Another Part 15 AM'er Nailed

jpjanze · 2007-04-20T23:18:28Z

***************************************************************** FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION***************************************************************** FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ENFORCEMENT BUREAU Northeast Region Detroit Office 24897 Hathaway Street Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335-1552 April 9, 2007 (Sent via Certified Return Receipt Requested and First Class U.S. Mail) Terry Brown Wellsville, Ohio NOTICE OF UNLICENSED OPERATION Case Number: EB-07-DT-072 Document Number: W20073236005 The Detroit Office received information that an unlicensed broadcast station on 1620 kHz was allegedly operating in Wellsville, Ohio. On March 7, 2007 an agent from this office confirmed by direction finding techniques that radio signals on frequency 1620 kHz were emanating from 1245 Main Street, Wellsville, Ohio. The Commission's records show that no license was issued for operation of a broadcast station on 1620 kHz at this location in Wellsville, Ohio Radio stations must be licensed by the FCC pursuant to 47 U.S.C. S 301. The only exception to this licensing requirement is for certain transmitters using or operating at a power level or mode of operation that complies with the standards established in Part 15 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. SS 15.1 et seq. The field strength of the signal on frequency 1620 kHz was measured at 23,600 microvolts per meter (uV/m) at 75 meters, which exceeded the maximum permitted level of 250 uV/m at 3 meters for non-licensed devices. Thus, this station is operating in violation of 47 U.S.C. S 301. You are hereby warned that operation of radio transmitting equipment without a valid radio station authorization constitutes a violation of the Federal laws cited above and could subject the operator to severe penalties, including, but not limited to, substantial monetary fines, in rem arrest action against the offending radio equipment, and criminal sanctions including imprisonment. (see 47 U.S.C. SS 401, 501, 503 and 510). UNLICENSED OPERATION OF THIS RADIO STATION MUST BE DISCONTINUED IMMEDIATELY. You have ten (10) days from the date of this notice to respond with any evidence that you have authority to operate granted by the FCC. Your response should be sent to the address in the letterhead and reference the listed case and document number. Under the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. S 552a(e)(3), we are informing you that the Commission's staff will use all relevant material information before it to determine what, if any, enforcement action is required to ensure your compliance with FCC Rules. This will include any information that you disclose in your reply. You may contact this office if you have any questions. James A. Bridgewater District Director Detroit Office Attachments: Excerpts from the Communications Act of 1934, As Amended Enforcement Bureau, "Inspection Fact Sheet", July 2003

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I think he meant 10 watt, it might be a misprint

Posted : 31/12/2007 8:28 pm

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I am a new user and hope you continue to revisit many previously discussed issues.
just learning all the new terms is quiet challenging. i
i'm not sure if this is the right way to get involved in the post's but i have a question.
currently using a rangemaster, on top of a building. can i set up a radial ground system on top of the building?
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