July 7, 2005
Letter re NEW LPFM, Cave Junction, OR
Letter,
FCC 05-1948,
released July 7, 2005
[ PDF | Word ]
Board members for LPFM that were involved with unlicensed,
unlawful operations cause LPFM application's dismissal.
November 5, 2004
David Michael Oaks
MO&O,
DA 04-3504,
released November 5, 2004
[ PDF | Word ].
$10,000 fine imposed after repeated warnings for
operations above the Part 15 device limits.
May 12, 2003
Rayon Sherwin "Junior" Payne Sentenced to
Prison for Unlicensed Radio Operation
News Release,
released May 12, 2003
[ PDF | Word ].
9 months imprisonment + 1 year supervised release for
unlicensed operations in the Orlando, FL area.
May 12, 2003
Fernando Alejandro, Bronx, New York
Forfeiture Order,
DA 03-1535,
released May 12, 2003
[ PDF | Word ].
Unauthorized operations on 95.1 MHz result in a $10,000
forfeiture.
May 9, 2003
Rawlins Charles, Brooklyn, New York
Forfeiture Order,
DA 03-1535,
released May 9, 2003
[ PDF | Word ].
Unauthorized operations on 96.7 MHz result in a $10,000
forfeiture.
May 7, 2003
Omar A. Ebanks, Orlando, FL
Forfeiture Order,
DA 03-1535,
released May 9, 2003
[ PDF | Word ].
Unauthorized operations on 93.9 MHz result in a $10,000
forfeiture.
October 24, 2002
Richard Muñoz, Naples, FL
Forfeiture Order,
DA 02-2793,
released October 24, 2002
[ PDF | Word | Text ].
Unauthorized operations, even after warnings, bring a $10,000
forfeiture.
February 9, 2000
FCC Investigation Leads to Arrest of Unlicensed
FM Radio Operator [Brooklyn, NY]
News Release,
,
released April 15, 2002
[ PDF | Word | Text ] .
February 8, 2002
Applications of Leslie D. Brewer for
Special Temporary Authority to Operate an Unlicensed FM Broadcast Station
[at Temple Terrace, FL]
MO&O,
FCC 02-29,
17 FCC Rcd 2804,
released February 8, 2002
[ PDF | Word | Text ].
Application for review denied to operate an unlicensed
low power FM station.
[ Related order ].
December 14, 2000
Skywave Electronics, Inc., Rockford, Illinois
Forfeiture Order,
DA 00-2810,
15 FCC Rcd 24660,
released December 14, 2000
[ PDF | Word | Text ].
Forfeiture for the sale and distribution of
FM devices which did not comply with its Grant of Equipment Authorization.
July 25, 2000
WRHC Broadcasting Corp., Licensee of
Station WRHC (AM), Coral Gables, FL
Forfeiture Order,
DA 00-1637,
released July 25, 2000
[ Word | Text ].
Operation of an AM station in an unauthorized manner.
Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, DA 00-619, 15 FCC Rcd 5551,
released March 21, 2000: [ Word | Text ]
May 31, 2000
In the Matter of Bay Broadcasting Corporation, KHSN(AM),
Coos Bay, OR
NAL,
DA 00-1190,
15 FCC Rcd 9387,
released May 31, 2000
[ Word | Text ].
Unauthorized STL links and antenna, and station id issue.
Late filed petition for reconsideration denied: MO&O, DA 00-1701,
15 FCC Rcd 23449, released August 1, 2000: [ Word | Text ]
May 17, 2000
FCC Investigation Leads to Arrest of Unlicensed
FM Radio Operator [Brooklyn, NY]
News Release,
,
released May 17, 2000
[ Word | Text ] .
April 13, 2000
In the Matter of KNFL, Inc., Tremonton, Utah
Forfeiture Order,
DA 00-848,
15 FCC Rcd 10286,
released April 13, 2000
[ Word | Text ].
Operation of unlicensed translator station.
Reconsideration denied, MO&O, DA 00-2285, 15 FCC Rcd 25527,
released October 10, 2000: [ Word | Text ]
April 7, 2000
James N. Dispoto, Ocala, Florida
MO&O,
DA 00-766,
15 FCC Rcd 10171
released April 7, 2000
[ Word | Text ].
Operation of an FM station without a license.
March 27, 2000
U.S.A. vs. Any and all Radio Station Transmision Equipment;
Radio Frequency Power Amplifiers, Radio Frequency Test Equipment, and any other
equipment associated with or used in connection with the transmission at 97.7 MHz"
['The BEAT', Minneapolis, MN]
[Court Order],
Case No. 97-3972 (Eighth Cir. 2000),
filed March 27, 2000
[ HTML | HTML ].
March 15, 2000
Hoosier Broadcasting Corporation (WIRE (FM))
MO&O,
DA 00-571,
15 FCC Rcd 8640,
released September 28, 2000
[ PDF | Word | Text ]
FM antenna mounted at height higher than authorized
results in forfeiture; petition for reconsideration denied.
Forfeiture Order, DA 99-371, 14 FCC Rcd 3356, February 23, 1999:
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
November 23, 1999
Virginia Man Indicted for Operating An
Unlicensed FM Broadcast Station
News Release,
released November 23, 1999
[ Word | Text ].
Operation of an FM station without a license.
October 29, 1999
Free Speech v. Reno and FCC
[Court Order],
Case No. 99-6083, 200 F.3d 63 (2nd Cir. 1999),
decided October 29, 1999
[ HTML | HTML
].
August 24, 1999
Florida Criminal Conviction in Unlicensed
Radio Case Upheld by U.S. Court of Appeals
News Release,
Report No. GN 99-6,
released August 24, 1999
[ PDF | HTML ].
The court's order is available through this News Release.
July 13, 1999
FCC Closes an Unlicensed Radio
Station in Cheboygan, Michigan
News Release,
Report No. CI 99-26,
released July 13, 1999
[ Word | Text ].
June 15, 1999
Jerry Szoka, Cleveland Ohio -- Order to
Show Cause Why a Cease and Desist Order Should Not Be Issued
June 9, 1999
Joseph Frank Ptak, San Marcos, Texas
-- Order to Show Cause Why a Cease and Desist Order Should Not Be Issued
May 26, 1999
FCC Seizes Equipment
From Unlicensed Radio Station in Lancaster, PA
News Release,
Report No. 99-23,
released May 26, 1999
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
May 19, 1999
FCC Seizes
equipment from Unlicensed Radio Station in Wheaton, Maryland
News Release,
Report No. 99-22,
released May 19, 1999
[ PDF ].
May 7, 1999
FCC Closes an Unlicensed Station in Grand Rapids, MI
News Release,
Report No. CI 99-21,
released May 7, 1999
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
April 30, 1999
FCC Seizes Equipment
From Houston Unlicensed Radio Station
News Release,
Report No. CI 99-18,
released April 30, 1999
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
Attachment to News Release: [ PDF ].
April 28, 1999
FCC Closes an
Unlicensed Station in Brooklyn, NY
News Release,
Report No. CI 99-17,
released April 28, 1999
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
March 22, 1999
U.S. District Court
Issues Injunction Against Unlicensed New York City Radio
Station
News Release,
Report No. CI 99-14,
released March 22, 1999
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
March 15, 1999
Andre Dominique Hunter, Pembroke Pines, FL
Forfeiture Order,
DA 99-500,
15 FCC Rcd 10023,
released March 15, 1999
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
March 4, 1999
FCC Closes an
Unlicensed Radio Station in Canyon Lake, Texas
News Release,
Report No. CI 99-12,
released March 4, 1999
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
March 1, 1999
Mr. Mark A. Fulling, Garden City, Kansas
Forfeiture Order,
DA 99-411,
15 FCC Rcd 4454,
released March 1, 1999
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
February 26, 1999
USA v. Any and All Radio Station
Transmitting Equipment et. al.
[Court Order],
Case No. 97-3972, 8th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals,
filed February 26, 1999
[ HTML | WP5.1 ].
Re: Alan Fried, "The BEAT", Minneapolis, MN
[Related item]
February 23, 1999
FCC Closes an
Unlicensed Radio Station in Howell, Michigan
News Release,
Report No. CI 99-9,
released February 23, 1999
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
February 19, 1999
Domingo Del Valle, Tampa, Florida 33619
Forfeiture Order,
DA 99-356,
15 FCC Rcd 4274,
released February 19, 1999
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
February 18, 1999
FCC Closes an
Unlicensed Radio Station in Oakland Park, FL
News Release,
Report No. CI 99-8,
released February 18, 1999
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
February 8, 1999
FCC Closes an
Unlicensed Radio Station in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
News Release,
Report No. CI 99-6,
released February 8, 1999
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
December 23, 1998
Keith Perry, Leander, TX
Cease and Desist Order and Forfeiture Order,
CIB Docket No. 98-46,
FCC 98-327,
14 FCC Rcd 1263,
released December 23, 1998
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
December 22, 1998
Edwin Raices & Andres Rivera Regis, Detroit, MI
MO&O,
DA 98-2581,
13 FCC Rcd 24210,
released December 22, 1998
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
December 16, 1998
FCC Shuts Down 19 Unlicensed Radio Stations
in Miami Area
News Release,
Report No. CI 98-30,
released December 16, 1998
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
December 11, 1998
FCC Closes an Unlicensed Radio Station
in Gainesville
News Release,
Report No. CI 98-29,
released December 11, 1998
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
December 11, 1998
Lewis B. Arnold, Chewelah, WA
Cease and Desist Order and Forfeiture Order,
CIB Docket No. 98-45,
FCC 98-326,
released December 11, 1998
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
[ Prior 4/6/98 Order. ]
December 11, 1998
Mark A. Rabenold, Oroville, WA,
Cease and Desist Order and Forfeiture Order,
CIB Docket No. 98-47,
FCC 98-325,
14 FCC Rcd 1261,
released December 11, 1998
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
[ Prior Order. ]
November 9, 1998
FCC Closes an Unlicensed Radio Station
in Pittsburgh
News Release,
Report No. CI 98-20,
released December 11, 1998
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
October 16, 1998
FCC Closes an Unlicensed Radio Station
in Detroit
News Release,
Report No. CI 98-19,
released October 16, 1998
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
October 5, 1998
Letter re: Request for an Experimental FM Broadcast
Station, Brookline, MA
Letter,
released October 5, 1998
[ HTML | WP5.1 ].
Request denied to operate (as an experimental station)
a new station in the FM band.
September 29, 1998
FCC Closes an Unlicensed Radio Station in Memphis
News Release,
Report No. CI 98-18,
released September 29, 1998
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
August 28, 1998
FCC Closes Four Unlicensed Radio
Stations in Cleveland
News Release,
Report No. CI 98-15,
released August 28, 1998
[ HTML | WP5.1 ].
August 18, 1998
FCC Closes Down 15 Unlicensed
Radio Stations in Miami Area
News Release,
Report No. CI 98-13,
released August 18, 1998
[ HTML | WP5.1 ].
En Español: [ HTML ]
July 10, 1998
Unlicensed La Nueva Radio Musical, New Haven, CT
News Release,
DA 98-1423,
dated July 10, 1998
[ HTML | WP5.1 ].
Request for "waiver of Commission regulations" to allow
an unlicensed operation was denied.
July 7, 1998
Howell Township, NJ Pirate Radio
Operator Enjoined From Operating Without a License
News Release,
Report No. CI 98-11,
released July 7, 1998
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
July 6, 1998
Joseph Frank Ptak, San Marcos, TX
June 29, 1998
Tioga, ND Pirate Radio Station Permanently Enjoined By
Court From Operating Without a License
News Release,
,
released June 29, 1998
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
June 16, 1998
United States v. Dunifer
Summary Judgement and Permanent Injunction,
No. C 94-03542 CW (N.D. Cal., June 16, 1998). ,
June 16, 1998
[ HTML | WP5.1 ].
The Court's actions are
summarized in the News Release, Report No. G-10, released June 17, 1998, entitled
U.S. District Court Upholds FCC Radio Licensing
Authority; Issues Injunction Against Unlicensed Broadcaster Stephen Dunifer:
[ HTML ]. See also the earlier 1995 FCC decision..
June 24, 1998
Federal Communications Commission Announces Enforcement
Action Closing a Philadelphia Unlicensed Radio Station
News Release,
Report No. CIB 98-10,
released June 24, 1998
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
June 24, 1998
Letter to Unlicensed Radio Mutiny
Letter,
dated June 24, 1998
[ HTML | WP5.1 ].
Request for waiver of Commission regulations to permit
operation of an unlicensed station was denied.
May 28, 1998
Letter re: NEW, STA Request, Brookline, MA
Letter,
dated May 28 ,1998
[ HTML | WP5.1 ].
STA request for a new low power noncommercial educational
FM station was denied.
May 28, 1998
Letter re: Unlicensed Radio Alcance, Orlando, FL
Letter,
dated May 28 ,1998
[ HTML | WP5.1 ].
STA request for a new low power FM station was denied.
May 28, 1998
Letter re: Unlicensed WFMA, Radio Marantha, Orlando, FL
Letter,
dated May 28 ,1998
[ HTML | WP5.1 ].
STA request for a new low power FM station was denied.
May 13, 1998
Frank J. Bartholomew, Fredericksburg, PA
Forfeiture Order,
DA 98-897,
13 FCC Rcd 13160
dated May 13 ,1998
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
Unlicensed station operation.
Forfeiture not reduced,
MO&O, DA 99-527, released March 18, 1999: [ WP5.1 | Text ]
May 5, 1998
FCC Closes Unlicensed Detroit Radio Station
News Release,
Report No. CI 98-8,
released May 5, 1998
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
April 15, 1998
FCC Closes Down Unlicensed Radio
Operation in Cleveland Causing Interference to Public Radio Station
News Release,
Report No. CI 98-5,
released April 15, 1998
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
April 14, 1998
Seizure of Equipment in Florida Used in
Unlicensed Radio Broadcasting Case
News Release,
Report No. CI 98-8,
released April 14, 1998
[ PDF ].
April 7, 1998
Letter re: Unlicensed FM "Radio Impacto", Orlando, FL
Letter,
dated April 7, 1998
[ HTML | WP5.1 ].
STA request for a new low power FM station was denied.
April 7, 1998
Letter re: Unlicensed FM "Radio Amor, Poder y Gracia",
Tampa, FL
Letter,
dated April 7, 1998
[ HTML | WP5.1 ].
STA request to continue operation of an unlicensed
low power FM station was denied. [ Related item ].
April 6, 1998
FCC Issues Hearing Notices to Five
Unlicensed FM Radio Operators
News Release,
Report No. CI 98-4,
released April 6, 1998
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
April 6, 1998
Joseph Frank Ptak, San Marcos, Texas
-- Order to Show Cause Why a Cease and Desist Order Should Not Be Issued
Order to Show
Cause and Notice of Opportunity for Hearing,
CIB Docket 98-44,
FCC 98-60,
13 FCC Rcd 10614,
63 FR 26598,
released April 6, 1998
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
[Previous decision.]
April 6, 1998
Lewis B. Arnold, Chewelah, WA
-- Order to Show Cause Why a Cease and Desist Order Should Not Be Issued
Order to Show
Cause and Notice of Opportunity for Hearing,
CIB Docket 98-44,
FCC 98-60,
,
63 FR 26595,
released April 6, 1998
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
[Later Order.]
April 6, 1998
Keith Perry, Leander, TX
-- Order to Show Cause Why a Cease and Desist Order Should Not Be Issued
Order to Show
Cause and Notice of Opportunity for Hearing,
CIB Docket 98-46,
FCC 98-62,
,
63 FR 26596,
released April 6, 1998
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
April 6, 1998
Mark A. Rabenold, Oroville, WA
-- Order to Show Cause Why a Cease and Desist Order Should Not Be Issued
Order to Show
Cause and Notice of Opportunity for Hearing,
CIB Docket 98-47,
FCC 98-63,
,
63 FR 26599,
released April 6, 1998
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
[Later Order.]
April 6, 1998
Jerry Szoka, Cleveland, Ohio
-- Order to Show Cause Why a Cease and Desist Order Should Not Be Issued
Order to Show
Cause and Notice of Opportunity for Hearing,
CIB Docket 98-48,
FCC 98-64,
,
63 FR 26601,
released April 6, 1998
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
[Later Order.]
April 7, 1998
Letter re: Unlicensed KAW" (FM), Lawrence, KS
Letter,
dated April 7, 1998
[ HTML | WP5.1 ].
Request for waivers to permit a new unlicensed low power
FM station was denied.
March 20, 1998
FCC Closes Down Unlicensed Radio
Operation That Threatened Air Safety at Sacramento Airport; Fourth Airport
Interference Incident in Five Months
News Release,
Report No. CI 98-3,
released March 20, 1998
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
Unlicensed operation causes EMI.
March 11, 1998
Edwin Valentin d/b/a Musical Radio, Pontiac, MI
Notice of Forfeiture,
DA 98-487,
13 FCC Rcd 5099,
63 FR 26601,
released March 11, 1998
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
MO&O, FCC 00-82, released March 9, 2000
affirmed forfeitures: [ Word | Text ]
March 5, 1998
Edwin Raices, Anders Rivera Regis d/b/a/ R&R Communications
Forfeiture Order,
DA 98-428,
13 FCC Rcd 4656,
released March 11, 1998
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
Erratum, released March 5, 1998
[ Word | Text ]
[ Later MO&O ].
February 26, 1998
Florida Criminal Conviction in Unlicensed
Radio Broadcasting Case
News Release,
released February 26, 1998
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
Conviction upheld.
See also News Release, Report No. CI 97-9,
released September 12, 1997, Commission Wins Summary Judgment Against
Unlicensed Radio Operator: [ Text ]
February 6, 1998
Unlicensed Radio
Operation in Puerto Rico Endangering Air Safety Communications at San Juan
International Airport Shut Down by FCC
News Release,
Report No. CI 98-1,
released February 6, 1998
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
Unlicensed operation caused EMI.
November 7, 1997
Federal Communications Commission Conficates
Equipment from Unlicensed Radio Operation [Kansas City, MO]
News Release,
released November 7, 1997
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
February 6, 1998
Unlicensed Radio
Operation in Puerto Rico Endangering Air Safety Communications at San Juan
International Airport Shut Down by FCC
News Release,
Report No. CI 97-8,
released February 6, 1998
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
Unlicensed operation caused EMI.
October 24, 1997
FCC Closes Down Unlicensed Radio Operators That
Were Threatening Air Safety at Two Florida Airports
News Release,
Report No. CI 97-12,
released October 24, 1997
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
Unlicensed operation causes EMI.
September 25, 1997
FCC Closes Down Unlicensed Radio Operator
[Sacramento, CA]
News Release,
released September 25, 1997
[ Text ].
"Community Power Radio", Sacramento, CA
September 10, 1997
FCC Wins Court Action Against Unlicensed Radio Operator
News Release,
Report No. CI 97-8,
released September 10, 1997
[ Text ].
"The BEAT", Minneapols, MN. [ Related item] ]
August 22, 1997
FCC Shuts Down Unlicensed Radio Operation in
Fort Walton Beach, FL
News Release,
Report No. CI 97-7,
released August 22, 1997
[ Text ].
"The BEAT", Minneapols, MN. [ Related item] ]
August 2, 1995
Application for Review of Stephen Paul Dunifer,
Berkeley, California
March 11, 1994
Andrew R. Yoder, Chambersburg, PA
MO&O,
9 FCC Rcd 6927,
released March 11, 1994
[ WP5.1 | Text ].
Re: forfeiture for operating an unlicensed station.
November 30, 1993
Letter re: NEW (FM); Punta Gorda, FL
Letter,
dated November 30, 1993
[ HTML | WP5.1 ].
Request for "special permission" to operate a low power
FM station was not granted.