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FCC Web Documents citing 73.1400
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no gross revenues for the three calendar years prior to the NAL, and supplies financial data to support that claim. To assess A-O's inability to pay argument, we must consider a related proceeding, where, on December 29, 2003, the Commission assessed a $25,000 forfeiture against A-O for operating KTMN in willful and repeated violation of Sections 1.1310, 11.35, 73.1125, and 73.1400 of the Rules. In the 2003 Forfeiture Order, the Commission took into account an argument from A-O concerning its inability to pay the forfeiture amount as A-O submitted documentation stating that it had no revenues. Generally, when analyzing a financial hardship claim, the Commission has looked to gross revenues as a reasonable and appropriate yardstick in determining whether a licensee
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5016308 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: May 6, 2010 Released: May 10, 2010 By the Resident Agent, Norfolk Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that World Media Broadcast Company, (``World Media''), licensee of station WCLM(AM), in Highland Springs, Virginia, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 11.35(a), 73.1400(a)(1)(ii) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to maintain functioning Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment, failing to provide functioning transmission system remote control equipment, 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 World Media is apparently liable for a
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17, 2011 Released: May 17, 2011 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 World Media Broadcast Company, (``World Media''), licensee of Station WCLM(AM), in Highland Springs, Virginia for willful and repeated violation of sections 11.35(a), 73.1400(a)(1)(ii) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve World Media's failure to maintain: (1) functioning Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment; (2) functioning transmission system remote control equipment; and (3) a public inspection file at its main studio, and make that file available upon request. II. BACKGROUND As discussed in detail in the Notice of Apparent Liability (``NAL'')
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antenna: ``Gates FMA-4A, 4 section, horizontally polarized.'' We note that Mount Rushmore was previously assessed a forfeiture for violating Section 73.1350 of the Rules while operating Station KZMX-FM. See Mount Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc., Forfeiture Order, 17 FCC Rcd 21398 (Enf. Bur. 2002) aff'd 18 FCC Rcd 11446 (Enf. Bur. 2003) (assessing a $3,000 forfeiture for violation of Sections 73.1350 and 73.1400 of the Rules by failing to operate Station KZMX-FM in compliance with the technical rules and in accordance with the terms of the station license, specifically, for failing to establish monitoring procedures and schedules to determine compliance with operating power and modulation levels and failing to have positive control of the transmitter). The Commission's Forfeiture Policy Statement and Amendment of
3 days of the initial use of that point. This notification is not required if responsi ble station personnel can be contacted at the transmitter or studio site during hours of operation. (h) The licensee must ensure that the station is operated in compliance with Part 11 of this chapter, the rules governing the Emergency Alert System (EAS). 13. Section 73.1400 is revised to read as follows: �73.1400 Transmission system monitoring and control. The licensee of an AM, FM or TV station is responsible for assuring that at all times the station operates within tolerances specified by applicable technical rules contained in this Part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization. Any method of complying with applicable tolerances
TV aural), and 73.1870 (Chief Operators). Columbia, MD District Office (10/27/00). He's Alive, Inc., Frostburg, MD, WLIC. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.1570 (Modulation Levels: AM, FM and TV aural), and 73.1870 (Chief Operators). Columbia, MD District Office (10/27/00). Bicoastal Media, LLC, Eureka, CA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 73.44 (AM Transmission System Emission Limitations), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1820 (Station Log), and 73.1870 (Chief Operators). San Francisco, CA District Office (10/27/00). 47 C.F.R. � 11.52 - EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements Donald A. Swanson, Sioux City, IA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 73.61 (AM Directional Antenna Field Strength Measurements), 73.62 (Directional Antenna System Tolerances), 73.1215
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File for Commercial Stations). Boston, MA District Office (11/7/00). Pinnacle FM Broadcasting, Inc., Gainesville, FL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 11.61(Tests of EAS Procedures). Tampa, FL District Office (11/28/00). 47 C.F.R. � 11.52 - EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements Radio Station KREA, JMK Communications, Inc., Los Angeles, CA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Honolulu, HI Resident Agent Office (11/14/00). Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, Atlanta, GA. Atlanta, GA District Office (11/17/00) J4 Broadcasting of Cincinnati, Inc., Cincinnati, OH. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.189 (Minimum Antenna Heights or Field Strength
Alert System 47 C.F.R. � 11.15 - EAS Operating Handbook The Board of Education, West Bloomfield School District, Orchard Lake, MI, WBLD-FM (West Bloomfield, MI). 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), 11.62 (Closed Circuit Tests of National Legal EAS Facilities), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1400 Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1660 (Acceptability of Broadcast Transmitters), 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operator), and 73.3527 (Local Public Inspection File for Noncommercial Stations). Detroit, MI District Office (3/9/01). Entravision Holdings, LLC, KBNT-LP San Diego, CA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.35 (Equipment Operations Readiness), 11.52 (EAS Code
of EAS Procedures), 73.189 (Minimum Antenna Heights or Field Strength Requirements), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Los Angeles, CA District Office (4/5/01). Rego, Ltd., c/o Betsy Trimble, WGEZ, Beloit, WI. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.54 (Antenna Resistance and Reactance Measurements), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log), and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Chicago, IL District Office (4/13/01). Beacon Broadcasting Inc., WGRP(AM), Greenville, Pennsylvania. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 17.4(g) (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Number), 17.47 (Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Control Equipment), 17.57 (Report of Radio
District Office (6/1/01). Morris Communications Inc. d.b.a. AAA Paging Company, Greenville, SC. Atlanta, GA District Office (6/4/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 11 - Emergency Alert System 47 C.F.R. � 11.15 - EAS Operating Handbook Edmission & Eubank Communications, Inc., WDKN(AM), Dickson, TN. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), and 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring). Atlanta, GA District Office (6/18/01). Wilson Broadcasting Co., Inc., WAGF(AM), Dothan, AL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operations), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring), 73.1690 (Modification of Transmission Systems), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation) and 73.1820 (Station Log). Atlanta, GA District Office (6/18/01). Christian Broadcasting
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NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.35 (Equipment Operations Readiness), 17.4 (Antenna Structure Registration) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). New Orleans, LA District Office (7/3/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 11 - 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
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) NAL/Acct. No. 200132320002 Beloit, Wisconsin ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: September 17, 2001 Released: September 19, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of six thousand five hundred dollars ($6,500) to Rego, Inc. (``Rego''), licensee of Station WGEZ(AM), Beloit, Wisconsin, for willful violations of Sections 11.35(a), 73.1400(a)(1)(ii) and 73.1800(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Rego's failure to install and maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment, failure to have a remote control system at the main studio able to provide sufficient transmission system monitoring and control capability, and failure to maintain a station log. On July 13, 2001, the Commission's Chicago, Illinois, Field
Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures 47 C.F.R. � 17.51 � Time When Lights Should Be Exhibited Eure Family Limited Partnership, Yorktown, VA. $10,000 NAL. Norfolk, VA Resident Agent Office (8/16/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 73 � Radio Broadcast Services 47 C.F.R. � 73.1350 � Transmission System Operation Palouse Country, Inc., KMAX(AM), Colfax, WA. $10,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1560 (Operating 2 Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1580 (Transmission System Inspections), and 73.1870 (Chief Operators). Seattle, WA District Office (8/30/01). NOTICES OF VIOLATION 47 C.F.R. Part 1 � Practice and Procedure 47 C.F.R. � 1.903 � Authorization Required Robert E. Parnell, WNYZ570, Columbia, SC. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 90.427 (Precautions Against Unauthorized Operation). Atlanta,
�� 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 17.4(g) (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Number), 17.48 (Notification of Extinguishment or Improper Functioning of Lights), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation), 73.1820 (Station Log) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Atlanta, GA District Office (9/26/01). New World Broadcasting Company, Inc., KCLF(AM), New Roads, LA. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control). New Orleans, LA District Office (9/27/01). � 47 C.F.R. � 11.51 � EAS Code and Attention Signal Transmission Requirements 4 Honolulu Family Television, Ltd., KIKU, Los Angeles, CA. Honolulu, HI Resident Agent Office (9/5/01). � 47 C.F.R. � 11.52 � EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc., San Antonio, TX.
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Part 11 � Emergency Alert System (EAS) Rules � 47 C.F.R. � 11.35 � Equipment Operational Readiness Navajo Broadcasting Company, Inc., KDJI(AM) & KZUA(FM), Holbrook, AZ. $10,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures). San Diego, CA District Office (11/2/01). 2 New World Broadcasting Company, Inc., New Roads, LA. $11,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control). New Orleans, LA District Office (11/27/01). NOTICES OF VIOLATION Communications Act � 47 U.S.C. � 333 � Willful Or Malicious Interference Piedmont Aviation, Norfolk, VA. Norfolk, VA Resident Agent Office (11/27/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 1 � Practice and Procedure � 47 C.F.R. � 1.903 � Authorization Required Amquip Corporation, Bensalem, PA. Philadelphia, PA District Office
Requirements Related to the Station Log), and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). San Juan, PR Resident Agent Office (1/9/01). WPRV-TV Inc., (WORO-FM), San Juan, PR. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 73.1870 (Chief Operator). San Juan, PR Resident Agent Office (1/9/01). AERCO Broadcasting Corp (WQBS-AM), San Juan, PR. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1820 (Station Log), and 73.1840 (Retention of Logs). San Juan, PR Resident Agent Office (1/30/01). 47 C.F.R. � 17.48 - Notification of Extinguishment of Improper Functioning of Lights AT&T Broadband, Carroll, Iowa. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 17.57 (Report of Radio Transmitting Antenna Construction, Alteration and/or Removal). Kansas City, MO District Office (1/5/01). Nextel Partners,
Colfax, Washington ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: January 2, 2002 Released: January 4, 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 dollars ($8,000) to Palouse Country, Inc. (``Palouse''), licensee of Station KMAX(AM), for willful violation of the following Sections of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"): 73.1400(a)(1)(ii) (operating KMAX(AM) without required monitors); 73.1560(a) (failure to operate in compliance with the station license regarding power); 73.1580 (failure to perform periodic complete inspections of the transmitting system); and 73.1870(c)(3) (failure to provide verification that the station has been operating as required by the Rules or the station authorization by making appropriate entries into the station log). II. BACKGROUND 2.
System (EAS) Rules 47 C.F.R. � 11.35 - Equipment Operations Readiness WHYZ Radio L.P., Radio Station WCSZ(AM). $8,000 NAL. Atlanta, GA District Office (4/18/02). 47 C.F.R. � 11.52 - EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements Sycamore Valley Broadcasting, Inc., WQSV, Ashland City, TN. $25,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), and 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation). Atlanta, GA District Office (4/30/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 - Antenna Structure Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures 47 C.F.R. � 17.4(g) - Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Number Madison Broadcasting Group, Inc., Danboro, PA. $12,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Norfolk, VA Resident Agent
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Commonwealth License Subsidiary, LLC, KLMR(AM), Lamar, CO. $7,000 NAL. Denver, CO District Office (5/30/02). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125 - Station Main Studio Location American Family Association, KBKC, Moberly, MO. $7,000 NAL. Kansas City, MO District Office (5/28/02). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1350 - Transmission System Operation Mount Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc., WZMX(FM), Hot Springs, SD. $3,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control). Denver, CO District Office (5/31/02). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1560 - Operating Power and Mode Tolerances Tarrant Radio Broadcasting, Inc., Southlake, TX. $4,000 NAL. Dallas, TX District Office (5/24/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 76 - Multichannel Video and Cable Television Service 47 C.F.R. � 76.605 - Technical Standards Comcast Cablevision of Nashville, LLC. $8,000 NAL. Other violation:
73.1201 (Station Identification) and 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation). Atlanta, GA District Office (6/27/02). � 47 C.F.R. � 73.49 - AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements o Wilson Broadcasting Co., Inc., licensee of Radio Station WAGF(AM), Dothan, Alabama. $7,000 NAL. Atlanta, GA District Office (6/10/02). o King Broadcasting Company, KBIM(AM), Roswell, NM. $21,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control) and 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances). Denver, CO District Office (6/14/02). o Anastos Media Group, Saratoga Springs, NY. $7,000 NAL. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (6/21/02). � 47 C.F.R. � 73.51 � Determining Operating Power o J4 Broadcasting of Cincinnati, Inc., Cincinnati, OH. $5,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 73.1560 (Operating Power and
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) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Denver, CO District Office (12/28/01). Pilgrim Communications,
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) Ashland City, TN ) FRN 0003-7542-56 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 13, 2002 Released: August 15, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of four thousand ($4,000) to Sycamore Valley Broadcasting, Inc. (``Sycamore''), Ashland City, Tennessee, for repeated and willful violation of Sections 11.52(d), 11.61(a), 17.50, 73.1400 and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), The noted violations involve Sycamore's failure: to monitor two Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') sources; to send and receive the required EAS tests; to repaint its antenna structure as often as necessary to maintain good visibility; to maintain sufficient transmission system monitoring and control; and to reduce transmitter power after sunset. On April 30,
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and News Publishing Company, Gettysburg, PA. $7,000 NAL. Philadelphia, PA District Office (8/5/02). Cumulus Licensing Corporation, WNAM, Oshkosh, WI. $7,000 NAL. Chicago, IL District Office (8/16/02). WCPC Broadcasting Co., Houston, MS. $7,000 NAL. New Orleans, LA District Office (8/21/02). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1350 - Transmission System Operations Clarke Broadcasting Corporation, KTIQ, Merced, CA. $7,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances) and 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation). San Francisco, CA District Office (8/30/02). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1560 - Operating Power and Mode Tolerances North American Broadcasting Company, Inc., Cave Creek, Arizona. $4,000 NAL. San Diego, CA District Office (8/30/02). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1745 - Unauthorized Operation Tri-County Broadcasting, Inc., Lynchburg, VA. $4,000
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) Facility ID #46712 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 24, 2002 Released: October 29, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of three thousand dollars ($3,000) to Mount Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc., (``Mount Rushmore'') licensee of Station KZMX(FM), Hot Springs, South Dakota, for willful violation of Sections 73.1350 and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules''). The noted violations involve Mount Rushmore's failure to establish monitoring procedures and schedules to determine compliance with operating power and modulation levels, and Mount Rushmore's failure to have positive on/off control of the transmitter. 2. On May 31, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's Denver, Colorado Field Office (``Denver Office'') issued a Notice
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the Commission's New Orleans, Louisiana Field Office (``New Orleans Office'') inspected KTRY-FM in Bastrop, Louisiana. During the inspection, the agent determined that no EAS equipment was installed and that there was no public inspection file available. On July 27, 2001, the New Orleans Office issued a Notice of Violation (``NOV'') citing Patrick for violations of Sections 11.35(a), 17.4(a), 17.50, 73.1230(a), 73.1400, 73.1800(a), and 73.3526(a)(2) of the Rules. On September 19, 2001, the New Orleans Office sent a letter by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested to Patrick, stating that no reply to the NOV had been received. The letter also cautioned the licensee concerning failure to reply to Commission correspondence. The New Orleans Office received a signed Certified Mail Receipt dated September
(Broadcast Regulations Applicable to Translators, Low Power, and Booster Stations). Anchorage, AK Resident Agent Office (1/22/02). NOTICES OF VIOLATION Communications Act 47 U.S.C. � 301 - Unauthorized Operation Mt. Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc., Custer, SD (KAWK-FM, Facility ID #43916). Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.267 (Determining Operating Power), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operations), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1580 (Transmission System Inspections), 73.1820 (Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operator) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Denver, CO District Office (1/7/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 1 - Practice and Procedure 47 C.F.R. � 1.951 - Duty to Respond to Official Communications Patricia L. Kozel, Muncie, IN. Philadelphia, PA District Office (1/7/02). PCK Systems,
Missouri. Kansas City, MO District Office (2/5/02). Verizon Communications, Inc., Reading, PA. Philadelphia, PA District Office (2/14/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 73 - Radio Broadcast Services 47 C.F.R. � 73.51 - Determining Operating Power Tarrant Radio Broadcasting, Inc., KZEE, Weatherford, TX. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 73.58 (Indicating Instruments), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1201 (Station Identification), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation) and terms of station authorization. Dallas, TX District Office (2/5/02). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1350 - Transmission System Operation Costa-Eagle Radio Ventures, LLP, WNNW, Methuen, MA. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances) and terms of station authorization. Boston, MA District Office (2/1/02).
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) ) FRN 006-3876-25 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: April 18, 2002 Released: April 22, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000), to New World Broadcasting Company, Inc. ("New World"), licensee of Station KCLF(AM), for willful violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involve New World's failure to install operational Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment at KCLF(AM) and its failure to monitor and control the station's transmission system. 2. On November 27, 2001, the District Director of the Commission's New Orleans, Louisiana Field Office ("New Orleans Office") issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture
Office (3/13/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 - Antenna Structure Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures 47 C.F.R. � 17.47 - Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Control Equipment Citicasters Licenses, Inc., KACD-AM, Thousand Oaks, CA. $10,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 17.49 (Recording of Antenna Structure Light Inspections in the Owner Record), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Los Angeles, CA District Office (3/12/02). NOTICES OF VIOLATION 47 C.F.R. Part 1 - Practice and Procedure 47 C.F.R. � 1.903 - Authorization Required Fennessey Broadcasting Stations Corp., Scranton, PA. 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
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INTRODUCTION In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the petition for reconsideration filed on November 29, 2002, by Mount Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc., (``Mount Rushmore''). Mount Rushmore seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order in which the Chief, Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau''), found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $3,000 for willful violation of Sections 73.1350 and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Mount Rushmore's inability to access its station's power and modulation levels by remote control from the main studio, its inability to turn its station's transmitter on or off by remote control from the main studio and its failure to establish monitoring procedures and schedules to determine compliance with operating power and
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) NAL/Acct. No. 200232960001 Facility ID # 87180 ) ) FRN 0003-7254-54 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: September 16, 2003 Released: September 18, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of six thousand dollars ($6,000) to Clarke Broadcasting Corporation (``Clarke''), for willful violations of Sections 73.1350(a), 73.1350(c) and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and for willful and repeated violations of Sections 73.1560(a) and 73.1745(a) of the Rules. The noted violations involve Clarke's failure to provide adequate transmitter control and to maintain the authorized power. On August 30, 2002, the Commission's San Francisco, California, Field Office (``San Francisco Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to
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KDEF(AM) ) Albuquerque, New Mexico ) FRN 0006-1600-48 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 12, 2003 Released: March 17, 2003 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 Ramh Corporation (``Ramh''), licensee of Station KDEF(AM), Albuquerque, New Mexico, for willful violation of Sections 73.1125, 73.1350, and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules''). The noted violations involve Ramh's failure to maintain a main studio management and staff presence, and its failure to establish monitoring procedures to ensure compliance with authorized operating power, mode of operation, and AM directional system parameters. Further, we find that Ramh willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1560 of the Rules by exceeding nighttime
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that he issued a verbal and written warning about the ``dangerous condition'' of the AM towers at both stations, which included tower structure, lighting, and painting problems. Roach maintains that these ``complaint matters'' remained unresolved as of March 3, 2006. In addition, Roach alleges that the Licensees ``repeatedly violated'' the Commission's rules regarding ``city-of-license requirements'' in Sections 73.1125, 73.1350 and 73.1400 of the Rules at Stations WCDL(AM) and WLNP(FM) by not maintaining ``properly manned and supervised space'' in the City of Carbondale and by not having the capability of transmitting from the city of license ``on demand.'' Roach states that despite repeated warnings by the Chief Operator and the Contract Engineer, along with requests for additional capital to bring the stations
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an incomplete public inspection file, lack of operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment, lack of monthly EAS tests, no personnel or remote control equipment to control the transmitter, failure to post the license, failure to designate a chief operator, and failure to have equipment performance measurements available. See 47 C.F.R. �� 11.35, 11.61, 73.1125, 73.1230, 73.1300, 73.1350(b), (h), and (i), 73.1400, 73.1590, 73.1870 and 73.3527. See LOI at 2-3 and Ex. B. Response at 5. Id. at 4. See LOI, Ex. B. The only defense asserted by GLBC and GLBA in their Response is to claim that their pattern of constructing quasi-translators (if that) instead of the full-service NCE-FM stations authorized in their construction permits constitutes ``compliance'' with their authorizations because
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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, Key West, FL.
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liable for an $8,000 forfeiture for failure to install Emergency Alert System equipment in apparent violation of Section 11.35 of the Commission's Rules, a $7,000 forfeiture for failure to have a main studio in apparent violation of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules, and a $3,000 forfeiture for failure to have adequate transmission system control in apparent violation of Section 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules. Action by the Commission on November 14, 2002, by Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (FCC 02-312). Chairman Powell, Commissioners Abernathy, Copps and Martin. - FCC - Enforcement Bureau Contacts: John Winston at (202) 418-7450 or Kathy Berthot at (202) 418-7454. TTY: 1 (888) 835-5322 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 TTY 202 / 418-2555 Fax-On-Demand
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EB-01-SF-468 ) NAL/Acct. No. 200232960001 ) FRN 0003-7254-54 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: August 30, 2002 By the District Director, San Francisco Office, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Clarke Broadcasting Corporation (``Clarke''), licensee of station KTIQ, Merced, California, apparently willfully violated Sections 73.1350(a) and (c), and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to provide adequate transmitter control. We further find that Clarke apparently willfully and repeatedly violated 73.1560(a) and 73.1745(a) of the Rules by failing to maintain proper authorized power. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Clarke is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the
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Inc. KCLF(AM) New Roads, Louisiana ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File Number EB-01-OR-254 NAL/Acct.No. 200232620003 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: November 27, 2001 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Field Office: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that New World Broadcasting Company, Inc. (``New World'') apparently violated Sections 11.35(a) and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to operate and install Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment, and failing to monitor and control the transmission system. We conclude that New World is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000). II. BACKGROUND On September 20, 2001, an agent from the New Orleans Field Office (``Field Office'')
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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 levels and operating
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EB-00-DV-495 ) NAL/Acct. No. 200232800014 ) FRN 0006-1600-48 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: June 28, 2002 By the District Director, Denver Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Ramh Corporation ("Ramh"), licensee of station KDEF in Albuquerque, New Mexico, apparently willfully violated Sections 73.1125, 73.1350 and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to maintain a main studio presence, 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 Ramh apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1560 of the Rules, by exceeding nighttime power levels and operating with an improper mode
(``Act'') and has apparently willfully violated sections 17.47(a)(1) and 17.49 of the Commission's Rules by not making an observation of the antenna structures' lights at least once each 24 hours and not maintaining a record of observed or otherwise known extinguishment or improper functioning of a structure light. We also find that Citicasters has apparently willfully violated sections 73.1125 and 73.1400(a) of the Commission's Rules by not maintaining a meaningful staff presence at the main studio and operating station KACD unattended. Further, we find that Citicasters apparently willfully violated sections 73.1870(a) and 73.1870(c)(3) of the Commission's Rules by not designating a person to serve as the station's chief operator and the failure of a chief operator to review the station records
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this Notice Of Apparent Liability shall be sent by regular mail and Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested to Atlantic Beach Radio, Inc., c/o Putbrese, Hunsaker & Trent, P.O. Box 217, Sterling, VA 20167. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Fred L. Broce District Director Atlanta Office 47 C.F.R �� 11.35 and 73.1745. See 47 C.F.R. �� 11.35(a)-(b). See 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1350 and 73.1400. Section 312(f)(1) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. � 312(f)(1), which applies to violations for which forfeitures are assessed under Section 503(b) of the Act, provides that ``[t]he term `willful', when used with reference to the commission or omission of any act, means the conscious and deliberate commission or omission of such act, irrespective of any intent to violate any provision
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File No. EB-01-CG-139 Licensee: WGEZ ) Beloit, Wisconsin ) NAL/Acct. No. 200132320002 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: July 13, 2001 By the District Director, Chicago Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Rego, Inc., c/o Betsy Trimble (``Rego''), licensee of Radio Station WGEZ, has apparently violated Sections 11.35(a), 73.1400(a)(1)(ii), and 73.1800(a) of the Commission's Rules (the ``Rules''). These violations occurred as a result of the failure of Radio Station WGEZ, located in Beloit, Wisconsin, to have operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment installed, failure to have sufficient transmission system monitoring and control capability and failure to have a station log. We conclude that Rego is apparently liable for a
Released: August 30, 2001 By the District Director, Seattle Office, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Palouse Country, Inc., licensee of radio broadcast station KMAX (AM) in Colfax, Washington has apparently violated Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act'') and has apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 73.1400(a)(1)(ii), 73.1560(a), 73.1580, and 73.1870(c)(3) of the Commission's Rules by operating the station without required monitors, operating in non-compliance with the station license regarding power, failing to perform periodic complete inspections of the transmitting system, and failing to provide verification that the station has been operating as required by the Rules or the station authorization with appropriate log entries in the
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Ashland City, TN 37015 ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File Number EB-02-AT-050 NAL/Acct. No. 200232480001 FRN 0003-7542-56 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: April 30, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Atlanta Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that Sycamore Valley Broadcasting, Inc. ("Sycamore") apparently violated Sections 11.52(d), 11.61(a), 17.50, 73.1400, and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules. WQSV failed to: monitor two Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') sources, send and receive required EAS tests, re-paint its antenna structure to restore good visibility, maintain operating transmission system monitoring equipment, and reduce transmitter power between the times of local sunset and sunrise. We conclude that Sycamore Valley Broadcasting, Inc. is apparently liable for a
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NAL/Acct. No. 200232800005 ) FRN 0005-0081-23 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: May 31, 2002 By the District Director, Denver Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Mount Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc., ("Rushmore") licensee of station KZMX, in Hot Springs, South Dakota, apparently willfully violated Sections 73.1350 and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules")1 by failing to establish monitoring procedures and schedules to determine compliance with operating power and modulation levels and failing to have positive on/off control of the transmitter. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"),2 that Rushmore is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of three
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exposure limits, in violation of Section 1.1310 of the Commission's Rules; $6,400 for failure to install Emergency Alert System equipment, in violation of Section 11.35 of the Commission's Rules: $5,600 for failure to have a main studio, in violation of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules; and $3,000 for failure to have adequate transmission system control, in violation of Section 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules. Action by the Commission on December 29, 2003, by Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (FCC 03-332). Chairman Powell, Commissioners Abernathy, Copps, Martin and Adelstein. - FCC - Enforcement Bureau Contacts: Suzanne Tetreault at (202) 418-1769 or Thomas Fitz-Gibbon at (202) 418-0693. TTY: 1 (888) 835-5322 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 TTY 202 / 418-2555
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set forth elsewhere in this part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization.'' The station authorization for WQNZ states that the station should produce 35,000 watts into a six-bay antenna system in order to produce its required effective radiated power. At the time of inspection, the station was operating with a five-bay antenna system. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1400: ``The licensee of an AM, FM, TV, or class A TV station is responsible for assuring that at all times the station operates within tolerances specified by applicable technical rule parts contained in this part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization. Any method of complying with applicable tolerances is permissible.'' Station personnel for WQNZ stated that
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� 73.1635 to continue operation with parameters at variance and/or with reduced power along with a statement certifying that all monitoring points will be continuously maintained within their specified limits.'' At the time of inspection station was found operating in omni-directional pattern, twenty four hours, for the past two weeks without an special temporary authorization from the Commission. 47 C.F.R. 73.1400(4)(b): ``Unattended operation. Unattended operation is either the absence of human supervision or the substitution of automated supervision of the station's transmission system for human supervision.'' At the time of the inspection the station didn't have direct supervision or a remote control system to control the transmission system parameters after 9:00 P.M. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1870(b)(3): ``The designation of the chief
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shall be posted in a conspicuous place and in such a manner that all terms are visible at the place the licensee considers to be the principal control point of the transmitter.'' Most recent copy of the station license and/or authorization was not available at the time of the inspection. The license had expired in February, 2004. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1400 (b): ``Unattended operation. ...A station may also be monitored and controlled by an automatic transmission system (ATS) that is configured to contact a person designated by the licensee in the event of a technical malfunction.'' At the time of the inspection the station did not have direct supervision or an operational remote control system to control the transmission system parameters
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(see 73.1820(a)(1)(i) and logs concerning Emergency Alert System (see 73.1820(a)(1)(iii) were not available for inspection. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1350(c): ``The license must establish monitoring procedures and schedules for the station and the indicating instruments employed must comply with �73.1215.'' At the time of inspection, the station's representative stated the station did not have monitoring procedures or schedules. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1400: ``The licensee of an AM, FM, TV, or Class A TV station is responsible for assuring that at all times the station operates within the tolerances specified by the applicable technical rules contained in this part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization. Any method of complying with applicable tolerances is permissible.'' At the time of inspection,
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operating power and AM station mode of operation, � 73.1570 regarding modulation levels, and, where applicable � 73.1213 regarding antenna tower lighting, and � 73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional antenna system.'' At the time of the inspection, no monitoring procedures and schedules were in place to check for operating power levels or modulation levels. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1400(a): ``The licensee of an AM, FM, TV, or Class A TV station is responsible for assuring that at all times the station operates within tolerances specified by applicable technical rules contained in this part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization. Any method of complying with applicable tolerances is permissible...'' At the time of the inspection, a
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nighttime mode of operation, a difference of 5.14 percent. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1350(c): ``The licensee must establish monitoring procedures and schedules for the station and the indicating instruments employed must comply with �73.1215.'' At the time of inspection, there were no records that KTRB(AM) monitoring procedures and schedules were established, and that the indicating instruments were monitored. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1400: ``The licensee of an AM, FM, TV or Class A TV station is responsible for assuring that at all times the station operates within tolerances specified by applicable technical rules contained in this part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization. Any method of complying with applicable tolerances is permissible.'' At the time of inspection, agents determined
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# 0005-0204-74 Facility ID #89049 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: November 14, 2002 Released: November 18, 2002 By the Commission: I. Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that A-O Broadcasting Corporation (``A-O''), licensee of FM radio station KTMN, Cloudcroft, New Mexico, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 1.1310, 11.35, 73.1125, and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to comply with radio frequency radiation maximum permissible exposure limits applicable to transmitters on towers, failing to have EAS equipment installed and operating, failing to maintain a main studio and failing to have adequate transmission system control. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that
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) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: December 22, 2003 Released: December 29, 2003 By the Commission: I. Introduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) to A-O Broadcasting Corporation (``A-O''), former licensee of FM radio station KTMN, Cloudcroft, New Mexico, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 1.1310, 11.35, 73.1125, and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve A-O's failing to comply with radio frequency radiation (``RFR'') maximum permissible exposure (``MPE'') limits applicable to transmitters on towers, failing to have EAS equipment installed and operating, failing to maintain a main studio and failing to have adequate transmission system control. On November 18, 2002, the Commission issued a Notice of
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By the Commission: Introduction In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny a petition for reconsideration filed by A-O Broadcasting Corporation (``A-O''), former licensee of FM radio station KTMN, Cloudcroft, New Mexico, of our Forfeiture Order issued December 29, 2003, in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 1.1310, 11.35, 73.1125, and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve A-O's failing to comply with radio frequency radiation (``RFR'') maximum permissible exposure (``MPE'') limits applicable to transmitters on towers, failing to have Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment installed and operating, failing to maintain a main studio, and failing to have adequate transmission system control. Background On November 14, 2001, agents from
manual methods (e.g., hand printing) or mechanical printing processes. However, when an emergency operation is being conducted under a national, State or Local Area Emergency Alert System (EAS) plan, emergency information shall be transmitted both aurally and visually unless only the EAS codes are transmitted as specified in Sec. 11.51(b) of this chapter. * * * * * 19. Section 73.1400 is amended to read as follows: � 73.1400 Transmission system monitoring and control. The licensee of an AM, FM, TV or Class A TV station is responsible for assuring that at all times the station operates within tolerances specified by applicable technical rules contained in this part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization. Any method of
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to continue operation with parameters at variance and/or with reduced power along with a statement certifying that all monitoring points will be continuously maintained within their specified limits.'' At the time of inspection station was found operating in omni- directional pattern, twenty four hours, for the past two weeks without an special temporary authorization from the Commission. 2.e. 47 C.F.R. 73.1400(4)(b): ``Unattended operation. Unattended operation is either the absence of human supervision or the substitution of automated supervision of the station's transmission system for human supervision.'' At the time of the inspection the station didn't have direct supervision or a remote control system to control the transmission system parameters after 9:00 P.M. 2.f. 47 C.F.R. 73.1870(b)(3): ``The designation of the chief
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authorization shall be posted in a conspicuous place and in such a manner that all terms are visible at the place the licensee considers to be the principal control point of the transmitter.'' Most recent copy of the station license and/or authorization was not available at the time of the inspection. The license had expired in February, 2004. 47 C.F.R. 73.1400 (b): ``Unattended operation. ...A station may also be monitored and controlled by an automatic transmission system (ATS) that is configured to contact a person designated by the licensee in the event of a technical malfunction.'' At the time of the inspection the station did not have direct supervision or an operational remote control system to control the transmission system parameters
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power and AM station mode of operation, S: 73.1570 regarding modulation levels, and, where applicable S: 73.1213 regarding antenna tower lighting, and S: 73.69 regarding the parameters of an AM directional antenna system." At the time of the inspection, no monitoring procedures and schedules were in place to check for operating power levels or modulation levels. e. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1400(a): "The licensee of an AM, FM, TV, or Class A TV station is responsible for assuring that at all times the station operates within tolerances specified by applicable technical rules contained in this part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization. Any method of complying with applicable tolerances is permissible..." At the time of the inspection, a
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of operation, a difference of 5.14 percent. d. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1350(c): "The licensee must establish monitoring procedures and schedules for the station and the indicating instruments employed must comply with S:73.1215." At the time of inspection, there were no records that KTRB(AM) monitoring procedures and schedules were established, and that the indicating instruments were monitored. e. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1400: "The licensee of an AM, FM, TV or Class A TV station is responsible for assuring that at all times the station operates within tolerances specified by applicable technical rules contained in this part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization. Any method of complying with applicable tolerances is permissible." At the time of inspection, agents determined
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liable for an $8,000 forfeiture for failure to install Emergency Alert System equipment in apparent violation of Section 11.35 of the Commission's Rules, a $7,000 forfeiture for failure to have a main studio in apparent violation of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules, and a $3,000 forfeiture for failure to have adequate transmission system control in apparent violation of Section 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules. Action by the Commission on November 14, 2002, by Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture [6](FCC 02-312). Chairman Powell, Commissioners Abernathy, Copps and Martin. - FCC - Enforcement Bureau Contacts: John Winston at (202) 418-7450 or Kathy Berthot at (202) 418-7454. TTY: 1 (888) 835-5322 References 1. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-228609A1.pdf 2. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-228609A1.doc 3. http://www.fcc.gov/ 4. ftp://ftp.fcc.gov/ 5. mailto:jwinston@fcc.gov
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exposure limits, in violation of Section 1.1310 of the Commission's Rules; $6,400 for failure to install Emergency Alert System equipment, in violation of Section 11.35 of the Commission's Rules: $5,600 for failure to have a main studio, in violation of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules; and $3,000 for failure to have adequate transmission system control, in violation of Section 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules. Action by the Commission on December 29, 2003, by Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture [5](FCC 03-332). Chairman Powell, Commissioners Abernathy, Copps, Martin and Adelstein. - FCC - Enforcement Bureau Contacts: Suzanne Tetreault at (202) 418-7450 or Thomas Fitz-Gibbon at (202) 418-0693. TTY: 1 (888) 835-5322 References 1. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-242567A1.pdf 2. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-242567A1.doc 3. http://www.fcc.gov/ 4. ftp://ftp.fcc.gov/ 5.
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Colfax, Washington ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: January 2, 2002 Released: January 4, 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 dollars ($8,000) to Palouse Country, Inc. (``Palouse''), licensee of Station KMAX(AM), for willful violation of the following Sections of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"): 73.1400(a)(1)(ii) (operating KMAX(AM) without required monitors); 73.1560(a) (failure to operate in compliance with the station license regarding power); 73.1580 (failure to perform periodic complete inspections of the transmitting system); and 73.1870(c)(3) (failure to provide verification that the station has been operating as required by the Rules or the station authorization by making appropriate entries into the station log).1 II. BACKGROUND 2.
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Ashland City, TN ) FRN 0003-7542-56 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 13, 2002 Released: August 15, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of four thousand ($4,000) to Sycamore Valley Broadcasting, Inc. (``Sycamore''), Ashland City, Tennessee, for repeated and willful violation of Sections 11.52(d), 11.61(a), 17.50, 73.1400 and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''),1 The noted violations involve Sycamore's failure: to monitor two Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') sources; to send and receive the required EAS tests; to repaint its antenna structure as often as necessary to maintain good visibility; to maintain sufficient transmission system monitoring and control; and to reduce transmitter power after sunset. 2. On April
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Facility ID #46712 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 24, 2002 Released: October 29, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of three thousand dollars ($3,000) to Mount Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc., (``Mount Rushmore'') licensee of Station KZMX(FM), Hot Springs, South Dakota, for willful violation of Sections 73.1350 and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Mount Rushmore's failure to establish monitoring procedures and schedules to determine compliance with operating power and modulation levels, and Mount Rushmore's failure to have positive on/off control of the transmitter. 2. On May 31, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's Denver, Colorado Field Office (``Denver Office'') issued a Notice
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) ) FRN 006-3876-25 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: April 18, 2002 Released: April 22, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000), to New World Broadcasting Company, Inc. ("New World"), licensee of Station KCLF(AM), for willful violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules").1 The noted violations involve New World's failure to install operational Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment at KCLF(AM) and its failure to monitor and control the station's transmission system. 2. On November 27, 2001, the District Director of the Commission's New Orleans, Louisiana Field Office ("New Orleans Office") issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture
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0005-0204-74 Facility ID #89049 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: November 14, 2002 Released: November 18, 2002 By the Commission: I. Introduction 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that A-O Broadcasting Corporation (``A-O''), licensee of FM radio station KTMN, Cloudcroft, New Mexico, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 1.1310, 11.35, 73.1125, and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'')1 by failing to comply with radio frequency radiation maximum permissible exposure limits applicable to transmitters on towers, failing to have EAS equipment installed and operating, failing to maintain a main studio and failing to have adequate transmission system control. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''),2 that
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1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the petition for reconsideration filed on November 29, 2002, by Mount Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc., (``Mount Rushmore''). Mount Rushmore seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order1 in which the Chief, Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau''), found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $3,000 for willful violation of Sections 73.1350 and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 The noted violations involve Mount Rushmore's inability to access its station's power and modulation levels by remote control from the main studio, its inability to turn its station's transmitter on or off by remote control from the main studio and its failure to establish monitoring procedures and schedules to determine compliance with operating power and
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NAL/Acct. No. 200232960001 Facility ID # 87180 ) ) FRN 0003-7254-54 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: September 16, 2003 Released: September 18, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of six thousand dollars ($6,000) to Clarke Broadcasting Corporation (``Clarke''), for willful violations of Sections 73.1350(a), 73.1350(c) and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and for willful and repeated violations of Sections 73.1560(a) and 73.1745(a) of the Rules.1 The noted violations involve Clarke's failure to provide adequate transmitter control and to maintain the authorized power. 2. On August 30, 2002, the Commission's San Francisco, California, Field Office (``San Francisco Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'')
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Albuquerque, New Mexico ) FRN 0006- 1600-48 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 12, 2003 Released: March 17, 2003 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 Ramh Corporation (``Ramh''), licensee of Station KDEF(AM), Albuquerque, New Mexico, for willful violation of Sections 73.1125, 73.1350, and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Ramh's failure to maintain a main studio management and staff presence, and its failure to establish monitoring procedures to ensure compliance with authorized operating power, mode of operation, and AM directional system parameters. Further, we find that Ramh willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1560 of the Rules2 by exceeding nighttime
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FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: December 22, 2003 Released: December 29, 2003 By the Commission: I. Introduction 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) to A-O Broadcasting Corporation (``A-O''), former licensee2 of FM radio station KTMN, Cloudcroft, New Mexico, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 1.1310, 11.35, 73.1125, and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').3 The noted violations involve A-O's failing to comply with radio frequency radiation (``RFR'') maximum permissible exposure (``MPE'') limits applicable to transmitters on towers, failing to have EAS equipment installed and operating, failing to maintain a main studio and failing to have adequate transmission system control. 2. On November 18, 2002, the Commission issued a Notice
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Commission: I. Introduction 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny a petition for reconsideration filed by A-O Broadcasting Corporation (``A-O''), former licensee2 of FM radio station KTMN, Cloudcroft, New Mexico, of our Forfeiture Order issued December 29, 2003,3 in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 1.1310, 11.35, 73.1125, and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').4 The noted violations involve A-O's failing to comply with radio frequency radiation (``RFR'') maximum permissible exposure (``MPE'') limits applicable to transmitters on towers, failing to have Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment installed and operating, failing to maintain a main studio, and failing to have adequate transmission system control. II. Background 2. On November 14, 2001,
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OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: May 6, 2010 Released: May 10, 2010 By the Resident Agent, Norfolk Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that World Media Broadcast Company, ("World Media"), licensee of station WCLM(AM), in Highland Springs, Virginia, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 11.35(a), 73.1400(a)(1)(ii) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to maintain functioning Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment, failing to provide functioning transmission system remote control equipment, 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 World Media is apparently liable for a
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2011 Released: May 17, 2011 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 World Media Broadcast Company, ("World Media"), licensee of Station WCLM(AM), in Highland Springs, Virginia for willful and repeated violation of sections 11.35(a), 73.1400(a)(1)(ii) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involve World Media's failure to maintain: (1) functioning Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment; (2) functioning transmission system remote control equipment; and (3) a public inspection file at its main studio, and make that file available upon request. II. BACKGROUND 2. As discussed in detail in the Notice of Apparent Liability
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antenna: "Gates FMA-4A, 4 section, horizontally polarized." We note that Mount Rushmore was previously assessed a forfeiture for violating Section 73.1350 of the Rules while operating Station KZMX-FM. See Mount Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc., Forfeiture Order, 17 FCC Rcd 21398 (Enf. Bur. 2002) aff'd 18 FCC Rcd 11446 (Enf. Bur. 2003) (assessing a $3,000 forfeiture for violation of Sections 73.1350 and 73.1400 of the Rules by failing to operate Station KZMX-FM in compliance with the technical rules and in accordance with the terms of the station license, specifically, for failing to establish monitoring procedures and schedules to determine compliance with operating power and modulation levels and failing to have positive control of the transmitter). The Commission's Forfeiture Policy Statement and Amendment of
Alert System (EAS) Rules * 47 C.F.R. 11.35 Equipment Operations Readiness * WHYZ Radio L.P., Radio Station WCSZ(AM). $8,000 NAL. Atlanta, GA District Office (4/18/02). * 47 C.F.R. 11.52 EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements * Sycamore Valley Broadcasting, Inc., WQSV, Ashland City, TN. $25,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), and 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation). Atlanta, GA District Office (4/30/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 Antenna Structure Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures * 47 C.F.R. 17.4(g) Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Number * Madison Broadcasting Group, Inc., Danboro, PA. $12,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Norfolk, VA Resident Agent Office (4/29/02).
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* Commonwealth License Subsidiary, LLC, KLMR(AM), Lamar, CO. $7,000 NAL. Denver, CO District Office (5/30/02). * 47 C.F.R. 73.1125 Station Main Studio Location * American Family Association, KBKC, Moberly, MO. $7,000 NAL. Kansas City, MO District Office (5/28/02). * 47 C.F.R. 73.1350 Transmission System Operation * Mount Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc., WZMX(FM), Hot Springs, SD. $3,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control). Denver, CO District Office (5/31/02). * 47 C.F.R. 73.1560 Operating Power and Mode Tolerances * Tarrant Radio Broadcasting, Inc., Southlake, TX. $4,000 NAL. Dallas, TX District Office (5/24/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 76 Multichannel Video and Cable Television Service * 47 C.F.R. 76.605 Technical Standards * Comcast Cablevision of Nashville, LLC. $8,000 NAL. Other violation: 47
47 C.F.R. 73.1201 (Station Identification) and 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation). Atlanta, GA District Office (6/27/02). * 47 C.F.R. 73.49 - AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements * Wilson Broadcasting Co., Inc., licensee of Radio Station WAGF(AM), Dothan, Alabama. $7,000 NAL. Atlanta, GA District Office (6/10/02). * King Broadcasting Company, KBIM(AM), Roswell, NM. $21,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control) and 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances). Denver, CO District Office (6/14/02). * Anastos Media Group, Saratoga Springs, NY. $7,000 NAL. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (6/21/02). * 47 C.F.R. 73.51 Determining Operating Power * J4 Broadcasting of Cincinnati, Inc., Cincinnati, OH. $5,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances). Detroit,
(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) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Denver, CO District Office (12/28/01). * Pilgrim
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News Publishing Company, Gettysburg, PA. $7,000 NAL. Philadelphia, PA District Office (8/5/02). * Cumulus Licensing Corporation, WNAM, Oshkosh, WI. $7,000 NAL. Chicago, IL District Office (8/16/02). * WCPC Broadcasting Co., Houston, MS. $7,000 NAL. New Orleans, LA District Office (8/21/02). * 47 C.F.R. 73.1350 Transmission System Operations * Clarke Broadcasting Corporation, KTIQ, Merced, CA. $7,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances) and 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation). San Francisco, CA District Office (8/30/02). * 47 C.F.R. 73.1560 Operating Power and Mode Tolerances * North American Broadcasting Company, Inc., Cave Creek, Arizona. $4,000 NAL. San Diego, CA District Office (8/30/02). * 47 C.F.R. 73.1745 Unauthorized Operation * Tri-County Broadcasting, Inc., Lynchburg, VA. $4,000
74.780 (Broadcast Regulations Applicable to Translators, Low Power, and Booster Stations). Anchorage, AK Resident Agent Office (1/22/02). NOTICES OF VIOLATION Communications Act * 47 U.S.C. 301 Unauthorized Operation * Mt. Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc., Custer, SD (KAWK-FM, Facility ID #43916). Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.267 (Determining Operating Power), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operations), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1580 (Transmission System Inspections), 73.1820 (Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operator) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Denver, CO District Office (1/7/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 1 Practice and Procedure * 47 C.F.R. 1.951 Duty to Respond to Official Communications * Patricia L. Kozel, Muncie, IN. Philadelphia, PA District Office (1/7/02). * PCK Systems,
Jonesburg, Missouri. Kansas City, MO District Office (2/5/02). * Verizon Communications, Inc., Reading, PA. Philadelphia, PA District Office (2/14/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 73 Radio Broadcast Services * 47 C.F.R. 73.51 Determining Operating Power * Tarrant Radio Broadcasting, Inc., KZEE, Weatherford, TX. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 73.58 (Indicating Instruments), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1201 (Station Identification), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation) and terms of station authorization. Dallas, TX District Office (2/5/02). * 47 C.F.R. 73.1350 Transmission System Operation * Costa-Eagle Radio Ventures, LLP, WNNW, Methuen, MA. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances) and terms of station authorization. Boston, MA District Office (2/1/02). *
CA District Office (3/13/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 Antenna Structure Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures * 47 C.F.R. 17.47 Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Control Equipment * Citicasters Licenses, Inc., KACD-AM, Thousand Oaks, CA. $10,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 17.49 (Recording of Antenna Structure Light Inspections in the Owner Record), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Los Angeles, CA District Office (3/12/02). NOTICES OF VIOLATION 47 C.F.R. Part 1 Practice and Procedure * 47 C.F.R. 1.903 Authorization Required * Fennessey Broadcasting Stations Corp., Scranton, PA. 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), 73.51
Wyoming. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. �� 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 73.267 (Determining Operational Power), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1207 (Rebroadcasts), 73.1225 (Station Inspections by FCC), 73.1226 (Availability to FCC of Station Logs and Records), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1300 (Unattended Station Operation), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1540 (Carrier Frequency Measurements), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1580 (Transmission System Inspections), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements), 73.1870 (Chief Operators), 73.3526 (Public Inspection File), and 73.3556 (Duplication of Programming on Commonly Owned or Time Brokered Stations). Denver, CO Office (5/17/00). AT&T Cable Services, Levittown, PA. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. ��
San Juan, PR Resident Agent Office (6/15/00). Chancellor Media Corp., WWDC-FM, Washington, DC. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures). Columbia, MD District Office (6/15/00). Central Ozark Radio Network, Inc., (KUPH), West Plains, MO. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.4 (Antenna Structure Registration), 73.267 (Determining Operating Power), 73.1215 (Specifications for Indicating Instruments), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log), 73.1820 (Station Log), 73/1870 (Chief Operator), and 73.3526 (Public Inspection File). Kansas City, MO District Office (6/27/00). Triton College, River Grove, IL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.35 (Equipment Operations Readiness) and 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures). Chicago, IL District Office (6/27/00). J & A, Inc., Hot
Office (7/21/00). Vero Beach FM Radio Partnership. Tampa, FL District Office (7/21/00). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 - Construction, Marking & Lighting of Antenna Structures 47 C.F.R. � 17.4 - Antenna Structure Registration Sprint Spectrum LP, Metairie, LA. New Orleans, LA District Office (7/06/00). Eagle Bluff Enterprises, KOEA & KDFN, Doniphan, MO. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation) 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 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), and 73.3526 (Public Inspection File). Kansas City, MO District Office (7/7/00). Cybertel Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL. Honolulu, HI Resident Agent Office (7/10/00). Cellular Communications of PR, Inc.. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. � 17.51 (Time
EAS Procedures). Kansas City, MO District Office (8/23/00). 47 C.F.R. � 11.32 - EAS Encoder Lenora Alexander, KAGM(FM), Strasburg, Colorado. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.35 (Equipment Operations Readiness), 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.4 (Antenna Structure Requirements), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1225 (Station Inspection by FCC), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1545 (Carrier Frequency Departure Tolerance), 73.1580 (Transmission System Inspections), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements), 73.1820 (Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operators), and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File For Commercial Stations). Denver, CO District Office (8/2/00). 47 C.F.R. � 11.35 - Equipment Operations Readiness Cumulus Licensing Corporation. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures). Atlanta,
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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 C.F.R. � 11.35
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Structure Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures * 47 C.F.R. 17.51 Time When Lights Should Be Exhibited * Eure Family Limited Partnership, Yorktown, VA. $10,000 NAL. Norfolk, VA Resident Agent Office (8/16/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 73 Radio Broadcast Services * 47 C.F.R. 73.1350 Transmission System Operation * Palouse Country, Inc., KMAX(AM), Colfax, WA. $10,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1580 (Transmission System Inspections), and 73.1870 (Chief Operators). Seattle, WA District Office (8/30/01). NOTICES OF VIOLATION 47 C.F.R. Part 1 Practice and Procedure * 47 C.F.R. 1.903 Authorization Required * Robert E. Parnell, WNYZ570, Columbia, SC. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 90.427 (Precautions Against Unauthorized Operation). Atlanta, GA District Office
C.F.R. 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 17.4(g) (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Number), 17.48 (Notification of Extinguishment or Improper Functioning of Lights), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation), 73.1820 (Station Log) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Atlanta, GA District Office (9/26/01). * New World Broadcasting Company, Inc., KCLF(AM), New Roads, LA. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control). New Orleans, LA District Office (9/27/01). * 47 C.F.R. 11.51 EAS Code and Attention Signal Transmission Requirements * Honolulu Family Television, Ltd., KIKU, Los Angeles, CA. Honolulu, HI Resident Agent Office (9/5/01). * 47 C.F.R. 11.52 EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements * Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc., San Antonio, TX. Other violations: 47
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Office (11/27/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 11 Emergency Alert System (EAS) Rules * 47 C.F.R. 11.35 Equipment Operational Readiness * Navajo Broadcasting Company, Inc., KDJI(AM) & KZUA(FM), Holbrook, AZ. $10,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures). San Diego, CA District Office (11/2/01). * New World Broadcasting Company, Inc., New Roads, LA. $11,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control). New Orleans, LA District Office (11/27/01). NOTICES OF VIOLATION Communications Act * 47 U.S.C. 333 Willful Or Malicious Interference * Piedmont Aviation, Norfolk, VA. Norfolk, VA Resident Agent Office (11/27/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 1 Practice and Procedure * 47 C.F.R. 1.903 Authorization Required * Amquip Corporation, Bensalem, PA. Philadelphia, PA District Office (11/7/01). * Aeronautical
parameters themselves or be contacted by the automated equipment which is monitoring the equipment for them. During attended operation it is expected that the transmitter will be turned off by station personnel within 3 hours of an overpower, overmodulation or out-of- tolerance frequency condition that can cause interference that cannot be corrected within that period of time. [See 73.845 and 73.1400(a)] UNATTENDED OPERATION: Unattended operation consists of using self-monitoring or automatic transmission system (ATS) monitoring equipment to control the transmission system, or alternatively, operation in the absence of constant human supervision with equipment that can operate for prolonged periods of time within assigned tolerances. In the former case, equipment must be configured to automatically take the station off the air within
contests. [478]TEXT [479]PDF 73.1217 Broadcast hoaxes. [480]TEXT [481]PDF 73.1225 Station inspections by FCC. [ [482]Inspection Fact Sheet ] [483]TEXT [484]PDF 73.1226 Availability to FCC of station logs and records. [485]TEXT [486]PDF 73.1230 Posting of station license. [487]TEXT [488]PDF 73.1250 Broadcasting emergency information. [489]TEXT [490]PDF 73.1300 Unattended station operation. [ [491]Unattended Operation ] [492]TEXT [493]PDF 73.1350 Transmission system operation. [494]TEXT [495]PDF 73.1400 Transmission system monitoring and control. [ [496]Unattended Operation ] [497]TEXT [498]PDF 73.1510 Experimental authorizations. [499]TEXT [500]PDF 73.1515 Special field test authorizations. [501]TEXT [502]PDF 73.1520 Operation for tests and maintenance. [503]TEXT [504]PDF 73.1530 Portable test stations [Definition]. [505]TEXT [506]PDF 73.1540 Carrier frequency measurements. [507]TEXT [508]PDF 73.1545 Carrier frequency departure tolerances. [509]TEXT [510]PDF 73.1560 Operating power and mode tolerances. [511]TEXT [512]PDF 73.1570
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Section 73.1206-Broadcast of telephone conversations. Section 73.1207-Rebroadcasts. Section 73.1208-Broadcast of taped, filmed, or recorded material. Section 73.1210-TV/FM dual-language broadcasting in Puerto Rico. Section 73.1211-Broadcast of lottery information. Section 73.1212-Sponsorship identification; list retention; related requirements. Section 73.1213-Antenna structure, marking and lighting. Section 73.1216-Licensee-conducted contests. Section 73.1217-Broadcast hoaxes. Section 73.1230-Posting of station license. Section 73.1250-Broadcasting emergency information. Section 73.1300-Unattended station operation. Section 73.1400-Transmission system monitoring and control. Section 73.1520-Operation for tests and maintenance. Section 73.1540-Carrier frequency measurements. Section 73.1545-Carrier frequency departure tolerances. Section 73.1570-Modulation levels: AM, FM, and TV aural. Section 73.1580-Transmission system inspections. Section 73.1610-Equipment tests. Section 73.1620-Program tests. Section 73.1650-International agreements. Section 73.1660-Acceptability of broadcast transmitters. Section 73.1665-Main transmitters. Section 73.1692-Broadcast station construction near or installation on an AM broadcast tower.
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Action by Director, Legal Services Group. Adopted: March 31, 1999. by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 99-646). CIB Internet URL: [4]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Compliance/Orders/1999/da990646.wp STATION KJTT(AM), OAK HARBOR, WA. Affirmed the $19,000 forfeiture issued on November 18, 1998, to AM Station KJTT, Oak Harbor, Washington, and its licensee, Oak Harbor Communications, Inc, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.51, 11.52, 17.50, 73.1213 and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules re: antenaa structure painting and lighting, EAS System equipment, and operating without the remote control or metering equipment required for the operator on duty to perform his required duties. Action by Director, Legal Services Group. Adopted: March 31, 1999. by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 99-645). CIB Internet URL: [5]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Compliance/Orders/1999/da990645.wp ADDENDA: The following items, released April 5,
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COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle (202) 418-0310 [12]DOC-227830A1.doc [13]DOC-227830A1.pdf [14]DOC-227830A1.txt Released: 10/29/2002. TARIFF TRANSMITTALS PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB [15]DOC-227828A1.pdf [16]DOC-227828A1.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- MOUNT RUSHMORE BROADCASTING, INC.. Issued a $3,000 forfeiture to Mount Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc., licensee of KZMX(FM), Hot Springs, South Dakota, for willfully violating Sections 73.1350 and 73.1400 of the Rules.. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/24/2002 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 02-2825). EB [17]DA-02-2825A1.doc [18]DA-02-2825A1.pdf [19]DA-02-2825A1.txt MOUNT RUSHMORE BROADCASTING, INC.. Issued $10,000 forfeiture to Mount Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc., licensee of KAWK(FM), Custer, SD, for willfully operating an unlicensed aural broadcasting auxiliary station without Commision authorization. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/24/2002 by Forfeiture Order. (DA
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FRN 0003-7254-54 Facility ID # 87180 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: August 30, 2002 By the District Director, San Francisco Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Clarke Broadcasting Corporation (``Clarke''), licensee of station KTIQ,1 Merced, California, apparently willfully violated Sections 73.1350(a) and (c), and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to provide adequate transmitter control. We further find that Clarke apparently willfully and repeatedly violated 73.1560(a) and 73.1745(a) of the Rules by failing to maintain proper authorized power.2 We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"),3 that Clarke is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the
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Company, ) File Number EB-01-OR-254 Inc. ) KCLF(AM) ) NAL/Acct.No. 200232620003 New Roads, Louisiana ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: November 27, 2001 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Field Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that New World Broadcasting Company, Inc. (``New World'') apparently violated Sections 11.35(a) and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to operate and install Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment, and failing to monitor and control the transmission system.1 We conclude that New World is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On September 20, 2001, an agent from the New Orleans Field Office (``Field
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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 levels and operating
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0006-1600-48 Albuquerque, New Mexico ) Facility ID #227 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: June 28, 2002 By the District Director, Denver Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Ramh Corporation ("Ramh"), licensee of station KDEF in Albuquerque, New Mexico, apparently willfully violated Sections 73.1125, 73.1350 and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to maintain a main studio presence, and failing to establish monitoring procedures to ensure compliance with authorized operating power, mode of operation and AM directional system parameters.1 We further find that Ramh apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1560 of the Rules,2 by exceeding nighttime power levels and operating with an improper mode
(``Act'')1 and has apparently willfully violated sections 17.47(a)(1) and 17.49 of the Commission's Rules2 by not making an observation of the antenna structures' lights at least once each 24 hours and not maintaining a record of observed or otherwise known extinguishment or improper functioning of a structure light. We also find that Citicasters has apparently willfully violated sections 73.1125 and 73.1400(a) of the Commission's Rules3 by not maintaining a meaningful staff presence at the main studio and operating station KACD unattended. Further, we find that Citicasters apparently willfully violated sections 73.1870(a) and 73.1870(c)(3) of the Commission's Rules4 by not designating a person to serve as the station's chief operator and the failure of a chief operator to review the station records
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Notice Of Apparent Liability shall be sent by regular mail and Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested to Atlantic Beach Radio, Inc., c/o Putbrese, Hunsaker & Trent, P.O. Box 217, Sterling, VA 20167. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Fred L. Broce District Director Atlanta Office _________________________ 1 47 C.F.R 11.35 and 73.1745. 2 See 47 C.F.R. 11.35(a)-(b). 3 See 47 C.F.R. 73.1350 and 73.1400. 4 Section 312(f)(1) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. 312(f)(1), which applies to violations for which forfeitures are assessed under Section 503(b) of the Act, provides that ``[t]he term `willful', when used with reference to the commission or omission of any act, means the conscious and deliberate commission or omission of such act, irrespective of any intent to violate any provision
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and authorizations posted so they are readily available and easily accessible, failure to have sufficient transmission system monitoring and control capability, failure to maintain the input power at no less than 90%, failure to maintain a station log, and failure to have a designated chief operator. The NOV cited Rego for non-compliance with Sections 11.35(a), 11.61(a)(1)(v),. 11.61(a)(2)(i)(A), 73.54(d), 73.1230(b), 73.1350(b)(2), 73.1400(a)(1)(ii), 73.1560(a)(1), 73.1800(a), and 73.1870(a) of the Rules.3 5.On May 1, 2001, the Chicago office received a response to the NOV from the Law Offices of Keller and Heckman, LLP, Rego's legal representatives. In their reply, they acknowledged the various oversights and discrepancies associated with the station. However, they stated at the time of the inspection Rego was in the process
30, 2001 By the District Director, Seattle Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Palouse Country, Inc., licensee of radio broadcast station KMAX (AM) in Colfax, Washington has apparently violated Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act'')1 and has apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 73.1400(a)(1)(ii), 73.1560(a), 73.1580, and 73.1870(c)(3) of the Commission's Rules2 by operating the station without required monitors, operating in non-compliance with the station license regarding power, failing to perform periodic complete inspections of the transmitting system, and failing to provide verification that the station has been operating as required by the Rules or the station authorization with appropriate log entries in the
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NAL/Acct. No. 200232480001 Radio Station WQSV ) FRN 0003-7542-56 P. O. Box 619 ) Ashland City, TN 37015 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: April 30, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Atlanta Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that Sycamore Valley Broadcasting, Inc. ("Sycamore") apparently violated Sections 11.52(d), 11.61(a), 17.50, 73.1400, and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules.1 WQSV failed to: monitor two Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') sources, send and receive required EAS tests, re-paint its antenna structure to restore good visibility, maintain operating transmission system monitoring equipment, and reduce transmitter power between the times of local sunset and sunrise. We conclude that Sycamore Valley Broadcasting, Inc. is apparently liable for a
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Springs, South Dakota ) Facility ID #46712 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: May 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 Mount Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc., ("Rushmore") licensee of station KZMX, in Hot Springs, South Dakota, apparently willfully violated Sections 73.1350 and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules")1 by failing to establish monitoring procedures and schedules to determine compliance with operating power and modulation levels and failing to have positive on/off control of the transmitter. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"),2 that Rushmore is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of three
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set forth elsewhere in this part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization.'' The station authorization for WQNZ states that the station should produce 35,000 watts into a six-bay antenna system in order to produce its required effective radiated power. At the time of inspection, the station was operating with a five-bay antenna system. 2.b. 47 C.F.R. 73.1400: ``The licensee of an AM, FM, TV, or class A TV station is responsible for assuring that at all times the station operates within tolerances specified by applicable technical rule parts contained in this part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization. Any method of complying with applicable tolerances is permissible.'' Station personnel for WQNZ stated that
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and logs concerning Emergency Alert System (see 73.1820(a)(1)(iii) were not available for inspection. b. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1350(c): "The license must establish monitoring procedures and schedules for the station and the indicating instruments employed must comply with S:73.1215." At the time of inspection, the station's representative stated the station did not have monitoring procedures or schedules. c. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1400: "The licensee of an AM, FM, TV, or Class A TV station is responsible for assuring that at all times the station operates within the tolerances specified by the applicable technical rules contained in this part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization. Any method of complying with applicable tolerances is permissible." At the time of inspection,
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D.C. within 3 days of the initial use of that point. This notification is not required if responsible station personnel can be contacted at the transmitter or studio site during hours of operation. (h) The licensee must ensure that the station is operated in compliance with Part 11 of this chapter, the rules governing the Emergency Alert System (EAS). Section 73.1400 is revised to read as follows: �73.1400 Transmission system monitoring and control. The licensee of an AM, FM or TV station is responsible for assuring that at all times the station operates within tolerances specified by applicable technical rules contained in this Part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization. Any method of complying with applicable tolerances
contests. [431]TEXT [432]PDF 73.1217 Broadcast hoaxes. [433]TEXT [434]PDF 73.1225 Station inspections by FCC. [ [435]Inspection Fact Sheet ] [436]TEXT [437]PDF 73.1226 Availability to FCC of station logs and records. [438]TEXT [439]PDF 73.1230 Posting of station license. [440]TEXT [441]PDF 73.1250 Broadcasting emergency information. [442]TEXT [443]PDF 73.1300 Unattended station operation. [ [444]Unattended Operation ] [445]TEXT [446]PDF 73.1350 Transmission system operation. [447]TEXT [448]PDF 73.1400 Transmission system monitoring and control. [ [449]Unattended Operation ] [450]TEXT [451]PDF 73.1510 Experimental authorizations. [452]TEXT [453]PDF 73.1515 Special field test authorizations. [454]TEXT [455]PDF 73.1520 Operation for tests and maintenance. [456]TEXT [457]PDF 73.1530 Portable test stations [Definition]. [458]TEXT [459]PDF 73.1540 Carrier frequency measurements. [460]TEXT [461]PDF 73.1545 Carrier frequency departure tolerances. [462]TEXT [463]PDF 73.1560 Operating power and mode tolerances. [464]TEXT [465]PDF 73.1570