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- Released: June 30, 2008 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eight thousand one hundred dollars ($8,100) to Halifax Christian Community Church, Inc., (``Halifax''), licensee of low power FM (``LPFM'') radio station WFBO-LP, in Flagler Beach, Florida, for willful violation of Section 73.845 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''). The noted violations involve Halifax's operation of its station inconsistent with the terms of its station authorization and its operation of an unlicensed radio station. II. BACKGROUND On April 23, 2007, in response to a complaint that LPFM
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- No. 200832700014 FRN: 0006871339 . File No. EB-07-IH-9610 Adopted: April 13, 2009 Released: April 15, 2009 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and Halifax Christian Community Church, Inc. (``Halifax''). The Consent Decree cancels the forfeiture imposed by the Bureau against Halifax for violations of Section 73.845 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), regarding Halifax's operation of its station in a manner inconsistent with its station authorization and its operation of an unlicensed radio transmitter. The Consent Decree also terminates an investigation by the Bureau of possible violations of Section 73.503(b) of the Rules and Section
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- February 7, 2005 Released: February 9, 2005 By the Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau: introduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) to Halifax Christian Community Church, Inc., (``Halifax'') licensee of low power FM (``LPFM'') radio station WFBO-LP, Flagler Beach, Florida, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35, 73.840, 73.845, and 73.1660(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Halifax's failure to install and maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment and its overpower operation with a non-certified transmitter from an unauthorized location. background In response to a complaint, agents of the Enforcement Bureau's Tampa Office (``Tampa Office'') investigated station WFBO-LP in Flagler Beach, Florida. On February 20,
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- assignee/transferee possesses the requisite qualifications to be a Commission licensee. See, e.g., MG-TV Broadcasting Co. v. FCC, 408 F.2d 1257, 1264 (D.C. Cir. 1968). 47 C.F.R. § 73.870(b). Staff analysis has established that a rule-compliant minimum Class A NCE FM facility cannot be authorized in the Kilgore, Texas area. 47 C.F.R. § § 73.807, 73.808, 73.811, 73.812, 73.813, 73.816, 73.840, 73.845. 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.809, 73.810, 73.825, 73.827. 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.855, 73.858, 73.860. 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.853. 47 U.S.C. § 309(b). Ashbacker Radio Corp. v. FCC, 326 U.S. 327 (1945) (``Ashbacker'') (Under Ashbacker, the Commission may not grant one application without considering mutually exclusive proposals). 47 C.F.R. § 73.872. Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 January 31, 2007 DA 07-450
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- Released: June 30, 2008 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eight thousand one hundred dollars ($8,100) to Halifax Christian Community Church, Inc., (``Halifax''), licensee of low power FM (``LPFM'') radio station WFBO-LP, in Flagler Beach, Florida, for willful violation of Section 73.845 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''). The noted violations involve Halifax's operation of its station inconsistent with the terms of its station authorization and its operation of an unlicensed radio station. II. BACKGROUND On April 23, 2007, in response to a complaint that LPFM
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- No. 200832700014 FRN: 0006871339 . File No. EB-07-IH-9610 Adopted: April 13, 2009 Released: April 15, 2009 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and Halifax Christian Community Church, Inc. (``Halifax''). The Consent Decree cancels the forfeiture imposed by the Bureau against Halifax for violations of Section 73.845 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), regarding Halifax's operation of its station in a manner inconsistent with its station authorization and its operation of an unlicensed radio transmitter. The Consent Decree also terminates an investigation by the Bureau of possible violations of Section 73.503(b) of the Rules and Section
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- Director, Tampa Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Halifax Christian Community Church, Inc. (``Halifax''), licensee of low power FM (``LPFM'') radio station WFBO-LP, Flagler Beach, Florida, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-one thousand dollars ($21,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35, 73.840, 73.845, and 73.1660(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Halifax apparently liable for failure to install and maintain operational EAS equipment and operating overpower with a non-certified transmitter from an unauthorized location. background In response to a complaint, agents of the Enforcement Bureau's Tampa Office (``Tampa Office'') investigated station WFBO-LP in Flagler Beach, Florida. On February 20, 2004, before
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- Educational Media, licensee of radio station KAYO-LP in Aberdeen, Washington. On October 30, 2007, in response to a complaint of interference to Hoquiam Police Department in Hoquiam, Washington, agents of the Enforcement Bureau's Seattle Office conducted an investigation of radio station KAYO-LP involving interference to police traffic radar units in Hoquiam, Washington, and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.845: "Each LPFM licensee is responsible for maintaining and operating its broadcast station in a manner that complies with the technical rules set forth elsewhere in this part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization. In the event that an LPFM station is operating in a manner that is not in compliance with the technical rules set forth
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- 200832700014 FRN: 0006871339 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: April 8, 2008 By the District Director, Tampa Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Halifax Christian Community Church, Inc., (``Halifax''), licensee of low power FM (``LPFM'') radio station WFBO-LP, in Flagler Beach, Florida, apparently willfully violated Section 73.845 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by operating its station inconsistent with the terms of its station authorization and apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act'') by operating an unlicensed radio station. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Act, that Halifax is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount
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- authorization shall be posted in a conspicuous place and in such a manner that all terms are visible at the place the licensee considers to be the principal control point of the transmitter.'' At the time of the inspection, the station license was not posted in a conspicuous place at the principal control point of the transmitter. 47 C.F.R. § 73.845: ``Each LPFM licensee is responsible for maintaining and operating its broadcast station in a manner that complies with the technical rules set forth elsewhere in this part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization. In the event that an LPFM station is operating in a manner that is not in compliance with the technical rules set forth
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- performed anytime. EAS activations and special tests may be performed in lieu of required tests as specified in paragraph (a)(4) of this section. All tests will conform with the procedures in the EAS Operating Handbook.'' KAVS-LP failed to ensure that, over the three months prior to the inspection, that RMTs and RWTs of the EAS were transmitted. 47 C.F.R. § 73.845: ``Each LPFM licensee is responsible for maintaining and operating its broadcast station in a manner that complies with the technical rules set forth elsewhere in this part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization. In the event that an LPFM station is operating in a manner that is not in compliance with the technical rules set forth
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- South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Halifax Christian Community Church, Inc. (``Halifax''), licensee of low power FM (``LPFM'') radio station WFBO-LP, Flagler Beach, Florida, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty- one thousand dollars ($21,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35, 73.840, 73.845, and 73.1660(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'')1. Specifically, we find Halifax apparently liable for failure to install and maintain operational EAS equipment and operating overpower with a non-certified transmitter from an unauthorized location. II. BACKGROUND 2. In response to a complaint, agents of the Enforcement Bureau's Tampa Office (``Tampa Office'') investigated station WFBO-LP in Flagler Beach, Florida. On February 20,
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- shall be posted in a conspicuous place and in such a manner that all terms are visible at the place the licensee considers to be the principal control point of the transmitter." At the time of the inspection, the station license was not posted in a conspicuous place at the principal control point of the transmitter. c. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.845: "Each LPFM licensee is responsible for maintaining and operating its broadcast station in a manner that complies with the technical rules set forth elsewhere in this part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization. In the event that an LPFM station is operating in a manner that is not in compliance with the technical rules set forth
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- anytime. EAS activations and special tests may be performed in lieu of required tests as specified in paragraph (a)(4) of this section. All tests will conform with the procedures in the EAS Operating Handbook." KAVS-LP failed to ensure that, over the three months prior to the inspection, that RMTs and RWTs of the EAS were transmitted. c. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.845: "Each LPFM licensee is responsible for maintaining and operating its broadcast station in a manner that complies with the technical rules set forth elsewhere in this part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization. In the event that an LPFM station is operating in a manner that is not in compliance with the technical rules set forth
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- 2005 Released: February 9, 2005 By the Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) to Halifax Christian Community Church, Inc., (``Halifax'') licensee of low power FM (``LPFM'') radio station WFBO-LP, Flagler Beach, Florida, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35, 73.840, 73.845, and 73.1660(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Halifax's failure to install and maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment and its overpower operation with a non-certified transmitter from an unauthorized location. II. BACKGROUND 2. In response to a complaint, agents of the Enforcement Bureau's Tampa Office (``Tampa Office'') investigated station WFBO-LP in Flagler Beach, Florida. On
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- June 30, 2008 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eight thousand one hundred dollars ($8,100) to Halifax Christian Community Church, Inc., ("Halifax"), licensee of low power FM ("LPFM") radio station WFBO-LP, in Flagler Beach, Florida, for willful violation of Section 73.845 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") and willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"). The noted violations involve Halifax's operation of its station inconsistent with the terms of its station authorization and its operation of an unlicensed radio station. II. BACKGROUND 2. On April 23, 2007, in response to a complaint that
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- File No. EB-07-IH-9610 ) ) ) ORDER Adopted: April 13, 2009 Released: April 15, 2009 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and Halifax Christian Community Church, Inc. ("Halifax"). The Consent Decree cancels the forfeiture imposed by the Bureau against Halifax for violations of Section 73.845 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") and Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), regarding Halifax's operation of its station in a manner inconsistent with its station authorization and its operation of an unlicensed radio transmitter. The Consent Decree also terminates an investigation by the Bureau of possible violations of Section 73.503(b) of the Rules and Section
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- electronic form. A beta online version of Title 47 C.F.R. Parts 11, 17 and 73 can be found at: Part 11: http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=dfb774ab024c5b210621bfdd118f08f1&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title47/47cfr11_main_02.tpl Part 17: http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=dfb774ab024c5b210621bfdd118f08f1&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title47/47cfr17_main_02.tpl Part 73: http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=dfb774ab024c5b210621bfdd118f08f1&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title47/47cfr73_main_02.tpl SECTION I: ADMINISTRATIVE AND NON-TECHNICAL A. AUTHORIZATIONS: The station license, construction permit and/or any other instrument of authorization shall be readily available and easily accessible at the station's principal control point. [See 73.845, 73.1230, 73.3533(a)(8), 73.3536 and 73.3539] 1. AUTHORIZATIONS: Are current station authorizations readily available at the principal control point for this station? B. STATION LOGS/RECORDS: STATION LOGS include entries pertaining to equipment outages due to equipment malfunction, servicing, or replacement; entries for operation not in accordance with the station license; entries relating to required tests and activations of the Emergency Alert
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- requirements. [391]TEXT [392]PDF 73.812 Rounding of power and antenna heights. [393]TEXT [394]PDF 73.813 Determination of antenna height above average terrain (HAAT). [395]TEXT [396]PDF 73.816 Antennas. [397]TEXT [398]PDF 73.825 Protection to reception of TV channel 6. [399]TEXT [400]PDF 73.827 Interference to the input signals of FM translator or FM booster stations. [401]TEXT [402]PDF 73.840 Operating power and mode tolerances. [403]TEXT [404]PDF 73.845 Transmission system operation. [405]TEXT [406]PDF 73.850 Operating schedule. [407]TEXT [408]PDF 73.853 Licensing requirements and service. [409]TEXT [410]PDF 73.854 Unlicensed operations. [411]TEXT [412]PDF 73.855 Ownership limits. [413]TEXT [414]PDF 73.858 Attribution of LPFM station interests. [415]TEXT [416]PDF 73.860 Cross-ownership. [417]TEXT [418]PDF 73.865 Assignment and transfer of LPFM authorizations. [419]TEXT [420]PDF 73.870 Processing of LPFM broadcast station applications. [421]TEXT [422]PDF 73.871 Amendment of
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- near as practicable to its authorized TPO and may not be less than 90% of the minimum TPO nor greater than 105% of the maximum authorized TPO. An LPFM station with an authorized TPO of ten watts or less may operate with less than the authorized power, but not more than 105% of the authorized power. 18. A new Section 73.845 is added, as follows § 73.845 Transmission system operation. Each LPFM licensee is responsible for maintaining and operating its broadcast station in a manner that complies with the technical rules set forth elsewhere in this Part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization. In the event that an LPFM station is operating in a manner that is
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- apparent violation of Section 73.1125. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 04/15/2009 by NAL. (DA No. 09-830). EB [48]DA-09-830A1.doc [49]DA-09-830A1.pdf [50]DA-09-830A1.txt HALIFAX CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH, INC. Adopted a Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau and Halifax Christian Community Church, Inc. It cancels the forfeiture imposed by the Bureau against Halifax for violations of Section 73.845 of the Rules and Section 301of the Act. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 04/13/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-790). EB [51]DA-09-790A1.doc [52]DA-09-790A1.pdf [53]DA-09-790A1.txt DEWEY D. LANKFORD. Issued a $7,000 forfeiture to Station WANA(AM), Anniston, Alabama. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 04/14/2009 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 09-829). MB [54]DA-09-829A1.doc [55]DA-09-829A1.pdf [56]DA-09-829A1.txt POST-TRANSITION DTV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS,
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- South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Halifax Christian Community Church, Inc. (``Halifax''), licensee of low power FM (``LPFM'') radio station WFBO-LP, Flagler Beach, Florida, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty- one thousand dollars ($21,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35, 73.840, 73.845, and 73.1660(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'')1. Specifically, we find Halifax apparently liable for failure to install and maintain operational EAS equipment and operating overpower with a non-certified transmitter from an unauthorized location. II. BACKGROUND 2. In response to a complaint, agents of the Enforcement Bureau's Tampa Office (``Tampa Office'') investigated station WFBO-LP in Flagler Beach, Florida. On February 20,
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- than ten watts must be maintained as near as practicable to its authorized TPO and may not be... greater that 105% of the maximum authorized TPO." When the Los Angeles agent inspected the station, the output power of the transmitter was observed to be 917 watts as opposed to 218 watts specified on the station authorization. b. 47 C.F.R S: 73.845: "Each LPFM licensee is responsible for maintaining and operating its broadcast station in a manner that complies with the technical rules set forth elsewhere in this part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization. In the event that an LPFM station is operating in a manner that is not in compliance with the technical rules set forth
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- Media, licensee of radio station KAYO-LP in Aberdeen, Washington. 2. On October 30, 2007, in response to a complaint of interference to Hoquiam Police Department in Hoquiam, Washington, agents of the Enforcement Bureau's Seattle Office conducted an investigation of radio station KAYO-LP involving interference to police traffic radar units in Hoquiam, Washington, and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. S: 73.845: "Each LPFM licensee is responsible for maintaining and operating its broadcast station in a manner that complies with the technical rules set forth elsewhere in this part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization. In the event that an LPFM station is operating in a manner that is not in compliance with the technical rules set forth
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- ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: April 8, 2008 By the District Director, Tampa Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Halifax Christian Community Church, Inc., ("Halifax"), licensee of low power FM ("LPFM") radio station WFBO-LP, in Flagler Beach, Florida, apparently willfully violated Section 73.845 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by operating its station inconsistent with the terms of its station authorization and apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act") by operating an unlicensed radio station. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Act, that Halifax is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount
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- shall be posted in a conspicuous place and in such a manner that all terms are visible at the place the licensee considers to be the principal control point of the transmitter." At the time of the inspection, the station license was not posted in a conspicuous place at the principal control point of the transmitter. c. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.845: "Each LPFM licensee is responsible for maintaining and operating its broadcast station in a manner that complies with the technical rules set forth elsewhere in this part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization. In the event that an LPFM station is operating in a manner that is not in compliance with the technical rules set forth
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- anytime. EAS activations and special tests may be performed in lieu of required tests as specified in paragraph (a)(4) of this section. All tests will conform with the procedures in the EAS Operating Handbook." KAVS-LP failed to ensure that, over the three months prior to the inspection, that RMTs and RWTs of the EAS were transmitted. c. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.845: "Each LPFM licensee is responsible for maintaining and operating its broadcast station in a manner that complies with the technical rules set forth elsewhere in this part and in accordance with the terms of the station authorization. In the event that an LPFM station is operating in a manner that is not in compliance with the technical rules set forth
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- 2005 Released: February 9, 2005 By the Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) to Halifax Christian Community Church, Inc., (``Halifax'') licensee of low power FM (``LPFM'') radio station WFBO-LP, Flagler Beach, Florida, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35, 73.840, 73.845, and 73.1660(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Halifax's failure to install and maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment and its overpower operation with a non-certified transmitter from an unauthorized location. II. BACKGROUND 2. In response to a complaint, agents of the Enforcement Bureau's Tampa Office (``Tampa Office'') investigated station WFBO-LP in Flagler Beach, Florida. On
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- June 30, 2008 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eight thousand one hundred dollars ($8,100) to Halifax Christian Community Church, Inc., ("Halifax"), licensee of low power FM ("LPFM") radio station WFBO-LP, in Flagler Beach, Florida, for willful violation of Section 73.845 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") and willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"). The noted violations involve Halifax's operation of its station inconsistent with the terms of its station authorization and its operation of an unlicensed radio station. II. BACKGROUND 2. On April 23, 2007, in response to a complaint that
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- File No. EB-07-IH-9610 ) ) ) ORDER Adopted: April 13, 2009 Released: April 15, 2009 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and Halifax Christian Community Church, Inc. ("Halifax"). The Consent Decree cancels the forfeiture imposed by the Bureau against Halifax for violations of Section 73.845 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") and Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), regarding Halifax's operation of its station in a manner inconsistent with its station authorization and its operation of an unlicensed radio transmitter. The Consent Decree also terminates an investigation by the Bureau of possible violations of Section 73.503(b) of the Rules and Section
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- assignee/transferee possesses the requisite qualifications to be a Commission licensee. See, e.g., MG-TV Broadcasting Co. v. FCC, 408 F.2d 1257, 1264 (D.C. Cir. 1968). 47 C.F.R. § 73.870(b). Staff analysis has established that a rule-compliant minimum Class A NCE FM facility cannot be authorized in the Kilgore, Texas area. 47 C.F.R. § § 73.807, 73.808, 73.811, 73.812, 73.813, 73.816, 73.840, 73.845. 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.809, 73.810, 73.825, 73.827. 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.855, 73.858, 73.860. 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.853. 47 U.S.C. § 309(b). Ashbacker Radio Corp. v. FCC, 326 U.S. 327 (1945) (``Ashbacker'') (Under Ashbacker, the Commission may not grant one application without considering mutually exclusive proposals). 47 C.F.R. § 73.872. Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 January 31, 2007 DA 07-450
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- requirements. [391]TEXT [392]PDF 73.812 Rounding of power and antenna heights. [393]TEXT [394]PDF 73.813 Determination of antenna height above average terrain (HAAT). [395]TEXT [396]PDF 73.816 Antennas. [397]TEXT [398]PDF 73.825 Protection to reception of TV channel 6. [399]TEXT [400]PDF 73.827 Interference to the input signals of FM translator or FM booster stations. [401]TEXT [402]PDF 73.840 Operating power and mode tolerances. [403]TEXT [404]PDF 73.845 Transmission system operation. [405]TEXT [406]PDF 73.850 Operating schedule. [407]TEXT [408]PDF 73.853 Licensing requirements and service. [409]TEXT [410]PDF 73.854 Unlicensed operations. [411]TEXT [412]PDF 73.855 Ownership limits. [413]TEXT [414]PDF 73.858 Attribution of LPFM station interests. [415]TEXT [416]PDF 73.860 Cross-ownership. [417]TEXT [418]PDF 73.865 Assignment and transfer of LPFM authorizations. [419]TEXT [420]PDF 73.870 Processing of LPFM broadcast station applications. [421]TEXT [422]PDF 73.871 Amendment of
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- requirements. [344]TEXT [345]PDF 73.812 Rounding of power and antenna heights. [346]TEXT [347]PDF 73.813 Determination of antenna height above average terrain (HAAT). [348]TEXT [349]PDF 73.816 Antennas. [350]TEXT [351]PDF 73.825 Protection to reception of TV channel 6. [352]TEXT [353]PDF 73.827 Interference to the input signals of FM translator or FM booster stations. [354]TEXT [355]PDF 73.840 Operating power and mode tolerances. [356]TEXT [357]PDF 73.845 Transmission system operation. [358]TEXT [359]PDF 73.850 Operating schedule. [360]TEXT [361]PDF 73.853 Licensing requirements and service. [362]TEXT [363]PDF 73.854 Unlicensed operations. [364]TEXT [365]PDF 73.855 Ownership limits. [366]TEXT [367]PDF 73.858 Attribution of LPFM station interests. [368]TEXT [369]PDF 73.860 Cross-ownership. [370]TEXT [371]PDF 73.865 Assignment and transfer of LPFM authorizations. [372]TEXT [373]PDF 73.870 Processing of LPFM broadcast station applications. [374]TEXT [375]PDF 73.871 Amendment of