FCC Web Documents citing 73.1206

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  • Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's Rules, we find that RCK 1 Group, LLC (the ``Licensee''), Licensee of Station WKKX(AM) Wheeling, West Virginia, (the ``Station'') apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, by broadcasting a live telephone conversation without giving prior notice to the individual being called of the Licensee's intention to do so. Based on review of the facts and circumstances, we find the Licensee apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. BACKGROUND On September 8, 2005, the Commission received a complaint (the ``Complaint'')
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  • Account No. 200732080013 Facility ID No. 29732 FRN No. 0004311619 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: January 30, 2007 Released: January 30, 2007 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Citicasters Licenses, L.P. (``Citicasters''), licensee of Station WFLZ-FM, Tampa, Florida, apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by broadcasting a live telephone conversation and recording it for later broadcast without giving proper notice to the individual being called of the licensee's intention to do so. Specifically, on or about November 17, 2004, Citicasters engaged in a telephone conversation with actress Nicollette Sheridan and placed her live on the air without informing her of
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  • 12 FCC Rcd. 17087, 17113 (1997), recon. denied 15 FCC Rcd. 303 (1999) (``Forfeiture Policy Statement''); 47 C.F.R. § 1.80(b). See 47 U.S.C. § 503(b)(2)(D). See 47 U.S.C. § 503(b)(2)(D); 47 C.F.R. 1.80(a)(4). See WMGO Broadcasting, Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, DA 07-959 (rel. Inv. & Hrgs. Div March 2, 2007) (The station was found to have violated Section 73.1206 by broadcasting telephone conversations over the air without authorization on three different dates, resulting in a proposed forfeiture of $8,000. The proposed forfeiture was based on an upward adjustment of $4,000 that was added to a base forfeiture amount of $4,000 for the unauthorized broadcast of a telephone conversation) (petition for recons. pending). See 47 C.F.R. § 73.1216. See also
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  • the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act'') and Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that 3 Point Media - Salt Lake City, LLC (``3 Point Media''), licensee of Station KHTB(FM), Provo, Utah, broadcast a telephone conversation without first informing a party to the conversation of its intention to do so, in apparent willful violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. Based upon our review of the facts, we find, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Act, that 3 Point Media is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. BACKGROUND The Commission received a complaint alleging that on April 5, 2006, a radio personality at Station KHTB(FM) announced that he would play a prank
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  • the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that WMGO Broadcasting Corp., Inc. (the ``Licensee''), Licensee of Station WMGO(AM), Canton, Mississippi (the ``Station''), apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, by recording a telephone conversation for broadcast, and later broadcasting that telephone conversation, without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances, we find WMGO apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $8,000. II. background The complainant, Luke Gordon (the
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  • the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that ProActive Communications, Inc. (the ``Licensee''), licensee of Station KQQB-FM, Newport, Washington (the ``Station''), apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by recording a telephone conversation for broadcast and later broadcasting that telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Based upon our review of the facts, we find the Licensee apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. BACKGROUND On March 27, 2006, the Commission received
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  • Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act'') and Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that Capstar TX Limited Partnership (``Capstar'' or ``Licensee''), former licensee of Station KFGO(AM), Fargo, North Dakota (the ``Station''), broadcast a telephone conversation without first informing a party to the conversation of its intention to do so, in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. Based upon our review of the facts, we find that the Licensee is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $12,000. BACKGROUND On January 4, 2007, the Commission received a complaint (the ``Complaint'') from Mr. Sandy Blunt alleging that KFGO(AM) broadcast a telephone call from Mr. Blunt without his permission. According to the Complaint,
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  • Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's Rules, we find that Rejoynetwork, LLC (``Rejoynetwork'' or the ``Licensee''), licensee of Station WAAW(FM), Williston, South Carolina (the ``Station'') apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules by broadcasting multiple telephone conversations without giving prior notice to the individuals being called of the Licensee's intention to do so. Based on a review of the facts and circumstances, we find the Licensee apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. We also admonish Rejoynetwork for the late filings in this matter. II.
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  • Adopted: October 17, 2008 Released: October 17, 2008 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we assess separate monetary forfeitures in the amount of $16,000 each against WXDJ Licensing, Inc. (``WXDJ Licensing'') and WSKQ Licensing, Inc. (``WSKQ Licensing'')(collectively, the ``Licensees'') for their apparent willful violations of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules. Both WXDJ Licensing and WSKQ Licensing are affiliates of Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. As discussed below, we find that WXDJ Licensing and WSKQ Licensing each apparently violated the telephone broadcast rule by causing a telephone conversation to be recorded for future broadcast without giving prior notice to the individual being called of the intention to do
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  • Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that Courier Communications Corp. (``Courier'' or the ``Licensee''), Licensee of Station WNOV(AM), Milwaukee, Wisconsin (the ``Station''), apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the other party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances, we find Courier apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. II. background The Commission received a complaint (the ``Complaint'') from Mr. Keith Conrad alleging
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  • 0008130353 Facility ID No. 73259 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 6, 2008 Released: March 6, 2008 By the Acting Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order, we assess a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $6,400 against WMGO Broadcasting Corp., Inc. (``WMGO'' or the ``Licensee''), licensee of Station WMGO(AM), Canton, Mississippi (the ``Station''), for violating Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by willfully recording and broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the other party to the conversation of its intention to do so. background On January 7, 2005, the Commission received a complaint (``Complaint'') from Mr. Luke Gordon alleging that Mr. Jerry Lousteau, the owner of Station WMGO and the host of its morning news show,
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  • NAL Account No. 200732080020 Facility ID No. 72172 FRN No. 0011339769 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 17, 2009 Released: February 17, 2009 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order, we assess a $3,200 forfeiture against RCK 1 Group, LLC (the ``Licensee''), licensee of Station WKKX(AM), Wheeling, West Virginia (the ``Station''), for willfully violating Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, by broadcasting a live telephone conversation without giving prior notice to the individual being called of the Licensee's intention to do so. BACKGROUND As discussed in detail in the Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') issued in this case, the Commission received a complaint that the Licensee violated Section 73.1206 by calling the Complainant's home
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  • 18, 2009 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), we find that Cumulus Licensing LLC (``Cumulus'' or the ``Licensee''), Licensee of Station WTWR-FM, Luna Pier, Michigan (the ``Station''), apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules by recording for broadcast a live telephone conversation without giving prior notice to the recipient of the call of the Licensee's intention to do so. Based on a review of the facts and circumstances, we find the Licensee apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $6,000. II. BACKGROUND We received a complaint (the ``Complaint'')
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  • 200932080012 4094 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 4, 2010 Released: February 4, 2010 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order, we assess a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 against Rejoynetwork, LLC (``Rejoynetwork'' or the ``Licensee''), licensee of Station WAAW(FM), Williston, South Carolina (the ``Station''), for its willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules. As discussed below, Rejoynetwork violated the Commission's rules by broadcasting multiple telephone conversations without giving prior notice to the individuals being called of its intention to do so. BACKGROUND On October 16, 2008, the Investigations and Hearings Division of the FCC's Enforcement Bureau (the ``Bureau'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the
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  • 2010 Released: February 4, 2010 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we assess a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $16,000 against WSKQ Licensing, Inc. (``WSKQ Licensing'' or the ``Licensee''), licensee of WSKQ-FM, New York, New York, for its apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules. As discussed below, we find that WSKQ Licensing apparently violated the telephone broadcast rule by broadcasting a telephone conversation without giving prior notice to the individual being called of its intention to do so. II. BACKGROUND The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') received a complaint (the ``Complaint'') alleging that on August 23, 2007, a Station employee made a
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  • a ``broker,'' that supplies programming to fill the time and sells commercial announcements in it. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.3555, Note 2 (j); see also WGPR, Inc., Memorandum Opinion and Order, 10 FCC Rcd 8140, 8141 ¶ 10 (1995), vacated in part on other grounds sub nom. Serafyn v. FCC, 149 F.3d 1213 (D.C. Cir. 1998). See 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206. See 47 U.S.C. § 503(b). See FCC Broadcast Inspection Summary Report Station WMJH(AM), dated April 12, 2005, at 2. The previous day, FCC field agents had inspected another Birach station located in a nearby community and found that the station was being operated by a different time broker. FCC Broadcast Inspection Summary Report Station WMFN(AM), dated April 11, 2005, at
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  • 23, 2010 Released: April 23, 2010 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: introduction In this Forfeiture Order, we assess a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $16,000 against WXDJ Licensing, Inc. (``WXDJ'' or the ``Licensee''), licensee of Station WXDJ(FM), North Miami Beach, Florida (the ``Station'') and subsidiary of Spanish Broadcasting Systems, Inc. (``SBS''), for willfully and repeatedly violating Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by recording a telephone conversation for broadcast without providing prior notification to the called party. background As discussed in detail in the Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') issued in this case, the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') received a complaint (the ``Complaint'') alleging that on July 19, 2007, Station personnel made a call to a woman
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  • February 2, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Memorandum Opinion and Order, we deny the petition for reconsideration (``Petition'') filed by Rejoynetwork, LLC (the ``Licensee''), licensee of Station WAAW(FM), Williston, South Carolina (the ``Station''), of a Forfeiture Order issued February 4, 2010. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture of $4,000 against the Licensee for violating Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by broadcasting multiple telephone conversations without giving prior notice to the individuals being called of its intention to do so. As discussed below, we deny the Petition and affirm the $4,000 forfeiture. background The Forfeiture Order held that the Licensee violated Section 73.1206 on March 23, 2006, when the Station broadcast telephone conversations between a Station
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  • February 16, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we assess a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $25,000 against Spanish Broadcasting System Holding Company, Inc. (``SBSHCI'' or ``Licensee''), licensee of Station WZNT(FM), San Juan, Puerto Rico (``WZNT'' or ``the Station''), for its apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules. As discussed below, we find that SBSHCI apparently violated the telephone broadcast rule by broadcasting telephone conversations without giving prior notice to the individuals being called that the conversations would be aired. II. BACKGROUND The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') received a complaint (``Complaint'') alleging that on April 13, 2006, Station WZNT employees made two ``prank'' calls during
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  • 201132080008 FRN No. 0001656586 Facility ID No. 59953 Adopted: June 2, 2011 Released: June 3, 2011 By the Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and AMFM Radio Licenses, L.L.C. (``AMFM Radio''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against AMFM Radio for possible violations of section 73.1206 of the Commission Rules, by recording for broadcast a telephone conversation without the authorization of one of the parties to the call. The Bureau and AMFM Radio have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree
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  • May 17, 2012 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we assess a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $2,000 against Nassau Broadcasting III, LLC, Debtor-in-Possession (hereinafter referred to as ``Nassau''), licensee of Station WWEG(FM), Myersville, Maryland (WWEG or the Station), for its apparent willful violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules (Section 73.1206 of the Rules). As discussed below, we find that Nassau apparently violated the telephone broadcast rule by recording a telephone conversation for broadcast without giving prior notice to the individual being recorded. II. BACKGROUND The Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) received a complaint alleging that, on May 27, 2011, employees of the Station made two telephone
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  • ID # 71215 ORDER ON REVIEW Adopted: May 17, 2007 Released: May 24, 2007 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Order on Review, we grant in part and deny in part an Application for Review filed by Infinity Radio Operations, Inc. (``Infinity''). On August 12, 2004, the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') imposed a $4,000 forfeiture on Infinity for violating section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the other party to the conversation of its intent to do so. The Bureau denied Infinity's Petition for Reconsideration, and the present Application challenges that Reconsideration Order. We reject Infinity's contention that the forfeiture should be cancelled or reduced because the Bureau referred to an unpaid, non-final forfeiture
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  • ) ) ) File No. EB-00-IH-0009 NAL/Acct. No. X32080005 Facility #28625 JJS FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: May 17, 2000 Released: May 17, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. Introduction In this forfeiture order, we impose a four thousand dollar ($4,000) forfeiture against Infinity Broadcasting Corporation of Washington, D.C. (``Infinity''), licensee of WJFK-FM, Manassas, Virginia. We find that Infinity violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206, by broadcasting a telephone conversation live without first informing the other party to the conversation that it intended to broadcast the conversation. On March 8, 2000, the Chief, Enforcement Bureau, issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000) against Infinity. Infinity filed its response
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  • Memorandum Opinion and Order, we deny a consolidated petition for reconsideration filed by EZ Sacramento, Inc. (``EZ''), licensee of KHTK(AM), Sacramento, California, and Infinity Broadcasting Corporation of Washington, D.C. (``Infinity''), licensee of WJFK-FM, Manassas, Virginia. EZ and Infinity (collectively, ``Petitioners'') seek reconsideration of two related orders that imposed $4,000 forfeitures against EZ and Infinity, respectively, for willful violations of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206. Infinity Broadcasting Corp. of Washington, D.C., 14 FCC Rcd 13451 (MMB 1999), EZ Sacramento, Inc., 14 FCC Rcd 13539 (MMB 1999). We will consider the petition in a consolidated order because the two forfeiture orders concern the broadcast of the same program. Reconsideration is appropriate only where the petitioner either shows a
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  • WINZ(AM) ) ) Miami, Florida ) File Number EB-00-IH-0287 NAL/Acct. No. x200132080007 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: November 29, 2000 Released: November 30, 2000 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc. (``Clear Channel'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, by broadcasting a live telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. We conclude that Clear Channel is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000). II. BACKGROUND On August 24, 2000, Lee Schwartz sent a complaint to the Commission directed against Station
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  • ) Taylorville, IL ) Facility ID # 38346 ) ) For a Forfeiture ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 25, 2000 Released: February 28, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. Introduction . In this Order, we rescind a forfeiture of $4,000 previously issued against Long Nine, Inc., licensee of Station WQLZ(FM), Taylorville, Illinois, for willful and repeated violations of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, which requires a broadcast licensee, before recording or broadcasting a telephone conversation, to inform any party to the conversation of its intent to broadcast such conversation (``telephone conversation broadcast rule''). II. Background . By Notice of Apparent Liability (``NAL''), DA 99-1937, released September 22, 1999, the Chief, Mass Media Bureau, determined that Long Nine, Inc., during
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  • of overall compliance warranting a downward adjustment. On the contrary, we believe that Capstar's record must be viewed in conjunction with the broadcast record of its corporate parent, Clear Channel Communications, Inc., which has been found to have violated the Commission's rules on numerous occasions. See Citicasters Co., DA 00-1640 (released July 26, 2000) ($6,000 NAL for violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., DA 00-1435 (released June 28, 2000), ($7,000 forfeiture order for violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1464, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., 15 FCC Rcd 11906 (2000) ($23,000 forfeiture order for violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1464, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., DA 00-1016 (released May 9, 2000) ($4,000 NAL for violation of Section 73.1216
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  • MASS MEDIA BUREAU ACTION COMMENT SOUGHT ON MOTION FOR DECLARATORY RULING ERRATUM This replaces Public Notice dated November 5, 2001. On October 1, 2001, Lorillard Tobacco Company filed a Motion for Declaratory Ruling with the Commission pursuant to Section 1.2 of the Commission's Rules. This Notice solicits comment on Lorillard's Motion. The Motion asks the Commission to find that Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules, pertaining to the broadcast of telephone conversations, prohibits the broadcast of advertisements and other programming material supplied to the licensee by a third party if the licensee knows or has reason to know that the material includes a telephone conversation that was recorded for broadcast without the knowledge or permission of one of the parties to
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  • Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.106(a)(1), we grant a petition for reconsideration filed June 16, 2000, by Infinity Broadcasting Corporation of Washington, D.C. (``Infinity''), licensee of station WJFK-FM, Manassas, Virginia. Infinity seeks reconsideration of Infinity Broadcasting Corporation of Washington, D.C., 15 FCC Rcd 10387 (Enforcement Bureau 2000) (``Forfeiture Order''), which imposed a $4,000 forfeiture for a willful violation of section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206, regarding the broadcast of telephone conversations. For the reasons that follow, we cancel the forfeiture. II. Discussion 2. Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206, provides in pertinent part that: Before recording a telephone conversation for broadcast, or broadcasting such a conversation simultaneously with its occurrence, a licensee shall
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  • CORPORATION Licensee of Stations WKAQ(AM), San Juan, PR and WUKQ(AM), Ponce, PR ) ) ) ) ) ) ) NAL/Acct. No. 200132080002 Facility Nos. 19099, 9352 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 16, 2001 Released: February 20, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we impose a forfeiture of $4,000 on El Mundo Broadcasting Corporation (``El Mundo'') for violating Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by recording and broadcasting a telephone conversation on two occasions on one station without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. On October 24, 2000, we issued a Notice of Apparent Liability (``NAL'') for $6,000, based on El Mundo's prior indication in response to a staff inquiry that the complained
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  • Weaverville, California ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. EB-02-IH-0134 NAL/Acct. No. 200232080013 FRN 0001-5424-55 Facility ID # 82720 Adopted: June 11, 2002 Released: June 13, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Results Radio Licensee, LLC, (``Results'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by broadcasting a live telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, we conclude that Results is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of three thousand two hundred dollars ($3,200). II. BACKGROUND 2. On
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  • EB-01-IH-0099 NAL/Acct. No. 2002 3208 0006 FRN # 0006-1143-42 Facility # 20346 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: February 5, 2001 Released: February 6, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that Entercom New Orleans License, LLC (``Entercom''), licensee of Station WEZB-FM, New Orleans, Louisiana, has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206, by recording a telephone conversation for broadcast without informing the other party of its intention to do so, even though the circumstances required it. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, we conclude that Entercom is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of Four
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  • 0006 Facility # 20346 FRN # 0004-9793-81 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Adopted: November 6, 2002 Released: November 7, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. Introduction In this Order, we cancel a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 proposed against Entercom New Orleans License, LLC (``Entercom''), licensee of Station WEZB-FM, New Orleans, Louisiana, for apparent willful violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206, which requires that a licensee inform a caller of its intention to broadcast the caller's conversation except when the caller is aware, or may be presumed to be aware, that the call is likely to be broadcast. On February 6, 2002, the Chief, Enforcement Bureau, acting pursuant to delegated authority, issued a
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  • WWDC-FM, ) FRN: 0001-6565-86 Washington, D.C. ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: March 15, 2002 Released: March 19, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that AMFM Radio Licenses, LLC (``AMFM'' or ``licensee''), licensee of Station WWDC-FM, Washington, D.C., has apparently violated 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206, by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the non-licensee party of its intention to do so. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, we conclude that AMFM is apparently liable for a forfeiture of six thousand dollars ($6,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a letter dated December 7, 2001, complaining that on November
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  • Licensee of Station WGBF (FM) ) FRN 0001-5879-71 Henderson, Kentucky ) Facility ID No. 659 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: March 28, 2002 Released: March 29, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc., (``Clear Channel'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by broadcasting a live telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, we conclude that Clear Channel is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of six thousand dollars ($6,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On June
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  • ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. EB-02-IH-0624-GC NAL/Acct. No. 200332080020 FRN 0004036711 Facility ID # 71215 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: August 1, 2003 Released: August 5, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Infinity Radio Operations, Inc. (``Infinity'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, we conclude that Infinity is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000). II. BACKGROUND Brenda L. Tanner, of Buffalo,
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  • NAL Account No. 200432080006 Facility No. 65166 FRN No. 0007589328 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: October 6, 2003 Released: October 7, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that, on October 3, 2002, Tempe Radio, Inc. (``Tempe''), licensee of Station KUPD(FM), Tempe, Arizona, apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. Based upon our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, and for the reasons discussed below, we conclude that Tempe is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00). background The Commission received a complaint that, on October 3, 2002, Station KUPD(FM) broadcast a telephone conversation between radio
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  • Account No. 200432080026 Facility No. 48368 FRN No. 0004976874 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 22, 2004 Released: April 23, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that, on June 17, 2003, WXDJ Licensing, Inc. (``WXDJ''), licensee of Station WXDJ(FM), North Miami, Florida, apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. Based upon our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, and for the reasons discussed below, we conclude that WXDJ is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00). background The Commission received an informal complaint that Station WXDJ(FM) broadcast a telephone conversation between radio personalities Joe Ferrero
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  • of Station WBLK(FM), Buffalo, New York ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. EB-02-IH-0624-GC NAL/Acct. No. 200332080020 FRN 0004036711 Facility ID # 71215 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 11, 2004 Released: August 12, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order, we impose a forfeiture of $4,000 on Infinity Radio Operations, Inc. (``Infinity'') for violating section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. II. BACKGROUND On August 5, 2003, we issued a Notice of Apparent Liability in which we proposed a $4,000 forfeiture based on a finding that Infinity apparently violated section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. Specifically, we found
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  • Facility No. 48368 FRN No. 0004976874 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: November 23, 2004 Released: November 24, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order, we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $3,500 to WXDJ Licensing, Inc., licensee of Station WXDJ(FM), North Miami, Florida for the willful broadcast of an unauthorized telephone conversation in violation of section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. background The Enforcement Bureau received an informal complaint alleging that on June 17, 2003, Station WXDJ(FM) broadcast a telephone conversation between radio personalities Joe Ferrero and Enrique Santos of WXDJ and President Fidel Castro of the Republic of Cuba and four officials of the Cuban government. According to the complaint, and a recording of the broadcast
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  • ) ) ) File No. EB-01-IH-0230 NAL/Acct. No. 20043208000014 Facility ID No. 46963 FRN No. 0002749406 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 13, 2004 Released: October 15, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order, we impose a forfeiture of $4,000 against Saga Communications of New England, Inc. (``Saga''), licensee of Station WLZX(FM), Northampton, Massachusetts, for violating section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the other party to the conversation of its intention to do so. II. BACKGROUND On February 19, 2004, we issued a Notice of Apparent Liability (``NAL'') for $4,000, based on a complaint by Western Mass Radio Company (``Western''), licensee of Station WRNX(FM), Amherst, Massachusetts. The complaint alleged that
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  • Account No. 200532080013 Facility ID No. 60731 FRN No. 0005088505 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: November 23, 2004 Released: November 24, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that, on March 25, 2003, Mid-Missouri Broadcasting, Inc. (``Mid-Missouri''), licensee of Station KOQL(FM), Ashland, Missouri, apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules regarding the broadcast of telephone calls. Based upon our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, and for the reasons discussed below, we conclude that Mid-Missouri is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. background The Commission received a complaint from the Interim Director of Life Crisis Services, Inc. (``Life
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  • ID No. 25906 FRN No. 0003763935 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: February 17, 2004 Released: February 19, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that, on January 25, 2001, Saga Communications of New England, Inc. (``Saga''), licensee of Station WLZX(FM), Northampton, Massachusetts, apparently willfully violated section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by recording and broadcasting a telephone conversation without first notifying a party to the call of its intention to do so. Based upon our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, and for the reasons discussed below, we conclude that Saga is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of Four Thousand
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  • 200432080015 Facility ID No. 3221 FRN No. 0005260377 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: February 17, 2004 Released: February 19, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that, on March 7, 2003, Cumulus Licensing Corp. (``Cumulus''), licensee of Station WSEA(FM), Atlantic Beach, South Carolina, apparently violated section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, which relates to the broadcast of telephone conversations. Based upon our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, and for the reasons discussed below, we conclude that Cumulus is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00). background 2. We received a complaint that, on March 7, 2003,
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  • EB-04-IH-0172 NAL Account No. 200532080023 Facility ID No. 6592 FRN No. 0011675014 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: December 21, 2004 Released: December 21, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that AMFM Radio Licenses, LLC (``AMFM''), licensee of Station WKQI(FM), Detroit, Michigan, apparently violated section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the other party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Based upon our review of the facts and circumstances of this case, we find that AMFM is apparently liable for a forfeiture of Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000) for its willful violation of section 73.1206. II. background
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  • Licensee of Station KNOE-TV, Monroe, ) FRN No. 0001716588 Louisiana ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 14, 2005 Released: July 18, 2005 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture against Noe Corp., L.L.C. (``Noe''), licensee of Station KNOE-TV, Monroe, Louisiana, for willfully and repeatedly violating section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by twice recording telephone conversations for broadcast without informing the other party to the calls of its intention to record for broadcast the conversations. We find that a Noe news reporter twice recorded for broadcast the complainant's voice, including the complainant's answering machine, without informing the complainant beforehand. We reject Noe's claims that the answering machine
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  • ) ) File No. EB-03-IH-0742 NAL Account No. 200532080129 Facility ID No. 35369 FRN No. 0005072467 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: November 14, 2005 Released: November 15, 2005 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order, we impose a monetary forfeiture of $4,000 against KOFI, Inc. (``KOFI''), licensee of Station KZMN(FM), Kalispell, Montana for violating section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by broadcasting and recording for rebroadcast a telephone conversation without first informing the other party to the conversation of its intention to do so. background On March 17, 2005, we issued a Notice of Apparent Liability (``NAL'') for $6,000 based on a complaint from Lisa Simmer. Ms. Simmer alleged, and KOFI acknowledged, that Station KZMN(FM) broadcast
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  • 23, 2005 Released: February 24, 2005 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Order on Reconsideration, we deny a Petition for Reconsideration (``Petition'') by Infinity Radio Operations, Inc. (``Infinity''), of a Forfeiture Order (``Forfeiture Order'') for $4,000 issued by the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') on August 12, 2004. In the Forfeiture Order, we found that Infinity had violated section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Infinity argues that our use of the underlying facts from an unpaid, unadjudicated forfeiture order, issued for its violation of section 73.1206 in a previous proceeding, to rebut its claim in the present proceeding that it had
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  • FRN No. 0002749406 ORDER ON RECONSIDERATION Adopted: March 1, 2005 Released: March 2, 2005 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Order on Reconsideration, we deny a Petition for Reconsideration (``Petition'') by Saga Communications of New England, Inc. (``Saga'') of a Forfeiture Order (``Forfeiture Order'') for $4,000. In the Forfeiture Order, we found that Saga had violated section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by recording a telephone conversation for broadcast without first informing the other party to the conversation of its intention to do so. The Forfeiture Order was based on a complaint by Western Mass Radio Company, licensee of Station WRNX(FM), Amherst, Massachusetts, alleging that a Saga on-air personality initiated and recorded a telephone conversation with an on-air
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  • to section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act'') and section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that NOE Corp. LLC (``NOE''), licensee of Station KNOE-TV, Monroe, Louisiana, twice recorded telephone conversations for broadcast without informing parties to the calls of its intention to broadcast the conversations, in apparent willful and repeated violation of section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. Based on our review of the facts, we conclude that NOE is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $10,000. II. BACKGROUND By letter dated September 23, 2003, Mack Calhoun, who serves on the Police Jury for Ouachita Parish in Louisiana, filed the first of three complaints with the Commission. Calhoun asserted that,
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  • 1934, as amended (the ``Act'') and section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that Scripps Howard Broadcasting Company (``Scripps Howard''), licensee of Station WEWS-TV, Cleveland, Ohio, recorded a telephone conversation for broadcast and twice aired a portion of that recording without informing a party to the conversation of its intention to do so, in apparent willful violation of section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. Based upon our review of the facts, we conclude that Scripps Howard is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $6,000. II. BACKGROUND On November 6, 2003, the Commission received a complaint from Medical Mutual (``MedMutual''), a health insurance company doing business in Ohio. In its complaint, MedMutual states that, on or about
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  • 2005 Released: March 17, 2005 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, issued pursuant to section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that KOFI, Inc. (``KOFI''), licensee of Station KZMN(FM), Kalispell, Montana, apparently willfully violated section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206, by broadcasting, and recording for later broadcast, a telephone conversation without first informing a party to the conversation of its intention to do so. For the following reasons, based upon our review of the facts and circumstances, we find KOFI apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $6,000. II. background
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  • Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's Rules, we find that RCK 1 Group, LLC (the ``Licensee''), Licensee of Station WKKX(AM) Wheeling, West Virginia, (the ``Station'') apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, by broadcasting a live telephone conversation without giving prior notice to the individual being called of the Licensee's intention to do so. Based on review of the facts and circumstances, we find the Licensee apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. BACKGROUND On September 8, 2005, the Commission received a complaint (the ``Complaint'')
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  • ceased, all at a time when Tichenor was controlled by HBC, it cannot be considered in this renewal proceeding. Finally, Blalack asserts that Licensee engaged in misconduct by broadcasting a telephone conversation between a KROM(FM) air personality and a station employee without having first notified the called party of the intended broadcast use of the conversation in violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules. The Commission issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture to the Licensee for a violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules. The base amount of a forfeiture for violation of this rule is $4,000. Because the conversation was aired on 7 commonly-owned stations, the Commission set the forfeiture amount at $28,000 (i.e., $4,000.00 x
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the matter of Lorillard Tobacco Company Motion for Declaratory Ruling Re: Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) DA 01-2565 ORDER Adopted: March 12, 2007 Released: March 13, 2007 By the Chief, Media Bureau: introduction Lorillard Tobacco Company (``Lorillard'') filed a Motion for Declaratory Ruling (``Motion'') regarding application of the Commission's rule concerning the broadcast of telephone conversations. The American Legacy Foundation (``ALF'') filed an
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  • Account No. 200732080013 Facility ID No. 29732 FRN No. 0004311619 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: January 30, 2007 Released: January 30, 2007 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Citicasters Licenses, L.P. (``Citicasters''), licensee of Station WFLZ-FM, Tampa, Florida, apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by broadcasting a live telephone conversation and recording it for later broadcast without giving proper notice to the individual being called of the licensee's intention to do so. Specifically, on or about November 17, 2004, Citicasters engaged in a telephone conversation with actress Nicollette Sheridan and placed her live on the air without informing her of
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  • 12 FCC Rcd. 17087, 17113 (1997), recon. denied 15 FCC Rcd. 303 (1999) (``Forfeiture Policy Statement''); 47 C.F.R. § 1.80(b). See 47 U.S.C. § 503(b)(2)(D). See 47 U.S.C. § 503(b)(2)(D); 47 C.F.R. 1.80(a)(4). See WMGO Broadcasting, Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, DA 07-959 (rel. Inv. & Hrgs. Div March 2, 2007) (The station was found to have violated Section 73.1206 by broadcasting telephone conversations over the air without authorization on three different dates, resulting in a proposed forfeiture of $8,000. The proposed forfeiture was based on an upward adjustment of $4,000 that was added to a base forfeiture amount of $4,000 for the unauthorized broadcast of a telephone conversation) (petition for recons. pending). See 47 C.F.R. § 73.1216. See also
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  • the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act'') and Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that 3 Point Media - Salt Lake City, LLC (``3 Point Media''), licensee of Station KHTB(FM), Provo, Utah, broadcast a telephone conversation without first informing a party to the conversation of its intention to do so, in apparent willful violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. Based upon our review of the facts, we find, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Act, that 3 Point Media is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. BACKGROUND The Commission received a complaint alleging that on April 5, 2006, a radio personality at Station KHTB(FM) announced that he would play a prank
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  • the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that WMGO Broadcasting Corp., Inc. (the ``Licensee''), Licensee of Station WMGO(AM), Canton, Mississippi (the ``Station''), apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, by recording a telephone conversation for broadcast, and later broadcasting that telephone conversation, without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances, we find WMGO apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $8,000. II. background The complainant, Luke Gordon (the
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  • the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that ProActive Communications, Inc. (the ``Licensee''), licensee of Station KQQB-FM, Newport, Washington (the ``Station''), apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by recording a telephone conversation for broadcast and later broadcasting that telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Based upon our review of the facts, we find the Licensee apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. BACKGROUND On March 27, 2006, the Commission received
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  • Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act'') and Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that Capstar TX Limited Partnership (``Capstar'' or ``Licensee''), former licensee of Station KFGO(AM), Fargo, North Dakota (the ``Station''), broadcast a telephone conversation without first informing a party to the conversation of its intention to do so, in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. Based upon our review of the facts, we find that the Licensee is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $12,000. BACKGROUND On January 4, 2007, the Commission received a complaint (the ``Complaint'') from Mr. Sandy Blunt alleging that KFGO(AM) broadcast a telephone call from Mr. Blunt without his permission. According to the Complaint,
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  • Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's Rules, we find that Rejoynetwork, LLC (``Rejoynetwork'' or the ``Licensee''), licensee of Station WAAW(FM), Williston, South Carolina (the ``Station'') apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules by broadcasting multiple telephone conversations without giving prior notice to the individuals being called of the Licensee's intention to do so. Based on a review of the facts and circumstances, we find the Licensee apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. We also admonish Rejoynetwork for the late filings in this matter. II.
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  • Adopted: October 17, 2008 Released: October 17, 2008 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we assess separate monetary forfeitures in the amount of $16,000 each against WXDJ Licensing, Inc. (``WXDJ Licensing'') and WSKQ Licensing, Inc. (``WSKQ Licensing'')(collectively, the ``Licensees'') for their apparent willful violations of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules. Both WXDJ Licensing and WSKQ Licensing are affiliates of Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. As discussed below, we find that WXDJ Licensing and WSKQ Licensing each apparently violated the telephone broadcast rule by causing a telephone conversation to be recorded for future broadcast without giving prior notice to the individual being called of the intention to do
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  • Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that Courier Communications Corp. (``Courier'' or the ``Licensee''), Licensee of Station WNOV(AM), Milwaukee, Wisconsin (the ``Station''), apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the other party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances, we find Courier apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. II. background The Commission received a complaint (the ``Complaint'') from Mr. Keith Conrad alleging
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  • 0008130353 Facility ID No. 73259 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 6, 2008 Released: March 6, 2008 By the Acting Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order, we assess a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $6,400 against WMGO Broadcasting Corp., Inc. (``WMGO'' or the ``Licensee''), licensee of Station WMGO(AM), Canton, Mississippi (the ``Station''), for violating Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by willfully recording and broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the other party to the conversation of its intention to do so. background On January 7, 2005, the Commission received a complaint (``Complaint'') from Mr. Luke Gordon alleging that Mr. Jerry Lousteau, the owner of Station WMGO and the host of its morning news show,
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  • NAL Account No. 200732080020 Facility ID No. 72172 FRN No. 0011339769 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 17, 2009 Released: February 17, 2009 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order, we assess a $3,200 forfeiture against RCK 1 Group, LLC (the ``Licensee''), licensee of Station WKKX(AM), Wheeling, West Virginia (the ``Station''), for willfully violating Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, by broadcasting a live telephone conversation without giving prior notice to the individual being called of the Licensee's intention to do so. BACKGROUND As discussed in detail in the Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') issued in this case, the Commission received a complaint that the Licensee violated Section 73.1206 by calling the Complainant's home
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  • 18, 2009 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), we find that Cumulus Licensing LLC (``Cumulus'' or the ``Licensee''), Licensee of Station WTWR-FM, Luna Pier, Michigan (the ``Station''), apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules by recording for broadcast a live telephone conversation without giving prior notice to the recipient of the call of the Licensee's intention to do so. Based on a review of the facts and circumstances, we find the Licensee apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $6,000. II. BACKGROUND We received a complaint (the ``Complaint'')
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  • 200932080012 4094 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 4, 2010 Released: February 4, 2010 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order, we assess a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 against Rejoynetwork, LLC (``Rejoynetwork'' or the ``Licensee''), licensee of Station WAAW(FM), Williston, South Carolina (the ``Station''), for its willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules. As discussed below, Rejoynetwork violated the Commission's rules by broadcasting multiple telephone conversations without giving prior notice to the individuals being called of its intention to do so. BACKGROUND On October 16, 2008, the Investigations and Hearings Division of the FCC's Enforcement Bureau (the ``Bureau'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the
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  • 2010 Released: February 4, 2010 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we assess a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $16,000 against WSKQ Licensing, Inc. (``WSKQ Licensing'' or the ``Licensee''), licensee of WSKQ-FM, New York, New York, for its apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules. As discussed below, we find that WSKQ Licensing apparently violated the telephone broadcast rule by broadcasting a telephone conversation without giving prior notice to the individual being called of its intention to do so. II. BACKGROUND The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') received a complaint (the ``Complaint'') alleging that on August 23, 2007, a Station employee made a
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  • a ``broker,'' that supplies programming to fill the time and sells commercial announcements in it. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.3555, Note 2 (j); see also WGPR, Inc., Memorandum Opinion and Order, 10 FCC Rcd 8140, 8141 ¶ 10 (1995), vacated in part on other grounds sub nom. Serafyn v. FCC, 149 F.3d 1213 (D.C. Cir. 1998). See 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206. See 47 U.S.C. § 503(b). See FCC Broadcast Inspection Summary Report Station WMJH(AM), dated April 12, 2005, at 2. The previous day, FCC field agents had inspected another Birach station located in a nearby community and found that the station was being operated by a different time broker. FCC Broadcast Inspection Summary Report Station WMFN(AM), dated April 11, 2005, at
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  • 23, 2010 Released: April 23, 2010 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: introduction In this Forfeiture Order, we assess a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $16,000 against WXDJ Licensing, Inc. (``WXDJ'' or the ``Licensee''), licensee of Station WXDJ(FM), North Miami Beach, Florida (the ``Station'') and subsidiary of Spanish Broadcasting Systems, Inc. (``SBS''), for willfully and repeatedly violating Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by recording a telephone conversation for broadcast without providing prior notification to the called party. background As discussed in detail in the Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') issued in this case, the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') received a complaint (the ``Complaint'') alleging that on July 19, 2007, Station personnel made a call to a woman
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  • February 2, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Memorandum Opinion and Order, we deny the petition for reconsideration (``Petition'') filed by Rejoynetwork, LLC (the ``Licensee''), licensee of Station WAAW(FM), Williston, South Carolina (the ``Station''), of a Forfeiture Order issued February 4, 2010. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture of $4,000 against the Licensee for violating Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by broadcasting multiple telephone conversations without giving prior notice to the individuals being called of its intention to do so. As discussed below, we deny the Petition and affirm the $4,000 forfeiture. background The Forfeiture Order held that the Licensee violated Section 73.1206 on March 23, 2006, when the Station broadcast telephone conversations between a Station
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  • February 16, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we assess a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $25,000 against Spanish Broadcasting System Holding Company, Inc. (``SBSHCI'' or ``Licensee''), licensee of Station WZNT(FM), San Juan, Puerto Rico (``WZNT'' or ``the Station''), for its apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules. As discussed below, we find that SBSHCI apparently violated the telephone broadcast rule by broadcasting telephone conversations without giving prior notice to the individuals being called that the conversations would be aired. II. BACKGROUND The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') received a complaint (``Complaint'') alleging that on April 13, 2006, Station WZNT employees made two ``prank'' calls during
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  • 201132080008 FRN No. 0001656586 Facility ID No. 59953 Adopted: June 2, 2011 Released: June 3, 2011 By the Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and AMFM Radio Licenses, L.L.C. (``AMFM Radio''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against AMFM Radio for possible violations of section 73.1206 of the Commission Rules, by recording for broadcast a telephone conversation without the authorization of one of the parties to the call. The Bureau and AMFM Radio have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree
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  • May 17, 2012 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we assess a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $2,000 against Nassau Broadcasting III, LLC, Debtor-in-Possession (hereinafter referred to as ``Nassau''), licensee of Station WWEG(FM), Myersville, Maryland (WWEG or the Station), for its apparent willful violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules (Section 73.1206 of the Rules). As discussed below, we find that Nassau apparently violated the telephone broadcast rule by recording a telephone conversation for broadcast without giving prior notice to the individual being recorded. II. BACKGROUND The Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) received a complaint alleging that, on May 27, 2011, employees of the Station made two telephone
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  • MASS MEDIA BUREAU ACTION COMMENT SOUGHT ON MOTION FOR DECLARATORY RULING ERRATUM This replaces Public Notice dated November 5, 2001. On October 1, 2001, Lorillard Tobacco Company filed a Motion for Declaratory Ruling with the Commission pursuant to Section 1.2 of the Commission's Rules. This Notice solicits comment on Lorillard's Motion. The Motion asks the Commission to find that Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules, pertaining to the broadcast of telephone conversations, prohibits the broadcast of advertisements and other programming material supplied to the licensee by a third party if the licensee knows or has reason to know that the material includes a telephone conversation that was recorded for broadcast without the knowledge or permission of one of the parties to
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  • EB-01-IH-0099 NAL/Acct. No. 2002 3208 0006 FRN # 0006-1143-42 Facility # 20346 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau Released: April 12, 2002 1. On February 6, 2002, the Enforcement Bureau released a Notice Of Apparent Liability For Forfeiture (``NAL'') to Entercom New Orleans License, LLC (``Entercom'') in the above-captioned matter, proposing a $4,000 forfeiture for Entercom's apparently willful violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. The Adoption and Release dates stated in the NAL mistakenly indicated that the document was adopted and released in 2001. This Erratum corrects the NAL to state that the notice was adopted and released in 2002. Consequently, the NAL is hereby amended to state that it was Adopted: February 5, 2002 and Released: February 6, 2002.
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  • Inc., 15 FCC Rcd 18257 (Enforcement Bureau 2000). That decision, in turn, denied reconsideration of two forfeiture orders, Infinity Broadcasting Corp. of Washington, D.C., 14 FCC Rcd 13541 (Mass Media Bureau 1999) and EZ Sacramento, Inc., 14 FCC Rcd 13539 (Mass Media Bureau 1999). Each forfeiture order imposed a $4,000 forfeiture upon the licensee for a willful violation of section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206 (broadcast of telephone conversations). 2. Review of the petition reveals that it does not rely on new facts or changed circumstances. In this regard, we reject petitioners' argument that ``new facts'' exist because the Commission recognized that the forfeitures it upheld are based on facts that ``are somewhat different than most cases
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  • Rcd 18257 (Enf. Bureau 2000). In that Order, the Chief, Enforcement Bureau, denied reconsideration of two forfeiture orders, Infinity Broadcasting Corp. of Washington, D.C., 14 FCC Rcd 13541 (Mass Media Bureau 1999) and EZ Sacramento, Inc., 14 FCC Rcd 13539 (Mass Media Bureau 1999). Each forfeiture order imposed a $4,000 forfeiture upon the licensee for a willful violation of section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206 (Broadcast of telephone conversations). 2. The staff properly decided the matters raised below, and we uphold the staff decisions for the reasons stated therein. In this regard, we concur fully with the Bureaus that the protection afforded by 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206 is not as limited as the petitioners would desire. Thus,
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  • 2005 By the Commission: INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, issued pursuant to section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that Univision Radio License Corporation (``Univision Radio License) and Tichenor License Corporation (``Tichenor License''), licensees of the above-captioned stations, apparently violated section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206, by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances, we find Univision Radio License and Tichenor License apparently liable for an aggregate monetary forfeiture in the amount of $28,000.00. II. background The complainant
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  • and the Commission's rules, warrant designation in a hearing. Other Alleged Rule Violations That Do Not Warrant Sanction or Consideration in a Hearing. The complainant also alleged that portions of a telephone conversation between him and a third party, which he did not know were being recorded for later broadcast, were repeatedly aired over Station KBKH(FM), in violation of section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. The prior notice requirements set forth in section 73.1206, which govern the broadcast of telephone conversations, do not apply however to a recording made by a third party and not the licensee. Thus, we deny this aspect of the complaint. Acquisition or Transfer of Licenses. In accordance with the Character Policy Statement, the Commission makes a
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  • ID # 71215 ORDER ON REVIEW Adopted: May 17, 2007 Released: May 24, 2007 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Order on Review, we grant in part and deny in part an Application for Review filed by Infinity Radio Operations, Inc. (``Infinity''). On August 12, 2004, the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') imposed a $4,000 forfeiture on Infinity for violating section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the other party to the conversation of its intent to do so. The Bureau denied Infinity's Petition for Reconsideration, and the present Application challenges that Reconsideration Order. We reject Infinity's contention that the forfeiture should be cancelled or reduced because the Bureau referred to an unpaid, non-final forfeiture
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  • from CCC to NewCCC IS CONTINGENT UPON the grant of the Cumulus Assignment Application, FCC File No. BAL-20000817ADC. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT all grants of applications referenced herein or occurring pursuant to this Memorandum Opinion and Order are without prejudice to any enforcement action the Commission may deem appropriate in light of the ongoing investigations regarding compliance with Section 73.1206 of the Rules at Station WHTZ(FM), Newark, New Jersey. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT, in the event that The Aloha Station Trust, LLC has not consummated the sale of each broadcast station that it holds in trust within six months of the acquisition of such station by The Aloha Station Trust, LLC, the trustee of The Aloha Station Trust, LLC
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  • your December 19, 1999, Complaint against WJFK-FM, Manassas, Virginia, filed on behalf of Flora Barton, Jose Armas and the National Latino Media Council. By way of background, your Complaint raised three issues regarding a segment of the ``Don and Mike Show:'' (1) that the broadcast involved a telephone call aired without approval of the called party, in violation of section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules; (2) that the broadcast aired indecent language in violation of section 73.3999(b) of the Commission's rules; and (3) that the broadcast included offensive remarks regarding Hispanics that potentially fomented violence, contrary to the public interest. In this latter regard, you request that the Commission change its policy, described in the Complaint as being that ``only in
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  • of overall compliance warranting a downward adjustment. On the contrary, we believe that Capstar's record must be viewed in conjunction with the broadcast record of its corporate parent, Clear Channel Communications, Inc., which has been found to have violated the Commission's rules on numerous occasions. See Citicasters Co., DA 00-1640 (released July 26, 2000) ($6,000 NAL for violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., DA 00-1435 (released June 28, 2000), ($7,000 forfeiture order for violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1464, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., 15 FCC Rcd 11906 (2000) ($23,000 forfeiture order for violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1464, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., DA 00-1016 (released May 9, 2000) ($4,000 NAL for violation of Section 73.1216
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  • the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 1.106(a)(1), we grant a petition for reconsideration filed June 16, 2000, by Infinity Broadcasting Corporation of Washington, D.C. (``Infinity''), licensee of station WJFK-FM, Manassas, Virginia. Infinity seeks reconsideration of Infinity Broadcasting Corporation of Washington, D.C., 15 FCC Rcd 10387 (Enforcement Bureau 2000) (``Forfeiture Order''), which imposed a $4,000 forfeiture for a willful violation of section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1206, regarding the broadcast of telephone conversations. For the reasons that follow, we cancel the forfeiture. II. Discussion 2. Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1206, provides in pertinent part that: Before recording a telephone conversation for broadcast, or broadcasting such a conversation simultaneously with its occurrence, a licensee shall inform any
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  • CORPORATION Licensee of Stations WKAQ(AM), San Juan, PR and WUKQ(AM), Ponce, PR ) ) ) ) ) ) ) NAL/Acct. No. 200132080002 Facility Nos. 19099, 9352 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 16, 2001 Released: February 20, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we impose a forfeiture of $4,000 on El Mundo Broadcasting Corporation (``El Mundo'') for violating Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by recording and broadcasting a telephone conversation on two occasions on one station without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. On October 24, 2000, we issued a Notice of Apparent Liability (``NAL'') for $6,000, based on El Mundo's prior indication in response to a staff inquiry that the complained
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  • Rcd 18257 (Enf. Bureau 2000). In that Order, the Chief, Enforcement Bureau, denied reconsideration of two forfeiture orders, Infinity Broadcasting Corp. of Washington, D.C., 14 FCC Rcd 13541 (Mass Media Bureau 1999) and EZ Sacramento, Inc., 14 FCC Rcd 13539 (Mass Media Bureau 1999). Each forfeiture order imposed a $4,000 forfeiture upon the licensee for a willful violation of section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206 (Broadcast of telephone conversations). 2. The staff properly decided the matters raised below, and we uphold the staff decisions for the reasons stated therein. In this regard, we concur fully with the Bureaus that the protection afforded by 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206 is not as limited as the petitioners would desire. Thus,
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  • Inc., 15 FCC Rcd 18257 (Enforcement Bureau 2000). That decision, in turn, denied reconsideration of two forfeiture orders, Infinity Broadcasting Corp. of Washington, D.C., 14 FCC Rcd 13541 (Mass Media Bureau 1999) and EZ Sacramento, Inc., 14 FCC Rcd 13539 (Mass Media Bureau 1999). Each forfeiture order imposed a $4,000 forfeiture upon the licensee for a willful violation of section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206 (broadcast of telephone conversations). 2. Review of the petition reveals that it does not rely on new facts or changed circumstances. In this regard, we reject petitioners' argument that ``new facts'' exist because the Commission recognized that the forfeitures it upheld are based on facts that ``are somewhat different than most cases
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  • Licensee of Station KHRD(FM), ) FRN 0001-5424-55 Weaverville, California ) Facility ID # 82720 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: June 11, 2002 Released: June 13, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 2. I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Results Radio Licensee, LLC, (``Results'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules1 by broadcasting a live telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, we conclude that Results is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of three thousand two hundred dollars ($3,200). 3. II. BACKGROUND 2.
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  • FRN # 0006-1143-42 New Orleans, Louisiana ) Facility # 20346 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: February 5, 2001 Released: February 6, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that Entercom New Orleans License, LLC (``Entercom''), licensee of Station WEZB-FM, New Orleans, Louisiana, has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1206, by recording a telephone conversation for broadcast without informing the other party of its intention to do so, even though the circumstances required it. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, we conclude that Entercom is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of Four Thousand
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  • Orleans, Louisiana ) FRN # 0004-9793-81 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Adopted: November 6, 2002 Released: November 7, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Order, we cancel a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 proposed against Entercom New Orleans License, LLC (``Entercom''), licensee of Station WEZB-FM, New Orleans, Louisiana, for apparent willful violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1206, which requires that a licensee inform a caller of its intention to broadcast the caller's conversation except when the caller is aware, or may be presumed to be aware, that the call is likely to be broadcast.1 2. On February 6, 2002, the Chief, Enforcement Bureau, acting pursuant to delegated authority, issued a
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  • Station WWDC-FM, ) FRN: 0001-6565-86 Washington, D.C. ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: March 15, 2002 Released: March 19, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that AMFM Radio Licenses, LLC (``AMFM'' or ``licensee''), licensee of Station WWDC-FM, Washington, D.C., has apparently violated 47 C.F.R. 73.1206, by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the non-licensee party of its intention to do so. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, we conclude that AMFM is apparently liable for a forfeiture of six thousand dollars ($6,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a letter dated December 7, 2001, complaining that on November
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  • Licensee of Station WGBF (FM) ) FRN 0001-5879-71 Henderson, Kentucky ) Facility ID No. 659 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: March 28, 2002 Released: March 29, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc., (``Clear Channel'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules1 by broadcasting a live telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, we conclude that Clear Channel is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of six thousand dollars ($6,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On June
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  • ) FRN # 0006-1143-42 New Orleans, Louisiana ) Facility # 20346 ERRATUM By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau Released: April 12, 2002 1. On February 6, 2002, the Enforcement Bureau released a Notice Of Apparent Liability For Forfeiture (``NAL'') to Entercom New Orleans License, LLC (``Entercom'') in the above-captioned matter, proposing a $4,000 forfeiture for Entercom's apparently willful violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. The Adoption and Release dates stated in the NAL mistakenly indicated that the document was adopted and released in 2001. This Erratum corrects the NAL to state that the notice was adopted and released in 2002. Consequently, the NAL is hereby amended to state that it was Adopted: February 5, 2002 and Released: February 6, 2002.
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  • of Station WBLK(FM), ) FRN 0004036711 Buffalo, New York ) Facility ID # 71215 ) ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: August 1, 2003 Released: August 5, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Infinity Radio Operations, Inc. (``Infinity'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules1 by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, we conclude that Infinity is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. Brenda L. Tanner, of
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  • No. 65166 ) FRN No. 0007589328 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: October 6, 2003 Released: October 7, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that, on October 3, 2002, Tempe Radio, Inc. (``Tempe''), licensee of Station KUPD(FM), Tempe, Arizona, apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules.1 Based upon our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, and for the reasons discussed below, we conclude that Tempe is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00). II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a complaint that, on October 3, 2002, Station KUPD(FM) broadcast a telephone conversation
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  • 48368 ) FRN No. 0004976874 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 22, 2004 Released: April 23, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that, on June 17, 2003, WXDJ Licensing, Inc. (``WXDJ''), licensee of Station WXDJ(FM), North Miami, Florida, apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules.1 Based upon our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, and for the reasons discussed below, we conclude that WXDJ is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00). II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received an informal complaint that Station WXDJ(FM) broadcast a telephone conversation between radio personalities
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  • ) File No. EB-02-IH-0624-GC ) NAL/Acct. No. 200332080020 Licensee of Station WBLK(FM), ) FRN 0004036711 Buffalo, New York ) Facility ID # 71215 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 11, 2004 Released: August 12, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order, we impose a forfeiture of $4,000 on Infinity Radio Operations, Inc. (``Infinity'') for violating section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules1 by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. II. BACKGROUND 2. On August 5, 2003, we issued a Notice of Apparent Liability in which we proposed a $4,000 forfeiture based on a finding that Infinity apparently violated section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules.2 Specifically, we
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  • conversation had commenced.5 4. Based on the Bureau's review of the facts and circumstances of this case and after considering WXDJ's response to our LOI, we concluded that WXDJ broadcast a conversation between employees of WXDJ and officials of the Cuban government without providing prior notice that the licensee intended to air their conversation, in apparent willful violation of section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. The Bureau therefore proposed a forfeiture at the base amount of $4,000 for the unauthorized broadcast of a telephone conversation.6 III. DISCUSSION 5. In its response to the NAL, WXDJ does not dispute that it broadcast a conversation between employees of WXDJ and officials of the Cuban government without providing prior notice that it intended to
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  • Licensee of Station WLZX(FM), ) Northampton, Massachusetts ) Facility ID No. 46963 FRN No. 0002749406 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 13, 2004 Released: October 15, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order, we impose a forfeiture of $4,000 against Saga Communications of New England, Inc. (``Saga''), licensee of Station WLZX(FM), Northampton, Massachusetts, for violating section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules1 by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the other party to the conversation of its intention to do so. II. BACKGROUND 2. On February 19, 2004, we issued a Notice of Apparent Liability (``NAL'') 2 for $4,000, based on a complaint by Western Mass Radio Company (``Western''), licensee of Station WRNX(FM), Amherst, Massachusetts. The complaint
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  • ) Facility ID No. 60731 FRN No. 0005088505 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: November 23, 2004 Released: November 24, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that, on March 25, 2003, Mid-Missouri Broadcasting, Inc. (``Mid-Missouri''), licensee of Station KOQL(FM), Ashland, Missouri, apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules regarding the broadcast of telephone calls.1 Based upon our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, and for the reasons discussed below, we conclude that Mid-Missouri is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a complaint from the Interim Director of Life Crisis Services,
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  • No. 0003763935 Amherst, Massachusetts ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: February 17, 2004 Released: February 19, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that, on January 25, 2001, Saga Communications of New England, Inc. (``Saga''), licensee of Station WLZX(FM), Northampton, Massachusetts, apparently willfully violated section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by recording and broadcasting a telephone conversation without first notifying a party to the call of its intention to do so.1 Based upon our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, and for the reasons discussed below, we conclude that Saga is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of Four Thousand
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  • No. 3221 ) FRN No. 0005260377 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: February 17, 2004 Released: February 19, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that, on March 7, 2003, Cumulus Licensing Corp. (``Cumulus''), licensee of Station WSEA(FM), Atlantic Beach, South Carolina, apparently violated section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, which relates to the broadcast of telephone conversations.1 Based upon our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, and for the reasons discussed below, we conclude that Cumulus is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00). II. BACKGROUND 2. We received a complaint that, on March 7,
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  • 200532080023 Detroit, Michigan ) Facility ID No. 6592 ) FRN No. 0011675014 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: December 21, 2004 Released: December 21, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that AMFM Radio Licenses, LLC (``AMFM''), licensee of Station WKQI(FM), Detroit, Michigan, apparently violated section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules1 by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the other party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Based upon our review of the facts and circumstances of this case, we find that AMFM is apparently liable for a forfeiture of Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000) for its willful violation of section 73.1206. II. BACKGROUND
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  • of Station KNOE-TV, Monroe, ) FRN No. 0001716588 Louisiana ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 14, 2005 Released: July 18, 2005 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture against Noe Corp., L.L.C. (``Noe''), licensee of Station KNOE-TV, Monroe, Louisiana, for willfully and repeatedly violating section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules1 by twice recording telephone conversations for broadcast without informing the other party to the calls of its intention to record for broadcast the conversations. We find that a Noe news reporter twice recorded for broadcast the complainant's voice, including the complainant's answering machine, without informing the complainant beforehand. We reject Noe's claims that the answering machine
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  • 200532080129 Kalispell, Montana ) Facility ID No. 35369 ) FRN No. 0005072467 ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: November 14, 2005 Released: November 15, 2005 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order, we impose a monetary forfeiture of $4,000 against KOFI, Inc. (``KOFI''), licensee of Station KZMN(FM), Kalispell, Montana for violating section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules1 by broadcasting and recording for rebroadcast a telephone conversation without first informing the other party to the conversation of its intention to do so. II. BACKGROUND 2. On March 17, 2005, we issued a Notice of Apparent Liability (``NAL'')2 for $6,000 based on a complaint from Lisa Simmer. Ms. Simmer alleged, and KOFI acknowledged, that Station
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  • 2005 Released: February 24, 2005 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Order on Reconsideration, we deny a Petition for Reconsideration (``Petition'')1 by Infinity Radio Operations, Inc. (``Infinity''), of a Forfeiture Order (``Forfeiture Order'') for $4,000 issued by the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') on August 12, 2004.2 In the Forfeiture Order, we found that Infinity had violated section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules3 by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Infinity argues that our use of the underlying facts from an unpaid, unadjudicated forfeiture order, issued for its violation of section 73.1206 in a previous proceeding, to rebut its claim in the present proceeding that it had
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  • No. 0002749406 ORDER ON RECONSIDERATION Adopted: March 1, 2005 Released: March 2, 2005 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Order on Reconsideration, we deny a Petition for Reconsideration (``Petition'')1 by Saga Communications of New England, Inc. (``Saga'') of a Forfeiture Order (``Forfeiture Order'') for $4,000.2 In the Forfeiture Order, we found that Saga had violated section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules3 by recording a telephone conversation for broadcast without first informing the other party to the conversation of its intention to do so. The Forfeiture Order was based on a complaint by Western Mass Radio Company, licensee of Station WRNX(FM), Amherst, Massachusetts, alleging that a Saga on-air personality initiated and recorded a telephone conversation with an on-air
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  • to section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act'') and section 1.80 of the Commission's rules,1 we find that NOE Corp. LLC (``NOE''), licensee of Station KNOE-TV, Monroe, Louisiana, twice recorded telephone conversations for broadcast without informing parties to the calls of its intention to broadcast the conversations, in apparent willful and repeated violation of section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules.2 Based on our review of the facts, we conclude that NOE is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $10,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. By letter dated September 23, 2003, Mack Calhoun, who serves on the Police Jury for Ouachita Parish in Louisiana,3 filed the first of three complaints with the Commission.4 Calhoun asserted
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  • 1934, as amended (the ``Act'') and section 1.80 of the Commission's rules,1 we find that Scripps Howard Broadcasting Company (``Scripps Howard''), licensee of Station WEWS-TV, Cleveland, Ohio, recorded a telephone conversation for broadcast and twice aired a portion of that recording without informing a party to the conversation of its intention to do so, in apparent willful violation of section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules.2 Based upon our review of the facts, we conclude that Scripps Howard is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $6,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. On November 6, 2003, the Commission received a complaint from Medical Mutual (``MedMutual''), a health insurance company doing business in Ohio.3 In its complaint, MedMutual states that, on or
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  • Released: March 17, 2005 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, issued pursuant to section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and section 1.80 of the Commission's rules,1 we find that KOFI, Inc. (``KOFI''), licensee of Station KZMN(FM), Kalispell, Montana, apparently willfully violated section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1206, by broadcasting, and recording for later broadcast, a telephone conversation without first informing a party to the conversation of its intention to do so.2 For the following reasons, based upon our review of the facts and circumstances, we find KOFI apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $6,000. II. BACKGROUND 2.
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  • By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, issued pursuant to section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and section 1.80 of the Commission's rules,2 we find that Univision Radio License Corporation (``Univision Radio License) and Tichenor License Corporation (``Tichenor License''), licensees of the above-captioned stations, apparently violated section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1206, by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so.3 Based on our review of the facts and circumstances, we find Univision Radio License and Tichenor License apparently liable for an aggregate monetary forfeiture in the amount of $28,000.00. II. BACKGROUND 2. The complainant
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  • the Commission's rules, warrant designation in a hearing. 25. Other Alleged Rule Violations That Do Not Warrant Sanction or Consideration in a Hearing. The complainant also alleged that portions of a telephone conversation between him and a third party, which he did not know were being recorded for later broadcast, were repeatedly aired over Station KBKH(FM), in violation of section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. The prior notice requirements set forth in section 73.1206, which govern the broadcast of telephone conversations, do not apply however to a recording made by a third party and not the licensee. Thus, we deny this aspect of the complaint. 26. Acquisition or Transfer of Licenses. In accordance with the Character Policy Statement, the Commission makes
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  • Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's Rules, we find that RCK 1 Group, LLC (the "Licensee"), Licensee of Station WKKX(AM) Wheeling, West Virginia, (the "Station") apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, by broadcasting a live telephone conversation without giving prior notice to the individual being called of the Licensee's intention to do so. Based on review of the facts and circumstances, we find the Licensee apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. On September 8, 2005, the Commission received a complaint
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  • No. 29732 Florida ) FRN No. 0004311619 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: January 30, 2007 Released: January 30, 2007 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Citicasters Licenses, L.P. ("Citicasters"), licensee of Station WFLZ-FM, Tampa, Florida, apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by broadcasting a live telephone conversation and recording it for later broadcast without giving proper notice to the individual being called of the licensee's intention to do so. Specifically, on or about November 17, 2004, Citicasters engaged in a telephone conversation with actress Nicollette Sheridan and placed her live on the air without informing her of
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  • 12 FCC Rcd. 17087, 17113 (1997), recon. denied 15 FCC Rcd. 303 (1999) ("Forfeiture Policy Statement"); 47 C.F.R. S: 1.80(b). See 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b)(2)(D). See 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b)(2)(D); 47 C.F.R. 1.80(a)(4). See WMGO Broadcasting, Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, DA 07-959 (rel. Inv. & Hrgs. Div March 2, 2007) (The station was found to have violated Section 73.1206 by broadcasting telephone conversations over the air without authorization on three different dates, resulting in a proposed forfeiture of $8,000. The proposed forfeiture was based on an upward adjustment of $4,000 that was added to a base forfeiture amount of $4,000 for the unauthorized broadcast of a telephone conversation) (petition for recons. pending). See 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1216. See also
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  • the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act") and Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that 3 Point Media - Salt Lake City, LLC ("3 Point Media"), licensee of Station KHTB(FM), Provo, Utah, broadcast a telephone conversation without first informing a party to the conversation of its intention to do so, in apparent willful violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. Based upon our review of the facts, we find, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Act, that 3 Point Media is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a complaint alleging that on April 5, 2006, a radio personality at Station KHTB(FM) announced that he would play
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  • Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that WMGO Broadcasting Corp., Inc. (the "Licensee"), Licensee of Station WMGO(AM), Canton, Mississippi (the "Station"), apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, by recording a telephone conversation for broadcast, and later broadcasting that telephone conversation, without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances, we find WMGO apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $8,000. II. background 2. The complainant, Luke Gordon
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  • 71215 ) ORDER ON REVIEW Adopted: May 17, 2007 Released: May 24, 2007 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Order on Review, we grant in part and deny in part an Application for Review filed by Infinity Radio Operations, Inc. ("Infinity"). On August 12, 2004, the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") imposed a $4,000 forfeiture on Infinity for violating section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the other party to the conversation of its intent to do so. The Bureau denied Infinity's Petition for Reconsideration, and the present Application challenges that Reconsideration Order. We reject Infinity's contention that the forfeiture should be cancelled or reduced because the Bureau referred to an unpaid, non-final forfeiture
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  • Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that ProActive Communications, Inc. (the "Licensee"), licensee of Station KQQB-FM, Newport, Washington (the "Station"), apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by recording a telephone conversation for broadcast and later broadcasting that telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Based upon our review of the facts, we find the Licensee apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. On March 27, 2006, the
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  • Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act") and Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that Capstar TX Limited Partnership ("Capstar" or "Licensee"), former licensee of Station KFGO(AM), Fargo, North Dakota (the "Station"), broadcast a telephone conversation without first informing a party to the conversation of its intention to do so, in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. Based upon our review of the facts, we find that the Licensee is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $12,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. On January 4, 2007, the Commission received a complaint (the "Complaint") from Mr. Sandy Blunt alleging that KFGO(AM) broadcast a telephone call from Mr. Blunt without his permission. According to
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  • Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's Rules, we find that Rejoynetwork, LLC ("Rejoynetwork" or the "Licensee"), licensee of Station WAAW(FM), Williston, South Carolina (the "Station") apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules by broadcasting multiple telephone conversations without giving prior notice to the individuals being called of the Licensee's intention to do so. Based on a review of the facts and circumstances, we find the Licensee apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. We also admonish Rejoynetwork for the late filings in this matter. II.
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  • October 17, 2008 Released: October 17, 2008 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we assess separate monetary forfeitures in the amount of $16,000 each against WXDJ Licensing, Inc. ("WXDJ Licensing") and WSKQ Licensing, Inc. ("WSKQ Licensing")(collectively, the "Licensees") for their apparent willful violations of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules. Both WXDJ Licensing and WSKQ Licensing are affiliates of Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. As discussed below, we find that WXDJ Licensing and WSKQ Licensing each apparently violated the telephone broadcast rule by causing a telephone conversation to be recorded for future broadcast without giving prior notice to the individual being called of the intention to do
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  • Investigations and Hearings Division: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that Courier Communications Corp. ("Courier" or the "Licensee"), Licensee of Station WNOV(AM), Milwaukee, Wisconsin (the "Station"), apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the other party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances, we find Courier apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. II. background 2. The Commission received a complaint (the "Complaint") from Mr. Keith Conrad
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  • No. 73259 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 6, 2008 Released: March 6, 2008 By the Acting Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order, we assess a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $6,400 against WMGO Broadcasting Corp., Inc. ("WMGO" or the "Licensee"), licensee of Station WMGO(AM), Canton, Mississippi (the "Station"), for violating Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by willfully recording and broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the other party to the conversation of its intention to do so. I. background 2. On January 7, 2005, the Commission received a complaint ("Complaint") from Mr. Luke Gordon alleging that Mr. Jerry Lousteau, the owner of Station WMGO and the host of its morning
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  • 72172 ) Wheeling, West Virginia FRN No. 0011339769 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 17, 2009 Released: February 17, 2009 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order, we assess a $3,200 forfeiture against RCK 1 Group, LLC (the "Licensee"), licensee of Station WKKX(AM), Wheeling, West Virginia (the "Station"), for willfully violating Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, by broadcasting a live telephone conversation without giving prior notice to the individual being called of the Licensee's intention to do so. II. BACKGROUND 2. As discussed in detail in the Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") issued in this case, the Commission received a complaint that the Licensee violated Section 73.1206 by calling the
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  • 2009 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), we find that Cumulus Licensing LLC ("Cumulus" or the "Licensee"), Licensee of Station WTWR-FM, Luna Pier, Michigan (the "Station"), apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules by recording for broadcast a live telephone conversation without giving prior notice to the recipient of the call of the Licensee's intention to do so. Based on a review of the facts and circumstances, we find the Licensee apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $6,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. We received a complaint (the
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  • FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 4, 2010 Released: February 4, 2010 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order, we assess a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 against Rejoynetwork, LLC ("Rejoynetwork" or the "Licensee"), licensee of Station WAAW(FM), Williston, South Carolina (the "Station"), for its willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules. As discussed below, Rejoynetwork violated the Commission's rules by broadcasting multiple telephone conversations without giving prior notice to the individuals being called of its intention to do so. II. BACKGROUND 2. On October 16, 2008, the Investigations and Hearings Division of the FCC's Enforcement Bureau (the "Bureau") issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL")
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  • Released: February 4, 2010 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we assess a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $16,000 against WSKQ Licensing, Inc. ("WSKQ Licensing" or the "Licensee"), licensee of WSKQ-FM, New York, New York, for its apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules. As discussed below, we find that WSKQ Licensing apparently violated the telephone broadcast rule by broadcasting a telephone conversation without giving prior notice to the individual being called of its intention to do so. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") received a complaint (the "Complaint") alleging that on August 23, 2007, a Station employee made
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  • a "broker," that supplies programming to fill the time and sells commercial announcements in it. See 47 C.F.R. S: 73.3555, Note 2 (j); see also WGPR, Inc., Memorandum Opinion and Order, 10 FCC Rcd 8140, 8141 P: 10 (1995), vacated in part on other grounds sub nom. Serafyn v. FCC, 149 F.3d 1213 (D.C. Cir. 1998). See 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1206. See 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b). See FCC Broadcast Inspection Summary Report Station WMJH(AM), dated April 12, 2005, at 2. The previous day, FCC field agents had inspected another Birach station located in a nearby community and found that the station was being operated by a different time broker. FCC Broadcast Inspection Summary Report Station WMFN(AM), dated April 11, 2005, at
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  • Released: April 23, 2010 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. introduction 1. In this Forfeiture Order, we assess a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $16,000 against WXDJ Licensing, Inc. ("WXDJ" or the "Licensee"), licensee of Station WXDJ(FM), North Miami Beach, Florida (the "Station") and subsidiary of Spanish Broadcasting Systems, Inc. ("SBS"), for willfully and repeatedly violating Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by recording a telephone conversation for broadcast without providing prior notification to the called party. II. background 2. As discussed in detail in the Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") issued in this case, the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") received a complaint (the "Complaint") alleging that on July 19, 2007, Station personnel made a call to
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  • 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order, we deny the petition for reconsideration ("Petition") filed by Rejoynetwork, LLC (the "Licensee"), licensee of Station WAAW(FM), Williston, South Carolina (the "Station"), of a Forfeiture Order issued February 4, 2010. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture of $4,000 against the Licensee for violating Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by broadcasting multiple telephone conversations without giving prior notice to the individuals being called of its intention to do so. As discussed below, we deny the Petition and affirm the $4,000 forfeiture. I. background 2. The Forfeiture Order held that the Licensee violated Section 73.1206 on March 23, 2006, when the Station broadcast telephone conversations between
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  • 16, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we assess a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $25,000 against Spanish Broadcasting System Holding Company, Inc. ("SBSHCI" or "Licensee"), licensee of Station WZNT(FM), San Juan, Puerto Rico ("WZNT" or "the Station"), for its apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules. As discussed below, we find that SBSHCI apparently violated the telephone broadcast rule by broadcasting telephone conversations without giving prior notice to the individuals being called that the conversations would be aired. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") received a complaint ("Complaint") alleging that on April 13, 2006, Station WZNT employees made two "prank" calls
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  • ) Facility ID No. 59953 ) ORDER Adopted: June 2, 2011 Released: June 3, 2011 By the Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and AMFM Radio Licenses, L.L.C. ("AMFM Radio"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against AMFM Radio for possible violations of section 73.1206 of the Commission Rules, by recording for broadcast a telephone conversation without the authorization of one of the parties to the call. 2. The Bureau and AMFM Radio have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. After reviewing the terms of the
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  • 17, 2012 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we assess a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $2,000 against Nassau Broadcasting III, LLC, Debtor-in-Possession (hereinafter referred to as "Nassau"), licensee of Station WWEG(FM), Myersville, Maryland (WWEG or the Station), for its apparent willful violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules (Section 73.1206 of the Rules). As discussed below, we find that Nassau apparently violated the telephone broadcast rule by recording a telephone conversation for broadcast without giving prior notice to the individual being recorded. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) received a complaint alleging that, on May 27, 2011, employees of the Station made two
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  • INC. ) ) ) Licensee of Station WCMQ-FM ) ) Hialeah, Florida ) File Number EB-99080311 NAL/Acct. No. x32080014 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: May 5, 2000 Released: May 8, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that WCMQ Licensing, Inc. (``WLI'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, by broadcasting a live telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. We conclude that WLI is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000). II. BACKGROUND On August 2, 1999, Ms. Clara Macareno sent a complaint to the Commission directed against Station
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  • ) ) ) File No. EB-00-IH-0009 NAL/Acct. No. X32080005 Facility #28625 JJS FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: May 17, 2000 Released: May 17, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. Introduction In this forfeiture order, we impose a four thousand dollar ($4,000) forfeiture against Infinity Broadcasting Corporation of Washington, D.C. (``Infinity''), licensee of WJFK-FM, Manassas, Virginia. We find that Infinity violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206, by broadcasting a telephone conversation live without first informing the other party to the conversation that it intended to broadcast the conversation. On March 8, 2000, the Chief, Enforcement Bureau, issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000) against Infinity. Infinity filed its response
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  • Licensee of Station WXTB(FM) Clearwater, Florida ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. 98110101 NAL/Acct. No. X32080021 Facility #11274 JJS NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: July 21, 2000 Released: July 26, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that Citicasters Co. (``Citicasters'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206, by broadcasting a telephone conversation recorded on an answering machine without first informing the parties to the conversation of its intention to do so. We conclude that Citicasters is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of six thousand dollars ($6,000). Background On October 28, 1998, the Mass Media Bureau received
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  • history of all stations controlled by Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (``Clear Channel''), Capstar's parent. We note that stations controlled by Clear Channel have recently committed indecency violations, as well as violations of the rule regarding broadcast of telephone conversations and the rule regarding licensee-conducted contests. See Citicasters Co., DA 00-1640 (released July 26, 2000) ($6,000 NAL for violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., DA 00-1435 (released June 28, 2000), ($7,000 forfeiture order for violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1464, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., 15 FCC Rcd 11906 (2000) ($23,000 forfeiture order for violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1464, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., DA 00-1016 (released May 9, 2000) ($4,000 NAL for violation of Section 73.1216
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  • WUKQ-AM, Ponce, Puerto Rico ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. EB-00-IH-0160 TH NAL/Acct. No. 200132080002 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: October 23, 2000 Released: October 24, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that El Mundo Broadcasting Corp. (``El Mundo'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206, by recording and broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. We conclude that El Mundo is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of six thousand dollars ($6,000). Background On June 19, 2000, the Commission received a complaint from Mr.
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  • WINZ(AM) ) ) Miami, Florida ) File Number EB-00-IH-0287 NAL/Acct. No. x200132080007 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: November 29, 2000 Released: November 30, 2000 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc. (``Clear Channel'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, by broadcasting a live telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. We conclude that Clear Channel is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000). II. BACKGROUND On August 24, 2000, Lee Schwartz sent a complaint to the Commission directed against Station
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  • of Station WJFK-FM Manassas, Virginia ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. EB-00-IH-0009 NAL/Acct. No. X32080005 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: March 6, 2000 Released: March 8, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that Infinity Broadcasting Corporation of Washington, D.C. (``Infinity'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206, by broadcasting a telephone conversation live without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. We conclude that Infinity is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000). Background On December 14, 1999, the Commission received a complaint from Ms. Flora Barton,
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  • INC. Licensee of Station WVKS(FM) Toledo, Ohio ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. EB-00-IH-0046 NAL/Acct. No. X32080006 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: March 7, 2000 Released: March 9, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that Noble Broadcast Licensees, Inc. (``Noble'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206, by broadcasting a live telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. We conclude that Noble is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000). Background On January 17, 2000, Ms. WilliAnn Moore, the President of the Toledo Branch
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  • - Emission Masks Rule Communications, KNKJ807, Arlington, VA. Columbia, MD District Office (6/27/00). 47 C.F.R. Part 73 - Broadcast Radio Services 47 C.F.R. § 73.267 - Determining Operating Power Metro Broadcasters - Texas, Inc., KXEZ, Farmersville, TX. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances) and 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation). Dallas, TX District Office (6/13/00). 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206 - Broadcast of Telephone Conversations Hubbard Broadcasting, Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN. St. Paul, MN Resident Agent Office (6/6/000. 47 C.F.R. § 73.1225 - Stations Inspections By FCC Girdwood Community Club, Inc., KEUL(FM), Girdwood, Alaska. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.3527 (Public Inspection File for Noncommercial Educational Stations). Anchorage, AK Resident Agent Office (6/13/00). 47 C.F.R. § 73.1230 - Posting of Station
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  • a telephone conversation for broadcast, or broadcasting such a conversation simultaneously with its occurrence, a licensee shall inform any party to the call of the licensee's intention to broadcast the conversation, except where such party is aware, or may be presumed to be aware from the circumstances of the conversation, that it is being or likely will be broadcast. [See 73.1206] 13. PHONE CALLS: Does this station notify callers of their intent to broadcast the conversation BEFORE recording or airing the call? [See 73.1206] 3 4 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK SECTION II: ANTENNA STRUCTURES A. ANTENNA REGISTRATION: Most antenna structures that are higher than 60.96 meters (200 feet) above ground level or that may interfere with the flight path of
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  • Links [3]Search | [4]RSS | [5]Updates | [6]E-Filing | [7]Initiatives | [8]Consumers | [9]Find People EB - BROADCAST OF TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS [10]Skip Breadcrumb Site Navigation Links [11]FCC > [12]EB > [13]Broadcast > Telephone [14]site map Search the FCC: _______________ Submit [15]Help | [16]Advanced | [17]Share FCC's Requirements The Commission's rule regarding broadcast of telephone conversations is set forth at Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1206. Pursuant to this rule, before recording a telephone conversation for broadcast, or broadcasting such a conversation simultaneously with its occurrence, a licensee shall inform any party to the call of the licensee's intention to broadcast the conversation, except where such party is aware, or may be presumed to be aware from the circumstances
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  • responses to Commission inquiries and correspondence. [444]TEXT [445]PDF 73.1020 Station license period. [446]TEXT [447]PDF 73.1030 Notifications concerning interference to radio astronomy, research and receiving installations. [448]TEXT [449]PDF 73.1120 Station location. [450]TEXT [451]PDF 73.1125 Station main studio location. [452]TEXT [453]PDF 73.1150 Transferring a station. [454]TEXT [455]PDF 73.1201 Station identification. [456]TEXT [457]PDF 73.1202 Retention of letters received from the public. [458]TEXT [459]PDF 73.1206 Broadcast of telephone conversations. [460]TEXT [461]PDF 73.1207 Rebroadcasts. [462]TEXT [463]PDF 73.1208 Broadcast of taped, filmed, or recorded material. [464]TEXT [465]PDF 73.1209 References to time. [466]TEXT [467]PDF 73.1210 TV/FM dual-language broadcasting in Puerto Rico. [468]TEXT [469]PDF 73.1211 Broadcast of lottery information. [470]TEXT [471]PDF 73.1212 Sponsorship identification; list retention; related requirements. [472]TEXT [473]PDF 73.1213 Antenna structure, marking and lighting. [474]TEXT [475]PDF 73.1215
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  • Motion for Declaratory Ruling on a Broadcast Station's Promotional Practices Order, FCC 75-808, 54 FCC 2d 388, released July 23, 1975 [ [921]PDF ]. Request for declaratory ruling denied; petitioner had sought a general statement regarding promotional practices that a station may or may not engage in. May 18, 1972 Station-Initiated Calls Which Fail to Comply With Section 73.206 [now 73.1206] of the Rules , FCC 72-431, 35 FCC 2d 940, released May 18, 1972 [ [922]Scanned ]. October 21, 1970 [Re-]Broadcast of National Weather Service Transmissions [on 162.4 and 162.55 MHz] , FCC 70-1108, 26 FCC 2d 217, released October 21, 1970 [ [923]Scanned ]. June 4, 1970 In Re Application of Sections 317 and 508 of the Communications Act
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  • Motion for Declaratory Ruling on a Broadcast Station's Promotional Practices Order, FCC 75-808, 54 FCC 2d 388, released July 23, 1975 [ [921]PDF ]. Request for declaratory ruling denied; petitioner had sought a general statement regarding promotional practices that a station may or may not engage in. May 18, 1972 Station-Initiated Calls Which Fail to Comply With Section 73.206 [now 73.1206] of the Rules , FCC 72-431, 35 FCC 2d 940, released May 18, 1972 [ [922]Scanned ]. October 21, 1970 [Re-]Broadcast of National Weather Service Transmissions [on 162.4 and 162.55 MHz] , FCC 70-1108, 26 FCC 2d 217, released October 21, 1970 [ [923]Scanned ]. June 4, 1970 In Re Application of Sections 317 and 508 of the Communications Act
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  • stations are sometimes referred to as Highway Advisory Radio stations. [120]Travellers' Information Station (TIS) Search from the Audio Division Tunnel Radio Systems are administered by the FCC's [121]Office of Engineering and Technology. See also 47 CFR Section 15.211. [122]TV Station Query -- Technical information about individual TV stations (such as effective radiated power, coordinates) [123]Telephone Conversations, Broadcast of (47 CFR 73.1206) . Television application processing is handled by the [124]Video Division. [125]Wireless Telecommunications Bureau __________________________________________________________________ Links to Sites Outside the FCC -- The following sites may be useful to the reader. Neither the Audio Division nor the FCC is responsible for the content at these sites, nor does the FCC recommend or endorse any product or service which may be accessible
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  • [473]Studio-to-Transmitter (STL) Links and Remote Pickup Units (RPU) are handled by the Commission's [474]Wireless Telecommunications Bureau's [475]Microwave Branch in Gettysburg, PA. [476]Subcarriers or Subsidiary Communications Authority (SCA). Subcarriers are additional signals sent along with a broadcast station's main audio signal. A special receiver is needed to receive and decode the subcarrier. [477]S [478]T [479]U [480]Telephone Conversations, Broadcast of (47 CFR 73.1206) [481]Terminal Coordinates, given initial coordinates, a distance, and a bearing [482]Tools Popup -- A small popup screen allows quick access to programs and most-requested information for radio broadcasting. [483]Tower Siting Information Guide (MB) was created at the request of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation regarding the inclusion of broadcast facilities in the March 16, 2001 nationwide [484]Programmatic Agreement on
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  • Motion for Declaratory Ruling on a Broadcast Station's Promotional Practices Order, FCC 75-808, 54 FCC 2d 388, released July 23, 1975 [ [921]PDF ]. Request for declaratory ruling denied; petitioner had sought a general statement regarding promotional practices that a station may or may not engage in. May 18, 1972 Station-Initiated Calls Which Fail to Comply With Section 73.206 [now 73.1206] of the Rules , FCC 72-431, 35 FCC 2d 940, released May 18, 1972 [ [922]Scanned ]. October 21, 1970 [Re-]Broadcast of National Weather Service Transmissions [on 162.4 and 162.55 MHz] , FCC 70-1108, 26 FCC 2d 217, released October 21, 1970 [ [923]Scanned ]. June 4, 1970 In Re Application of Sections 317 and 508 of the Communications Act
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  • INC. Licensee of Station WVKS(FM) Toledo, Ohio ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. EB-00-IH-0046 NAL/Acct. No. X32080006 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: March 7, 2000 Released: March 9, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that Noble Broadcast Licensees, Inc. (``Noble'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206, by broadcasting a live telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. We conclude that Noble is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000). Background On January 17, 2000, Ms. WilliAnn Moore, the President of the Toledo Branch
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  • INC. ) ) ) Licensee of Station WCMQ-FM ) ) Hialeah, Florida ) File Number EB-99080311 NAL/Acct. No. x32080014 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: May 5, 2000 Released: May 8, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that WCMQ Licensing, Inc. (``WLI'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, by broadcasting a live telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. We conclude that WLI is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000). II. BACKGROUND On August 2, 1999, Ms. Clara Macareno sent a complaint to the Commission directed against Station
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  • Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Communications Act''), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's Rules, against Palm Beach Radio Broadcasting, Inc. (``PBRB''), licensee of Station WPBZ(FM), Indiantown, FL. We find that PBRB broadcast a telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so, in apparent violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules. For the reasons discussed below, we conclude that PBRB is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. Background The Commission received a complaint from Barbara Gratch Cohen, General Counsel, of The Village Voice, alleging that on June 11, 1999, Janet Kincaid, an employee of The Village Voice received a telephone call in the
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  • of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Communications Act''), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's Rules, against Nassau Broadcasting Partners, Inc. (``Nassau''), licensee of Station WJLK-FM, Asbury Park, NJ. We find that Nassau recorded and broadcast two telephone conversations without first informing the parties to the conversations of its intention to do so, in apparent violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules. For the reasons discussed below, we conclude that Nassau is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. Background The Commission received a complaint from Leonard G. Schnappauf, Superintendent/Principal of Shore Regional High School District, alleging that Station WJLK-FM recorded and broadcast two telephone conversations without first informing the parties of the station's intent
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  • your December 19, 1999, Complaint against WJFK-FM, Manassas, Virginia, filed on behalf of Flora Barton, Jose Armas and the National Latino Media Council. By way of background, your Complaint raised three issues regarding a segment of the ``Don and Mike Show:'' (1) that the broadcast involved a telephone call aired without approval of the called party, in violation of section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules; (2) that the broadcast aired indecent language in violation of section 73.3999(b) of the Commission's rules; and (3) that the broadcast included offensive remarks regarding Hispanics that potentially fomented violence, contrary to the public interest. In this latter regard, you request that the Commission change its policy, described in the Complaint as being that ``only in
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  • Forfeiture, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's Rules, against CXR Holdings, Inc. (``Cox''), licensee of Station WAGG(AM), Birmingham, Alabama. We find that Cox broadcast a telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so, in apparent violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules. For the reasons discussed below, we conclude that Cox is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. Background On October 12, 1999, the Commission received a complaint from Mary Anne Blake, wife of Dr. Jimmy Blake, a member of the Birmingham City Council. Mrs. Blake asserted that on September 21, 1999, at around
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  • ) Taylorville, IL ) Facility ID # 38346 ) ) For a Forfeiture ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 25, 2000 Released: February 28, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. Introduction . In this Order, we rescind a forfeiture of $4,000 previously issued against Long Nine, Inc., licensee of Station WQLZ(FM), Taylorville, Illinois, for willful and repeated violations of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, which requires a broadcast licensee, before recording or broadcasting a telephone conversation, to inform any party to the conversation of its intent to broadcast such conversation (``telephone conversation broadcast rule''). II. Background . By Notice of Apparent Liability (``NAL''), DA 99-1937, released September 22, 1999, the Chief, Mass Media Bureau, determined that Long Nine, Inc., during
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  • of Station WJFK-FM Manassas, Virginia ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. EB-00-IH-0009 NAL/Acct. No. X32080005 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: March 6, 2000 Released: March 8, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that Infinity Broadcasting Corporation of Washington, D.C. (``Infinity'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206, by broadcasting a telephone conversation live without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. We conclude that Infinity is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000). Background On December 14, 1999, the Commission received a complaint from Ms. Flora Barton,
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  • ) ) ) File No. EB-00-IH-0009 NAL/Acct. No. X32080005 Facility #28625 JJS FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: May 17, 2000 Released: May 17, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. Introduction In this forfeiture order, we impose a four thousand dollar ($4,000) forfeiture against Infinity Broadcasting Corporation of Washington, D.C. (``Infinity''), licensee of WJFK-FM, Manassas, Virginia. We find that Infinity violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206, by broadcasting a telephone conversation live without first informing the other party to the conversation that it intended to broadcast the conversation. On March 8, 2000, the Chief, Enforcement Bureau, issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000) against Infinity. Infinity filed its response
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  • Licensee of Station WXTB(FM) Clearwater, Florida ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. 98110101 NAL/Acct. No. X32080021 Facility #11274 JJS NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: July 21, 2000 Released: July 26, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that Citicasters Co. (``Citicasters'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206, by broadcasting a telephone conversation recorded on an answering machine without first informing the parties to the conversation of its intention to do so. We conclude that Citicasters is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of six thousand dollars ($6,000). Background On October 28, 1998, the Mass Media Bureau received
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  • Memorandum Opinion and Order, we deny a consolidated petition for reconsideration filed by EZ Sacramento, Inc. (``EZ''), licensee of KHTK(AM), Sacramento, California, and Infinity Broadcasting Corporation of Washington, D.C. (``Infinity''), licensee of WJFK-FM, Manassas, Virginia. EZ and Infinity (collectively, ``Petitioners'') seek reconsideration of two related orders that imposed $4,000 forfeitures against EZ and Infinity, respectively, for willful violations of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206. Infinity Broadcasting Corp. of Washington, D.C., 14 FCC Rcd 13451 (MMB 1999), EZ Sacramento, Inc., 14 FCC Rcd 13539 (MMB 1999). We will consider the petition in a consolidated order because the two forfeiture orders concern the broadcast of the same program. Reconsideration is appropriate only where the petitioner either shows a
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  • history of all stations controlled by Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (``Clear Channel''), Capstar's parent. We note that stations controlled by Clear Channel have recently committed indecency violations, as well as violations of the rule regarding broadcast of telephone conversations and the rule regarding licensee-conducted contests. See Citicasters Co., DA 00-1640 (released July 26, 2000) ($6,000 NAL for violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., DA 00-1435 (released June 28, 2000), ($7,000 forfeiture order for violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1464, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., 15 FCC Rcd 11906 (2000) ($23,000 forfeiture order for violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1464, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., DA 00-1016 (released May 9, 2000) ($4,000 NAL for violation of Section 73.1216
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  • WUKQ-AM, Ponce, Puerto Rico ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. EB-00-IH-0160 TH NAL/Acct. No. 200132080002 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: October 23, 2000 Released: October 24, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that El Mundo Broadcasting Corp. (``El Mundo'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206, by recording and broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. We conclude that El Mundo is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of six thousand dollars ($6,000). Background On June 19, 2000, the Commission received a complaint from Mr.
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  • - Emission Masks Rule Communications, KNKJ807, Arlington, VA. Columbia, MD District Office (6/27/00). 47 C.F.R. Part 73 - Broadcast Radio Services 47 C.F.R. § 73.267 - Determining Operating Power Metro Broadcasters - Texas, Inc., KXEZ, Farmersville, TX. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances) and 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation). Dallas, TX District Office (6/13/00). 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206 - Broadcast of Telephone Conversations Hubbard Broadcasting, Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN. St. Paul, MN Resident Agent Office (6/6/000. 47 C.F.R. § 73.1225 - Stations Inspections By FCC Girdwood Community Club, Inc., KEUL(FM), Girdwood, Alaska. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.3527 (Public Inspection File for Noncommercial Educational Stations). Anchorage, AK Resident Agent Office (6/13/00). 47 C.F.R. § 73.1230 - Posting of Station
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  • 73.310-FM technical definitions. Section 73.312-Topographic data. Section 73.318-FM blanketing interference. Section 73.322-FM stereophonic sound transmission standards. Section 73.333-Engineering charts. Section 73.503-Licensing requirements and service. Section 73.508-Standards of good engineering practice. Section 73.593-Subsidiary communications services. Section 73.1015-Truthful written statements and responses to Commission inquiries and correspondence. Section 73.1030-Notifications concerning interference to radio astronomy, research and receiving installations. Section 73.1201-Station identification. 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
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  • December 22, 1998. Dkt No.: CS-98-120. Action by Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: November 18, 1998. by Order. (DA No. 98-2342). CSB Internet URL: [15]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1998/da982342.pdf PATTERSON HARRISBURG LICENSEE CORPORATION. Issued Notice of Apparent Liability for a Forfeiture in the amount of $8,000 to Patterson Harrisburg Licensee Corporation, Licensee, Radio Station WNNK-FM, Harrisburg, PA, for apparent and repeated violations of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. Action by Chief, Mass Media Bureau. by Letter. (DA No. 98-2332). MMB ADDENDA: The following items, released November 17, 1998, did not appear in Digest No. 221: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- PUBLIC NOTICES ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- Report No: 44369. Released: November 17, 1998. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: [16]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions /ac981117.txt Released: November 17, 1998. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT
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  • the Portland-Poland Spring, Maine ADI to include 26 communities from the Boston, Massachusetts ADI. Action by Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: April 2, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-628). CSB Internet URL: [11]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da990628.wp EZ SACRAMENTO, INC. Issued Notice of Apparent Liability to EZ Sacramento, Inc., licensee of KHTK-AM, Sacramento, CA, in the amount of $4,000 for willfully violating Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules on January 29, 1999. By Letter. Action by Chief, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: April 1, 1999. by NAL Letter. (DA No. 99-635). MMB Internet URL: [12]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da990635.wp INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON, DC. Issued Notice of Apparent Liability for a Forfeiture to Infinity Broadcasting Corporation of Washington, DC, licensee of WJFK-FM, Manassas, VA, in the amount of
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  • MM Docket Nos. 91-221 and 87-8. Action by Chief, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: April 15, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-726). MMB Internet URL: [17]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da990726.wp AMERICAN GENERAL MEDIA CORPORATION/LICENSEE OF STATION KISV(FM). Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability in the amount of $4,000 to American General Media Corporation, licensee of KISV(FM), Bakersfield, CA, for willful and repeated violations of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules. By Letter. Action by Chef, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: April 14, 1999. by Letter. (DA No. 99-721). MMB Internet URL: [18]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da990721.wp LIABILITY OF WTMJ, INC. FORMER LICENSEE, STATION WIFC(FM), WAUSAU, WISCONSIN. Rescinded $6,250 forfeiture assessed against WTMJ, Inc. Action by Chief, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: April 14, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-722). MMB Internet URL:
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  • the Unitd States, Italy, Spain and Portugal. Action by Chief, Telecommunications Division. Adopted: August 13, 1999. by Cab. Land. Lic. (DA No. 99-1636). IB Internet URL: [16]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/1999/da991636.pdf EZ SACRAMENTO, INC. Denied EZ Sacramento, Inc.'s, licensee of Station KHTK(AM), request that the Notice of Apparent Liabiity against it be dismissed; ordered EZ Sacramento to forfeit $4,000 for willful violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules. Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: August 19, 1999. by MO&O/Forf. Ord. (DA No. 99-1666). MMB Internet URL: [17]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da991666.wp INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF WASHINGTON, DC. Denied Infinity Broadcasting Corporation's request that the Notice of Apparent Liability against it be dismissed; ordered Infinity, licensee of Station WJFK-FM, Manassas, VA, to forfeit $4,000 for willful violation of Section 73.1206
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  • Arkansas, amount de minimis. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: September 20, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-1925). CSB Internet URL: [13]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da991925.wp AMERICAN GENERAL MEDIA CORPORATION. Issued monetary forfeiture in the amount of $3,000 to American General Media Corporation, licensee of Station KISV(FM), Bakersfield, CA for the willful and repeated violations of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules on May 20, 1998 By MO&O and Forfeiture Order. Action by Chief, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: September 21, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-1932). MMB Internet URL: [14]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da991932.wp SHOCKLEY COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Granted application to modify facilities of WQOW-TV, Eau Claire, WI; granted temporary waiver of duopoly rule. Action by Chief, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: September 20,
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  • Adopted: October 1, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2064). WTB Internet URL: [33]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992064.wp ADDENDA: The following items, released September 29, 1999, did not appear in Digest No. 187: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- WESTCOAST BROADCASTING, INC, LICENSEE, RADIO STATION KJUG(AM). Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture against Westcoast Broadcasting, Inc., licensee of radio station KJUG(AM),for violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules regarding a broadcast telephone conversation. Action by Bureau Chief. by Letter. (DA No. 99-2007). MMB Internet URL: [34]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da992007.wp CITICASTERS COMPANY, LICENSEE, RADIO STATION WKLS(FM), ATLANTA, GA. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture against Citicasters Company, licensee for radio station WKLS(FM), Atlanta, GA, for violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules regarding an on-air
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  • and equipment rates in the City of Albuquerque, NM. Action by Chief, Consumer Proctection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: December 9, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2755). CSB Internet URL: [20]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da992755.doc PALM BEACH RADIO BROADCASTING, INC. Notified Palm Beach Radio Broadcasting, Inc. of its apparent liability for forefeiture in the amount of $4,000.00 for willful violations of Section 73.1206 of the rules. By Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture. Action by Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: December 9, 1999. by NAL. (DA No. 99-2764). ENF Internet URL: [21]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Enforcement/Orders/1999/da992764.doc ABC, INC. Granted ABC's request for declaratory ruling that "Politically Incorrect" is exempt from Section 315(a) of the Act, as a bona fide news interview program under Section 315(a)(2). Action by Chief,
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  • Declaratory Ruiling filed by Curt Himmelman, Young Soon Oh, and Bernice Schatz, and granted the Petitioners' Motion to Strike New Assertion by MCI. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/12/2002 by ORDER. (FCC No. 02-71). EB [81]FCC-02-71A1.doc [82]FCC-02-71A1.pdf [83]FCC-02-71A1.txt AMFM RADIO LICENSES, LLC (AMFM RADIO). Imposed a $6,000 forfeiture to AMFM Radio for apparent and willful violation of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1206, broadcasting a telephone conversation on WWDC-FM, Washington, D.C. without informing the non-licensee party of its intent to do so. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/15/2002 by NALF. (DA No. 02-622). EB [84]DA-02-622A1.doc [85]DA-02-622A1.pdf [86]DA-02-622A1.txt IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATIONS OF GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING, ASSIGNOR AND NASSAU BROADCASTING II, L.L.C., ASSIGNEE. Granted the application to assign station WCHR(AM), Trenton,
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  • TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES USE OF AN ADDITIONAL FREQUENCY FOR THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD'S PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY SYSTEM. (DA No. 02-1362). WTB. Contact: Ghassan Khalek at (202) 418-2771, TTY: (202) 418-7233, email: gkhalek@fcc.gov [20]DA-02-1362A1.doc [21]DA-02-1362A1.pdf [22]DA-02-1362A1.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- RESULTS RADIO LICENSEE, LLC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $3,200 for apparent violation of Section 73.1206 by broadcasting a live telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 06/11/2002 by NAL. (DA No. 02-1365). EB [23]DA-02-1365A1.doc [24]DA-02-1365A1.pdf [25]DA-02-1365A1.txt POLICIES AND RULES FOR THE DIRECT BROADCAST SATELLITE SERVICE. Revised our rules and policies governing the Direct Broadcast Satellite service. (Dkt No. 98-21). Action
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  • Hotline: (202) 414-1250 or Bettye Woodward at (202) 418-1345; Evan Baranoff or Michael Connelly at (202) 418-0620 [29]DA-03-3101A1.doc [30]DA-03-3101A2.xls [31]DA-03-3101A3.doc [32]DA-03-3101A4.doc [33]DA-03-3101A1.pdf [34]DA-03-3101A2.pdf [35]DA-03-3101A3.pdf [36]DA-03-3101A4.pdf [37]DA-03-3101A1.txt [38]DA-03-3101A2.txt [39]DA-03-3101A3.txt [40]DA-03-3101A4.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEMPE RADIO, INC. Notified Tempe Radio, Inc. ("Tempe"), licensee of Station KUPD(FM), Tempe, Arizona of a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for violating Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/06/2003 by NALF. (DA No. 03-3061). EB [41]DA-03-3061A1.doc [42]DA-03-3061A1.pdf [43]DA-03-3061A1.txt E.P.C. ELITE PROFESSIONAL CLEANING, INC. Issued official citation to E.P.C. Elite Professional Cleaning, Inc., Gilbert, Arizona for violation of the TCPA and Commission's rules regarding transmitting prerecorded unsolicited advertisements to residential telephone lines. Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Consumers Division,
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  • --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- ROGER THOMAS SCAGGS - LICENSEE FOR RADIO STATION W5EBC. Revoked the license held by Thomas Scaggs. (Dkt No. 03-241). Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 04/22/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1068). EB [53]DA-04-1068A1.doc [54]DA-04-1068A1.pdf [55]DA-04-1068A1.txt WXDJ LICENSING, INC. Concluded that WXDJ is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for violating Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. Granted the complaint filed against WXDJ Licensing, LLC, licensee of WXDJ(FM), North Miami, FL. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 04/22/2004 by NALF. (DA No. 04-1047). EB [56]DA-04-1047A1.doc [57]DA-04-1047A1.pdf [58]DA-04-1047A1.txt DTV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, BOWLING GREEN, OH. Dismissed the petition for rule making. (Dkt No. 02-29). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 04/15/2004 by
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  • Mid-Missouri Broadcasting Inc. for violating the Commission's rules regarding the broadcast of telephone calls. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/23/2004 by NALF. (DA No. 04-3683). EB [63]DA-04-3683A1.doc [64]DA-04-3683A1.pdf [65]DA-04-3683A1.txt LICENSEE OF STATION WXDJ(FM) NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $3,000 to WXDJ Licensing, Inc., for broadcasting an unauthorized telephone conversation in violation of section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. Action by: Chief, Enforcmenet Bureau. Adopted: 11/23/2004 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 04-2543). EB [66]DA-04-2543A1.doc [67]DA-04-2543A1.pdf [68]DA-04-2543A1.txt ANGELO AVENA. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $1,000 to Angelo Avena for operating an unlicensed radio transmitter on the frequency 87.9 MHz in Linden, New Jersey, in violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of
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  • to Echonet Corporation for operation of television broadcast translator station without Commission authorization. Action by: Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/17/2004 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 04-3912). EB [70]DA-04-3912A1.doc [71]DA-04-3912A1.pdf [72]DA-04-3912A1.txt AM/FM RADIO LICENSES, LLC. Notified AMFM Licenses, LLC, licensee of WKQI(FM), Detroit, Michigan, of its apparent liability for a forfeiture of $8,000 based upon its apparent violation of Section 73.1206 of the rules by broadcasting a telephone conversation. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/21/2004 by NALF. (DA No. 04-4004). EB [73]DA-04-4004A1.doc [74]DA-04-4004A1.pdf [75]DA-04-4004A1.txt VIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $14,000 for importing and marketing in the United States unauthorized radio frequency devices, specifically, its model EPIA-M and EPIA-CL computer central processing unit ("CPU") boards.
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  • 07-288) Streamlined Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 12/31/2007. Reply Comments Due: 01/07/2008. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Matthew Warner at (202) 418-2419 [32]DA-07-5019A1.doc [33]DA-07-5019A1.pdf [34]DA-07-5019A1.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- 3 POINT MEDIA-SALT LAKE CITY, LLC. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability to 3 Point Media, Licensee of Station KHTB(FM) for its apparent willful violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/14/2007 by NALF. (DA No. 07-5004). EB [35]DA-07-5004A1.doc [36]DA-07-5004A1.pdf [37]DA-07-5004A1.txt ERRATUM - RURAL HEALTH CARE SUPPORT MECHANISM. Issued an Erratum correcting FCC 07-198 released on November 19, 2007. (Dkt No. 02-60) by ERRATUM. (DA No. 07-5018). WCB [38]DOC-278991A1.doc [39]DOC-278991A1.pdf [40]DOC-278991A1.txt TROUP COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM. Granted Troup
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  • J. COPPS IN RESPONSE TO THE D.C. CIRCUIT'S DECISION VACATING THE FCC'S DENIAL AND DISMISSAL OF THE GULF COAST MIGRATORY BIRDS PETITION by Statement. CMMR [46]DOC-280363A1.doc [47]DOC-280363A1.pdf [48]DOC-280363A1.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- COURIER COMMUNICATIONS CORP. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture of $4,000 to Courier Communications Corp., Licensee of Station WNOV(AM), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for willfully violating Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. Action by: Acting Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/20/2008 by NALF. (DA No. 08-262). EB [49]DA-08-262A1.doc [50]DA-08-262A1.pdf [51]DA-08-262A1.txt BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION. Denied applications for review concerning construction period for WDMV(AM), Walkersville, Maryland. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/19/2008 by MO&O. (FCC No. 08-53). MB [52]FCC-08-53A1.doc [53]FCC-08-53A1.pdf [54]FCC-08-53A1.txt MORRIS NETWORK OF MISSISSIPPI, INC. Issued
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  • by: The Commission. Adopted: 03/05/2008 by MO&O. (FCC No. 08-75). OGC [63]FCC-08-75A1.doc [64]FCC-08-75A1.pdf [65]FCC-08-75A1.txt * * * * * ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MARCH 6, 2008, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 45: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- WMGO BROADCASTING CORP., INC. Assessed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $6,400 against WMGO Broadcasting Corp., Inc. for violating Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. Action by: Acting Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/06/2008 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 08-524). EB [66]DA-08-524A1.doc [67]DA-08-524A1.pdf [68]DA-08-524A1.txt ADVANCED TELEVISION SYSTEMS AND THEIR IMPACT UPON THE EXISTING TELEVISION BROADCAST SERVICE. Adopted MO&O on Reconsideration addressing Petitions for Recon. of Seventh R&O in proceeding finalizing post-transition Table of Allotments for DTV and Eighth
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  • OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS, DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY ANNUAL REPORTS ACTION. WTB [41]DOC-288550A1.pdf [42]DOC-288550A1.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- CUMULUS LICENSING, LLC. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability against Cumulus Licensing LLC for an apparent violation of the telephone broadcast rule, 47 CFR Section 73.1206. Action by: Chief, Investigations & Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/18/2009 by NAL. (DA No. 09-255). EB [43]DA-09-255A1.doc [44]DA-09-255A1.pdf [45]DA-09-255A1.txt VALLEY BROADCASTING COMPANY. Dismissed the application as defective without prejudice to refiling. Action by: Chief, Systems Analysis Branch, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 02/18/2009 by LETTER. (DA No. 09-289). IB [46]DA-09-289A1.doc [47]DA-09-289A1.pdf [48]DA-09-289A1.txt ENLACE CHRISTIAN TELEVISION, INC. Dismissed the application
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  • of overall compliance warranting a downward adjustment. On the contrary, we believe that Capstar's record must be viewed in conjunction with the broadcast record of its corporate parent, Clear Channel Communications, Inc., which has been found to have violated the Commission's rules on numerous occasions. See Citicasters Co., DA 00-1640 (released July 26, 2000) ($6,000 NAL for violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., DA 00-1435 (released June 28, 2000), ($7,000 forfeiture order for violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1464, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., 15 FCC Rcd 11906 (2000) ($23,000 forfeiture order for violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1464, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., DA 00-1016 (released May 9, 2000) ($4,000 NAL for violation of Section 73.1216
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  • the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 1.106(a)(1), we grant a petition for reconsideration filed June 16, 2000, by Infinity Broadcasting Corporation of Washington, D.C. (``Infinity''), licensee of station WJFK-FM, Manassas, Virginia. Infinity seeks reconsideration of Infinity Broadcasting Corporation of Washington, D.C., 15 FCC Rcd 10387 (Enforcement Bureau 2000) (``Forfeiture Order''), which imposed a $4,000 forfeiture for a willful violation of section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1206, regarding the broadcast of telephone conversations. For the reasons that follow, we cancel the forfeiture. II. Discussion 2. Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1206, provides in pertinent part that: Before recording a telephone conversation for broadcast, or broadcasting such a conversation simultaneously with its occurrence, a licensee shall inform any
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  • CORPORATION Licensee of Stations WKAQ(AM), San Juan, PR and WUKQ(AM), Ponce, PR ) ) ) ) ) ) ) NAL/Acct. No. 200132080002 Facility Nos. 19099, 9352 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 16, 2001 Released: February 20, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we impose a forfeiture of $4,000 on El Mundo Broadcasting Corporation (``El Mundo'') for violating Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by recording and broadcasting a telephone conversation on two occasions on one station without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. On October 24, 2000, we issued a Notice of Apparent Liability (``NAL'') for $6,000, based on El Mundo's prior indication in response to a staff inquiry that the complained
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  • Rcd 18257 (Enf. Bureau 2000). In that Order, the Chief, Enforcement Bureau, denied reconsideration of two forfeiture orders, Infinity Broadcasting Corp. of Washington, D.C., 14 FCC Rcd 13541 (Mass Media Bureau 1999) and EZ Sacramento, Inc., 14 FCC Rcd 13539 (Mass Media Bureau 1999). Each forfeiture order imposed a $4,000 forfeiture upon the licensee for a willful violation of section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206 (Broadcast of telephone conversations). 2. The staff properly decided the matters raised below, and we uphold the staff decisions for the reasons stated therein. In this regard, we concur fully with the Bureaus that the protection afforded by 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206 is not as limited as the petitioners would desire. Thus,
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  • Inc., 15 FCC Rcd 18257 (Enforcement Bureau 2000). That decision, in turn, denied reconsideration of two forfeiture orders, Infinity Broadcasting Corp. of Washington, D.C., 14 FCC Rcd 13541 (Mass Media Bureau 1999) and EZ Sacramento, Inc., 14 FCC Rcd 13539 (Mass Media Bureau 1999). Each forfeiture order imposed a $4,000 forfeiture upon the licensee for a willful violation of section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206 (broadcast of telephone conversations). 2. Review of the petition reveals that it does not rely on new facts or changed circumstances. In this regard, we reject petitioners' argument that ``new facts'' exist because the Commission recognized that the forfeitures it upheld are based on facts that ``are somewhat different than most cases
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  • Licensee of Station KHRD(FM), ) FRN 0001-5424-55 Weaverville, California ) Facility ID # 82720 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: June 11, 2002 Released: June 13, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 2. I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Results Radio Licensee, LLC, (``Results'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules1 by broadcasting a live telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, we conclude that Results is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of three thousand two hundred dollars ($3,200). 3. II. BACKGROUND 2.
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  • FRN # 0006-1143-42 New Orleans, Louisiana ) Facility # 20346 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: February 5, 2001 Released: February 6, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that Entercom New Orleans License, LLC (``Entercom''), licensee of Station WEZB-FM, New Orleans, Louisiana, has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1206, by recording a telephone conversation for broadcast without informing the other party of its intention to do so, even though the circumstances required it. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, we conclude that Entercom is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of Four Thousand
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  • Orleans, Louisiana ) FRN # 0004-9793-81 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Adopted: November 6, 2002 Released: November 7, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Order, we cancel a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 proposed against Entercom New Orleans License, LLC (``Entercom''), licensee of Station WEZB-FM, New Orleans, Louisiana, for apparent willful violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1206, which requires that a licensee inform a caller of its intention to broadcast the caller's conversation except when the caller is aware, or may be presumed to be aware, that the call is likely to be broadcast.1 2. On February 6, 2002, the Chief, Enforcement Bureau, acting pursuant to delegated authority, issued a
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  • Station WWDC-FM, ) FRN: 0001-6565-86 Washington, D.C. ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: March 15, 2002 Released: March 19, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that AMFM Radio Licenses, LLC (``AMFM'' or ``licensee''), licensee of Station WWDC-FM, Washington, D.C., has apparently violated 47 C.F.R. 73.1206, by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the non-licensee party of its intention to do so. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, we conclude that AMFM is apparently liable for a forfeiture of six thousand dollars ($6,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a letter dated December 7, 2001, complaining that on November
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  • Licensee of Station WGBF (FM) ) FRN 0001-5879-71 Henderson, Kentucky ) Facility ID No. 659 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: March 28, 2002 Released: March 29, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc., (``Clear Channel'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules1 by broadcasting a live telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, we conclude that Clear Channel is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of six thousand dollars ($6,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On June
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  • ) FRN # 0006-1143-42 New Orleans, Louisiana ) Facility # 20346 ERRATUM By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau Released: April 12, 2002 1. On February 6, 2002, the Enforcement Bureau released a Notice Of Apparent Liability For Forfeiture (``NAL'') to Entercom New Orleans License, LLC (``Entercom'') in the above-captioned matter, proposing a $4,000 forfeiture for Entercom's apparently willful violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. The Adoption and Release dates stated in the NAL mistakenly indicated that the document was adopted and released in 2001. This Erratum corrects the NAL to state that the notice was adopted and released in 2002. Consequently, the NAL is hereby amended to state that it was Adopted: February 5, 2002 and Released: February 6, 2002.
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  • of Station WBLK(FM), ) FRN 0004036711 Buffalo, New York ) Facility ID # 71215 ) ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: August 1, 2003 Released: August 5, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Infinity Radio Operations, Inc. (``Infinity'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules1 by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, we conclude that Infinity is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. Brenda L. Tanner, of
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  • No. 65166 ) FRN No. 0007589328 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: October 6, 2003 Released: October 7, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that, on October 3, 2002, Tempe Radio, Inc. (``Tempe''), licensee of Station KUPD(FM), Tempe, Arizona, apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules.1 Based upon our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, and for the reasons discussed below, we conclude that Tempe is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00). II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a complaint that, on October 3, 2002, Station KUPD(FM) broadcast a telephone conversation
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  • 48368 ) FRN No. 0004976874 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 22, 2004 Released: April 23, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that, on June 17, 2003, WXDJ Licensing, Inc. (``WXDJ''), licensee of Station WXDJ(FM), North Miami, Florida, apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules.1 Based upon our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, and for the reasons discussed below, we conclude that WXDJ is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00). II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received an informal complaint that Station WXDJ(FM) broadcast a telephone conversation between radio personalities
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  • ) File No. EB-02-IH-0624-GC ) NAL/Acct. No. 200332080020 Licensee of Station WBLK(FM), ) FRN 0004036711 Buffalo, New York ) Facility ID # 71215 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 11, 2004 Released: August 12, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order, we impose a forfeiture of $4,000 on Infinity Radio Operations, Inc. (``Infinity'') for violating section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules1 by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. II. BACKGROUND 2. On August 5, 2003, we issued a Notice of Apparent Liability in which we proposed a $4,000 forfeiture based on a finding that Infinity apparently violated section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules.2 Specifically, we
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  • conversation had commenced.5 4. Based on the Bureau's review of the facts and circumstances of this case and after considering WXDJ's response to our LOI, we concluded that WXDJ broadcast a conversation between employees of WXDJ and officials of the Cuban government without providing prior notice that the licensee intended to air their conversation, in apparent willful violation of section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. The Bureau therefore proposed a forfeiture at the base amount of $4,000 for the unauthorized broadcast of a telephone conversation.6 III. DISCUSSION 5. In its response to the NAL, WXDJ does not dispute that it broadcast a conversation between employees of WXDJ and officials of the Cuban government without providing prior notice that it intended to
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  • Licensee of Station WLZX(FM), ) Northampton, Massachusetts ) Facility ID No. 46963 FRN No. 0002749406 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 13, 2004 Released: October 15, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order, we impose a forfeiture of $4,000 against Saga Communications of New England, Inc. (``Saga''), licensee of Station WLZX(FM), Northampton, Massachusetts, for violating section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules1 by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the other party to the conversation of its intention to do so. II. BACKGROUND 2. On February 19, 2004, we issued a Notice of Apparent Liability (``NAL'') 2 for $4,000, based on a complaint by Western Mass Radio Company (``Western''), licensee of Station WRNX(FM), Amherst, Massachusetts. The complaint
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  • ) Facility ID No. 60731 FRN No. 0005088505 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: November 23, 2004 Released: November 24, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that, on March 25, 2003, Mid-Missouri Broadcasting, Inc. (``Mid-Missouri''), licensee of Station KOQL(FM), Ashland, Missouri, apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules regarding the broadcast of telephone calls.1 Based upon our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, and for the reasons discussed below, we conclude that Mid-Missouri is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a complaint from the Interim Director of Life Crisis Services,
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  • No. 0003763935 Amherst, Massachusetts ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: February 17, 2004 Released: February 19, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that, on January 25, 2001, Saga Communications of New England, Inc. (``Saga''), licensee of Station WLZX(FM), Northampton, Massachusetts, apparently willfully violated section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by recording and broadcasting a telephone conversation without first notifying a party to the call of its intention to do so.1 Based upon our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, and for the reasons discussed below, we conclude that Saga is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of Four Thousand
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  • No. 3221 ) FRN No. 0005260377 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: February 17, 2004 Released: February 19, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that, on March 7, 2003, Cumulus Licensing Corp. (``Cumulus''), licensee of Station WSEA(FM), Atlantic Beach, South Carolina, apparently violated section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, which relates to the broadcast of telephone conversations.1 Based upon our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, and for the reasons discussed below, we conclude that Cumulus is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00). II. BACKGROUND 2. We received a complaint that, on March 7,
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  • 200532080023 Detroit, Michigan ) Facility ID No. 6592 ) FRN No. 0011675014 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: December 21, 2004 Released: December 21, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that AMFM Radio Licenses, LLC (``AMFM''), licensee of Station WKQI(FM), Detroit, Michigan, apparently violated section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules1 by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the other party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Based upon our review of the facts and circumstances of this case, we find that AMFM is apparently liable for a forfeiture of Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000) for its willful violation of section 73.1206. II. BACKGROUND
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  • of Station KNOE-TV, Monroe, ) FRN No. 0001716588 Louisiana ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 14, 2005 Released: July 18, 2005 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture against Noe Corp., L.L.C. (``Noe''), licensee of Station KNOE-TV, Monroe, Louisiana, for willfully and repeatedly violating section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules1 by twice recording telephone conversations for broadcast without informing the other party to the calls of its intention to record for broadcast the conversations. We find that a Noe news reporter twice recorded for broadcast the complainant's voice, including the complainant's answering machine, without informing the complainant beforehand. We reject Noe's claims that the answering machine
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  • 200532080129 Kalispell, Montana ) Facility ID No. 35369 ) FRN No. 0005072467 ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: November 14, 2005 Released: November 15, 2005 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order, we impose a monetary forfeiture of $4,000 against KOFI, Inc. (``KOFI''), licensee of Station KZMN(FM), Kalispell, Montana for violating section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules1 by broadcasting and recording for rebroadcast a telephone conversation without first informing the other party to the conversation of its intention to do so. II. BACKGROUND 2. On March 17, 2005, we issued a Notice of Apparent Liability (``NAL'')2 for $6,000 based on a complaint from Lisa Simmer. Ms. Simmer alleged, and KOFI acknowledged, that Station
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  • 2005 Released: February 24, 2005 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Order on Reconsideration, we deny a Petition for Reconsideration (``Petition'')1 by Infinity Radio Operations, Inc. (``Infinity''), of a Forfeiture Order (``Forfeiture Order'') for $4,000 issued by the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') on August 12, 2004.2 In the Forfeiture Order, we found that Infinity had violated section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules3 by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Infinity argues that our use of the underlying facts from an unpaid, unadjudicated forfeiture order, issued for its violation of section 73.1206 in a previous proceeding, to rebut its claim in the present proceeding that it had
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  • No. 0002749406 ORDER ON RECONSIDERATION Adopted: March 1, 2005 Released: March 2, 2005 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Order on Reconsideration, we deny a Petition for Reconsideration (``Petition'')1 by Saga Communications of New England, Inc. (``Saga'') of a Forfeiture Order (``Forfeiture Order'') for $4,000.2 In the Forfeiture Order, we found that Saga had violated section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules3 by recording a telephone conversation for broadcast without first informing the other party to the conversation of its intention to do so. The Forfeiture Order was based on a complaint by Western Mass Radio Company, licensee of Station WRNX(FM), Amherst, Massachusetts, alleging that a Saga on-air personality initiated and recorded a telephone conversation with an on-air
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  • to section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act'') and section 1.80 of the Commission's rules,1 we find that NOE Corp. LLC (``NOE''), licensee of Station KNOE-TV, Monroe, Louisiana, twice recorded telephone conversations for broadcast without informing parties to the calls of its intention to broadcast the conversations, in apparent willful and repeated violation of section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules.2 Based on our review of the facts, we conclude that NOE is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $10,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. By letter dated September 23, 2003, Mack Calhoun, who serves on the Police Jury for Ouachita Parish in Louisiana,3 filed the first of three complaints with the Commission.4 Calhoun asserted
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  • 1934, as amended (the ``Act'') and section 1.80 of the Commission's rules,1 we find that Scripps Howard Broadcasting Company (``Scripps Howard''), licensee of Station WEWS-TV, Cleveland, Ohio, recorded a telephone conversation for broadcast and twice aired a portion of that recording without informing a party to the conversation of its intention to do so, in apparent willful violation of section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules.2 Based upon our review of the facts, we conclude that Scripps Howard is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $6,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. On November 6, 2003, the Commission received a complaint from Medical Mutual (``MedMutual''), a health insurance company doing business in Ohio.3 In its complaint, MedMutual states that, on or
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  • Released: March 17, 2005 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, issued pursuant to section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and section 1.80 of the Commission's rules,1 we find that KOFI, Inc. (``KOFI''), licensee of Station KZMN(FM), Kalispell, Montana, apparently willfully violated section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1206, by broadcasting, and recording for later broadcast, a telephone conversation without first informing a party to the conversation of its intention to do so.2 For the following reasons, based upon our review of the facts and circumstances, we find KOFI apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $6,000. II. BACKGROUND 2.
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  • By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, issued pursuant to section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and section 1.80 of the Commission's rules,2 we find that Univision Radio License Corporation (``Univision Radio License) and Tichenor License Corporation (``Tichenor License''), licensees of the above-captioned stations, apparently violated section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1206, by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so.3 Based on our review of the facts and circumstances, we find Univision Radio License and Tichenor License apparently liable for an aggregate monetary forfeiture in the amount of $28,000.00. II. BACKGROUND 2. The complainant
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  • the Commission's rules, warrant designation in a hearing. 25. Other Alleged Rule Violations That Do Not Warrant Sanction or Consideration in a Hearing. The complainant also alleged that portions of a telephone conversation between him and a third party, which he did not know were being recorded for later broadcast, were repeatedly aired over Station KBKH(FM), in violation of section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. The prior notice requirements set forth in section 73.1206, which govern the broadcast of telephone conversations, do not apply however to a recording made by a third party and not the licensee. Thus, we deny this aspect of the complaint. 26. Acquisition or Transfer of Licenses. In accordance with the Character Policy Statement, the Commission makes
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  • Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's Rules, we find that RCK 1 Group, LLC (the "Licensee"), Licensee of Station WKKX(AM) Wheeling, West Virginia, (the "Station") apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, by broadcasting a live telephone conversation without giving prior notice to the individual being called of the Licensee's intention to do so. Based on review of the facts and circumstances, we find the Licensee apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. On September 8, 2005, the Commission received a complaint
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  • No. 29732 Florida ) FRN No. 0004311619 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: January 30, 2007 Released: January 30, 2007 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Citicasters Licenses, L.P. ("Citicasters"), licensee of Station WFLZ-FM, Tampa, Florida, apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by broadcasting a live telephone conversation and recording it for later broadcast without giving proper notice to the individual being called of the licensee's intention to do so. Specifically, on or about November 17, 2004, Citicasters engaged in a telephone conversation with actress Nicollette Sheridan and placed her live on the air without informing her of
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  • 12 FCC Rcd. 17087, 17113 (1997), recon. denied 15 FCC Rcd. 303 (1999) ("Forfeiture Policy Statement"); 47 C.F.R. S: 1.80(b). See 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b)(2)(D). See 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b)(2)(D); 47 C.F.R. 1.80(a)(4). See WMGO Broadcasting, Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, DA 07-959 (rel. Inv. & Hrgs. Div March 2, 2007) (The station was found to have violated Section 73.1206 by broadcasting telephone conversations over the air without authorization on three different dates, resulting in a proposed forfeiture of $8,000. The proposed forfeiture was based on an upward adjustment of $4,000 that was added to a base forfeiture amount of $4,000 for the unauthorized broadcast of a telephone conversation) (petition for recons. pending). See 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1216. See also
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  • the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act") and Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that 3 Point Media - Salt Lake City, LLC ("3 Point Media"), licensee of Station KHTB(FM), Provo, Utah, broadcast a telephone conversation without first informing a party to the conversation of its intention to do so, in apparent willful violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. Based upon our review of the facts, we find, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Act, that 3 Point Media is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a complaint alleging that on April 5, 2006, a radio personality at Station KHTB(FM) announced that he would play
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  • Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that WMGO Broadcasting Corp., Inc. (the "Licensee"), Licensee of Station WMGO(AM), Canton, Mississippi (the "Station"), apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, by recording a telephone conversation for broadcast, and later broadcasting that telephone conversation, without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances, we find WMGO apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $8,000. II. background 2. The complainant, Luke Gordon
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  • 71215 ) ORDER ON REVIEW Adopted: May 17, 2007 Released: May 24, 2007 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Order on Review, we grant in part and deny in part an Application for Review filed by Infinity Radio Operations, Inc. ("Infinity"). On August 12, 2004, the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") imposed a $4,000 forfeiture on Infinity for violating section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the other party to the conversation of its intent to do so. The Bureau denied Infinity's Petition for Reconsideration, and the present Application challenges that Reconsideration Order. We reject Infinity's contention that the forfeiture should be cancelled or reduced because the Bureau referred to an unpaid, non-final forfeiture
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  • Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that ProActive Communications, Inc. (the "Licensee"), licensee of Station KQQB-FM, Newport, Washington (the "Station"), apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by recording a telephone conversation for broadcast and later broadcasting that telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Based upon our review of the facts, we find the Licensee apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. On March 27, 2006, the
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  • Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act") and Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that Capstar TX Limited Partnership ("Capstar" or "Licensee"), former licensee of Station KFGO(AM), Fargo, North Dakota (the "Station"), broadcast a telephone conversation without first informing a party to the conversation of its intention to do so, in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules. Based upon our review of the facts, we find that the Licensee is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $12,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. On January 4, 2007, the Commission received a complaint (the "Complaint") from Mr. Sandy Blunt alleging that KFGO(AM) broadcast a telephone call from Mr. Blunt without his permission. According to
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  • Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's Rules, we find that Rejoynetwork, LLC ("Rejoynetwork" or the "Licensee"), licensee of Station WAAW(FM), Williston, South Carolina (the "Station") apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules by broadcasting multiple telephone conversations without giving prior notice to the individuals being called of the Licensee's intention to do so. Based on a review of the facts and circumstances, we find the Licensee apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. We also admonish Rejoynetwork for the late filings in this matter. II.
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  • October 17, 2008 Released: October 17, 2008 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we assess separate monetary forfeitures in the amount of $16,000 each against WXDJ Licensing, Inc. ("WXDJ Licensing") and WSKQ Licensing, Inc. ("WSKQ Licensing")(collectively, the "Licensees") for their apparent willful violations of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules. Both WXDJ Licensing and WSKQ Licensing are affiliates of Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. As discussed below, we find that WXDJ Licensing and WSKQ Licensing each apparently violated the telephone broadcast rule by causing a telephone conversation to be recorded for future broadcast without giving prior notice to the individual being called of the intention to do
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  • Investigations and Hearings Division: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that Courier Communications Corp. ("Courier" or the "Licensee"), Licensee of Station WNOV(AM), Milwaukee, Wisconsin (the "Station"), apparently willfully violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the other party to the conversation of its intention to do so. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances, we find Courier apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. II. background 2. The Commission received a complaint (the "Complaint") from Mr. Keith Conrad
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  • No. 73259 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 6, 2008 Released: March 6, 2008 By the Acting Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order, we assess a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $6,400 against WMGO Broadcasting Corp., Inc. ("WMGO" or the "Licensee"), licensee of Station WMGO(AM), Canton, Mississippi (the "Station"), for violating Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by willfully recording and broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the other party to the conversation of its intention to do so. I. background 2. On January 7, 2005, the Commission received a complaint ("Complaint") from Mr. Luke Gordon alleging that Mr. Jerry Lousteau, the owner of Station WMGO and the host of its morning
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  • FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 4, 2010 Released: February 4, 2010 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order, we assess a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 against Rejoynetwork, LLC ("Rejoynetwork" or the "Licensee"), licensee of Station WAAW(FM), Williston, South Carolina (the "Station"), for its willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules. As discussed below, Rejoynetwork violated the Commission's rules by broadcasting multiple telephone conversations without giving prior notice to the individuals being called of its intention to do so. II. BACKGROUND 2. On October 16, 2008, the Investigations and Hearings Division of the FCC's Enforcement Bureau (the "Bureau") issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL")
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  • Released: February 4, 2010 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we assess a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $16,000 against WSKQ Licensing, Inc. ("WSKQ Licensing" or the "Licensee"), licensee of WSKQ-FM, New York, New York, for its apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules. As discussed below, we find that WSKQ Licensing apparently violated the telephone broadcast rule by broadcasting a telephone conversation without giving prior notice to the individual being called of its intention to do so. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") received a complaint (the "Complaint") alleging that on August 23, 2007, a Station employee made
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  • a "broker," that supplies programming to fill the time and sells commercial announcements in it. See 47 C.F.R. S: 73.3555, Note 2 (j); see also WGPR, Inc., Memorandum Opinion and Order, 10 FCC Rcd 8140, 8141 P: 10 (1995), vacated in part on other grounds sub nom. Serafyn v. FCC, 149 F.3d 1213 (D.C. Cir. 1998). See 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1206. See 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b). See FCC Broadcast Inspection Summary Report Station WMJH(AM), dated April 12, 2005, at 2. The previous day, FCC field agents had inspected another Birach station located in a nearby community and found that the station was being operated by a different time broker. FCC Broadcast Inspection Summary Report Station WMFN(AM), dated April 11, 2005, at
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  • Released: April 23, 2010 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. introduction 1. In this Forfeiture Order, we assess a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $16,000 against WXDJ Licensing, Inc. ("WXDJ" or the "Licensee"), licensee of Station WXDJ(FM), North Miami Beach, Florida (the "Station") and subsidiary of Spanish Broadcasting Systems, Inc. ("SBS"), for willfully and repeatedly violating Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by recording a telephone conversation for broadcast without providing prior notification to the called party. II. background 2. As discussed in detail in the Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") issued in this case, the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") received a complaint (the "Complaint") alleging that on July 19, 2007, Station personnel made a call to
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  • 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order, we deny the petition for reconsideration ("Petition") filed by Rejoynetwork, LLC (the "Licensee"), licensee of Station WAAW(FM), Williston, South Carolina (the "Station"), of a Forfeiture Order issued February 4, 2010. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture of $4,000 against the Licensee for violating Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules by broadcasting multiple telephone conversations without giving prior notice to the individuals being called of its intention to do so. As discussed below, we deny the Petition and affirm the $4,000 forfeiture. I. background 2. The Forfeiture Order held that the Licensee violated Section 73.1206 on March 23, 2006, when the Station broadcast telephone conversations between
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  • 16, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we assess a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $25,000 against Spanish Broadcasting System Holding Company, Inc. ("SBSHCI" or "Licensee"), licensee of Station WZNT(FM), San Juan, Puerto Rico ("WZNT" or "the Station"), for its apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules. As discussed below, we find that SBSHCI apparently violated the telephone broadcast rule by broadcasting telephone conversations without giving prior notice to the individuals being called that the conversations would be aired. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") received a complaint ("Complaint") alleging that on April 13, 2006, Station WZNT employees made two "prank" calls
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  • ) Facility ID No. 59953 ) ORDER Adopted: June 2, 2011 Released: June 3, 2011 By the Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and AMFM Radio Licenses, L.L.C. ("AMFM Radio"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against AMFM Radio for possible violations of section 73.1206 of the Commission Rules, by recording for broadcast a telephone conversation without the authorization of one of the parties to the call. 2. The Bureau and AMFM Radio have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. After reviewing the terms of the
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  • 17, 2012 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we assess a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $2,000 against Nassau Broadcasting III, LLC, Debtor-in-Possession (hereinafter referred to as "Nassau"), licensee of Station WWEG(FM), Myersville, Maryland (WWEG or the Station), for its apparent willful violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules (Section 73.1206 of the Rules). As discussed below, we find that Nassau apparently violated the telephone broadcast rule by recording a telephone conversation for broadcast without giving prior notice to the individual being recorded. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) received a complaint alleging that, on May 27, 2011, employees of the Station made two
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  • INC. ) ) ) Licensee of Station WCMQ-FM ) ) Hialeah, Florida ) File Number EB-99080311 NAL/Acct. No. x32080014 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: May 5, 2000 Released: May 8, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that WCMQ Licensing, Inc. (``WLI'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, by broadcasting a live telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. We conclude that WLI is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000). II. BACKGROUND On August 2, 1999, Ms. Clara Macareno sent a complaint to the Commission directed against Station
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  • ) ) ) File No. EB-00-IH-0009 NAL/Acct. No. X32080005 Facility #28625 JJS FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: May 17, 2000 Released: May 17, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. Introduction In this forfeiture order, we impose a four thousand dollar ($4,000) forfeiture against Infinity Broadcasting Corporation of Washington, D.C. (``Infinity''), licensee of WJFK-FM, Manassas, Virginia. We find that Infinity violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206, by broadcasting a telephone conversation live without first informing the other party to the conversation that it intended to broadcast the conversation. On March 8, 2000, the Chief, Enforcement Bureau, issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000) against Infinity. Infinity filed its response
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  • Licensee of Station WXTB(FM) Clearwater, Florida ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. 98110101 NAL/Acct. No. X32080021 Facility #11274 JJS NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: July 21, 2000 Released: July 26, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that Citicasters Co. (``Citicasters'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206, by broadcasting a telephone conversation recorded on an answering machine without first informing the parties to the conversation of its intention to do so. We conclude that Citicasters is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of six thousand dollars ($6,000). Background On October 28, 1998, the Mass Media Bureau received
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  • history of all stations controlled by Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (``Clear Channel''), Capstar's parent. We note that stations controlled by Clear Channel have recently committed indecency violations, as well as violations of the rule regarding broadcast of telephone conversations and the rule regarding licensee-conducted contests. See Citicasters Co., DA 00-1640 (released July 26, 2000) ($6,000 NAL for violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., DA 00-1435 (released June 28, 2000), ($7,000 forfeiture order for violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1464, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., 15 FCC Rcd 11906 (2000) ($23,000 forfeiture order for violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1464, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., DA 00-1016 (released May 9, 2000) ($4,000 NAL for violation of Section 73.1216
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  • WUKQ-AM, Ponce, Puerto Rico ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. EB-00-IH-0160 TH NAL/Acct. No. 200132080002 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: October 23, 2000 Released: October 24, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that El Mundo Broadcasting Corp. (``El Mundo'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206, by recording and broadcasting a telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. We conclude that El Mundo is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of six thousand dollars ($6,000). Background On June 19, 2000, the Commission received a complaint from Mr.
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  • WINZ(AM) ) ) Miami, Florida ) File Number EB-00-IH-0287 NAL/Acct. No. x200132080007 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: November 29, 2000 Released: November 30, 2000 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc. (``Clear Channel'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, by broadcasting a live telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. We conclude that Clear Channel is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000). II. BACKGROUND On August 24, 2000, Lee Schwartz sent a complaint to the Commission directed against Station
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  • of Station WJFK-FM Manassas, Virginia ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. EB-00-IH-0009 NAL/Acct. No. X32080005 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: March 6, 2000 Released: March 8, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that Infinity Broadcasting Corporation of Washington, D.C. (``Infinity'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206, by broadcasting a telephone conversation live without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. We conclude that Infinity is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000). Background On December 14, 1999, the Commission received a complaint from Ms. Flora Barton,
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  • INC. Licensee of Station WVKS(FM) Toledo, Ohio ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. EB-00-IH-0046 NAL/Acct. No. X32080006 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: March 7, 2000 Released: March 9, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that Noble Broadcast Licensees, Inc. (``Noble'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206, by broadcasting a live telephone conversation without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. We conclude that Noble is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000). Background On January 17, 2000, Ms. WilliAnn Moore, the President of the Toledo Branch
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  • - Emission Masks Rule Communications, KNKJ807, Arlington, VA. Columbia, MD District Office (6/27/00). 47 C.F.R. Part 73 - Broadcast Radio Services 47 C.F.R. § 73.267 - Determining Operating Power Metro Broadcasters - Texas, Inc., KXEZ, Farmersville, TX. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances) and 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation). Dallas, TX District Office (6/13/00). 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206 - Broadcast of Telephone Conversations Hubbard Broadcasting, Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN. St. Paul, MN Resident Agent Office (6/6/000. 47 C.F.R. § 73.1225 - Stations Inspections By FCC Girdwood Community Club, Inc., KEUL(FM), Girdwood, Alaska. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.3527 (Public Inspection File for Noncommercial Educational Stations). Anchorage, AK Resident Agent Office (6/13/00). 47 C.F.R. § 73.1230 - Posting of Station
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  • Links [3]Search | [4]RSS | [5]Updates | [6]E-Filing | [7]Initiatives | [8]Consumers | [9]Find People EB - BROADCAST OF TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS [10]Skip Breadcrumb Site Navigation Links [11]FCC > [12]EB > [13]Broadcast > Telephone [14]site map Search the FCC: _______________ Submit [15]Help | [16]Advanced | [17]Share FCC's Requirements The Commission's rule regarding broadcast of telephone conversations is set forth at Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1206. Pursuant to this rule, before recording a telephone conversation for broadcast, or broadcasting such a conversation simultaneously with its occurrence, a licensee shall inform any party to the call of the licensee's intention to broadcast the conversation, except where such party is aware, or may be presumed to be aware from the circumstances
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  • Licensee of Station WXTB(FM) Clearwater, Florida ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. 98110101 NAL/Acct. No. X32080021 Facility #11274 JJS NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: July 21, 2000 Released: July 26, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that Citicasters Co. (``Citicasters'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206, by broadcasting a telephone conversation recorded on an answering machine without first informing the parties to the conversation of its intention to do so. We conclude that Citicasters is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of six thousand dollars ($6,000). Background On October 28, 1998, the Mass Media Bureau received
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  • of Station WJFK-FM Manassas, Virginia ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. EB-00-IH-0009 NAL/Acct. No. X32080005 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: March 6, 2000 Released: March 8, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that Infinity Broadcasting Corporation of Washington, D.C. (``Infinity'') has apparently violated Section 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1206, by broadcasting a telephone conversation live without first informing the party to the conversation of its intention to do so. We conclude that Infinity is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000). Background On December 14, 1999, the Commission received a complaint from Ms. Flora Barton,
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  • ceased, all at a time when Tichenor was controlled by HBC, it cannot be considered in this renewal proceeding. Finally, Blalack asserts that Licensee engaged in misconduct by broadcasting a telephone conversation between a KROM(FM) air personality and a station employee without having first notified the called party of the intended broadcast use of the conversation in violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules. The Commission issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture to the Licensee for a violation of Section 73.1206 of the Commission's Rules. The base amount of a forfeiture for violation of this rule is $4,000. Because the conversation was aired on 7 commonly-owned stations, the Commission set the forfeiture amount at $28,000 (i.e., $4,000.00 x
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  • from CCC to NewCCC IS CONTINGENT UPON the grant of the Cumulus Assignment Application, FCC File No. BAL-20000817ADC. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT all grants of applications referenced herein or occurring pursuant to this Memorandum Opinion and Order are without prejudice to any enforcement action the Commission may deem appropriate in light of the ongoing investigations regarding compliance with Section 73.1206 of the Rules at Station WHTZ(FM), Newark, New Jersey. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT, in the event that The Aloha Station Trust, LLC has not consummated the sale of each broadcast station that it holds in trust within six months of the acquisition of such station by The Aloha Station Trust, LLC, the trustee of The Aloha Station Trust, LLC
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  • [473]Studio-to-Transmitter (STL) Links and Remote Pickup Units (RPU) are handled by the Commission's [474]Wireless Telecommunications Bureau's [475]Microwave Branch in Gettysburg, PA. [476]Subcarriers or Subsidiary Communications Authority (SCA). Subcarriers are additional signals sent along with a broadcast station's main audio signal. A special receiver is needed to receive and decode the subcarrier. [477]S [478]T [479]U [480]Telephone Conversations, Broadcast of (47 CFR 73.1206) [481]Terminal Coordinates, given initial coordinates, a distance, and a bearing [482]Tools Popup -- A small popup screen allows quick access to programs and most-requested information for radio broadcasting. [483]Tower Siting Information Guide (MB) was created at the request of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation regarding the inclusion of broadcast facilities in the March 16, 2001 nationwide [484]Programmatic Agreement on
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  • responses to Commission inquiries and correspondence. [444]TEXT [445]PDF 73.1020 Station license period. [446]TEXT [447]PDF 73.1030 Notifications concerning interference to radio astronomy, research and receiving installations. [448]TEXT [449]PDF 73.1120 Station location. [450]TEXT [451]PDF 73.1125 Station main studio location. [452]TEXT [453]PDF 73.1150 Transferring a station. [454]TEXT [455]PDF 73.1201 Station identification. [456]TEXT [457]PDF 73.1202 Retention of letters received from the public. [458]TEXT [459]PDF 73.1206 Broadcast of telephone conversations. [460]TEXT [461]PDF 73.1207 Rebroadcasts. [462]TEXT [463]PDF 73.1208 Broadcast of taped, filmed, or recorded material. [464]TEXT [465]PDF 73.1209 References to time. [466]TEXT [467]PDF 73.1210 TV/FM dual-language broadcasting in Puerto Rico. [468]TEXT [469]PDF 73.1211 Broadcast of lottery information. [470]TEXT [471]PDF 73.1212 Sponsorship identification; list retention; related requirements. [472]TEXT [473]PDF 73.1213 Antenna structure, marking and lighting. [474]TEXT [475]PDF 73.1215
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  • Motion for Declaratory Ruling on a Broadcast Station's Promotional Practices Order, FCC 75-808, 54 FCC 2d 388, released July 23, 1975 [ [921]PDF ]. Request for declaratory ruling denied; petitioner had sought a general statement regarding promotional practices that a station may or may not engage in. May 18, 1972 Station-Initiated Calls Which Fail to Comply With Section 73.206 [now 73.1206] of the Rules , FCC 72-431, 35 FCC 2d 940, released May 18, 1972 [ [922]Scanned ]. October 21, 1970 [Re-]Broadcast of National Weather Service Transmissions [on 162.4 and 162.55 MHz] , FCC 70-1108, 26 FCC 2d 217, released October 21, 1970 [ [923]Scanned ]. June 4, 1970 In Re Application of Sections 317 and 508 of the Communications Act
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  • Motion for Declaratory Ruling on a Broadcast Station's Promotional Practices Order, FCC 75-808, 54 FCC 2d 388, released July 23, 1975 [ [874]PDF ]. Request for declaratory ruling denied; petitioner had sought a general statement regarding promotional practices that a station may or may not engage in. May 18, 1972 Station-Initiated Calls Which Fail to Comply With Section 73.206 [now 73.1206] of the Rules , FCC 72-431, 35 FCC 2d 940, released May 18, 1972 [ [875]Scanned ]. October 21, 1970 [Re-]Broadcast of National Weather Service Transmissions [on 162.4 and 162.55 MHz] , FCC 70-1108, 26 FCC 2d 217, released October 21, 1970 [ [876]Scanned ]. June 4, 1970 In Re Application of Sections 317 and 508 of the Communications Act
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  • responses to Commission inquiries and correspondence. [397]TEXT [398]PDF 73.1020 Station license period. [399]TEXT [400]PDF 73.1030 Notifications concerning interference to radio astronomy, research and receiving installations. [401]TEXT [402]PDF 73.1120 Station location. [403]TEXT [404]PDF 73.1125 Station main studio location. [405]TEXT [406]PDF 73.1150 Transferring a station. [407]TEXT [408]PDF 73.1201 Station identification. [409]TEXT [410]PDF 73.1202 Retention of letters received from the public. [411]TEXT [412]PDF 73.1206 Broadcast of telephone conversations. [413]TEXT [414]PDF 73.1207 Rebroadcasts. [415]TEXT [416]PDF 73.1208 Broadcast of taped, filmed, or recorded material. [417]TEXT [418]PDF 73.1209 References to time. [419]TEXT [420]PDF 73.1210 TV/FM dual-language broadcasting in Puerto Rico. [421]TEXT [422]PDF 73.1211 Broadcast of lottery information. [423]TEXT [424]PDF 73.1212 Sponsorship identification; list retention; related requirements. [425]TEXT [426]PDF 73.1213 Antenna structure, marking and lighting. [427]TEXT [428]PDF 73.1215