sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/31/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-1295). EB [24]DA-02-1295A1.doc [25]DA-02-1295A1.pdf [26]DA-02-1295A1.txt ERRATUM - AMENDMENT OF PARTS 2 AND 25 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. Correcting MO&O, FCC 02-116, released May 23, 2002. (Dkt No. 98-206, RM-9147, RM-9245) by ERRATUM. WTB [27]DOC-223057A1.doc [28]DOC-223057A1.pdf [29]DOC-223057A1.txt ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JUNE 3, 2002, DID
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  • of $5,000 to Joseph S. McCreary for willful violation of Section 95.411 of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/29/2002 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 02-1834). EB [34]DA-02-1834A1.doc [35]DA-02-1834A1.pdf [36]DA-02-1834A1.txt SAM BUSHMAN. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $7,000 to Sam Bushman, licensee of Station KNAK(AM), Delta, Utah, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/29/2002 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 02-1837). EB [37]DA-02-1837A1.doc [38]DA-02-1837A1.pdf [39]DA-02-1837A1.txt WRHC BROADCASTING CORP. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 to WRHC Broadcasting Corp. Licensee of Station WRHC(AM), Miami, Florida, for willful violation of Section 11.35(a) of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/29/2002
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  • $3,000 to Farnell O'Quinn for failing to operate in accordance with the terms of the station authorization. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 08/07/2003 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 03-2616). EB [32]DA-03-2616A1.doc [33]DA-03-2616A1.pdf [34]DA-03-2616A1.txt BILLY R. AUTRY, LICENSEE OF WKRA (AM), HOLLY SPRINGS, MS. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $11,000 to Billy Autry for willfully violating Section 73.49 of the Rules and willfully and repeatedly violating Section 73.1745 of the Rules. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 08/07/2003 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 03-2614). EB [35]DA-03-2614A1.doc [36]DA-03-2614A1.pdf [37]DA-03-2614A1.txt PINNACLE TOWERS, INC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $10,000 to Pinnacle Towers, Inc., Owner of antenna structure number 1053157 in Des Moines, Iowa, for failing to clean
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  • SYSTEMS, LLC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/23/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3381). CGB [65]DA-03-3381A1.doc [66]DA-03-3381A1.pdf [67]DA-03-3381A1.txt J & W PROMOTIONS, INC. Issued a monetary forfeiture of $3,000.00 to J & W Promotions, Inc. for willful violations of Sections 11.35(a), 17.4(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/28/2003 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 03-3429). EB [68]DA-03-3429A1.doc [69]DA-03-3429A1.pdf [70]DA-03-3429A1.txt ACCESS.1 COMMUNICATIONS CORP.-NY. Issued a $2,000 forfeiture to Access.1 Communications Corp.-NY, for failure to clean or repaint its antenna structure as often as necessary to maintain good visibility. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/28/2003 by Forfeiture Order.
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  • 49. WTB. Contact: Lauren Patrich at (202) 418-7944 or Evan Baranoff at (202) 418-7142 [56]DA-04-266A1.doc [57]DA-04-266A2.xls [58]DA-04-266A3.doc [59]DA-04-266A4.doc [60]DA-04-266A5.doc [61]DA-04-266A1.pdf [62]DA-04-266A2.pdf [63]DA-04-266A3.pdf [64]DA-04-266A4.pdf [65]DA-04-266A5.pdf [66]DA-04-266A1.txt [67]DA-04-266A2.txt [68]DA-04-266A3.txt [69]DA-04-266A4.txt [70]DA-04-266A5.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- WCVC, INC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $7,000 to WCVC, Inc. for failure to effectively fence its antenna structure in violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/02/2004 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 04-253). EB [71]DA-04-253A1.doc [72]DA-04-253A1.pdf [73]DA-04-253A1.txt VISTA III MEDIA, LLC., ABERDEEN, HOLLY SPRINGS, AND NETTLETON, MS. Granted the request of Vista III Media, LLC to extend the temporary, 12-month waivers of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules previously granted for three cable television systems. Action
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  • antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure and to make most required items in the station's public inspection file available. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 08/05/2004 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 04-2479). EB [28]DA-04-2479A1.doc [29]DA-04-2479A1.pdf [30]DA-04-2479A1.txt PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC ("PITTMAN"). Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $3,000 to Pittman for violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules. Cancelled proposed monetary forfeiture in the amount of $8,000 because Pittman did not violate Section 11.35(a) of the Rules. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 08/05/2004 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 04-2473). EB [31]DA-04-2473A1.doc [32]DA-04-2473A1.pdf [33]DA-04-2473A1.txt COMPLAINT AGAINST VARIOUS BROADCAST LICENSEES REGARDING THEIR AIRING OF THE UPN NETWORK PROGRAM "BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER" ON NOVEMBER 20,
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  • involving Forsberg's failure to register its antenna structure. Action by: Regional Director, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/21/2005 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 05-3248). EB [54]DA-05-3248A1.doc [55]DA-05-3248A1.pdf [56]DA-05-3248A1.txt BUTTERFIELD BROADCASTING CORPORATION. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $7,000 to Butterfield Broadcasting Corporation, former licensee of AM station KULE, in Ephrata, Washington, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commision's Rules. Action by: Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/21/2005 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 05-3270). EB [57]DA-05-3270A1.doc [58]DA-05-3270A1.pdf [59]DA-05-3270A1.txt CLASSIC CAR SERVICE CORPORATION. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $2,500 to Classic Car Service Corporation, d/b/a Paisa Classic Car Service, Corp for a violation involving the operation of radio transmitting equipment on the
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  • Digital innovations, L.L.C. for marketing two non-compliant radio frequency devices in the United States. Action by: Deputy Chief, Spectrum Enforcement Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 08/08/2006 by LETTER. (DA No. 06-1607). EB [17]DA-06-1607A1.doc [18]DA-06-1607A1.pdf [19]DA-06-1607A1.txt M.B. COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Denied the petition for reconsideration. Imposed a forfeiture in the amount of $11,000 to M.B. Communications for violations of Sections 73.1560(a)(1), 73.1745(a), and 73.49 of the Commission's rules ("Rules"). Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 08/08/2006 by MO&O. (DA No. 06-1604). EB [20]DA-06-1604A1.doc [21]DA-06-1604A1.pdf [22]DA-06-1604A1.txt JASON L. DUNCAN. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $10,000 to Jason L. Duncan for operating an unlicensed radio transmitter in violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Action by: Regional Director,
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  • [56]DA-07-224A1.doc [57]DA-07-224A1.pdf [58]DA-07-224A1.txt PORTLAND TAXICAB COMPANY. Denied Portland's Petition for Reconsideration of the Bureau's Forfeiture Order which found Portland liable for a $12,000 forfeiture. Action by: Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 01/25/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-210). EB [59]DA-07-210A1.doc [60]DA-07-210A1.pdf [61]DA-07-210A1.txt BLOUNTSTOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted in part and denied in part the Petition for Reconsideration for violation of Sections 11.35, 73.49 and 73.3526(c) of Commission rules for forfeiture of $12,480. Action by: Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 01/25/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-230). EB [62]DA-07-230A1.doc [63]DA-07-230A1.pdf [64]DA-07-230A1.txt JOSLYN GORDON, RESCUE CAR SERVICE, INC. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration of Joslyn Gordon, owner of Rescue Car Service, Inc., for operation of radio transmitting equipment on an unauthorized frequency, in violation of Section
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  • regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/30/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-2354). CGB [21]DA-07-2354A1.doc [22]DA-07-2354A1.pdf [23]DA-07-2354A1.txt M.R.S. VENTURES, INC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $7,000 to M.R.S. Ventures, Inc., licensee of radio station WDSK-AM, in Cleveland, Mississippi for repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 06/06/2007 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 07-2349). EB [24]DA-07-2349A1.doc [25]DA-07-2349A1.pdf [26]DA-07-2349A1.txt FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, HEMET, CALIFORNIA. Granted Petition for Reconsideration filed by Southern California Public Radio. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/06/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-2390). MB [27]DA-07-2390A1.doc [28]DA-07-2390A1.pdf [29]DA-07-2390A1.txt FM
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  • for willful and repeated violation of Section 1.903(a) of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/27/2008 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 08-474). EB [7]DA-08-474A1.doc [8]DA-08-474A1.pdf [9]DA-08-474A1.txt BRAHMIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,200 to Brahmin Broadcasting Corporation, licensee of station KRAE, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, for repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/27/2008 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 08-473). EB [10]DA-08-473A1.doc [11]DA-08-473A1.pdf [12]DA-08-473A1.txt NEXSTAR BROADCASTING, INC. Granted in part Petition to Deny filed by Ft. Smith 46, Inc., opposing an application to assign the license of Station KFTA-TV, Ft. Smith, AR and denied Petition to Deny the license renewal
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  • unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier.. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/02/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1591). CGB [29]DA-08-1591A1.doc [30]DA-08-1591A1.pdf [31]DA-08-1591A1.txt RADIO PLUS, INC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $7,000 to Radio Plus, Inc., licensee of AM radio station WFDL in Waupun, Wisconsin, for willfully and repeatedly violating Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Acting Regional Director, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/01/2008 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 08-1566). EB [32]DA-08-1566A1.doc [33]DA-08-1566A1.pdf [34]DA-08-1566A1.txt TIME WARNER CABLE INC. Granted the Petitions. Action by: Senior Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 07/02/2008 by MO&O. (DA No. 08-1582). MB [35]DA-08-1582A1.doc [36]DA-08-1582A1.pdf [37]DA-08-1582A1.txt AMENDMENT OF SEC. 73.622(I), FINAL DTV TABLE OF
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  • SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES REGION 38 (SOUTH DAKOTA) 700 MHZ REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE FIRST MEETING. (DA No. 08-2524). PSHSB [13]DA-08-2524A1.doc [14]DA-08-2524A1.pdf [15]DA-08-2524A1.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- BLACK CROW RADIO, LLC. Issued a monetary forfeiture of $6,400 to Black Crow Radio, LLC, licensee of AM Broadcast Station WNDB, in Daytona Beach, Florida, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.44(b) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/13/2008 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 08-2503). EB [16]DA-08-2503A1.doc [17]DA-08-2503A1.pdf [18]DA-08-2503A1.txt POST-TRANSITION DTV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, 47 C.F.R. 73.622(I), GLENDIVE, MONTANA.. Amended station KXGN-DT's DTV channel from 10 to 5. Proceeding Terminated. (Dkt No. RM-11446, 08-113). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/13/2008 by
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  • Adopted a Consent Decree and terminated the investigation. By Order. Action by: Chief, Spectrum Enforcement Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/21/2008 by Consent Decree. (DA No. 08-2540). EB [10]DA-08-2540A1.doc [11]DA-08-2540A1.pdf [12]DA-08-2540A1.txt PERIHELION GLOBAL, INC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $15,000 to Perihelion Global, Inc., licensee of station WTKN-AM, in Corinth, Mississippi, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.49, 73.1125(a) and 73.1201(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/21/2008 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 08-2550). EB [13]DA-08-2550A1.doc [14]DA-08-2550A1.pdf [15]DA-08-2550A1.txt * * * * * ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED NOVEMBER 24, 2008, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 229: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- STATEMENT ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- LETTER FROM COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN TO CHAIRMAN MARTIN
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  • LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS, DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY ANNUAL REPORTS ACTION. WTB [51]DOC-288237A1.pdf [52]DOC-288237A1.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- JASON KONARZ. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $14,000 to Jason Konarz, licensee of station DWQMA-AM, in Marks, Mississippi, for willful and repeated violations of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/02/2009 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 09-175). EB [53]DA-09-175A1.doc [54]DA-09-175A1.pdf [55]DA-09-175A1.txt SOUTHERN CLASSIC MILLWORKS, LLC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $3,000 to Southern Classic Millworks, LLC in Greenwell Springs, Louisiana, for willful and repeated violations of Section 17.4(a) of the Commission's Rules. Action
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  • TELECOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/26/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1923). CGB [31]DA-09-1923A1.doc [32]DA-09-1923A1.pdf [33]DA-09-1923A1.txt REAL LIFE BROADCASTING. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $18,400 to Real Life Broadcasting for willfully and repeatedly violating Sections 73.1745(a), 11.35, 73.49, and 73.3526(e)(12) of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Regional Director, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/01/2009 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 09-1991). EB [34]DA-09-1991A1.doc [35]DA-09-1991A1.pdf [36]DA-09-1991A1.txt SPARTA-TOMAH BROADCASTING CO., INC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $8,800 to Sparta-Tomah Broadcasting Co. Inc., for willfully and repeatedly violating Sections 73.1745 and 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Regional
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  • the amount of $10,000 to Mr. Michael S. Selvanto for operating a rad 08/10/2004 [656]DA-04-2488A1.doc [657]DA-04-2488A1.pdf [658]DA-04-2488A1.txt DA-04-2437 BLACKSTONE~NEY, ULTRASONICS, INC. Adopted the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau and Blackstone~NEY U 08/10/2004 [659]DA-04-2437A1.doc [660]DA-04-2437A1.pdf [661]DA-04-2437A1.txt DA-04-2473 PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC ("PITTMAN"). Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $3,000 to Pittman for violation of Section 73.49 of th 08/09/2004 [662]DA-04-2473A1.doc [663]DA-04-2473A1.pdf [664]DA-04-2473A1.txt DA-04-2479 MARION R. WILLIAMS. Issued a forfeiture in the amount of $9,200 to Marion R. Williams for failure to enclose the station 08/09/2004 [665]DA-04-2479A1.doc [666]DA-04-2479A1.pdf [667]DA-04-2479A1.txt FCC-04-196 COMPLAINT AGAINST VARIOUS BROADCAST LICENSEES REGARDING THEIR AIRING OF THE UPN NETWORK PROGRAM "BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER" ON NOVEMBER 20, 2001. Denied the complaint received from the
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  • No. EB-00-OR- 051 Baton Rouge, Louisiana ) NAL/Acct.No. X3262008 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: August 21, 2000 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Field Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that Church Point Ministries, Inc. (``Church Point''), licensee of station WNDC (AM), Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has apparently violated sections 17.4(a)(2), 73.49, and 73.3526(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') for failure to register the station's antenna structures by July 1, 1998, failure to provide an effective locked fence or other enclosure around the base of any antenna having radio frequency potential at its base, and failure to maintain a public inspection file.1 We conclude that Church Point is apparently liable for a
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  • ) ) Licensee of Station KOBB(AM) ) Bozeman, Montana ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: February 29, 2000 Released: February 29, 2000 By the Enforcement Bureau, Seattle Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Reier Broadcasting Company, Inc., licensee of Station KOBB(AM), Bozeman, Montana, has apparently willfully violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules1, which requires that antenna towers must be enclosed within effective locked fences. We conclude that Reier Broadcasting Company, Inc., licensee of Station KOBB(AM) is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On December 28, 1999, the Enforcement Bureau's Seattle Office received a complaint from the owner of
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  • 0006-1624-73 Buena Vista, Colorado ) Facility ID #1153 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: December 31, 2002 By the District Director, Denver Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Pilgrim Communications, Inc., ("Pilgrim"), licensee of Station KDMN, in Buena Vista, Colorado, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules")1 by failing to provide an effective locked fence enclosing the station's antenna structure. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"),2 that Pilgrim is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. During an inspection on October 28, 2002, a
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  • to ensure that antenna structures do not present hazards to air navigation. The ASR for structure 1018351 specifies aviation orange and white paint for daytime marking, in accordance with chapters 3, 4, 5, and 13 of FAA Circular 70/7460-1J. At the time of the inspection the paint bands on the tower were faded, chipped and peeling, and oxidized. 9. Section 73.49 of the Rules states in part that "[a]ntenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures." The antenna system on the structure is described on the license for station KIXW as a series- excited radiator. A "series excited" radiator may also be
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  • Bureau: Columbia Office I. INTRODUCTION 1. This is a Notice of Apparent Liability for monetary forfeiture issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, (the ``Act'') 47 U.S.C. 503(b), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's Rules (the ``Rules"), 47 C.F.R. 1.80, to Culpeper Broadcasting Corporation, licensee of WCVA, Culpeper, Virginia for willful violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.1560(a) of the Rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.49, failure to maintain effective locked fence around the base of each antenna having radio frequency potential at the base, and 73.1560(a), failure to maintain power within 90% to 105% of authorized. The appropriate amount of forfeiture for this violation is determined to be nine thousand dollars ($9,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. Station WCVA,
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  • APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: December 5, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Greenwood Acres Baptist Church (``Greenwood''), licensee of AM broadcast station KASO, Minden, Louisiana, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seventeen thousand dollars ($17,000) for willful violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find Greenwood apparently liable for failing to maintain an effective locked fence enclosing its antenna tower, and failing to maintain all required material in its public inspection file. II. BACKGROUND 2. On September 12, 2002, an agent from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's New Orleans Office inspected AM broadcast station KASO. During
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  • ) NAL/Acct. No. 200332980001 KBFI ) FRN 0007741952 Bonners Ferry, Idaho ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: October 2, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Seattle Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Radio Bonners Ferry, Inc., licensee of AM radio station KBFI, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, apparently willfully violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'')1 by failing to enclose its antenna structure within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (''Act''),2 that Radio Bonners Ferry, Inc., is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On May 21,
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  • were brought to the attention of general manager Mr. Tom Hession at the time of inspection during the evening of April 2, 1999. 4. On April 16, 1999, Agent Larry Hickman re-visited station WOOO and found the gate on the east tower to be unlocked. 5. An Official Notice was issued on April 22, 1999 citing non-compliance with 47 C.F.R. 73.49. 6. ARS Broadcasting Corporation's response of April 30, 1999 attributed the non-compliance to a contractor. III. DISCUSSION 7. In accordance with 47 C.F.R. 73.49, antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. ARS Broadcasting Corp. was in violation of 47 C.F.R. 73.49 by not having the gates secured and
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  • # 0003-7830-40 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: October 22, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Tampa Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find WCVC, Inc., licensee of AM radio station WCVC, Tallahassee, Florida, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find WCVC, Inc. apparently liable for failing to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of its AM antenna tower. II. BACKGROUND 2. On June 17 and July 8, 2002, the Commission's Tampa Field Office (``Tampa Office'') received two anonymous letters alleging the lack of a base fence surrounding WCVC's AM antenna
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  • Bureau, Tampa Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Westshore Broadcasting, Inc. (``Westshore''), licensee of AM station WOCA, Ocala, Florida, and owner of antenna structure #1027385 in Ocala, Florida, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 17.51, 17.57, and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find Westshore apparently liable for failing to display all red obstruction lighting from sunset to sunrise, failing to update tower ownership information on the antenna structure registration, and failing to provide an effective locked fence around the base of the antenna. II. BACKGROUND 2. On July 1, 2002, agents of the Commission's Tampa
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  • Mississippi NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: November 5, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Atlanta Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find State Broadcasting Corporation, licensee of AM radio station WMLT, Dublin, Georgia, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find WCPC Broadcasting Co., Inc. apparently liable for failing to enclose one of its antenna structures within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. II. BACKGROUND 2. On August 27, 2002, an agent from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's Atlanta Field Office inspected the antenna structures of radio station WMLT(AM), Dublin, Georgia. The agent
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  • APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: November 5, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Atlanta Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Marshall County Radio Corp., licensee of AM radio station WAXO, Lewisburg, Tennessee, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find Marshall County Radio Corp. apparently liable for failing to enclose its antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. II. BACKGROUND 2. On August 8, 2002, an agent from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's Atlanta Field Office inspected the antenna tower of radio station WAXO(AM), Lewisburg, Tennessee. The agent observed that
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  • APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: November 13, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Atlanta Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Small Town Radio, Inc. (``Small Town Radio''), licensee of WDGR(AM), Dahlonega, GA, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.49 and 11.35(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find Small Town Radio apparently liable for failure to maintain operational emergency alert system (``EAS'') equipment and failure to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of the antenna tower for Radio Station WDGR(AM). II. BACKGROUND 2. On October 21, 2003, an agent of the Commission's Atlanta Field Office inspected
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  • File No. EB-02-CF-569 ) MRJ, Inc. ) NAL/Acct. No. 200332340002 WWYO ) Pineville, West Virginia ) FRN: 0005-9955-50 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: December 26, 2002 By the District Director, Columbia Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that MRJ, Inc (``MRJ'') has apparently violated Sections 11.52(a), 17.4, 73.49, and 73.3526(c) of the Commission's Rules1 (``Rules''), by failing to conduct weekly EAS tests of the EAS header and EOM codes, by failing to register its antenna structure with the Commission, failing to enclose the AM antenna in an effective locked fence, and failing to allow access to the public inspection file. We conclude that MRJ is apparently liable for
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  • KBIM(AM) ) FRN 0005-0019-46 Roswell, New Mexico ) Facility ID #34871 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: June 14, 2002 By the District Director, Denver Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that King Broadcasting Company ("King"), licensee of station KBIM, Roswell, New Mexico, apparently willfully violated Sections 73.49, 73.1350 and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to provide an effective enclosure for the station's antenna structure and failing to establish monitoring procedures to ensure compliance with authorized operating power, mode of operation and AM directional system parameters. We further find that King apparently willfully and repeatedly violated 73.1560 of the Commission's Rules1 by exceeding nighttime power
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  • FOR FORFEITURE Released: July 22, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Metro Birch Enterprises, Inc. (``Metro Birch''), licensee of AM radio station KPBA, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seventeen thousand dollars ($17,000) for willful violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find Metro Birch apparently liable for failing to provide an effective locked fence enclosing the base of the station's antenna tower, and by failing to maintain all required items in the station's public inspection file. II. BACKGROUND 2. On May 21, 2002, an agent from the Commission's New Orleans Field Office
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  • LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: August 21, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find WCPC Broadcasting Co., Inc., licensee of AM radio station WCPC, Houston, Mississippi, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find WCPC Broadcasting Co., Inc. apparently liable for failing to enclose four of its antenna structures within effective locked fences or other enclosures. II. BACKGROUND 2. On June 27, 2002, agents from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's New Orleans Field Office inspected the antenna structures of radio station WCPC(AM), Houston, Mississippi. The agents observed
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  • 0007-0270-63 Danville, Virginia NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: June 10, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Norfolk Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that Mitchell Communications, Inc., (``Mitchell''), licensee of AM Broadcast Station WDVA, Danville, Virginia, willfully and repeatedly violated Section 17.4(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''),1 and willfully violated Section 73.49 of the Rules2 by failing to register its antenna structures and by failing to enclose its antenna towers within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. We conclude that Mitchell is apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of thirteen thousand dollars ($13,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On August 8, 2000, an agent of the Commission's Norfolk Resident Agent Office (``Norfolk
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  • Bureau, Norfolk Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that Truth Broadcasting Corp. (``Truth''), licensee of AM radio station WTOB, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and owner of antenna structures used as part of station WTOB located at 36 08' 53" North Latitude by 080 19' 11" West Longitude, willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 17.4(a), 73.49, and 73.1350(a) of the Commission's Rules.1 Truth failed to register its antenna structures, failed to enclose three of its antenna towers within an effective locked fence or other enclosure, and failed to operate in accordance with the terms of the station authorization in that the station exceeded authorized field strength limits. We conclude that Truth is apparently liable for forfeiture
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  • FORFEITURE Released: September 30, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Norfolk Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Hoffman Communications, Incorporated (``HCI''), licensee of AM Station WGGM and owner of the cited antenna structures, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-one-thousand dollars ($21,000) for willful and repeated violations of Sections 73.49, 17.21 and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find HCI apparently liable for failing to maintain effective fencing around its antenna structures (``towers''), for failing to install prescribed lighting, and for exceeding authorized nighttime power limits. II. BACKGROUND 2. HCI has a license for WGGM to broadcast with 10.5 and 1.08 kilowatts during the day and night, respectively,
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  • Enforcement Bureau, Tampa Office: I. Introduction 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that Fenix Broadcasting Corp. (``Fenix''), licensee of WWFE(AM) in Miami, Florida, apparently violated the following Sections of the Federal Communications Commission's (``FCC'') Rules: 11.35(a) (failure to have operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment); 17.51 (failure to exhibit tower lights from sunset to sunrise);and 73.49 (failure to enclose antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base within effective locked enclosures).1``'' We conclude that Fenix is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty one thousand dollars ($21,000). II. Background 2. On March 28, 2002, agents from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's Miami and Tampa Offices inspected radio station WWFE in Miami, Florida. The
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  • Station ) NAL/Acct. No. 200232480005 WAGF(AM) Dothan, Alabama ) FRN 0004-3330-19 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: June 10, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Atlanta Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that Wilson Broadcasting Co., Inc. (``Wilson''), licensee of radio station WAGF(AM), Dothan, Alabama, willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'')1 by failing to enclose its antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. We conclude that Wilson Broadcasting Co., Inc. is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On April 23, 2002, an agent of the Federal Communications Commission (``FCC'') Enforcement Bureau's Atlanta Field
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  • Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find J & W Promotions, Inc., licensee of AM radio station WAPZ, Wetumpka, Alabama, and owner of unregistered antenna structure located at 32 29' 06'' North latitude by 086 12' 25'' West longitude in Wetumpka, Alabama, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of eighteen thousand dollars ($18,000) for willful violation of Sections 11.35(a), 17.4(a), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find J & W Promotions, Inc. apparently liable for failing to ensure Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment was installed and operational, failing to register their antenna structure with the Commission, and failing to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of the antenna structure. II. BACKGROUND 2. On July 25, 2002, an
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  • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: June 28, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Kansas City Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that KGGF-KUSN, Inc., licensee of radio stations KGGF(AM), KKRK(FM), and KUSN(FM), and owner of antenna structure numbers 1033307, 1033308, 1033309, and 1033310, willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 11.35(a), 17.47(a)(1), 17.50 and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''),1 by: failing to determine the cause of Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') transmitting and monitoring failures; failing to inspect antenna structure lighting; failing to clean and repaint its four antenna structures as often as necessary to maintain good visibility; and failing to maintain an effective locked fence around its four antenna structures which have radio frequency
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  • Matter of ) ) Erald Broadcasting, Inc. ) File No. EB-00-CF-616 WJRO ) Glen Burnie, MD ) NAL/Acct. No. 200132340002 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: February 05, 2001 By the District Director, Columbia Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1.In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL), we find that Erald Broadcasting, Inc. (``Erald'') has apparently violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations (the ``Rules")1 by failing to maintain an effective locked fence or other enclosure around the base of each antenna having radio frequency potential at the base. We conclude that Erald is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND 2.Station WJRO, licensed to Erald and located at
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  • Station WDWZ(AM) ) West Point, GA ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: April 16, 2001 By the Enforcement Bureau, Atlanta Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Zachery Broadcasting Company (``Zachery''), licensee of AM broadcast station WDWZ(AM), has apparently violated sections 11.35(a), 73.3526, 17.50, 17.56, 17.48, 17.49, 17.4(a), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules1. Specifically, Zachery failed to maintain emergency alert system (``EAS'') equipment, failed to maintain a public inspection file, failed to maintain the painting and lighting of the station's antenna structure, failed to report and record the outage of the station's antenna structure lights, failed to register the station's antenna structure and failed to enclose the tower within
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  • FOR FORFEITURE Released: September 30, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Kansas City Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Hunt Broadcasting Group, Inc. (``Hunt''), licensee of radio stations KPWB AM and FM, Piedmont, Missouri, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of nineteen thousand dollars ($19,000) for willful violation of Sections 73.49, 73.1350(b)(2), 73.1350(c), 11.35(a), 73.3526(e)(5), 73.3526(e)(6) and 73.3526(e)(12) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find Hunt apparently liable for failure to provide an effective locked fence enclosing the base of the station's AM antenna, failure to provide transmitter control and monitoring capabilities, failure to maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment, and failure to maintain all required items in the
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  • No. EB-00-OR-145 Columbus, Mississippi ) NAL/Acct. No. 200132620001 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: November 9, 2000 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Field Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that T & W Communications Corporation (T & W), licensee of AM broadcast station WACR, has apparently violated Sections 17.4(a)(2) and 73.49 of the Commissions Rules (Rul es) by failing to register the stations antenna structure and failing to provide an ef fective locked fence enclosing the stations antenna. We conclude that T & W is apparently liable f or forfeiture in the amount of six thousand five hundred dollars ($6,500). II. BACKGROUND 2. On August 23, 2000, an agent from the
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  • (AM) ) File No. EB-01-OR-012 Bay St. Louis, Mississippi 39520) NAL/Acct. No. 200132620003 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: April 4, 2001 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Field Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find Hancock Broadcasting Corporation (Hancock), licensee of AM broadcast station WBSL, has apparently violated Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to ensure that Emergency Alert System (EAS) equipment was installed and operating, and failing to enclose the tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure.1 We conclude that Hancock Broadcasting Corporation is apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On January 24, 2001, an
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  • ) WSLA (AM) ) File No. EB-01-OR-138 Slidell, Louisiana ) NAL/Acct. No. 200132620005 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: July 24, 2001 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Field Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that MAPA Broadcasting, L.L.C. (``MAPA''), licensee of AM broadcast station WSLA, apparently violated Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to ensure that Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment was installed and operating, and failing to enclose the tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure.1 We conclude that MAPA is apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On March 14, 2001, agents from the
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  • H. Broadcasting, Inc. ) File Number EB-01-OR-133 WHNY(AM) ) McComb, Mississippi ) NAL/Acct.No. 200132620006 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: October 24, 2001 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Field Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that C. W. H. Broadcasting, Inc. (``CWH'') apparently violated Sections 17.4(a)(2), 17.51(a), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to register its three antenna structures, failing to exhibit red obstruction lights on its antenna structures, and failing to provide an effective locked fence enclosing the station's antenna structure.1 We conclude that C. W. H. Broadcasting, Inc. is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000). II. BACKGROUND
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  • (AM) ) Malta, New York ) NAL/Acct.No.200232- ) 280002 ) FRN: 0006-5575-99 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: June 21, 2002 By the Resident Agent, Buffalo Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that Anastos Media Group, licensee of AM broadcast station WUAM, Saratoga Springs, New York, apparently violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to enclose the tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure.1 We conclude that Anastos Media Group is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On February 7, 2002, an agent from the Federal Communications Commission's (``FCC'') Enforcement Bureau's Buffalo Office conducted an
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  • Illinois ) FRN: 0003-7736-94 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: June 18, 2002 1. By the District Director, Chicago Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 2. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Cornbelt Broadcasting Co. (``Cornbelt''), licensee of AM broadcast station WHOW and FM broadcast station WHOW-FM, has apparently violated sections 11.35(a), 17.4(g), and 73.49 of the Commission Rules (the ``Rules'')1. Cornbelt failed to have an operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') decoder; failed to display the Antenna Structure Registration (``ASR'') number, and failed to comply with AM tower base fencing requirements. We conclude that Cornbelt is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seventeen thousand dollars ($17,000). II. BACKGROUND 3. On February 25,
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  • File No. EB-01-CG- 415 ) Cumulus Licensing Corporation ) NAL/Acct. No. 200232320007 WNAM ) Oshkosh, WI. ) FRN 0002-8348-10 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: August 16, 2002 By the District Director, Chicago Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. Introduction 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Cumulus Licensing Corporation (``CLC''), has apparently violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (the ``Rules'')1 by failing to maintain an effective locked fence or other enclosure around the base of each antenna having radio frequency potential at the base. We conclude that CLC is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. Background 2. On August 7, 2001, an agent from the Commission's
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  • LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: October 28, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Kansas City Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Kaspar Broadcasting Co. of Missouri (``Kaspar''), licensee of AM radio station KWRE, Warrenton, Missouri, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find Kaspar Broadcasting Co. of Missouri apparently liable for failing to provide an effective locked fence enclosing the base of the station's antenna tower. II. BACKGROUND 2. On September 11, 2002, an agent from the Commission's Kansas City Field Office inspected station KWRE located in Warrenton, Missouri. The agent found the station's antenna
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  • of ) ) File No. EB-02-PA-118 WOYK, Inc. ) WOYK(AM) ) NAL/Acct. No. 200232400005 York, PA ) ) FRN: 0005-0231-06 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: July 17, 2002 By the District Director, Philadelphia Office Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that WOYK Inc. has apparently violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's rules (``the Rules''),1 by failing to maintain an adequate tower fence enclosure. We conclude that WOYK Inc. is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On March 8, 2002, FCC Agent Donald Marsh inspected the three-tower antenna array of WOYK(AM) in York, PA. Agent Marsh observed the middle
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  • Violation to FBS Wireless Corporation for failure to register the WFBS(AM) antenna structure with the Commission, in violation of Section 17.4(g) of the Rules; failure to exhibit red obstruction lighting on the WFBS(AM) antenna structure, in violation of Section 17.51(a) of the Rules; and failure to enclose the WFBS(AM) antenna structure with an effective locked fence, in violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules. 5. On June 3, 2002, FBS submitted a response to the Notice of Violation acknowledging that the antenna structure was not registered with the Commission and that the obstruction lighting on the WFBS(AM) antenna structure had not been operational for ten years. FBS stated that it would immediately take actions to register the antenna structure and repair
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  • Station KNAK(AM) ) FRN 0003-7785-45 Delta, Utah ) Facility ID #35207 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: May 17, 2002 By the District Director, Denver Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Sam Bushman, licensee of Station KNAK, in Delta, Utah, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules")1 by failing to provide an effective locked fence enclosing the station's antenna structure. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"),2 that Sam Bushman is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. During a routine inspection on August 16,
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  • Licensee of Station KLMR(AM) ) Lamar, Colorado ) Facility ID #174 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: May 30, 2002 By the District Director, Denver Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Commonwealth License Subsidiary, LLC ("Commonwealth"), licensee of station KLMR, in Lamar, Colorado, apparently willfully violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"),1 by failing to provide an effective locked fence enclosing the station's antenna structures. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"),2 that Commonwealth is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On April 25, 2001, a Denver Office Agent
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  • LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: February 14, 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Victory & Power Ministries, Inc. (``Victory Ministries''), licensee of radio station WPFC, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty- five thousand dollars ($25,000) for willful violation of Sections 11.35(a), 73.49, and 73.3526(c) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find Victory Ministries apparently liable for failing to maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment, failing to provide an effective locked fence enclosing the station's antenna tower, and failing to have the station's public inspection file available for inspection during regular business hours. II. BACKGROUND 2. On November 13, 2002, an
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  • 0003784691 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: February 19, 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Forrester ET AL (``Forrester''), licensee of KLYR(AM), Clarksville, Arkansas, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find Forrester apparently liable for failing to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of the antenna tower for radio station KLYR(AM). II. BACKGROUND 2. On November 6, 2002, an agent from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's New Orleans Office inspected radio station KLYR(AM). At the time of the inspection, the fence around
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  • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: March 17, 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Billy R. Autry (``Autry''), licensee of radio station WKRA(AM), Holly Springs, Mississippi, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000) for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), and willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1745 of the Rules.1 Specifically, we find Autry apparently liable for failing to enclose the station's antenna within an effective locked fence or other enclosure, operating with excessive power during post-sunset hours, and failing to discontinue operation at night. II. BACKGROUND 2. On November 18 and November 19,
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  • Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find New River Valley Radio Partners, LLC (``NRVRP''), licensee of AM station WFNR, Blacksburg, Virginia and owner of WFNR's antenna structures, 1016736, 1016737 and 1016738 in Christiansburg, Virginia, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty- five thousand dollars ($25,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a), 17.50 and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find NRVRP apparently liable for failing to maintain the operational readiness of its EAS equipment, for failing to maintain good visibility of its antenna structures and for failing to maintain effective fencing around its energized AM antenna towers. II. BACKGROUND 2. NRVRP is the licensee of WFNR, Blacksburg, Virginia. The WFNR license authorizes
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  • NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: May 1, 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, Tampa Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Power Country, Inc., licensee of AM radio station WGRO, Lake City, Florida, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find Power Country, Inc. apparently liable for failure to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of its AM antenna tower. II. BACKGROUND 2. On November 22, 2002, two agents from the Commission's Tampa Field Office inspected Power Country, Inc.'s AM antenna tower for station WGRO(AM) in Lake City, Florida. The agents
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  • for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find East Texas Broadcasting, Inc. (``East Texas Broadcasting''), licensee of AM Broadcast station KPLT, Paris, Texas, and owner of antenna structure 1236893 in Paris, Texas, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for willful and repeated violation of Section 17.4(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules.1 Specifically, we find East Texas Broadcasting, Inc. apparently liable for failing to register its antenna structure for radio station KPLT and for failing to enclose its antenna tower with an effective locked fence. II. BACKGROUND 2. On November 4, 2002, an agent from the Commission's Dallas Field Office (``Dallas Office'') inspected East Texas Broadcasting's antenna structure located
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  • I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Renaissance Radio, Inc.1 (``Renaissance Radio''), licensee of AM radio station KCAF, Farmersville, Texas, and owner of antenna structure #1222577 in Caddo Mills, Texas, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a), 17.51(a), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 Specifically, we find Renaissance Radio apparently liable for failing to have operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment, failing to exhibit red obstruction lighting from sunset to sunrise, and failing to provide an effective locked fence around the base of the radiating antenna tower. II. BACKGROUND 2. On November 13, 2002, an agent of the Commission's
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  • 0005-0273-13 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: May 6, 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, Atlanta Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Casey Network, LLC, licensee of AM radio station WRFS, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find Casey Network, LLC apparently liable for failing to enclose the station's antenna tower within an effective locked fence. II. BACKGROUND 2. On April 9, 2003, an agent from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's Atlanta Office inspected radio station WRFS's antenna tower in Alexander City, Alabama. The agent was accompanied by the operator on
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  • ) FRN 0007-3964-19 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: April 15, 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, Atlanta Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Radio Centre, Inc., licensee of AM radio station WAGC, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find Radio Centre, Inc. apparently liable for failing to enclose the station's antenna tower within an effective locked fence. II. BACKGROUND 2. On March 4, 2003, an agent from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's Atlanta Office inspected radio station WAGC's antenna tower in Centre, Alabama. The agent was accompanied by the station's manager. The
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  • February 14, 2003 By the District Director, Boston Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Mega Communications of New Britain Licensee, L.L.C., (``Mega'') licensee of AM radio station WLAT, New Britain, Connecticut, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find Mega apparently liable for failing to enclose two of its antenna structures within effective locked fences or other enclosures. II. BACKGROUND 2. On August 20, 2002, agents from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's Boston and New York Offices inspected the antenna structures of radio station WLAT, New Britain, Connecticut. The agents observed that
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  • File No. EB-02-CF-723 ) JMK Communications, Inc. ) NAL/Acct. No. 200332340005 WTRI ) Brunswick, Maryland ) FRN: 0006-1615-09 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: April 28, 2003 By the District Director, Columbia Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that JMK Communications, Inc. (``JMK'') has apparently violated Sections 1.89, 73.49, and 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules1 (``Rules'') by failing to respond to Commission correspondence, failing to enclose their antenna in an effective locked fence, and failure to maintain a meaningful staff presence at the main studio. We conclude that JMK is apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of eighteen thousand dollars ($18,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On November 14, 2002,
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  • Atlanta Office, Enforcement Bureau: 1. This is a Notice of Violation ("Notice") issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules,1 to Walter Czura, licensee of radio station WNFO(AM). 2. On July 22, 2003, agents of the Commission's Atlanta Office inspected radio station WNFO(AM) located at Sun City / Hilton Head, SC, and observed the following violation(s): 2.a. 47 C.F.R. 73.49: ``Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures.'' There was no fence surrounding the base of the antenna tower for WNFO(AM). 2.b. 47 C.F.R. 11.35(a): ``Broadcast stations and cable systems and wireless cable systems are responsible for ensuring that EAS Encoders,
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  • 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Pittman Broadcasting Services, LLC (``Pittman Broadcasting''), licensee of radio stations KAOK(AM), Lake Charles, Louisiana, and KAOK-FM, DeRidder, Louisiana apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for willful violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 Specifically, we find Pittman Broadcasting apparently liable for failing to maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment and failing to provide an effective locked fence enclosing the AM station's antenna tower. II. BACKGROUND 2. On December 3, 2002, an agent from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's New Orleans Office inspected the co- located studio of co-owned
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  • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: April 14, 2003April By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Marion R. Williams (``Williams''), licensee of AM radio station WONG, Canton, Mississippi, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seventeen thousand dollars ($17,000) for willful violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526(c)(1) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find Williams apparently liable for failing to enclose the station's antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure and failing to make most required items in the station's public inspection file available for inspection during regular business hours. II. BACKGROUND 2. On February 26, 2003, an agent from the
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  • FOR FORFEITURE Released: August 25, 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, Tampa Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find Metropolitan Radio Group of Florida, Inc., licensee of AM radio station WRXB, St. Petersburg, Florida, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find Metropolitan Radio Group of Florida, Inc. apparently liable for failure to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of three antenna towers. II. BACKGROUND 2. On May 15, 2003, agents from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's Tampa Field Office inspected station WRXB (AM) in St. Petersburg, Florida. The agents found none of
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  • Resident Agent, Buffalo Office, Enforcement Bureau: 1. This is a Notice of Violation ("Notice") issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules,1 to Beacon Broadcasting, Inc, licensee of radio station WANR. 2. On August 5, 2003 an agent of the Commission's Buffalo Office inspected radio station WANR located at Warren. Ohio and observed the following violation: 2.a. 47 C.F.R. 73.49: ``Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base, must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures.'' The gate for the fence that partially enclosed the tower was missing, exposing any unsuspecting curious visitor to deadly potential. 3. Pursuant to Section 308(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,2 and Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, Beacon
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  • Released: December 16, 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, Tampa Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Blountstown Communications, Inc. (``Blountstown''), licensee of AM radio station WYBT and FM radio station WPHK, Blountstown, Florida, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for willful violation of Sections 11.35, 73.49 and 73.3526(c) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find Blountstown apparently liable for failing to ensure that the Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment was operational, failing to enclose the base of the antenna system with a fence and failing to make available a complete public file. II. BACKGROUND 2. On April 7, 2003, agents from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's
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  • APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: January 14, 2004 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Citadel Broadcasting Company (``Citadel''), licensee of radio station KDYS(AM), Lafayette, Louisiana, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find Citadel apparently liable for failing to enclose the station's six antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures. II. BACKGROUND 2. On October 9, 2003, agents from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's New Orleans Office (``New Orleans Office'') inspected AM station KDYS licensed to Lafayette, Louisiana. The agents observed that each of
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  • Enforcement Bureau: 1. This is a Notice of Violation ("Notice") issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules,1 to Banjo Communications Group, Inc., licensee of radio station WCHN. 2. On November 5 and 6, 2003, an agent of the Commission's Buffalo Office inspected radio station WCHN located in Norwich, New York, and observed the following violation(s): 2.a. 47 C.F.R. 73.49: ``Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures.'' The fence enclosing antenna tower #31036444, WCHN, has heaved and/or the soil under the fence has eroded over time, leaving a space between the bottom of the fence and the ground allowing unimpeded
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  • APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: March 11, 2004 By the Enforcement Bureau, Tampa Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Metropolitan Radio Group, Inc., licensee of AM radio station WBRD, Palmetto, Florida, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for repeated and willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find Metropolitan Radio Group, Inc. apparently liable for failure to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of its AM antenna towers. II. BACKGROUND 2. On December 23, 2003, two agents from the Commission's Tampa Field Office inspected Metropolitan Radio Group, Inc.'s antenna towers for station WBRD(AM) in Palmetto, Florida. The agents
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  • the time of the inspection the station was not monitoring the two assigned EAS sources. 2.b. 47 C.F.R. 11.61(a)(1)(v): ``...monthly tests must be transmitted within 60 minutes of receipt by broadcast stations or cable systems in an EAS Local Area or State.'' There was no evidence that the required monthly tests were ever conducted by the station. 2.c. 47 C.F.R. 73.49: ``AM transmission System fencing requirements. Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times.'' At the time of inspection antenna fence around the
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  • Warren, Ohio ) 200432280002 ) FRN: 0008 3694 23 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: May 26, 2004 By the Resident Agent, Buffalo Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Beacon Broadcasting, Inc., (``Beacon'') licensee of radio station WANR (AM) Warren, Ohio, has apparently violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'')1 by failing to enclose one of the station's two antenna towers within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. We conclude that Beacon is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On August 5, 2003 an agent from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's Buffalo Office inspected AM
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  • By the District Director, New Orleans Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Delta Radio Greenville, LLC (``Delta''), licensee of radio station WROX(AM), Clarksdale, Mississippi, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find Delta apparently liable for failing to maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment and failing to enclose its antenna structure within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. II. BACKGROUND 2. On May 12, 2004, an agent of the FCC Enforcement Bureau's New Orleans Field Office (``New Orleans Office'') observed the antenna
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  • may be performed anytime. EAS activations and special tests may be performed in lieu of required tests as specified in paragraph (a)(4) of this section. All tests will conform with the procedures in the EAS Operating Handbook.'' There was no evidence that the station was conducting the required weekly and required monthly test prior to March 10, 2004. 47 C.F.R. 73.49: AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements. ``Antenna Tower having radio frequency potential at the base (Series Fed, Folded, unipole and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times. However, individual tower fences need not be installed if
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  • ) Penn Yan, New York ) FRN: 0000012005 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: August 25, 2004 By the Resident Agent, Buffalo Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that M. B. Communications, Inc., licensee of radio station WYLF, has apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 73.49, 73.1560(a)(1), and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules (the ``Rules'')1 by failing to enclose the WYLF tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure and by operating with excessive power during daytime, postsunset and nighttime hours We conclude that M.B. Communications, Inc. is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000). II.BACKGROUND 2. On February
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  • Station KULE ) FRN: 0004281150 Ephrata, Washington ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: December 14, 2004 By the District Director, Seattle Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Butterfield Broadcasting Corporation ("Butterfield"), licensee of station KULE, in Ephrata, Washington, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules")1 by failing to effectively enclose its AM broadcast tower. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"),2 that Butterfield is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On July 12, 2004, an agent from the Commission's Seattle Field Office
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  • ) Facility ID # 499971 ) FRN: 0004065629 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: May 18, 2005 By the Resident Agent, San Juan Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Angel Vera-Maury, licensee of station WRSS(AM), in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, apparently willfully violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'')1 by failing to enclose its antenna structure within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''),2 that Mr. Vera-Maury is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On April 8, 2005, resident
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  • Florida 33884 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: August 30, 2005 By the District Director, Tampa Field Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that GB Enterprises Communications Corp (``GB Enterprises''), licensee of radio station WHNR-AM, in Cypress Gardens, Florida, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 73.49 and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'')1 by failing to enclose its antenna structures within effective locked fences and failing to maintain a complete public inspection file. We conclude, pursuant to section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that GB Enterprises is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of ten thousand five hundred dollars
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  • # 102 ) 200532260003 FRN 0011401320 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: Sept 28, 2005 By the District Director, Boston Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that WSMN Broadcasting, LLC, ("WSMN"), licensee of AM station WSMN, in Nashua, New Hampshire, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules")1 by failing to enclose one of WSMN's three antenna structures within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"),2 that WSMN is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On May 12,
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  • 0010555654 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: October 25, 2005 By the Resident Agent, San Juan Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that A Radio Company, Inc. (``A Radio''), licensee of AM radio station WEGA, in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, apparently willfully violated Sections 73.49 and 73.3526(e) of the Commission's Rules1 (``Rules'') by failing to enclose an antenna tower having radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence and failing to maintain a complete public inspection file and apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1350(a) of the Rules2 by failing to operate the station in accordance with the terms of the station
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  • ID # 59960 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: March 17, 2006 By the District Director, Philadelphia Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that AMFM Radio Licenses, L.L.C. ("AMFM Radio"), licensee of AM station WBGG, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose three of WBGG's antenna structures within effective locked fences. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that AMFM Radio is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On March 24, 2005, agents from the
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  • when used with reference to the commission or omission of any act, means the commission or omission of such act more than once or, if such commission or omission is continuous, for more than one day." 47 C.F.R. S 73.3526(e). See 47 C.F.R. S 73.3526(e)(12). 47 U.S.C. S 503(b)(2)(D). 47 U.S.C. S 503(b), 47 C.F.R. SS 0.111, 0.311, 0.314, 1.80, 73.49, 73.1350(a), 73.3526(e). ^8See 47 C.F.R. S 1.1914. (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications Commission 3 Federal Communications Commission References 1. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-265669A1.pdf 2. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-265669A1.doc
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  • required monthly tests. c. 47 C.F.R. S 17.4(g): "The Antenna Structure Registration Number must be displayed in a conspicuous place so that it is readily visible near the base of the antenna structure." At the time of the inspection, no Antenna Structure Registration Numbers were visible at the base of any of the six antenna structures. d. 47 C.F.R. S 73.49: AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements. "Antenna Towers having radio frequency potential at the base (Series Fed, Folded, unipole and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times. However, individual tower fences need not be installed if
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  • ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: September 27, 2006 By the Resident Agent, Portland Resident Agent Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Albino Ortega and Maria Juarez, licensees of AM radio station KIGO in St. Anthony, Idaho, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose the KIGO antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosures. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Albino Ortega and Maria Juarez are apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On
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  • Facility ID No. 55238 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: September 27, 2006 By the Resident Agent, Portland Resident Agent Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Sandhill Media Group, LLC ("Sandhill"), licensee of radio station KUPI-AM, in Ammon, Idaho, apparently repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose the KUPI-AM antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Sandhill is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On August 3, 2006, an agent
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  • 55005 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: December 19, 2006 By the District Director, Tampa Field Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Rama Communications, Inc. ("Rama"), licensee of station WTIR, in Cocoa Beach, Florida, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to maintain operational Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment and failing to maintain effective locked fences or enclosures around the bases of its antenna structures. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Rama is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand
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  • ) FRN: 0000021709 Facility ID # 51122 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: March 2, 2007 By the District Director, San Francisco Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Perreira Broadcasting ("Perreira"), licensee of radio station KIGS, in Hanford, California, apparently repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose the antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Perreira is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). We also issue to Perreira a Notice of Violation for
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  • ("NAL"), we find that Siga Broadcasting Corporation ("Siga Broadcasting"), licensee of station KTMR, in Edna, Texas and owner of antenna structure #1232021, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 17.51(a) and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to exhibit red obstruction lights from sunset to sunrise and by operating the station after local sunset, and apparently repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Rules by failing to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Siga Broadcasting is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-one thousand dollars ($21,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On December 11,
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  • ) FRN 0005015425 Facility ID # 1219 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: April 24, 2007 By the District Director, New Orleans Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Jason Konarz, licensee of radio station WQMA-AM, in Marks, Mississippi, apparently repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Mr. Konarz is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On
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  • ) Facility ID # 16554 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: May 1, 2007 By the District Director, New Orleans Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that M.R.S. Ventures, Inc., ("M.R.S."), licensee of radio station WDSK-AM, in Cleveland, Mississippi, apparently repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that M.R.S. is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On February
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  • Facility ID No. 42092 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: July 27, 2007 By the District Director, Chicago Field Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Radio Plus, Inc., licensee of AM radio station WFDL in Waupun, Wisconsin, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose the WFDL antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosures. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Radio Plus, Inc. is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On February 6,
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  • ) FRN: 0010593085 Facility ID # 35510 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: July 31, 2007 By the District Director, Denver District Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Brahmin Broadcasting Corporation ("Brahmin"), licensee of station KRAE, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, apparently repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose the KRAE antenna structure, a tower with radio frequency potential at the base, with an effective locked fence or other enclosure. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Brahmin is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars
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  • ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: May 22, 2007 By the Resident Agent, Portland Resident Agent Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Christopher H. Bennett Broadcasting of Washington, Inc. ("Bennett Broadcasting"), licensee of AM radio station KBMS in Vancouver, Washington, apparently repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose the KBMS antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures and apparently repeatedly violated Section 73.1125(a) of the Rules by failing to maintain an accessible main studio in its community of license. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Bennett Broadcasting
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  • ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: November 5, 2007 By the District Director, Atlanta Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Star Power Communications Corporation ("Star Power"), licensee of station WIQR(AM), in Prattville, Alabama, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 11.35(a), 73.3526, and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to maintain operational Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment, failing to maintain and make available a complete public inspection file, and failing to maintain an effective locked enclosure around the base of one of the station towers. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Star
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  • No. 48720 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: December 12, 2007 By the Resident Agent, Buffalo Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that CC Licenses, LLC ("CC Licenses"), licensee of AM radio station WSYR in Syracuse, New York, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose the WSYR antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that CC Licenses is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On September 17, 2007, the
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  • This is a Notice of Violation ("Notice") issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules to International Broadcasting Corp, licensee of radio station WCHQ in Quebradillas, PR. 2. On December 5, 2007, agents of the Commission's San Juan Office inspected radio station WCHQ's transmitter site located in San Sebastian, PR, and observed the following violation(s): a. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.49: towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times. However, individual tower fences need not be installed if the towers are contained within a
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  • Facility ID # 31411 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: May 9, 2008 By the District Director, New Orleans Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Perihelion Global, Inc. ("Perihelion"), licensee of station WTKN-AM, in Corinth, Mississippi, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 73.49, 73.1125(a) and 73.1201(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose its antenna structure within an effective locked fence or other enclosure, failing to maintain a main studio, and failing to transmit the station identification. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Perihelion is apparently liable for a forfeiture in
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  • # 55310 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: June 2, 2008 By the District Director, Philadelphia Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Real Life Broadcasting ("Real Life"), licensee of station WIFI, in Florence, New Jersey apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 73.1745(a), 11.35, 73.49, and 73.3526(e)(12) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by operating station WIFI with excessive power, failing to maintain an operational EAS system, failing to maintain an effective enclosure at the base of the WIFI tower, and failing to maintain issues/program lists in the public inspection file. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"),
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  • antenna structure # 1022124 and licensee of Radio Station KSXT-AM in Longmont, Colorado. 2. On April 11, 2008, at approximately 6:30 p.m., MDT, agents of the Enforcement Bureau's Denver District Office inspected antenna structure # 1022124, located near the intersection of West 1st Street and South Taft Avenue in Loveland, Colorado, and observed the following violation: a. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.49 states: "Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures." At the time of the inspection, agents observed that the east side panel of the base fence surrounding the tower was down. Radio station KSXT-AM transmits from this structure, and, as such,
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  • ) Facility ID # 33821 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: July 29, 2008 By the District Director, Denver Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Greeley Broadcasting Corporation ("Greeley Broadcasting"), licensee of station KGRE-AM in Greeley, Colorado, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose the KGRE-AM antenna structure, a tower with radio frequency potential at the base, with an effective locked fence or other enclosure. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Greeley Broadcasting is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand
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  • Released: July 31, 2008 By the Resident Agent, Portland Resident Agent Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that on April 1 and April 2, 2008, respectively, Albino Ortega and Maria Juarez, licensees of AM radio station KIGO in St. Anthony, Idaho, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to maintain an effective locked fence surrounding KIGO's antenna. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Albino Ortega and Maria Juarez are apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On September 27, 2006, the Enforcement
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  • issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules to WJIT Broadcasting Corp., licensee of radio station WJIT in Sabana, PR. 2. On August 14, 2008, an agent of the Commission's San Juan Office of the Enforcement Bureau ("San Juan Office") inspected radio station WJIT's transmitter site located in Sabana, PR, and observed the following violation: a. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.49: "Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times." Agents were unable to access two of the station's three antennas bases, due to
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  • FORFEITURE Released: October 16, 2008 By the District Director, Tampa Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. Introduction 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Rama Communications, Inc. ("Rama"), licensee of station WOKB, in Winter Garden, Florida and owner of antenna structure numbers 1045401, 1045403 and 1045404, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 17.50, 73.49, 73.1745(a) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to clean or repaint its antenna structures as often as necessary to maintain good visibility, failing to enclose the antenna tower within an effective locked fence or enclosure, operating at times with power other than those specified in its the license, and failing to maintain and make available a complete
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  • any letters or emails from the public. A folder containing that material was later found in another location in the KCXL studios, but those were not provided upon initial request to view the entire public inspection file. On November 3, 2008, the inspection of the KCTO public inspection file found no folder containing letters or emails. f. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.49: "Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times. However, individual tower fences need not be installed if the towers are contained within
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  • 1023425 and 1023428, located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. 2. On October 2, 2008, at approximately 9:00 a.m., MDT, agents of the Enforcement Bureau's Denver District Office inspected antenna structures numbered 1023424, 1023425 and 1023428, located southwest of the intersection of Holly Street and East County Line Road in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, and observed the following violation: a. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.49: "Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures." At the time of the inspection, agents observed that the gates to these structures were shut but not completely secured. Station KEZW(AM) transmits from these structures, and, as such, the structures have radio
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  • NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: September 24, 2008 By the District Director, Tampa Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Black Crow Radio, LLC., ("Black Crow"), licensee of AM Broadcast Station WNDB, in Daytona Beach, Florida, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 11.35(a), 73.44(b), 73.49 and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to ensure that Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment was installed so that the monitoring and transmitting functions were available during the times the station was in operation, failing to ensure that emissions removed by 60 kHz to 75 kHz from the WNDB fundamental frequency of 1150 kHz are attenuated 65 dB
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  • FRN 0005015425 Facility ID # 1219 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: November 21, 2008 By the District Director, New Orleans Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Jason Konarz, licensee of station DWQMA-AM, in Marks, Mississippi, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Mr. Konarz is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of fourteen thousand dollars ($14,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On
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  • and owner of antenna structure numbered 1012530 located in Colorado Springs, CO, Colorado. 2. On October 8, 2008, at approximately 2:30 p.m., MDT, agents of the Enforcement Bureau's Denver Office inspected antenna structure numbered 1012530, located south/southeast of the intersection of Cimarron Street and South 8th Street in Colorado Springs, CO, and observed the following violation: a. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.49: "Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures." At the time of the inspection, agents observed that one wood fence slat, approximately eight inches in width, had fallen down and the structure was not completely secured. Station KRDO(AM) transmits from this
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  • # 40801 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: November 25, 2008 By the District Director, San Francisco Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that The Evans Broadcast Company, Inc. ("Evans"), licensee of station KCMY(AM), in Carson City, Nevada, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to ensure that the KCMY(AM) antenna towers were enclosed within an effective locked fence or enclosure. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Evans is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of five thousand, six hundred dollars ($5,600). II. BACKGROUND 2. On
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  • ID 161023 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: April 30, 2009 By the Resident Agent, Anchorage Resident Agent Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Spirit of Alaska Broadcasting, Inc. ("Spirit"), permittee of station KMBQ(AM), in Wasilla, Alaska, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose the KMBQ antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Spirit is apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On February 5, 2009, in response
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  • FOR FORFEITURE Released: May 19, 2009 By the District Director, New Orleans Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Jackson Radio, LLC ("Jackson"), licensee of station WJFN-AM, in Brandon, Mississippi, apparently willfully violated Section 11.35 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") and willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Rules by failing to have an operational Emergency Alert System (EAS) and failing to have an effective locked fence or other enclosures around the antenna structure. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Jackson is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000). II.
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  • TN ) Facility ID #40154 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: January 11, 2010 By the District Director, Atlanta Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Stone/Collins Communications, Inc. ("Stone/Collins"), licensee of station WEPG(AM), in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 73.49 and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose the base of its AM antenna structure within a locked fence and failing to maintain and make a available a public inspection file. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Stone/Collins is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount
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  • Dunlap, TN ) Facility ID #67280 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: January 11, 2010 By the District Director, Atlanta Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Rodgson, Inc. ("Rodgson"), licensee of station WSDQ(AM), in Dunlap, Tennessee, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 11.35(a), 73.49, and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to maintain an operational emergency alert system ("EAS"), failing to enclose the base of an AM tower within an effective locked fence, and failing to maintain and make available a public inspection file. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Rodgson is
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  • of Violation ("Notice") issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, to Capstar TX LLC, licensee of radio station KENI in Anchorage, Alaska. 2. On January 29, 2010, an agent of the Enforcement Bureau's Anchorage Resident Agent Office inspected KENI's transmitter site located at 2800 E. Dowling Rd., Anchorage, Alaska, and observed the following violation: a. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.49: "Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed with effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times. However, individual tower fences need not be installed if the towers are contained within
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  • 1046225 located in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and observed the following violations: a. 47 C.F.R. S: 17.50(a): "Antenna structures requiring painting under this part shall be cleaned or repainted as often as necessary to maintain good visibility." At the time of inspection, the agent observed that the paint on the antenna structure was faded and chipped. b. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.49: "Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed with effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times. However, individual tower fences need not be installed if the towers are contained within
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  • of Violation ("Notice") issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, to MBR Licensee, LLC, licensee of radio station KIQQ in Barstow, California. 2. On May 11, 2010, an agent of the Enforcement Bureau's Los Angeles office inspected KIQQ's transmitter site located at 710 W. Old Highway 58, Barstow, California, and observed the following violation: a. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.49: "Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed with effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times. However, individual tower fences need not be installed if the towers are contained within
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  • Publishing Company, the licensee of AM station WGET and owner of antenna structure # 1025953 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 2. On July 7, 2010, an agent of the Commission's Philadelphia Office inspected antenna structure # 1025953, which is located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and utilized for the directional antenna array for AM station WGET, and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. S: 73.49: "Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed with effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times. However, individual tower fences need not be installed if the towers are contained within
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  • of the Commission's Rules, to KDWN License Limited Partnership, licensee of radio station KDWN in Las Vegas, Nevada. 2. On June 21, 2010, an agent of the Enforcement Bureau's Los Angeles office inspected KDWN's transmitter site located on the NE corner of W. Galleria Drive and McCormick Road in Henderson, Nevada, and observed the following violation: a. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.49: "Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times. However, individual tower fences need not be installed if the towers are contained within
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  • the Enforcement Bureau's Denver Office inspected antenna structure # 1054365 located in Huron, South Dakota, and observed the following violations: a. 47 C.F.R. S: 17.51(a): "All red obstruction lighting shall be exhibited from sunset to sunrise unless otherwise specified." At the time of inspection, one sidelight was extinguished at the one-half level of antenna structure #1054365. b. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.49: "Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times. However, individual tower fences need not be installed if the towers are contained within
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  • of Violation (Notice) issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's rules to Hacienda San Eladio Inc., licensee of radio station WRRE and owner of antenna structure number 1222789 in Juncos, Puerto Rico. 2. On October 14, 2011 an agent of the Commission's San Juan Office inspected antenna structure number 1222789 and observed the following violation(s): a. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.49: "Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base... must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures." On October 14, 2011, an agent from the San Juan Office observed that the side of the fence surrounding the base of the antenna structure was damaged at the bottom. Even though a strand of barbwire was placed in the gap
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  • the Commission's rules to Entercom Rochester License, LLC, licensee of AM Radio Station WROC in Rochester, New York. 2. On February 22, 2012, agents of the Commission's Philadelphia Office inspected the daytime and nighttime directional antenna array for AM Radio Station WROC located at 2670 Clinton Avenue South in Brighton, New York and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. S: 73.49: "Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times. However, individual tower fences need not be installed if the towers are contained within
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  • Violation (Notice) issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, to MFR, Inc., licensee of AM Station WTOT, Marianna, Florida. 2. On August 8 and 9, 2011, agents of the Enforcement Bureau's Tampa Office (Tampa Office) inspected the main studio and transmitter site of Station WTOT located in Marianna, Florida, and observed the following violation: a. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.49: "Antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base (series fed, folded unipole, and insulated base antennas) must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Ready access must be provided to each antenna tower base for meter reading and maintenance purposes at all times." At the time of the inspections on August 8 and 9, 2011, the fence
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  • Point, Georgia ) NAL/Acct. No. 200132480001 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 3, 2001 Released: July 6, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-four thousand dollars ($24,000) against Zachery Broadcasting Company (``Zachery''), licensee of WDWZ(AM), West Point, Georgia for violating sections 11.35(a), 17.4(a), 17.48, 17.49, 17.50, 17.56, 73.49, and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The violations stem from Zachery's failure to have Emergency Alert System equipment installed at WDWZ(AM), its failure to follow the Rules pertaining to antenna structures, and its failure to maintain a public inspection file at WDWZ(AM). 2. On April 16, 2001, the District Director of the Enforcement Bureau's Atlanta Field Office issued a
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  • Bay St. Louis, Mississippi ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 13, 2001 Released: August 15, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of three thousand dollars ($3,000) to Hancock Broadcasting Corporation (``Hancock''), licensee of Station WBSL(AM), Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, for willful violations of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Hancock's failure to install and maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment at WBSL(AM) and its failure to enclose WBSL(AM)'s antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. On April 4, 2001, the Commission's New Orleans, Louisiana, Field Office (``New Orleans Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for
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  • Louisiana ) FRN 0005-0234-60 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: December 17, 2001 Released: December 19, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) to MAPA Broadcasting, L.L.C. (``MAPA''), licensee of Station WSLA(AM), Slidell, Louisiana, for willful violations of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve MAPA's failure to install operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment at WSLA(AM) and its failure to enclose WSLA(AM)'s antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. 2. On July 24, 2001, the Commission's New Orleans, Louisiana, Field Office (``New Orleans Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture
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  • FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 20, 2001 Released: March 22, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of six thousand five hundred dollars ($6,500) against T & W Communications Corporation (``T & W Communications''), licensee of WACR (AM), Columbus, Mississippi, for willfully violating Sections 17.4(a)(2) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve T & W Communications's failure to register its antenna structure and to enclose its antenna structure with an effective locked fence. 2. On November 9, 2000, the District Director of the Enforcement Bureau's New Orleans Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability (``NAL'') for Forfeiture in the amount of six thousand
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  • authorized Blue Mountain site without Commission authorization from at least August 19, 1997, until ASD granted Family's STA request on June 12, 2000. Accordingly, we will specify issues to determine whether Family willfully or repeatedly operated WSTX(AM) and WSTX-FM at variance from the terms of their authorizations in violation of Sections 73.1350(a), 73.1560(a), 73.1560(b) and 73.1690(b)(2) of the Rules. Section 73.49 of the Rules provides that AM antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base must be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures. During the inspections on August 19, 1997, December 4, 1997, September 28, 1998, and April 13, 2000, WSTX(AM)'s antenna was not enclosed within an effective locked fence. Family apparently violated Section 73.49 by failing to
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  • 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny a petition for reconsideration filed by MAPA Broadcasting, L.L.C. (``MAPA''), licensee of Station WSLA(AM), of a Forfeiture Order1 which issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) to MAPA for willful violations of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 The noted violations involved MAPA's failure to install operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment at WSLA(AM) and its failure to enclose WSLA(AM)'s antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. For the reasons which follow, we deny the petition for reconsideration. II. BACKGROUND 2. On March 14, 2001, agents from the Commission's New
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  • AND ORDER Adopted: July 23, 2002 Released: July 25, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we grant in part and deny in part C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc.'s (``C.W.H. Broadcasting'') petition for reconsideration of a Forfeiture Order that we issued to it,1 imposing a $3,500 forfeiture for willful violations of Sections 17.4(a)(2), 17.51(a), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 The noted violations involved antenna structure related violations. As explained below, we reduce the $3,500 forfeiture to $500. 2. Posing no challenge to our finding that it violated the Commission's Rules, C.W.H. Broadcasting, in its petition for reconsideration requests cancellation of the forfeiture. In its request, C.W.H. Broadcasting details a number of proposed repairs to
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  • 200232800003 Licensee, Station KNAK(AM) ) Delta, Utah ) FRN 0003-7785-45 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 29, 2002 Released: August 1, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Sam Bushman, licensee of Station KNAK(AM), Delta, Utah, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules'').1 The noted violation involves Mr. Bushman's failure to provide an effective locked fence enclosure for the station's antenna structure. 2. On May 17, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's Denver, Colorado Field Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'')2 in the amount of $7,000 to Mr. Bushman. Mr. Bushman has
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  • ) Miami, Florida ) FRN 0006- 1648-67 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 2, 2002 Released: August 7, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-one thousand dollars ($21,000) to Fenix Broadcasting Corp. (``Fenix''), licensee of Station WWFE(AM), Miami, Florida, for willful violation of Sections 11.35(a), 17.51, and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Fenix's failure to have Emergency Alert System equipment operational on March 28, 2002, failure to exhibit tower lights from sunset to sunrise, and failure to enclose antenna towers having radio frequency potential at the base within effective locked enclosures. 2. On May 7, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's
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  • NAL/Acct. No. 200232320006 Clinton, Illinois ) FRN: 0003-7736- 94 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 29, 2002 Released: October 31, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $17,000 to Cornbelt Broadcasting Co. (``Cornbelt Broadcasting''), licensee of WHOW(AM) and WHOW-FM, for willfully and repeatedly violating Sections 11.35(a), 17.4(g), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Cornbelt Broadcasting's failure to have an operational Emergency Alert System decoder, post an antenna structure registration number, and enclose its AM antenna structure within effective locked fences or other enclosures. 2. On June 18, 2002, the District Director of the Enforcement Bureau's Chicago District Office issued a $17,000 Notice of Apparent
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  • 2002 Released: November 7, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of thirteen thousand dollars ($13,000) to Mitchell Communications, Inc. (``Mitchell''), licensee of Station WDVA(AM), Danville, Virginia, for willful and repeated violation of Section 17.4(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules.1 The noted violations involve Mitchell's failure to register four antenna structures used as an antenna array for WDVA(AM) and failure to enclose its antenna structures within effective locked fences or other enclosures. 2. On June 10, 2002, the Commission's Norfolk, Virginia Resident Agent Office (``Norfolk Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to Mitchell
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  • North Carolina ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: November 26, 2002 Released: December 2, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eight thousand eight hundred dollars ($8,800) to Truth Broadcasting Corporation (``Truth''), licensee of Station WTOB(AM), Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.1350(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Truth's failure to enclose three of its antenna structures within an effective locked fence or other enclosure, and failure to operate in accordance with the terms of the station authorization in that Station WTOB(AM) exceeded authorized field strength limits. 2. On June 12, 2002, the Commission's Norfolk, Virginia Resident
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  • No. 200232800003 Licensee, Station KNAK(AM) ) Delta, Utah ) FRN 0003-7785-45 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Adopted: December 10, 2002 Released: December 12, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we rescind a seven thousand dollar ($7,000) Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'')1 issued to Sam Bushman (``Mr. Bushman'') for apparently violating Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 The alleged violation involved Mr. Bushman's failure to provide an effective locked fence enclosure for the station's antenna structure. 2. On May 17, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's Denver, Colorado Field Office issued the NAL to Mr. Bushman. On August 1, 2002, the Chief, Enforcement Bureau, issued a Forfeiture Order3 affirming the forfeiture
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  • McComb, Mississippi ) FRN: 0006-3820-48 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 11, 2002 Released: March 13, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500) to C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc. (``C.W.H. Broadcasting''), licensee of Station WHNY(AM), for willfully violating Sections 17.4(a)(2), 17.51(a), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve C.W.H. Broadcasting's failures to register WHNY(AM)'s three antenna structures; exhibit red obstruction lighting on those antenna structures; and enclose one of those antenna structures within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. 2. On October 24, 2001, the District Director of the Commission's New Orleans, Louisiana Field Office issued a $20,000
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  • that it is not responsible for the acts and omissions of its contractor, which, as discussed above, is erroneous. 10. Finally, Eure argues that the instant case is similar to Vernon Broadcasting, Inc., 60 RR 2d 1275 (1986) (``Vernon''), where the Commission cancelled a forfeiture issued for failure to maintain adequate fencing around an AM tower in violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules10 after concluding that the violation was not willful. We disagree. In Vernon, the Commission determined that the violation was not willful because the evidence indicated that the licensee regularly monitored the antenna site. Id. By contrast, in the instant case, the record clearly shows that neither Eure nor its contractor monitored the antenna structure. In this regard,
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  • Order (``Order''), we grant in part and deny in part the petition for reconsideration filed on November 27, 2002, by Cornbelt Broadcasting Co. (``Cornbelt''). Cornbelt seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order1 in which the Chief, Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau''), found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $17,000 to, for willfully and repeatedly violating Sections 11.35(a), 17.4(g), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 The noted violations involve Cornbelt's failure to have an operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') decoder, post the antenna structure registration (``ASR'') number, and enclose its antenna structure within effective locked fences or other enclosures. For the reasons discussed below, we reduce the monetary forfeiture to $1,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. Cornbelt is the licensee of radio
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  • No. EB-02- BF-015 Licensee of WUAM(AM) ) NAL/Acct. No. 200232280002 Malta, New York ) FRN: 0006-5575-99 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Adopted: April 28, 2003 Released: April 30, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. Introduction 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we cancel a $7,000 forfeiture proposed against Anastos Media Group, Inc. (``Anastos Media'') for willfully violating Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves Anastos Media's failure to enclose WUAM(AM)'s antenna structure within effective locked fences or other structures. 2. On June 21, 2002, a Resident Agent from the Enforcement Bureau's Buffalo, New York Resident Agent Office (``Buffalo Office'') issued a $7,000 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to Anastos Media for the noted
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  • ) FRN 0007-2843-67 Pine Bluff, Arkansas ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: January 28, 2003 Released: January 30, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seventeen thousand dollars ($17,000) to Metro Birch Enterprises, Inc., (``Metro Birch'') licensee of Station KBPA(AM), Pine Bluff, Arkansas, for willful violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Metro Birch's failure to enclose the station's antenna tower within an effective locked fence and failure to maintain all of the required items in the station's public inspection file. 2. On July 22, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's New Orleans, Louisiana Field Office (``New Orleans Office'') issued
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  • ) FRN 0005-0231-06 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Adopted: July 18, 2003 Released: July 22, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we cancel a proposed monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000), issued to WOYK, Inc., (``WOYK''), licensee of Station WOYK(AM), for its apparent willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves WOYK's apparent failure to maintain an adequate tower fence enclosure. 2. On July 17, 2002, the Commission's Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Field Office (``Philadelphia Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to WOYK for the noted violation.2 II. BACKGROUND 3. On March
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  • Holly Springs, Mississippi ) FRN 0004-9301-45 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 7, 2003 Released: August 11, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000) to Billy R. Autry (``Mr. Autry''), licensee of radio station WKRA(AM), Holly Springs, Mississippi, for willful violation of Section 73.49 and willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1745 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Mr. Autry's failure to enclose the station's antenna within an effective locked fence or other enclosure, operating with excessive power during post- sunset hours, and failing to discontinue operation at night. 2. On March 17, 2003, the District Director of the Commission's New
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  • Colorado ) Facility ID #174 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 9, 2003 Released: October 14, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order, (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand five hundred dollars ($5,500) to Commonwealth License Subsidiary, LLC (``Commonwealth''), licensee of Station KLMR(AM), Lamar, Colorado, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves Commonwealth's failure to provide effective locked fences enclosing the station's two antenna structures. 2. On May 30, 2002, the Commission's Denver, Colorado Field Office (``Denver Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Commonwealth for the noted violation.2 Commonwealth filed
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  • or policy is expected, and does not nullify or mitigate any prior forfeitures or violations.''12 11. If a forfeiture is imposed, Sutro requests that its amount be reduced to no more than $500. Sutro cites C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc., 17 FCC Rcd 14324 (Enf. Bur. 2002), in which a monetary forfeiture imposed for violation of Sections 17.4(a), 17.51(a) [tower lighting]13 and 73.49 [fencing]14 of the Rules was reduced to $500. C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc., is inapposite. The reduction in C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc., was primarily based on financial hardship, which is not present in this case. 12. We do, however, find that Sutro has a history of overall compliance and, accordingly, reduce the forfeiture amount to $2,400.15 13. We have examined Sutro's response to
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  • ) Berwick, Pennsylvania ) NAL/Acct. No. 200232400007 ) ) FRN 0006-7296-02 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 16, 2003 Released: October 20, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) to FBS Wireless Corporation (``FBS'') for repeated violation of Sections 17.4(a), 17.51(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'')1 and deny FBS's request for a hearing upon the forfeiture. The noted violations involve FBS's failure to register and light the antenna structure for station WFBS(AM) and to enclose that antenna structure within an effective locked fence. 2. On August 12, 2002, the Commission's Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Field Office (``Philadelphia Office'') released a Notice of Apparent
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  • WNAM(AM) ) FRN 0002-8348-10 Oshkosh, Wisconsin ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 16, 2003 Released: October 20, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Cumulus Licensing Corporation (``Cumulus''), licensee of AM Station WNAM, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves Cumulus's failure to maintain an effective locked fence or other enclosure around the base of an antenna tower having radiofrequency potential at the base. 2. On August 16, 2002, the Commission's Chicago, Illinois Field Office (``Chicago Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to Cumulus for a forfeiture
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  • ) NAL/Acct. No. 200332480021 Centre, Alabama ) FRN 0007-3964-19 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 27, 2003 Released: October 29, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Radio Centre Inc. (``Radio Centre''), licensee of WAGC(AM), Centre, Alabama, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves failing to enclose the station's antenna tower within an effective locked fence. 2. On April 15, 2003, the District Director of the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia Field Office (``Atlanta Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Radio Centre.2 Radio Centre has not filed
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  • 12' ) 25'' W Longitude Wetumpka, Alabama FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 28, 2003 Released: October 30, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) to J & W Promotions, Inc. (``J & W''), for willful violations of Sections 11.35(a), 17.4(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve J & W's failure to ensure that Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment was installed and operational, to register its antenna structure with the Commission, and to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of the antenna structure. 2. On August 28, 2002, the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia, Field Office (``Atlanta Office'')
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  • 0005-0483-35 Dahlonega, Georgia ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: January 31, 2003 Released: February 4, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) to Small Town Radio, Inc. (``Small Town''), licensee of Station WDGR(AM), Dahlonega, Georgia, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Small Town's failure to maintain operational emergency alert system equipment and failure to enclose the station's antenna tower within an effective locked fence. 2. On November 13, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia Field Office (``Atlanta Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the
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  • 0003-7254-88 Lewisburg, Tennessee ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 6, 2003 Released: February 10, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Marshall County Radio Corp. (``Marshall County''), licensee of AM radio station WAXO, Lewisburg, Tennessee, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves Marshall County's failure to enclose its antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. 2. On November 5, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia Field Office (``Atlanta Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Marshall County.2 Marshall
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  • 0006-1631-09 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: December 17, 2003 Released: December 19, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of three thousand dollars ($3,000) to Hunt Broadcasting Group, Inc. (``Hunt''), licensee of radio stations KPWB(AM) and KPWB-FM, located in Piedmont, Missouri, for willful violation of Sections 73.49, 73.1350(b)(2), 73.1350(c), 11.35(a), 73.3526(e)(5), 73.3526(e)(6), and 73.3526(e)(12) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Hunt's failure to provide an effective locked fence enclosing the base of station KPWB(AM)'s antenna, failure to provide transmitter control and monitoring capabilities, failure to maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment, and failure to maintain all required items in the joint public inspection
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  • 23, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of nineteen thousand six hundred dollars ($19,600) to Hoffman Communications, Incorporated (``HCI''), owner of antenna structure numbers 1040995, 1040996, and 1040997 in Chester, Virginia, and licensee of radio station WGGM(AM), for willful and repeated violations of Sections 73.49, 17.21, and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find HCI liable for failing to maintain effective fencing around its antenna structures, for failing to install prescribed lighting, and for exceeding authorized nighttime power limits. 2. On September 30, 2002, the Commission's Norfolk, Virginia Resident Agent Office (``Norfolk Office'') released a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to
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  • Dothan, Alabama ) FRN 0004-3330-19 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 12, 2003 Released: March 17, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Wilson Broadcasting Co., Inc. (``Wilson''), licensee of Station WAGF(AM), Dothan, Alabama, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules'').1 The noted violation involves Wilson's failure to provide an effective locked fence enclosure for the station's antenna structure. 2. On June 10, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia Field Office (``Atlanta Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'')2 in the amount of $7,000 to Wilson. Wilson submitted a
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  • ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: April 14, 2004 Released: April 16, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) to Blountstown Communications, Inc. (``Blountstown''), licensee of AM radio station WYBT and FM radio station WPHK, Blountstown, Florida, for willful violations of Sections 11.35, 73.49 and 73.3526(c) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Blountstown failing to ensure that the Emergency Alert System equipment was operational, failing to enclose the base of the antenna system within an effective locked fence and failing to make available a complete public file. 2. On December 16, 2003, the District Director of the Commission's Tampa, Florida Field
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  • ("Order") we deny the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Small Town Radio, Inc. (``Small Town''), licensee of Station WDGR(AM), Dahlonega, Georgia. Small Town seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order1 in which the Chief, Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau''), found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 The noted violations involve Small Town's failure to maintain operational emergency alert system (``EAS'') equipment and failure to enclose the station's antenna tower within an effective locked fence. II. BACKGROUND 2. On October 21, 2002, an agent from the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia Field Office (``Atlanta Office'') inspected radio station WDGR. The agent observed that the
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  • to MRJ, Inc. (``MRJ''), the licensee of WWYO, Pineville, West Virginia. We find that MRJ failed to conduct weekly EAS tests of the EAS header and EOM codes, failed to register its antenna structure with the Commission and failed to enclose the AM antenna in an effective locked fence in apparent willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.52(a), 17.4, and 73.49 and failed to allow access to the public inspection file in apparent willful violation of 73.3256(c) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'')1. While we cancel the forfeiture for a demonstrated inability to pay, we admonish MRJ for its willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.52(a), 17.4, 73.49 of the Rules and its willful violation of Section 73.3526(c) of the Rules. II.
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  • Minden, Louisiana FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: May 28, 2004 Released: June 2, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a forfeiture in the amount of thirteen thousand six hundred dollars ($13,600) to Greenwood Acres Baptist Church (``Greenwood''), licensee of AM broadcast station KASO, Minden, Louisiana, for willful and repeated violations of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Greenwood's failure to maintain an effective locked fence enclosing its antenna tower, and failure to maintain all required material in its public inspection file. 2. On December 5, 2002, the Commission's New Orleans, Louisiana Field Office (``New Orleans Office'') released a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in
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  • in Caddo Mills, Texas. We find that Renaissance Radio failed to maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment, failed to exhibit all red obstruction lighting on the antenna structure from sunset to sunrise, and failed to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of its AM antenna tower in apparent willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a), 17.51(a), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 While we cancel the forfeiture for a demonstrated inability to pay, we admonish Renaissance Radio for its willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a), 17.51(a), and 73.49 of the Rules. II. BACKGROUND 2. On November 13, 2002, an agent of the Commission's Dallas, Texas Office (``Dallas Office'') conducted an on- site inspection of Station KCAF(AM).
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  • 200332620010 Clarksville, Arkansas ) FRN: 0003-7846-91 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: June 18, 2004 Released: June 22, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of four thousand four hundred dollars ($4,400) to Forrester et al. (``Forrester''), licensee of KLYR(AM), Clarksville, Arkansas, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'')1. The noted violation involved failure to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of the antenna tower for radio station KLYR(AM). 2. On February 19, 2003, the Commission's New Orleans, Louisiana Field Office (``New Orleans Office'') released a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to Forrester in the amount of seven thousand dollars
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  • ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: June 28, 2004 Released: June 30, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Metropolitan Radio Group of Florida, Inc. (``Metro Radio''), licensee of Station WRXB(AM), St. Petersburg, Florida, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves Metro Radio's failure to maintain effective locked fences around the bases of its three AM antenna towers or a protective property fence around the three antenna towers. II. BACKGROUND 2. On May 15, 2003, two agents from the Commission's Tampa Field Office (``Tampa Office'') inspected Station WRXB(AM) in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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  • June 24, 2004 Released: June 28, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we cancel a seven thousand dollar ($7,000) Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'')1 issued to Mega Communications of New Britain Licensee L.L.C., (``Mega'') licensee of AM radio station WLAT, New Britain, Connecticut for its apparent willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). 2 The alleged violation involved Mega's failure to enclose two of its antenna structures within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Based on our review of Mega's response to the NAL and the overall record, including Mega's regular inspection of the tower and the fact that the problem occurred shortly after an inspection by Mega,
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  • ) ) ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: June 30, 2004 Released: July 2, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000), to Pilgrim Communications, Inc. (``Pilgrim''), licensee of AM Station KDMN, Buena Vista, Colorado, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves Pilgrim's failure to keep KDMN's antenna structure enclosed within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. 2. On December 31, 2002, the Commission's Denver, Colorado, Field Office (``Denver Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability For Forfeiture2 (``NAL'') in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Pilgrim for willful and
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  • Florida ) FRN 0001-8101-75 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 8, 2004 Released: July 12, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000) to Power Country, Inc. (``PCI''), licensee of AM radio station WGRO, Lake City, Florida, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves PCI's failure to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of its AM antenna tower. II. BACKGROUND 2. On November 22, 2002, two agents from the Commission's Tampa Field Office (``Tampa Office'') inspected PCI's AM antenna tower for station WGRO(AM) in Lake City, Florida. The agents observed that the antenna
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  • York ) FRN No. 0006-1444-14 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 20, 2004 Released: July 22, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of six thousand three hundred dollars ($6,300) to James Chladek, (``Chladek''), the licensee of WXMC(AM), Parsippany-Troy Hill, New Jersey, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves failure to enclose each of two of WXMC's antenna structures within effective locked fences. 2. On December 4, 2002, the Commission's Philadelphia District Office (``Philadelphia Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to Chladek for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000).2 Chladek filed a
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  • Auburn, Alabama FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 30, 2004 Released: August 4, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In a May 6, 2003 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''),1 the District Director-Atlanta Office proposed a monetary forfeiture of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for Casey Network, LLC (``Casey'') based on an apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 That section requires that antenna towers with radio frequency potential at the base must be enclosed within an effective locked fence. On June 27, 2003, Casey filed a Response to the NAL.3 In this Forfeiture Order, we affirm the monetary forfeiture in the amount of $7,000. II. DISCUSSION 2. Casey does not contest the subject
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  • Louisiana FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 5, 2004 Released: August 9, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a forfeiture in the amount of three thousand dollars ($3,000) to Pittman Broadcasting Services, LLC (``Pittman''), licensee of radio broadcast stations KAOK(AM), Lake Charles, Louisiana, and KAOK-FM, DeRidder, Louisiana, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''),2 and cancel the proposed monetary forfeiture in the amount of eight thousand dollars ($8,000) because we now conclude Pittman did not violate Section 11.35(a) of the Rules.3 The noted rules involve Pittman's failure to maintain an effective locked fence enclosing its antenna tower for KAOK(AM) and rules regarding maintaining operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment
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  • ) FRN 0008-5822-31 ) ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 5, 2004 Released: August 9, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order") we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of nine thousand, two hundred dollars ($9,200) to Marion R. Williams (``Williams''), licensee of AM broadcast Station WONG, Canton, Mississippi, for willful violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526(c)(1) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involved Williams's failure to enclose the station's antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure and to make most required items in the station's public inspection file available for public inspection during regular business hours. 2. In an April 14, 2003 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''),2
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  • ) Structure #1231421 ) NAL/Acct. No. 200332640001 Richmond, Virginia ) ) FRN3782182 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 11, 2004 Released: August 13, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture of six thousand six hundred dollars ($6,600) to 4M of Richmond, Inc. (``4M of Richmond'') for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1745(a) of the Rules.1 Additionally, we issue a monetary forfeiture of eight thousand dollars ($8,000) against 4M Communications, Inc. (``4M Communications'') for willful violation of Section 17.50 of the Rules, for a total forfeiture amount of fourteen thousand six hundred dollars ($14,600). The noted violations involve 4M
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  • No. 200332340005 Brunswick, Maryland ) FRN: 0006-1615-09 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 17, 2004 Released: August 19, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eighteen thousand dollars ($18,000) to JMK Communications, Inc. (``JMK''), licensee of WTRI, Brunswick, Maryland for willful violation of Sections 1.89, 73.49, and 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'')1. The noted violations involve failure to respond to Commission correspondence, failure to enclose station antenna within an effective locked fence or enclosure, and failure to maintain a meaningful staff presence at the main studio. 2. On April 28, 2003, the Commission's Columbia, Maryland Field Office (``Columbia Office'') released a Notice of Apparent Liability
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  • NAL/Acct. No. 200332700001 Tallahassee, Florida ) FRN # 0003-7830-40 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 2, 2004 Released: February 4, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000.00) to WCVC, Inc. (``WCVC''), licensee of Station WCVC(AM), Tallahassee, Florida, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves WCVC's failure to effectively fence its antenna structure. 2. On October 22, 2002, the Commission's Tampa, Florida Office (``Tampa Office'') released a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000.00) to WCVC for the noted violation.2 WCVC filed a response to the NAL on
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  • ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: September 29, 2004 Released: October 1, 2004 By the Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) to Delta Radio Greenville, LLC (``Delta''), licensee of radio station WROX(AM), Clarksdale, Mississippi, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Delta's failure to maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment and failure to enclose its antenna structure within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. II. BACKGROUND 2. On May 12, 2004, an agent of the Commission's New Orleans Field Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``New Orleans Office'') observed the antenna
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  • Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the November 21, 2003 petition for reconsideration filed by FBS Wireless Corporation (``FBS''), licensee of Station WFBS(AM), Berwick, Pennsylvania. FBS seeks reconsideration of an October 20, 2003 Forfeiture Order,1 in which the Enforcement Bureau imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) for repeated violation of Sections 17.4(a), 17.51(a), and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (Rules).2 The noted violations involve FBS's failure to register and light the antenna structure for station WFBS(AM) and to enclose that antenna structure within an effective locked fence. In its petition for reconsideration, FBS raises five issues: the coordinates of its tower; the height of its tower; the aeronautical study concerning its tower; the fencing around
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  • the Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) to Victory & Power Ministries, Inc. (``VPM''), licensee of Station WPFC(AM), Baton Rouge, Louisiana for willful violations of the Emergency Alert System (``EAS''), the antenna fencing and the public file requirements of Sections 11.35(a), 73.49 and 73.3526(c) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 II. BACKGROUND 2. On November 13, 2002, the Commission's New Orleans, Louisiana Field Office (``New Orleans Office'') inspected Station WPFC(AM)'s facilities, and observed that the EAS equipment was not operational or tested, that EAS tests were not logged, that the fence enclosing its antenna structure was not locked, and that the public file
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  • I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order, we grant in part a September 10, 2003 petition for reconsideration (petition) filed by Billy R. Autry, who seeks reconsideration of an August 11, 2003 Forfeiture Order,1 in which the Enforcement Bureau imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.1745 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 The noted violations involve Mr. Autry's operation of an AM radio station without proper enclosure of its antenna tower, operating with excessive power during post-sunset hours, and failing to discontinue operation at night. As explained below, we will reduce the forfeiture to $8,800 based on Mr. Autry's history of overall compliance with the
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  • 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eight thousand dollars ($8,000) to East Texas Broadcasting, Inc., (``East Texas''), the licensee of KPLT(AM), and owner of Antenna Structure Registration (``ASR'') No. 1236893 in Paris, Texas, for willful and repeated violation of Section 17.4(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules.1 The noted violations involve East Texas' failure to register its antenna structure for radio station KPLT and its failure to enclose its antenna tower within an effective locked fence. 2. On March 4, 2003, the Commission's Dallas, Texas District Office (``Dallas Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to East Texas for a forfeiture
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  • ) Warren, Ohio ) FRN: 0008369423 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: November 15, 2004 Released: November 17, 2004 By the Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Beacon Broadcasting, Inc. (``Beacon''), licensee of radio station WANR(AM), Warren, Ohio, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves Beacon's failure to enclose one of the station's two antenna towers within an effective locked fence. 2. On May 26, 2004, the Resident Agent of the Commission's Buffalo, New York Field Office (``Buffalo Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Beacon.2 Beacon
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  • FRN 0007-0069-84 ) Springfield, Missouri FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: December 8, 2004 Released: December 10, 2004 By the Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) against Metropolitan Radio Group, Inc., licensee of AM radio station WBRD, Palmetto, Florida for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves the failure to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of its AM antenna towers. 2. On March 11, 2004, the District Director, Enforcement Bureau, Tampa Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for the referenced Rule violation.2 Metropolitan
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  • Bureau: 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the petition for reconsideration filed by WCVC, Inc. (``WCVC''), licensee of Station WCVC(AM), Tallahassee, Florida. WCVC seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order,1 in which the Chief, Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau''), found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 The noted violation involves WCVC's failure to effectively fence its antenna structure. 2. On August 7, 2002, agents from the Commission's Tampa, Florida Office (``Tampa Office'') conducted an on- site inspection of Station WCVC and observed a violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules. On October 22, 2002, the Tampa Office released a Notice of
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  • No. 200332480010 ) FRN 0005-0035-20 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 12, 2004 Released: March 16, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to State Broadcasting Corporation (``State''), licensee of AM radio station WMLT, Dublin, Georgia, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves State's failure to enclose one of its antenna structures within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. 2. On November 5, 2002, the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia Office, (``Atlanta Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to State for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000).2
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  • ) ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 17, 2004 Released: March 19, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand, six hundred dollars ($5,600), to Radio Bonners Ferry, Inc. (``Bonners Ferry''), licensee of Station KBFI(AM), Bonners Ferry Idaho, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules.1 The noted rule violation involves Bonners Ferry's failure to keep KBFI's antenna structure enclosed within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. 2. On October 2, 2002, the Commission's Seattle Washington's Resident Agent Office (``Seattle Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability (``NAL'') in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Bonners Ferry. Bonners Ferry
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  • Order (``Order''), we cancel the $7,000 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') issued to Kaspar Broadcasting Co. of Missouri (``Kaspar''), licensee of Station KWRE(AM), Warrenton, Missouri.1 The NAL found that Kaspar failed to enclose the antenna structure, which had radio frequency potential at its base, within an effective locked fence or other enclosure, in apparent willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 II. BACKGROUND 2. On September 11, 2002, an agent from the Commission's Kansas City, Missouri Office (``Kansas City Office'') conducted an on-site inspection of Station KWRE(AM)'s antenna structure. The agent found that the gate to the fence enclosing the antenna structure was unlocked. On October 28, 2002, the Kansas City Office released the NAL. Kaspar
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  • ) ) FRN 0003-7580-00 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: April 1, 2004 Released: April 5, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) to Westshore Broadcasting, Inc. (``Westshore''), licensee of AM station WOCA for willful and repeated violation of Sections 17.51, 17.57 and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Westshore's failure to light the antenna structure for station WOCA, to notify the Commission of a change in the antenna structure's ownership information, and to enclose WOCA's antenna structure within an effective locked fence. 2. On November 1, 2002, the Commission's Tampa, Florida, Field Office (``Tampa Office'') issued a Notice of
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  • ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 29, 2005 Released: August 31, 2005 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand six hundred dollars ($5,600) to Angel Vera-Maury, licensee of station WRSS(AM) in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Communication's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves Mr. Vera-Maury's failure to enclose the station's antenna structure within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. II. BACKGROUND 2. On April 8, 2005, resident agents from the San Juan Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``San Juan Office'') informed the contract engineer for station WRSS(AM) that they would be conducting an
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  • FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: December 21, 2005 Released: December 23, 2005 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Butterfield Broadcasting Corporation ("Butterfield"), former licensee of AM station KULE,1 in Ephrata, Washington, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules").2 On December 14, 2004, the Enforcement Bureau's Seattle Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Butterfield after determining that it had failed to effectively enclose its AM broadcast tower. In this Order, we consider and reject Butterfield's arguments that the facts in the NAL are incorrect;
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  • ORDER Adopted: June 1, 2005 Released: June 3, 2005 By the Regional Director, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000)1 to M.B. Communications, Inc. (``M.B. Communications''), licensee of AM station WYLF, Penn Yan, New York, for willful and repeated violations of Sections 73.49, 73.1560(a)(1), and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's rules (the ``Rules'').2 The noted violations concern the operation of station WYLF with power in excess of the station's authorization during daytime, post sunset, and nighttime hours and failure to enclose the station's tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. II. BACKGROUND 2. Station WYLF is authorized to operate at certain power
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  • to official Commission correspondence and inquiries; f. To determine whether transferee Barbara James-Petersen will operate WSTX(AM) and WSTX-FM independently of any control or influence from transferors Asta and Gerard Luz James; g. To determine whether transferee Barbara James-Petersen will have sufficient financing and managerial capacity to ensure enclosure within an effective locked fence of WSTX(AM)'s antenna as required by Section 73.49; h. To determine whether transferee Barbara James-Petersen will have sufficient financing and managerial capacity to ensure the installation and maintenance of operational EAS equipment for Stations WSTX(AM) and WSTX-FM as required by Section 11.35; i. To determine whether Family Broadcasting, Inc. under the direction of transferee Barbara James-Petersen will operate WSTX(AM) and WSTX-FM in accordance with the Rules, the Communications
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  • Introduction 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order ("Order"), we deny the petition for reconsideration filed by M.B. Communications, Inc. ("M.B. Communications"), licensee of AM radio station WYLF, Penn Yan, New York. M.B. Communications seeks reconsideration of the Enforcement Bureau's ("Bureau") Forfeiture Order imposing a forfeiture in the amount of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000)for violations of Sections 73.1560(a)(1), 73.1745(a), and 73.49 of the Commission's rules ("Rules"). II. BACKGROUND 2. On August 25, 2004, the Commission's Buffalo Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") to M.B. Communications for a forfeiture in the amount of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1560(a)(1), 73.1745(a), and 73.49 of the Rules. The violations concerned the operation of WYLF
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  • FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 3, 2006 Released: October 6, 2006 By the Regional Director, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to WSMN Broadcasting, LLC, ("WSMN"), former licensee of AM station WSMN, in Nashua, New Hampshire, for willfully and repeatedly violating Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose one of WSMN's three antenna structures within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. II. BACKGROUND 2. On May 12, 2004, an agent from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's Boston Office inspected the three antenna structures used by AM station WSMN, Nashua, New Hampshire. The agent observed that the fence around the
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  • November 1, 2006 Released: November 3, 2006 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) to A Radio Company, Inc. ("A Radio"), licensee of AM radio station WEGA in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, for willful violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") and willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1350(a) of the Rules. The noted violations involve A Radio's failure to enclose an antenna tower having radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence, its failure to make available a complete public inspection file, and its failure to operate its station in
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  • 20, 2006 Released: January 24, 2006 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of ten thousand five hundred dollars ($10,500) to GB Enterprises Communications Corp. (``GB Enterprises''), licensee of station WHNR in Winter Haven, Florida, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve GB Enterprises' failure to enclose its antenna structures within effective locked fences and failure to maintain a complete public inspection file. II. BACKGROUND 2. On March 22, 2004, agents from the Commission's Tampa, Florida Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``Tampa Office'') inspected radio station WHNR-AM at its studio/transmitter site
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  • INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-one thousand dollars ($21,000) to Siga Broadcasting Corporation ("Siga Broadcasting"), licensee of station KTMR, in Edna, Texas and owner of antenna structure #1232021, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 17.51(a) and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") and for repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules. The noted violations involve Siga Broadcasting's failure to exhibit red obstruction lights from sunset to sunrise, operation of the station after local sunset, and failure to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. II. BACKGROUND 2. On December 11, 2006, in response to a complaint that the station
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  • ORDER Adopted: May 2, 2007 Released: May 4, 2007 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500) to Albino Ortega and Maria Juarez, licensees of AM radio station KIGO in St. Anthony, Idaho, for willfully and repeatedly violating Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). On September 27, 2006, the Enforcement Bureau's Portland Resident Agent Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") in the amount of $7,000 to Ortega and Juarez for failing to enclose the KIGO antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosures. In this Order, we consider Ortega and Juarez's request that
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  • ORDER Adopted: May 22, 2007 Released: May 24, 2007 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of four thousand, two hundred dollars ($4,200) to Sandhill Media Group, LLC ("Sandhill"), licensee of radio station KSPZ (formerly KUPI) in Ammon, Idaho, for repeatedly violating Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). On September 27, 2006, the Enforcement Bureau's Portland Resident Agent Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") in the amount of $7,000 to Sandhill for failing to enclose the KSPZ antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures. In this Order, we consider Sandhill's arguments that the violation was not willful
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  • in part and deny in part the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Blountstown Communications, Inc. ("Blountstown"), licensee of Stations WYBT (AM) and WPHK (FM), Blountstown, Florida. Blountstown seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order in which the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), for willful violations of Sections 11.35, 73.49, and 73.3526(c) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involve Blountstown's failure to ensure operational Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment, failure to enclose the AM station's antenna tower within an effective locked fence, and failure to make available a complete public file. For the reasons discussed below, we reduce the forfeiture amount from $25,000 to $12,480. II. BACKGROUND 2.
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  • ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: June 6, 2007 Released: June 8, 2007 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to M.R.S. Ventures, Inc., ("M.R.S."), licensee of radio station WDSK-AM, in Cleveland, Mississippi for repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violation involves M.R.S.' failure to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. II. BACKGROUND 2. On February 7 and February 8, 2007, in response to a complaint, agents from the Commission's New Orleans Field Office of the Enforcement Bureau ("New Orleans Office") inspected radio
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  • Facility ID # 1219 ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: June 13, 2007 Released: June 15, 2007 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Jason Konarz, licensee of radio station WQMA-AM, in Marks, Mississippi, for repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involve Mr. Konarz's failure to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. 2. On April 24, 2007, the Commission's Atlanta Office of the Enforcement Bureau ("Atlanta Office") issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") in the amount of $7,000 to Mr.
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  • Introduction 1. By this Memorandum Opinion and Order ("Order"), we deny a Petition for Reconsideration, filed on July 1, 2004, by Greenwood Acres Baptist Church ("Greenwood"), licensee of AM broadcast station KASO, Minden, Louisiana. Greenwood seeks reconsideration of a Forfeiture Order in which Greenwood was assessed the amount of thirteen thousand six hundred dollars ($13,600) for willful violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526(a)(2) of the Commission's ("Rules"). The noted violations involve Greenwood's failure to maintain an effective locked fence enclosing its antenna structure and failure to maintain all required material in its public inspection file. For the reasons discussed below, we affirm the monetary forfeiture amount of $13,600. II. BACKGROUND 2. On September 12, 2002, an agent ("field agent") from the
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  • Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order ("Order"), we deny the petition for reconsideration filed by M.R.S. Ventures, Inc., ("M.R.S."), licensee of radio station WDSK-AM, in Cleveland, Mississippi, of the Forfeiture Order issued June 8, 2007. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $7,000 on M.R.S. for the repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violation involved M.R.S.' failure to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. II. BACKGROUND 2. On February 7 and February 8, 2007, in response to a complaint, agents from the Commission's New Orleans Field Office of the Enforcement Bureau ("New Orleans Office") inspected radio
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  • we grant in part and deny in part the petition for reconsideration filed by A Radio Company, Inc. ("A Radio"), licensee of AM radio station WEGA in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, of the Forfeiture Order issued November 3, 2006. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $15,000 on A Radio for the willful violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526 of the Rules and the willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1350(a) of the Rules. The noted violations involved A Radio's failure to enclose an antenna tower having radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence, its failure to make available a complete public inspection file, and its failure to operate its station in accordance
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  • ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: September 7, 2007 Released: September 11, 2007 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of two thousand, eight hundred dollars ($2,800) to Pereira Broadcasting ("Pereira"), licensee of AM radio station KIGS in Hanford, California, for repeatedly violating Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). On March 2, 2007, the Enforcement Bureau's San Francisco Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") in the amount of $7,000 to Pereira for failing to enclose the KIGS antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures. In this Order, we consider Pereira's argument that the fence was removed to eliminate
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  • 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order ("Order"), we deny the petition for reconsideration filed by Delta Radio Greenville, LLC ("Delta"), licensee of radio station WROX(AM), Clarksdale, Mississippi, of the Forfeiture Order issued October 1, 2004. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $12,000 on Delta for the willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involved Delta's failure to maintain operational Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment and its failure to enclose an antenna tower with radio frequency potential at the base within an effective locked fence. II. BACKGROUND 2. On May 12, 2004, an agent of the Commission's New Orleans Field Office of the Enforcement Bureau ("New
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  • Adopted: February 28, 2007 Released: March 2, 2007 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) to Rama Communications, Inc. ("Rama"), licensee of station WTIR, in Cocoa Beach, Florida, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involve Rama's failure to maintain operational Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment and failure to maintain effective locked fences or enclosures around the bases of its antenna structures. II. BACKGROUND 2. In response to two complaints received in November 2005, agents from the Commission's Tampa Office of the Enforcement Bureau ("Tampa Office") inspected
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  • at 14871. Jamie Patrick Broadcasting, Ltd., 17 FCC Rcd, at 26278. Truth Broadcasting Corporation's July 12, 2004, Response to Notice of Apparent Liability. Truth Broadcasting, 17 FCC Rcd at 24378. C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc., 17 FCC Rcd at 14324. C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc. (Forfeiture Order), 17 FCC Rcd 4548 (Enf. Bur. 2002) ($20,000 proposed forfeiture for violations of Sections 17.4(a)(2), 17.51(a) and 73.49 reduced to $3,500 based on inability to pay), petition for reconsideration granted in part, 17 FCC Rcd 14324 (Enf. Bur. 2002) (forfeiture reduced to $500. 47 U.S.C. S 503(b)(2)(E). 12 FCC Rcd. 17087 (1997), recon. denied, 15 FCC Rcd. 303 (1999). 47 C.F.R. S 1.80. 47 C.F.R. S 1.115(g). 47 U.S.C. S 504(a). See 47 C.F.R. S 1.1914. (...continued from
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  • ORDER Adopted: July 1, 2008 Released: July 3, 2008 By the Acting Regional Director, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Radio Plus, Inc. ("Radio Plus"), licensee of AM radio station WFDL in Waupun, Wisconsin, for willfully and repeatedly violating Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose the WFDL antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. In this Order, we consider Radio Plus's arguments that the forfeiture amount should be cancelled or reduced because the violation was not willful and in light of its remedial efforts. II. BACKGROUND 2. On February 6, 2007, an agent
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  • station KBMS in Vancouver, Washington, for repeatedly violating Section 73.1125(a) of the Rules. On May 22, 2007, the Enforcement Bureau's Portland Resident Agent Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") in the amount of $14,000 to Bennett Broadcasting for failing to enclose the KBMS antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures, in violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules, and for failing to maintain an accessible main studio in its community of license, in violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Rules. In this Order, we consider Bennett Broadcasting's arguments that the forfeiture should be cancelled because the KBMS antenna towers comply with Section 73.49; that Bennett Broadcasting did not willfully violate Section 73.1125(a) of the Rules,
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  • 1.106 of the Commission's rules, we deny a Petition for Reconsideration ("Petition") filed on April 1, 2008, by Brahmin Broadcasting Corporation ("Brahmin"), licensee of station KRAE, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, of a Forfeiture Order issued by the Western Region ("Region") of the Enforcement Bureau, imposing a four thousand, two hundred dollar ($4,200) monetary forfeiture against Brahmin for repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violation concerned Brahmin's failure to enclose the KRAE antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. For the reasons discussed below, we deny Brahmin's Petition and affirm the forfeiture. II. BACKGROUND 2. On March 6, 2007, agents from the Enforcement Bureau's Denver District Office conducted an inspection of a structure located
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  • the station in several months. He also stated that the plastic fence around the tower was installed in 2004 or 2005. 6. On November 5, 2007, the Atlanta Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture to Star Power in the amount of nineteen thousand dollars ($19,000) for the apparent willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a), 73.3526(a) and 73.49 of the Rules. Star Power submitted a response to the NAL requesting a reduction or cancellation of the proposed forfeiture. III. DISCUSSION 7. The proposed forfeiture amount in this case was assessed in accordance with Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act'), Section 1.80 of the Rules, and The Commission's Forfeiture Policy Statement and Amendment of
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  • 17, 2008 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of six thousand four hundred dollars ($6,400) to Black Crow Radio, LLC, ("Black Crow"), licensee of AM Broadcast Station WNDB, in Daytona Beach, Florida, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.44(b) and 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involve Black Crow's failure to ensure that emissions removed by 60 kHz to 75 kHz from the WNDB fundamental frequency of 1150 kHz are attenuated 65 dB below the unmodulated carrier level and failure to maintain effective locked fences around the bases of two antenna towers. II. BACKGROUND 2. On February 26,
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  • ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: November 21, 2008 Released: November 25, 2008 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) to Perihelion Global, Inc. ("Perihelion"), licensee of station WTKN-AM, in Corinth, Mississippi, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.49, 73.1125(a) and 73.1201(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") . The noted violations involve Perihelion's failure to enclose its antenna structure within an effective locked fence or other enclosure, failure to maintain a main studio, and failure to transmit the station identification. II. BACKGROUND 2. On February 6, 2008, the Commission's New Orleans Office of the Enforcement Bureau ("New Orleans Office")
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  • By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000) to Rama Communications, Inc. ("Rama"), licensee of station WOKB, in Winter Garden, Florida and owner of antenna structure numbers 1045401, 1045403 and 1045404, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 17.50, 73.49, 73.1745(a) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involve Rama's failure to clean or repaint its antenna structures as often as necessary to maintain good visibility, failure to enclose the antenna tower within an effective locked fence or enclosure, operation at times with power other than those specified in its the license, and failure to maintain and
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  • ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 27, 2008 Released: March 3, 2008 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of four thousand, two hundred dollars ($4,200) to Brahmin Broadcasting Corporation ("Brahmin"), licensee of station KRAE, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, for repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). On July 31, 2007, the Enforcement Bureau's Denver Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") in the amount of $7,000 to Brahmin for failing to enclose the KRAE antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. Brahmin filed a response ("Response") on August 20, 2007. In this Order, we consider
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  • 14, 2008 By the Associate Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and A Radio Company, Inc. ("A Radio"), licensee of AM radio station WEGA in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against A Radio for possible violations of Sections 73.49, 73.1350(a), and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") regarding antenna tower fencing and public inspection file requirements and operating with an unauthorized antenna pattern. 2. The Bureau and A Radio have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. After reviewing the terms
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  • Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order ("MO&O"), we grant in part and deny in part the petition for reconsideration filed by Rama Communications, Inc. ("Rama") of the Forfeiture Order issued December 9, 2008. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $25,000 for Rama's willful and repeated violations of Sections 17.50, 73.49, 73.1745(a) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involved Rama's failure to clean or repaint its antenna structures as often as necessary to maintain good visibility, failure to enclose the antenna tower within an effective locked fence or enclosure, operation at times with power other than those specified in its the license, and failure to maintain and
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  • Adopted: October 25, 2010 Released: October 27, 2010 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500) to Stone/Collins Communications, Inc. ("Stone/Collins"), licensee of station WEPG(AM), in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.49 and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involve Stone/Collins' failure to: (1) enclose the base of its AM antenna structure within an effective locked fence; and (2) maintain and make available a public inspection file at its main studio. II. BACKGROUND 2. On August 19, 2009, agents of the Enforcement Bureau's Atlanta Office ("Atlanta Office") accompanied by
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  • ORDER Adopted: October 25, 2010 Released: October 27, 2010 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand five hundred dollars ($5,500) to Rodgson, Inc. ("Rodgson"), licensee of station WSDQ(AM), in Dunlap, Tennessee, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35, 73.49 and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involve Rodgson's failure to: (1) maintain operational Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment; (2) enclose the base of its AM antenna structure within a locked fence; and (3) maintain and make available a public inspection file at its main studio. II. BACKGROUND 2. On August 19, 2009, agents from the Enforcement
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  • with the operators directly. According to the chief engineer, operators were aware of this review process and were free to discuss questions with him at any time. In addition, Tidewater states its chief engineer observed the antenna structure on a regular basis. 8. We conclude that the instant case can be distinguished from Vernon Broadcasting, Inc. Vernon Broadcasting violated Section 73.49 of the Rules, which does not impose a daily observation requirement. Additionally, the former Field Operations Bureau found that vandals damaged the fence and that Vernon Broadcasting's actions did not contribute to the violation, i.e., Vernon Broadcasting had not failed to monitor the condition of the fence. Here, no intervening act outside of the owner's control, like vandalism, led to
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  • we decline to cancel the proposed forfeiture on these grounds. 9. Lazer Broadcasting also argues that the forfeiture amount should be reduced from $6,000 to $3,000 because both antenna structures were in the same AM tower array. Lazer asserts that violations concerning AM tower arrays should be treated as a single violation because the forfeiture amount for violations of section 73.49 of the Rules, which requires that AM towers be enclosed within effective locked fences or other enclosures, but does not require individual tower fences if the towers are contained within a protective property fence, are found under the note to section 1.80(b)(4) entitled "violations Unique to the Service." Lazer Broadcasting further argues that the degree of harm, which the Commission
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  • LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: July 18, 2011 Released: July 18, 2011 By the Resident Agent, Norfolk Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order ("NAL"), we find that Spirit Broadcasting, Inc., ("Spirit"), licensee of Station WGTM(AM), in Wilson, North Carolina, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated sections 11.35, 73.49, and 73.3526 of the Commission's rules ("Rules") by failing to: (1) maintain operational Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment; (2) enclose an antenna tower, having radio frequency potential at the base, within an effectively locked fence; and (3) maintain and make available a public inspection file. We conclude that Spirit is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five
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  • of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") issued by the Enforcement Bureau's Anchorage Office on April 30, 2009, we determine that no forfeiture penalties should be imposed on Spirit of Alaska Broadcasting, Inc. ("Spirit"). 2. In the NAL, we found Spirit, permittee of AM broadcast Station KMBQ(AM), in Wasilla, Alaska, apparently liable for a forfeiture of $7,000 for violation of section 73.49 of the Commission's rules ("Rules") for failing to maintain an effective fence or enclosure around the Station KMBQ(AM) antenna structure. Consistent with section 503(b)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, Spirit was granted an opportunity to show, in writing, why no such forfeiture should be imposed. 3. In its Response, Spirit asserts that the temporary fence enclosing the
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  • and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 18257 (Enf. Bur. 2000) (citing WWIZ, Inc., 37 FCC 685, 686 (1964), aff'd sub. nom. Lorain Journal Co. v. FCC, 351 F.2d 824 (D.C. Cir. 1965), cert. denied, 383 U.S. 967 (1966)). EZ Sacramento, Inc., 15 FCC Rcd at 18257. In its Petition, Mt. Rushmore also describes its efforts to remedy a violation of section 73.49 of the Rules, 47 C.F.R. S: 73.49, concerning a broken fence surrounding one of its AM towers, in response to a call from FCC agents. Petition at 3 - 4. As that violation was not charged in this proceeding, we see no relevance to this new information, other than to remind Mt. Rushmore, as the Region did, that as a
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  • Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Equity Communications LP ("Equity"), licensee of AM Station WMID and owner of antenna structure number 1046225 (the "Antenna Structure"), in Atlantic City, New Jersey, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated section 303(q) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act") and sections 17.50(a) and 73.49 of the Commission's rules ("Rules"), by failing to repaint the Antenna Structure as often as necessary to maintain good visibility and failing to enclose the Antenna Structure within an effective locked fence or enclosure. We conclude that Equity is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On March 5, 2010, agents
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  • ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 31, 2011 Released: November 1, 2011 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) to Spirit Broadcasting, Inc., ("Spirit"), licensee of Station WGTM(AM), in Wilson, North Carolina, for willful and repeated violation of sections 11.35, 73.49, and 73.3526 of the Commission's rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involved Spirit's failure to (1) maintain operational Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment; (2) enclose an antenna tower, having radio frequency potential at the base, within an effectively locked fence; and (3) maintain and make available a public inspection file. 2. On July 15, 2011, the Enforcement Bureau's Norfolk Office ("Norfolk
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  • Radio. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances of this case, we conclude that A Radio is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On May 12, 2008, the Bureau adopted an Order and Consent Decree that terminated a Bureau investigation of possible violations by A Radio of sections 73.49, 73.1350(a), and 73.3526 of the Commission's rules ("Rules") regarding antenna tower fencing, public inspection file requirements, and operating with an unauthorized antenna pattern. Among other terms in the Order and Consent Decree, A Radio agreed to make a voluntary contribution to the U.S. Treasury in the amount of eight thousand dollars ($8,000) by June 14, 2008. A Radio also agreed
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  • NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: May 2, 2011 Released: May 3, 2011 By the District Director, Chicago District Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Mattoon Broadcasting Company ("Mattoon Broadcasting"), licensee of Stations WLBH(AM) and WLBH-FM, in Mattoon, Illinois, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose Station WLBH's towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures and section 73.1125(a) by failing to maintain a management and staff presence at the stations' main studio. We conclude that Mattoon Broadcasting is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of fourteen thousand dollars ($14,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On July
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  • No. 54343 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: May 16, 2011 Released: May 17, 2011 By the District Director, Philadelphia, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Patrick H. Sickafus ("Sickafus"), licensee of AM Station WWSM in Annville-Cleona, Pennsylvania, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated section 73.49 of the Commission's rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose two of Station WWSM's antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures. We conclude that Sickafus is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On May 26, 2010, an agent of the Enforcement Bureau's Philadelphia Office ("Philadelphia Office") inspected the series-fed,
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  • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: May 17, 2011 Released: May 17, 2011 By the District Director, Atlanta Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order ("NAL"), we find that John F. Warmath ("Mr. Warmath"), licensee of station WIRJ(AM), Humboldt, TN, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated sections 73.49, 11.35, and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to maintain: (1) an enclosed fence around the base of the station's AM antenna; (2) Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment; and (3) a public inspection file. We conclude that Mr. Warmath is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On October
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  • LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: March 8, 2012 Released: March 8, 2012 By the District Director, Atlanta Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (NAL), we find that Walter M. Czura, licensee of Station WNFO, Sun City Hilton Head, South Carolina, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 73.49, 11.35, and 73.3526 of the Commission's rules (Rules) by failing to: (1) maintain an effective locked fence around the base of an antenna tower; (2) install operational Emergency Alert System (EAS) equipment; and (3) maintain and make available a complete public inspection file. We conclude that Mr. Czura is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty five
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  • May 22, 2012 Released: May 22, 2012 By the Acting District Director, Philadelphia Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. Introduction 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL), we find that WOYK Inc. (WOYK), licensee of AM Station WOYK in York, Pennsylvania (Station), and owner of antenna structure number 1029251 (Antenna Structure), apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's rules (Rules) by failing to enclose the Antenna Structure within an effective fence or enclosure. We conclude that WOYK is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On December 17, 2010, agents from the Enforcement Bureau's Philadelphia Office (Philadelphia Office) conducted an inspection of the Station's transmitter site
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  • LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: June 1, 2012 Released: June 1, 2012 By the District Director, Detroit Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (NAL), we find that Birach Broadcasting Corporation (Birach), licensee of AM Station WCXI in Fenton, Michigan (Station), apparently willfully and repeatedly violated (1) Section 73.49 of the Commission's rules (Rules) by failing to enclose the Station's antenna structure within an effective locked fence; and (2) Sections 73.3526(e)(12) and 73.3526(c)(1) of the Rules by failing to maintain and make available the issues/program lists in the Station's public inspection file. We conclude that Birach is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seventeen thousand dollars
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  • Station KOBB(AM) ) NAL/Acct. No. X3298001 Bozeman, Montana ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: June 28, 2000 Released: June 29, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) against Reier Broadcasting Company, Inc. (``Reier''), licensee of Station KOBB(AM), Bozeman, Montana, for willful violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules. The noted violation involves the failure to enclose an AM antenna tower within an effective locked fence. On February 22, 2000, the District Director of the Commission's Seattle, Washington Field Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Reier for the noted violation. Reier has not
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  • ) Culpeper, Virginia ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 5, 2000 Released: July 6, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) against Culpeper Broadcasting Corporation (``Culpeper''), licensee of AM station WCVA, Culpeper, Virginia, for willful violation of the provisions of Sections 73.49 and 73.1560(a) of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules''). The noted violations involve Culpeper's failure to maintain an effective locked fence around the base of the WCVA antenna, and failure to maintain transmitter power between 90% and 105% of that authorized for WCVA. 2. On February 7, 2000, the Enforcement Bureau's Columbia, Maryland Field Office, issued a Notice of Apparent Liability
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  • NAL/Acct. No. X3232-001 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 13, 2000 Released: July 14, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) against ARS Broadcasting Corp. (``ARS Broadcasting''), former licensee of AM Station WOOO, Shelbyville, Indiana, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves ARS Broadcasting's failure to maintain locked fences or other enclosures around the WOOO antenna towers. 2. On February 8, 2000, the Commission's Chicago, Illinois Field Office (``Field Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to ARS Broadcasting in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for the noted
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  • 1307 ) Buras, Louisiana 70041-1307 ) ) NAL Acct. No 915OR0005 Licensee of Station KAGY (AM) ) ORDER Adopted: October 23, 2000 Released: October 25, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree terminating a forfeiture proceeding against Miracle Assembly of God (``Miracle'') concerning operation of a radio station in violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules, involving a failure to enclose an antenna tower which has radio frequency potential at its base with an effective fence or enclosure. Miracle agrees to make a voluntary contribution to the U.S. Treasury of $500. 2. On September 30, 1999, the Commission's New Orleans Field Office issued Miracle a Notice of Apparent Liability for $7,000. Miracle
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  • it apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $7,000. The NAL stated that Miracle had failed to have KAGY(AM)'s antenna enclosed with an effective locked fence or other enclosure from at least May 20, 1999 through June 8, 1999, despite its representative's knowledge that the fence had fallen down. The NAL stated that Miracle had apparently violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. Section 73.49. On October 25, 1999, Miracle submitted a response to the NAL and requested that the Commission forgive the forfeiture or greatly reduce it. Pastor Max Latham, on behalf of Miracle, stated that the whole fence had not fallen down but only a portion of it had rusted and fallen. He stated that
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  • Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the application for review filed on March 27, 2000, by Buchanan Broadcasting Company, Inc. (``Buchanan''), licensee of Station WJNT(AM), Jackson, Mississippi. Buchanan seeks review of the Enforcement Bureau's (``Bureau'') Memorandum Opinion and Order (``MO&O'') released February 25, 2000. In the MO&O, the Bureau reduced Buchanan's monetary forfeiture for willful and repeated violations of Sections 73.49, 73.1560(a)(1), and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules'') and the terms of Station WJNT's authorization from $10,000 to $9,000 and denied Buchanan's petition for reconsideration in all other respects. For the reasons discussed below, we deny Buchanan's application for review and affirm the monetary forfeiture amount of $9,000. BACKGROUND 2. While investigating a complaint about Station WJNT's operations, on
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  • 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Tampa, FL District Office (4/10/02). * Wings Communications, Inc., Ormond Beach, FL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.4(g) (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Number), 17.49 (Recording of Antenna Structure Light Inspections in the Owner Record), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Tampa, FL District Office (4/10/02). * Radio Palatka, Inc., Palatka, FL. Tampa, FL District Office (4/15/02). * Shelly Reed, Abbeville, SC. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirement), 11.61 (Tests of EAS
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  • Electronics, Inc., Miami, FL. $7,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 2.803 (Marketing of Radio Frequency Devices Prior to Equipment Authorization). Tampa, FL District Office (5/21/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 11 Emergency Alert System Rules * 47 C.F.R. 11.35 Equipment Operational Readiness * Fenix Broadcasting Corp., Miami, FL. $21,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 17.51 (Time When Lights Should Be Exhibited) and 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements). Tampa, FL District Office (5/7/02). * WRHC Broadcasting, Corp., Miami, FL. $4,000 NAL. Tampa, FL District Office (5/7/02). * Alpine Broadcasting, Ltd., KKIT(FM) Angel Fire, NM and KXMT(FM), Taos, NM. $16,000 NAL. Denver, CO District Office (5/16/02). * Oberlin College Student Network, Inc., Station WOBC-FM, Oberlin, OH. $8,000 NAL. Detroit, MI District Office (5/23/02). *
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  • Office (6/18/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 11 Emergency Alert System Rules * 47 C.F.R. 11.35 Equipment Operational Readiness * Faith Bible College, Inc., licensee of FM Broadcast Station KTGF, Milton, Florida. $8,000 NAL. Tampa, FL District Office (6/4/02). * Cornbelt Broadcasting Co., WHOW and WHOW-FM, Clinton, IL. $17,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 17.4(g) (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Numbers) and 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements). Chicago, IL District Office (6/18/02). * Millcreek Broadcasting, LLC, KUUU-FM1, KUDD(FM), KUUU(FM). $22,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 74.1251 (Technical and Equipment Modifications). Denver, CO District Office (6/19/02). * Atlantic Beach Radio, Inc., WMIR(AM), Atlantic Beach, SC.. $12,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation). Atlanta, GA District Office (6/24/02). * KGGF-KUSN, Inc., Coffeyville,
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  • 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1225 (Station Inspection by FCC), 73.1226 (Availability to FCC of Station Logs and Records), 73.1230 (Posting of Station Licenses) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). San Francisco, CA District Office (12/17/01). * 47 C.F.R. 11.35 Equipment Operational Readiness * King Broadcasting Company, Roswell, NM, KBIM(AM) (Facility ID #34871). Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.158 (Directional Antenna Monitoring Points), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1580 (Transmission System Inspections), 73.1820 (Station Log) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Denver, CO District Office (12/18/01). * King Broadcasting Company, Roswell, NM, KBIM-FM (Facility ID #34854). Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.1820 (Station Log)
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  • Lights Should Be Exhibited * Mortenson Broadcasting Co., (Antenna Structure # 1020434) South Charleston, WV. $10,000 NAL. Columbia, MD District Office (7/9/02). * WPGS, Inc., Titusville, FL. $10,000 NAL. Tampa, FL District Office (7/17/02). * VoiceStream PCS I License L.L.C., Bellevue, WA. $10,000 NAL. Kansas City, MO District Office (7/24/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 73 Radio Broadcast Services * 47 C.F.R. 73.49 AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements * WOYK, Inc., York, PA. $7,000 NAL. Philadelphia, PA District Office (7/17/02). * Metro Birch Enterprises, Inc., KPBA(AM), Pine Bluff, AR. $17,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). New Orleans, LA District Office (7/22/02). * 47 C.F.R. 73.1125 Station Main Studio Location * New Life Evangelistic Center, Inc.,
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  • 47 C.F.R. 11.35 Equipment Operational Readiness * Jean J.Suh, d/b/a Radio Hankook, Puyallup, WA. $22,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.4(g) (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Number) and 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Seattle, WA District Office (8/28/02). * J&W Promotions, Inc., WAPZ, Wetumpka, AL $18,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration) and 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements). Atlanta, GA District Office (8/28/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures * 47 C.F.R. 17.4(a) Antenna Structure Registration * FBS Wireless Corporation, Berwick, PA. $20,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 17.51 (Time When Lights Should Be Exhibited) and 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements). Philadelphia, PA District Office (8/12/02). * St Louis
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  • Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration). Atlanta, GA District Office (9/24/02). * Aracelis Ortiz, Excutrix of the Estate of Carlos Ortiz, KCOS-LP, Phoenix, AZ. $15,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location). San Diego, CA District Office (9/30/02). * Hunt Broadcasting Group, Inc., KPWB AM and FM, Piedmont, MO. $19,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 73.49 (AM Transmission Fencing Requirements), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Kansas City, MO District Office (9/30/02). * 47 C.F.R. 11.61 Tests of EAS Procedures * Hoonaauao Community Television, Inc., KWBN-TV, Honolulu, HI. $4,000 NAL. Honolulu, HI Resident Agent Office (9/27/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 Construction, Marking and Lighting of Antenna Structures * 47
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  • Numbers * VoiceStream PCS I License, LLC, Aurora, Colorado. $2,000 NAL. Denver, CO District Office (10/29/02). * 47 C.F.R. 17.23 Specifications for Painting and Lighting Antenna Structures * Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC, Colorado, Springs, CO. $10,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Denver, CO District Office (10/29/02). 47 C.F.R Part 73 Radio Broadcast Services * 47 C.F.R. 73.49 AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements * Radio Bonners Ferry, Inc., KBFI, Bonners Ferry, Idaho. $7,000 NAL. Seattle, WA District Office (10/2/02). * Kasper Broadcasting Co., of Missouri, KWRE, Frankfort, Indiana. $7,000 NAL. Kansas City, MO District Office (10/25/02). * 47 C.F.R. 73.1125 Station Main Studio Location * FNX Broadcasting, LLC, WPHX-FM, Sanford, Maine. $17,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 73.3526
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  • Office (11/5/02). * Mediacom. $8,000 NAL. Kansas City, MO District Office (11/5/02). * Floyd County Broadcasting Company, Inc., WMDJ-FM, Martin, KY. $8,000 NAL. Detroit, MI District Office (11/6/02). * Arrow Communications of N.Y., Inc., WPIG(FM), WDHL(AM), Williamsport, PA. $8,000 NAL. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (11/7/02). * Small Town Radio, Inc., WDGR(AM), Alpharetta, GA. $15,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 73.49 (AM Transmission Fencing Requirement). Atlanta, GA District Office (11/13/02). * Pilgrim Communications, Inc., KWYD(AM), Colorado Springs, CO. $19,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances) and 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation). Denver, CO District Office (11/20/02). * HBC License Corporation, licensee of Station KHOT-FM, Paradise Valley, Arizona and Station KHOV-FM, Wickenburg, Arizona. $
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  • and Mode Tolerances), 73.1870 (Chief Operator) and 73.3527 (Local Public Inspection File for Noncommercial Educational Stations). Columbia, MD District Office (1/22/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 Construction, Marking & Lighting of Antenna Structures * 47 C.F.R. 17.4(a) Antenna Structure Registration * Truth Broadcasting Corp., Winston-Salem, NC. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting), 17.51 (Time When Lights Should Be Exhibited), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location) and 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation). Norfolk, VA Resident Agent Office (1/31/02). * 47 C.F.R. 17.4(g) Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Numbers * Ameritech Mobile Communications LLC, Dallas, TX. Kansas City, MO District Office (1/8/02). * AT&T Wireless Services, Inc., Washington, DC. Tampa, FL District Office (1/14/02). * C.M.L. Communications, Inc.,
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  • Diego, CA District Office (1/31/03). * M.J. Phillips Communications, Inc., WJJL, Niagara Falls, NY. $10,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration) and 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances). Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (1/28/03). * Pittman Broadcasting Services, L.L.C., KAOK(AM), KAOK-FM, Covington, Louisiana. $15,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 73.49 (AM Transmission Fencing Requirements). New Orleans, LA District Office (2/14/03). * Victory & Power Ministries, Inc., WPFC, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. $25,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 73.49 (AM Transmission Fencing Requirements) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). New Orleans, LA District Office (2/14/03). * Southern Broadcasting Corporation, WENA-AM, Yauco, PR. $8,000 NAL. San Juan, PR Resident Agent
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  • Rules * 47 C.F.R. 11.35 Equipment Operational Readiness * Minority Business and Housing Development, Inc., WYGG, Uniondale, NY. $13,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation). Philadelphia, PA District Office (12/30/02). * 47 C.F.R. 11.52 -- EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements * MRJ, Inc., Pineville, WV. $22,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 17.4 (Antenna Structure Registration), 73.49 (AM Transmission Fencing Requirements) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Columbia, MD District Office (12/26/02). * 47 C.F.R. 11.61 Tests of EAS Procedures * Radio Station WWAM, Inc., WWAM(AM), Lakeland, FL. $2,000 NAL. Tampa, FL District Office (12/9/02). * Petracom of Joplin, L.L.C., KCAR-FM, Lutz, FL. $3,500 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File
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  • 17.48 (Notification of Extinguishment or Improper Functioning of Lights), and 17.49 (Recording of Antenna Structure Light Inspections in the Owner Record). San Juan, PR Office (5/2/00). Church Point Ministries, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 17.4 (Antenna Structure Registration), 17.47 (Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Control Equipment), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.62 (Directional Antenna System Tolerances), 73.1213 (Antenna Structure Marking and Lighting), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1870 (Chief Operators), and 73.3526 (Public Inspection File). New Orleans, LA Office (5/11/00). Broadcast Investment Associates, Inc., Rome, GA. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.61 (Tests of
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  • Inc., KINE-FM, Los Angeles, CA. Honolulu, HI Resident Agent Office (6/7/00). USA Station Group Partnership of Atlanta, WHOT, Athens, GA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.62 (Closed Circuit Tests of National Level EAS Facilities) and 73.3526 (Public Inspection File). Atlanta, GA District Office (6/9/00). The ADD Radio Group, WNTY, Southington, CT. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.4 (Antenna Structure Registration), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.62 (AM Directional Antenna Field Strength Measurements), 73.158 (Directional Antenna Monitoring Points), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1215 (Specifications for Indicating Instruments), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements), 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operators), 73.3526 (Public Inspection File). Boston, MA District Office (6/12/00). Penfold Communications, Inc.,
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  • 11 - Emergency Alert System 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 - Equipment Operations Readiness Cox Communications, Inc., El Dorado, AR. $4,000 NAL. New Orleans, LA District Office (8/8/00). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 - Construction, Marking and Lighting of Antenna Structures 47 C.F.R. § 17.4 - Antenna Structure Registration Church Point Ministries, Baton Rouge, LA. $15,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File For Commercial Stations). New Orleans, LA District Office (8/21/00). 47 C.F.R. Part 80 - Safety and Special Radio Services 47 C.F.R. § 80.373 - Private Communications Frequencies GNOTS Reserve, Inc., Destrehan, LA. $4,000 NAL. New Orleans, LA District Office (8/23/00). NOTICES OF VIOLATION 47 C.F.R. Part 1 - Practice
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  • Frequency Allocations and Radio Treaty Matters; General Rules and Regulations 47 C.F.R. § 2.925 - Identification of Equipment BEXT Inc., San Diego, CA. Dallas, TX District Office (9/15/00). 47 C.F.R. Part 11 - Emergency Alert System 47 C.F.R. § 11.15 - EAS Operating Handbook T & W Communications Corp., Columbus, MS. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1820(Station Log), and 73.3526(Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). New Orleans, LA District Office (9/5/00). Priority Communications, L.L.C., WYAM, Hoover, AL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 17.4(g) (Antenna Structure Registration Number Posting), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.58 (Indicating Instruments), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1590 (Equipment
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  • File for Noncommercial Educational Broadcast Stations). Boston, MA District Office (10/10/00). Usher Broadcasting Company, East Prairie, MO. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.54 (EAS Operation During a National Level Emergency), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 17.47 (Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Equipment), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1226 (Availability to FCC of Station Logs and Records), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements), 73.1840 (Retention of Logs), 73.1870 (Chief Operators), and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File For Commercial Stations). Kansas City, MO District Office (10/10/00). Williams Communications, Inc., Birmingham, AL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.47 (Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights
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  • 301 - Unlicensed Operation Dr. John G. Pierre, Brooklyn, NY. $11,000 NAL. New York, NY District Office. (11/15/00). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 - Construction, Marking and Lighting of Antenna Structures 47 C.F.R. § 17.4 - Antenna Structure Registration 47 C.F.R. § 17.4(a) - Antenna Structure Registration T & W Communications Corp., Columbus, MS. $6,500 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements). New Orleans, LA District Office (11/9/00). NOTICES OF VIOLATION Communications Act 47 U.S.C. § 301 - Unauthorized Operation Fifth Avenue Broadcasting Co., Inc., Huntington, WV. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.15 (EAS Operating Handbook), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1225 (Station Inspection By FCC), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements), 73.1690 (Modification of Transmission Systems), 73.1800
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  • violation of 47 C.F.R. § 97.119(a) (station identification). Houston, TX Office (1/13/00). Robert L. Meyers, Amateur Radio licensee N5WLY. $8,000 NAL. NAL also issued for apparent violation of 47 C.F.R. § 97.119(a) (station identification). Houston, TX Office (1/13/00). 47 C.F.R. § 1.89(b) (failure to respond to a NOV) La Favorita, Inc.. $4,000 NAL. Atlanta, GA Office (2/4/00). 47 C.F.R. § 73.49 (failure to maintain effective locked fence around the base of each antenna having radio frequency potential at the base) Culpeper Broadcasting Corporation, WCVA, Culpeper, Virginia. $9,000 NAL. NAL also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. § 73.1560(a) (failure to maintain power within 90 to 105% of authorized power). Columbia, MD Office (2/7/00). ARS Broadcasting Corp., Shelbyville, Indiana. $7,000 NAL. Chicago,
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  • (3/31/00). 47 C.F.R. Part 11 (Emergency Alert System (EAS) Rules) 47 C.F.R. § 11.15 (EAS Operating Handbook) Cablevision of Massachusetts, Allston, MA. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.21, and 11.61. New England District Office (3/10/00). Booth-Newsome Broadcasting, Inc., WKTE, King, North Carolina. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.32, 11.33, 11.35, 11.52, 11.61, 73.49, 73.51, 73.1225, 73.1400 73.1350, 73.1560, 73.1590, 73.1870, and 73.3526. Norfolk, VA Office (3/13/00). KICO/AM 1490 kHz, Hanson Broadcasting Co. San Diego, CA Office (3/27/00). First Assembly of God, Gainesville, FL. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. § 11.52 and 11.61. Tampa, FL Office (3/28/00). KGBA/FM, 100.1 MHz, The Voice of International Christian. San Diego, CA Office (3/28/00). 47
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  • CO Office (4/12/00). Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Keath and Patty McLaughlin, Auburndale, FL. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. § 17.48 (Notification of extinguishment or improper functioning of lights). Tampa, FL Office (4/12/00). Vertex Communications Corporation. Dallas, TX Office (4/13/00). Morris Broadcasting Company of New Jersey, WIMG(AM), Trenton, NJ. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. § 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements). Philadelphia, PA Office (4/14/00). La Biondo Brothers Motor Express, Inc., Rosenhayn, NJ.. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. § 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Philadelphia, PA Office (4/17/00). Sprint PCS, Overland Park, KS. Kansas City, MO Office (4/17/00). Sunflower Cable, Lawrence, KS. Kansas City, MO Office (4/17/00). Citadel Broadcasting Company, WRKZ(FM), Elizabethtown, PA. Philadelphia,
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  • Structures 47 C.F.R. § 17.4(a) - Antenna Structure Registration Emmis Television Licensing Corp of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Honolulu, HI Resident Agent Office (3/14/01). Spectrasite Communications Inc., Cary, NC. Dallas, TX District Office (3/22/01). C.W.H. Broadcasting, Inc., WHNY(AM), McComb, MS. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.51 (Time When Lights Should Be Exhibited), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1201 (Station Identification), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation), 73.1820 (Station Log) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). New Orleans, LA District Office (3/29/01). City of Belleville, Belleville, IL. Chicago, IL District Office (3/30/01). 47 C.F.R. § 17.4(g) - Posting
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  • 11 - Emergency Alert System 47 C.F.R. § 11.15 - EAS Operating Handbook Missouri Valley College, Marshall, MO. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.3527 (Local Public Inspection File for Noncommercial Educational Stations). Kansas City, MO District Office (12/6/00). KYOO Communications, Bolivar, MO. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operations Readiness), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.58 (Indicating Instruments), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operator), and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Kansas City, MO District Office (12/8/00). KASA Radio Hogar, Inc. (KDAP Douglas, AZ). Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.44 (AM Transmission System
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  • Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.23 (Specifications for Painting and Lighting Antenna Structures) and 17.57 (Report of Radio Transmitting Antenna Construction, Alteration, and/or Removal). Denver, CO District Office (4/26/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 11 - Emergency System Rules 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 - Equipment Operational Readiness Hancock Broadcasting Corporation (WBSL), Bay St. Louis, MS. $15,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements). New Orleans, LA District Office (4/4/01). Zachery Broadcasting Company, Lanett, AL. $24,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 17.48 (Notification of Extinguishment or Improper Functioning of Lights), 17.49 (Recording of Antenna Structure Light Inspections in the Owner Record), 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting), 17.56 (Maintenance of Lighting Equipment), 73.49 (AM Transmission System
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  • (Antenna Structure Registration), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements), 73.1820 (Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operator) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Atlanta, GA District Office (5/18/01). WBJX, Inc., Racine, WI. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 17.4(g) (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Number), 73.45 (AM Antenna Systems), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.54 (Antenna Resistance and Reactance Measurements) and 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements). Chicago, IL District Office (5/24/01). 47 C.F.R. § 11.51 - EAS Code and Attention Signal Transmission Requirements AT&T Broadband, Salt Lake City, UT. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 76.605 (Technical Standards). Denver, CO District Office (5/2/01). 47 C.F.R. § 11.52
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  • - Emergency Alert System Rules 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 - Equipment Operation Readiness Rego, Inc., c/o Betsy Trimble, Beloit, WI. $6,500 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Equipment) and 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log). Chicago, IL District Office (7/13/01). MAPA Broadcasting, L.L.C., WSLA(AM), Slidell, LA. $15,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements). New Orleans, LA District Office (7/24/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 - Construction, Marking and Lighting of Antenna Structures 47 C.F.R. § 17.47 - Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Control Equipment The Original Company, Inc., WBTO-FM, Petersburg, IN. $5,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 17.48 (Notification of Extinguishment or Improper Functioning of Lights).
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  • 73.44 (AM Transmission System Emission Limitations), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation), 73.1870 (Chief Operator) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Atlanta, GA District Office (8/9/01). * Bartow Broadcasting Co., Inc. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.61(Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements) and 73.1840 (Retention of Logs). Tampa, FL District Office (8/22/01). * 47 C.F.R. 11.31 EAS Protocol * Agpal Broadcasting Inc., KPPT(AM/FM) Toledo, Oregon. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Portland, OR Resident Agent Office (8/22/01). * 47 C.F.R. 11.35 Equipment Operational Readiness * Clarke Broadcasting Corporation, KVML/KZSQ, Sonora, CA.
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  • Angeles, CA. Los Angeles, CA District Office (9/19/01). * Big River Radio, inc., WOKU, Hurricane, WV. Columbia, MD District Office (9/20/01). * 47 C.F.R. 17.57 Report of Radio Transmitting Antenna Construction, Alteration, and/or Removal * Capstar TX Limited Partnership, San Antonio, TX, WCHY, Savannah, GA. Atlanta, GA District Office (9/19/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 73 Radio Broadcast Services * 47 C.F.R. 73.49 AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements * Cumulus Licensing Corporation, Atlanta, GA. Chicago, IL District Office (9/6/01). * Cumulus Licensing Corp., Savannah, GA, WJLG. Atlanta, GA District Office (9/19/01). * WHGM Radio, Inc., Memphis, TN, WHGM, Savannah, GA. Atlanta, GA District Office (9/19/01). * Boundary Waters Broadcasters, Inc.. St. Paul, MN Resident Agent Office (9/28/01). * 47 C.F.R. 73.258 Indicating Instruments
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  • District Office (11/20/01). * Southwestern Telecommunications Cooperative, Wauneta, NE. Kansas City, MO District Office (11/20/01). * Alltel Mobile Communications of Missouri, Camdenton, MO. Kansas City, MO District Office (11/27/01). * Wireless Resources 96 LLC, Parkville, MO. Kansas City, MO District Office (11/27/01). * 47 C.F.R. 17.50 Cleaning and Repainting * Birach Broadcasting Corporation, Pokomoke City, MD. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Columbia, MD District Office (11/27/01). * 47 C.F.R. 17.56 Maintenance of Lighting Equipment * Washington Interstate Broadcasting, Col., (KLOG), Kelso, WA. Portland, OR Resident Agent Office (11/21/01). * 47 C.F.R. 17.57 Report of Radio Transmitting Antenna Construction, Alteration, and/or Removal * Crown Castle GT Company LLC,
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  • PA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness) and 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures). Philadelphia, PA District Office (1/8/01). Redna Broadcasting Corporation, Pittsburg, PA., WJAS(AM). Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 11.51 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Transmission Requirements), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 17.4(g) (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Numbers), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1870 (Chief Operator), and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Philadelphia, PA District Office (1/16/01). Radio for the Blind & Handicap, Inc., WRBH(FM), New Orleans, LA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1870 (Chief Operators) and 73.3527 (Local Public Inspection File for Noncommercial Educational Stations). New Orleans, LA District Office (1/24/01). Hancock Broadcasting Corporation,
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  • unexpected, and it occurred despite the routine precautions and before there was opportunity to discover or remedy the violation. In Mega Communications of New Britain Licensee, L.L.C., 19 FCC Rcd. 11373 (Enf. Bur. 2004), the Enforcement Bureau rescinded its proposal to fine Mega for failure to close antenna structures within effective locked fences or other enclosures in violation of Section 73.49 of the rules. It found, "[b]ased on ... review of Mega's response to the NAL and the overall record," that Mega regularly inspected the tower, and "the problem occurred shortly after an inspection by Mega." The thrust of the forfeiture cancellation was that because the enclosures were compliant when Mega inspected them last, and failed before it was time to
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  • FRN 0003-7254-88 Lewisburg, Tennessee ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 6, 2003 Released: February 10, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Marshall County Radio Corp. (``Marshall County''), licensee of AM radio station WAXO, Lewisburg, Tennessee, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves Marshall County's failure to enclose its antenna tower within an effective locked fence or other enclosure. 2. On November 5, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia Field Office (``Atlanta Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Marshall County. Marshall
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  • taking the action in question, irrespective of any intent to violate the Rules. Licensee has failed to justify why departure from this precedent is warranted. Moreover, Licensee's reliance on Vernon Broadcasting is misplaced. There, the Commission rescinded a forfeiture imposed against a licensee who allegedly failed to enclose its antenna tower with a secure fence, in apparent violation of Section 73.49(a)(8) of the Rules. The Commission acknowledged that the existing fence had been vandalized on prior occasions and that, because of such vandalism, the licensee regularly inspected the fence and made necessary repairs. The evidence before the Commission further indicated that the fence had been vandalized just after the licensee's most recent inspection, but prior to an official Commission inspection, during
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  • taking the action in question, irrespective of any intent to violate the Rules. Licensee has failed to justify why departure from this precedent is warranted. Moreover, Licensee's reliance on Vernon Broadcasting is misplaced. There, the Commission rescinded a forfeiture imposed against a licensee who allegedly failed to enclose its antenna tower with a secure fence, in apparent violation of Section 73.49(a)(8) of the Rules. The Commission acknowledged that the existing fence had been vandalized on prior occasions and that, because of such vandalism, the licensee regularly inspected the fence and made necessary repairs. The evidence before the Commission further indicated that the fence had been vandalized just after the licensee's most recent inspection, but prior to an official Commission inspection, during
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  • taking the action in question, irrespective of any intent to violate the Rules. Licensee has failed to justify why departure from this precedent is warranted. Moreover, Licensee's reliance on Vernon Broadcasting is misplaced. There, the Commission rescinded a forfeiture imposed against a licensee who allegedly failed to enclose its antenna tower with a secure fence, in apparent violation of Section 73.49(a)(8) of the Rules. The Commission acknowledged that the existing fence had been vandalized on prior occasions and that, because of such vandalism, the licensee regularly inspected the fence and made necessary repairs. The evidence before the Commission further indicated that the fence had been vandalized just after the licensee's most recent inspection, but prior to an official Commission inspection, during
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  • unaware that the Station's public file was incomplete. In addition, Saga notes that once it discovered that the issues-programs lists were missing it took remedial action. Saga's reliance on Vernon Broadcasting is misplaced. There, the Commission rescinded a forfeiture imposed against a licensee who allegedly failed to enclose its antenna tower with a secure fence, in apparent violation of Section 73.49(a)(8) of the Rules. The Commission acknowledged that the existing fence had been vandalized on prior occasions and that, because of such vandalism, the licensee regularly inspected the fence and made necessary repairs. The evidence before the Commission further indicated that the fence had been vandalized just after the licensee's most recent inspection, but prior to an official Commission inspection, during
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  • unaware that the Station's public file was incomplete. In addition, Saga notes that once it discovered that the issues-programs lists were missing it took remedial action. Saga's reliance on Vernon Broadcasting is misplaced. There, the Commission rescinded a forfeiture imposed against a licensee who allegedly failed to enclose its antenna tower with a secure fence, in apparent violation of Section 73.49(a)(8) of the Rules. The Commission acknowledged that the existing fence had been vandalized on prior occasions and that, because of such vandalism, the licensee regularly inspected the fence and made necessary repairs. The evidence before the Commission further indicated that the fence had been vandalized just after the licensee's most recent inspection, but prior to an official Commission inspection, during
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  • unaware that the Station's public file was incomplete. In addition, Saga notes that once it discovered that the issues/programs lists were missing it took remedial action. Saga's reliance on Vernon Broadcasting is misplaced. There, the Commission rescinded a forfeiture imposed against a licensee who allegedly failed to enclose its antenna tower with a secure fence, in apparent violation of Section 73.49(a)(8) of the Rules. The Commission acknowledged that the existing fence had been vandalized on prior occasions and that, because of such vandalism, the licensee regularly inspected the fence and made necessary repairs. The evidence before the Commission further indicated that the fence had been vandalized just after the licensee's most recent inspection, but prior to an official Commission inspection, during
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  • taking the action in question, irrespective of any intent to violate the Rules. Licensee has failed to justify why departure from this precedent is warranted. Moreover, Licensee's reliance on Vernon Broadcasting is misplaced. There, the Commission rescinded a forfeiture imposed against a licensee who allegedly failed to enclose its antenna tower with a secure fence, in apparent violation of Section 73.49(a)(8) of the Rules. The Commission acknowledged that the existing fence had been vandalized on prior occasions and that, because of such vandalism, the licensee regularly inspected the fence and made necessary repairs. The evidence before the Commission further indicated that the fence had been vandalized just after the licensee's most recent inspection, but prior to an official Commission inspection, during
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  • already been extensively addressed in U.S. Appeals Courts. Conclusion. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, that the informal objections filed by Matthews, Lay, and Moore ARE DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Spirit of Alaska Broadcasting, Incorporated, file an amended FCC Form 302 within 30 days of the effective date of this letter which describes how the protective fence complies with Section 73.49 of the Rules and OET Bulletin 65. Sincerely, Peter H. Doyle Chief, Audio Division Media Bureau cc: Spirit of Alaska Broadcasting, Incorporated Ms. Bonnye L. Matthews Mr. Drew Lay Mr. Karae Moore KMBQ(AM) operates with 1 kilowatt of power from a single antenna at a frequency of 1430 kilohertz. We received the First Matthews Objection on February 9, 2009. It
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  • Renewal Application''). Letter to CWH Broadcasting, Inc. Reference 1800B3-DW (MB Jan. 5, 2011). See, e.g., Enforcement Bureau Field Operations List of Actions Taken, Public Notice, 16 FCC Rcd 8708, 8712 (EB 2001) (Notice of Violation issued to the Station on March 29, 2001, for violations of 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.4(a) (antenna structure registration); 17.51 (time when lights should be exhibited); 73.49 (AM transmission system fencing requirements); 73.1125 (station main studio location); 73.1201 (station identification); 73.1150 (transmission system operation), 73.1560 (operating power and mode tolerances); 73.1745 (unauthorized operation); 73.1820 (station log); and 73.3526 (contents of public inspection file for commercial stations); Enforcement Bureau Field Operation List of Actions Taken, Public Notice, 16 FCC Rcd 21310, 21310 (EB 2001) ($20,000 Notice of Apparent
• http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/bickel/amfmrule.html
  • Petition for authorization of an allotment in the 1605-1705 kHz band. [87]TEXT [88]PDF 73.31 Rounding of nominal power specified on applications. [89]TEXT [90]PDF 73.33 Antenna systems; showing required. [91]TEXT [92]PDF 73.35 Calculation of improvement factors. [93]TEXT [94]PDF 73.37 Applications for broadcast facilities, showing required. [95]TEXT [96]PDF 73.44 AM transmission system emission limitations. [97]TEXT [98]PDF 73.45 AM antenna systems. [99]TEXT [100]PDF 73.49 AM transmission system fencing requirements. [101]TEXT [102]PDF 73.51 Determining operating power. [103]TEXT [104]PDF 73.53 Requirements for authorization of antenna monitors. [105]TEXT [106]PDF 73.54 Antenna resistance and reactance measurements. [107]TEXT [108]PDF 73.57 Remote reading antenna and common point ammeters. [109]TEXT [110]PDF 73.58 Indicating instruments. [111]TEXT [112]PDF 73.61 AM directional antenna field strength measurements. [113]TEXT [114]PDF 73.62 Directional antenna system tolerances. [115]TEXT
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  • Petition for authorization of an allotment in the 1605-1705 kHz band. [40]TEXT [41]PDF 73.31 Rounding of nominal power specified on applications. [42]TEXT [43]PDF 73.33 Antenna systems; showing required. [44]TEXT [45]PDF 73.35 Calculation of improvement factors. [46]TEXT [47]PDF 73.37 Applications for broadcast facilities, showing required. [48]TEXT [49]PDF 73.44 AM transmission system emission limitations. [50]TEXT [51]PDF 73.45 AM antenna systems. [52]TEXT [53]PDF 73.49 AM transmission system fencing requirements. [54]TEXT [55]PDF 73.51 Determining operating power. [56]TEXT [57]PDF 73.53 Requirements for authorization of antenna monitors. [58]TEXT [59]PDF 73.54 Antenna resistance and reactance measurements. [60]TEXT [61]PDF 73.57 Remote reading antenna and common point ammeters. [62]TEXT [63]PDF 73.58 Indicating instruments. [64]TEXT [65]PDF 73.61 AM directional antenna field strength measurements. [66]TEXT [67]PDF 73.62 Directional antenna system tolerances. [68]TEXT