FCC Web Documents citing 87.199

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  • we are treating it as a petition for reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 405 and 47 C.F.R. § 1.106. AMERI-KING Corporation, 23 FCC Rcd 2616 (EB 2008) (``Forfeiture Order''). 47 U.S.C. § 301. ELTs operating on 406.0 - 406.1 MHz must be registered with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (``NOAA''). See 47 C.F.R. § 87.199. See 47 C.F.R. § 87.197 (ELT testing must avoid outside radiation. Bench and ground tests conducted outside of an RF-shielded enclosure must be conducted with the ELT terminated into a dummy load) and 47 C.F.R. § 87.475(d) (The frequencies available for assignment to ELT test stations are 121.600, 121.650, 121.700, 121.750, 121.800, 121.850, and 121.900 MHz.). Notice of Apparent Liability
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  • Chief, Enforcement Bureau 47 U.S.C. § 405. 47 C.F.R. § 1.106. AMERI-KING Corporation, 23 FCC Rcd 9916 (EB 2008) (``2008 Memorandum Opinion and Order''). 47 U.S.C. §301. See AMERI-KING Corporation, 23 FCC Rcd 2616 (EB 2008) (``Forfeiture Order''). ELTs operating on 406.0 - 406.1 MHz must be registered with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (``NOAA''). See 47 C.F.R. § 87.199. See 47 C.F.R. § 87.197 (ELT testing must avoid outside radiation. Bench and ground tests conducted outside of an RF-shielded enclosure must be conducted with the ELT terminated into a dummy load) and 47 C.F.R. § 87.475(d) (The frequencies available for assignment to ELT test stations are 121.600, 121.650, 121.700, 121.750, 121.800, 121.850, and 121.900 MHz.). Notice of Apparent Liability
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  • this Order shall be sent by First Class Mail and Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested to AMERI-KING Corporation, at its address of record. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Rebecca L. Dorch Regional Director, Western Region Enforcement Bureau 47 U.S.C. § 301. ELTs operating on 406.0 - 406.1 MHz must be registered with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. See 47 C.F.R. § 87.199. See 47 C.F.R. § 87.197 (ELT testing must avoid outside radiation. Bench and ground tests conducted outside of an RF-shielded enclosure must be conducted with the ELT terminated into a dummy load) and 47 C.F.R. § 87.475(d) (The frequencies available for assignment to ELT test stations are 121.600, 121.650, 121.700, 121.750, 121.800, 121.850, and 121.900 MHz.). Notice of Apparent Liability
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  • Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested to Compatible Electronics, Inc., at its address of record, and its counsel of record, Michael H. Ritter, Esquire. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Rebecca L. Dorch Regional Director, Western Region Enforcement Bureau 47 U.S.C. § 301. ELTs operating on 406.0 - 406.1 MHz must be registered with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. See 47 C.F.R. § 87.199. See 47 C.F.R. § 87.197 (ELT testing must avoid outside radiation. Bench and ground tests conducted outside of an RF-shielded enclosure must be conducted with the ELT terminated into a dummy load.) and 47 C.F.R. § 87.475(d) (The frequencies available for assignment to ELT test stations are 121.600, 121.650, 121.700, 121.750, 121.800, 121.850, and 121.900 MHz.). 47 C.F.R. § 2.1511(a).
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  • Western Region, Honolulu Resident Agent Office, released May 29, 2008). 47 C.F.R.. § 80.89(a). 47 U.S.C. § 503(b). 47 C.F.R. § 1.80. 12 FCC Rcd 17087 (1997), recon. denied, 15 FCC Rcd 303 (1999). 47 U.S.C. § 503(b)(2)(E). 47 C.F.R. § 80.89(a). 47 C.F.R. § 80.5. 47 C.F.R. § 80.334. 47 C.F.R. § 80.335(e). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 87.193 - 87.199. See, e.g., Grant Lam, 22 FCC Rcd 6341 (EB 2007); AMERI-KING Corporation, 23 FCC Rcd 2616 (EB 2008); Compatible Electronics, 23 FCC Rcd 2621 (EB 2008). NAL at para. 5. Mens rea is defined ``[a]s an element of criminal responsibility: a guilty mind; a guilty or wrongful purpose; a criminal intent.'' Black's Law Dictionary 985 (6th Ed. 1990). 47 U.S.C.
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  • Bureau (``Bureau'') and Kannad SAS (``Kannad''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against Kannad for possible violations of Section 302(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), and Section 2.803(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), regarding Kannad's marketing of 406.0-406.1 MHz emergency locator transmitters (``406 MHz ELTs'') that were not labeled in accordance with Section 87.199(f) the Rules. The Bureau and Kannad 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 and evaluating the facts before us, we find that the public interest would be served by adopting the Consent Decree and
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  • for Distress Alerting and Search and Rescue Functions, Report and Order, PR Docket No. 86-424, 3 FCC Rcd 5406 (1988). 9 See Amendment of the Aviation Rules (Part 87) to Authorize the Use of the Frequency 406.025 MHz for Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs), Report and Order, PR Docket No. 92-125, 8 FCC Rcd 3185 (1993). 10 47 C.F.R. §§ 80.1061, 87.199. 11 See, e.g., Amendment of Parts 13 and 80 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Maritime Communications, Notice of Proposed Rule Making and Memorandum Opinion and Order, WT Docket No. 00-48, 15 FCC Rcd 5942, 5957 ¶ 30 (2000); Amendment of Part 80 of the Commission's Rules Concerning the General Exemption (continued....) Federal Communications Commission FCC 02-271 3 4. Currently, our
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  • Radiobeacons for Distress Alerting and Search and Rescue Functions, PR Docket No. 86-424, Report and Order, 3 FCC Rcd 5406 (1988). See Amendment of the Aviation Rules (Part 87) to Authorize the Use of the Frequency 406.025 MHz for Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs), PR Docket No. 92-125, Report and Order, 8 FCC Rcd 3185 (1992). 47 C.F.R. §§ 80.1061 and 87.199. NOAA Petition for Rulemaking at 1; ICSAR letter at 2. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 80.15 and 87.195. Region 20 Comments at 4. ICSAR Letter at 1. Id. at 2. Id. at 1. See Amendment of the Parts 80 and 87 of the Commission's Rules to Permit Operation of Certain Domestic Ship and Aircraft Radio Stations Without Individual Licenses, WT Docket
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  • alerting and locating aid for survival purposes. Need: The specification of technical requirements for 406.0-406.1 MHz ELTs is intended to ensure that these devices, which are vital to aviation safety, perform effectively and reliably in transmitting information to search and rescue personnel in the event of an emergency. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303 and 307(e). Section Number and Title: 87.199 Special requirements for 406.0-406.1 MHz ELTs. PART 90 -- PRIVATE LAND MOBILE RADIO SERVICES SUBPART G -- APPLICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATIONS Brief Description: The part 90 rules state the conditions under which radio communications systems may be licensed and used in the Public Safety, Industrial/Business Radio Pool, and Radiolocation Radio Services. Subpart G governs the application procedures and terms of authorizations
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  • we are treating it as a petition for reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 405 and 47 C.F.R. § 1.106. AMERI-KING Corporation, 23 FCC Rcd 2616 (EB 2008) (``Forfeiture Order''). 47 U.S.C. § 301. ELTs operating on 406.0 - 406.1 MHz must be registered with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (``NOAA''). See 47 C.F.R. § 87.199. See 47 C.F.R. § 87.197 (ELT testing must avoid outside radiation. Bench and ground tests conducted outside of an RF-shielded enclosure must be conducted with the ELT terminated into a dummy load) and 47 C.F.R. § 87.475(d) (The frequencies available for assignment to ELT test stations are 121.600, 121.650, 121.700, 121.750, 121.800, 121.850, and 121.900 MHz.). Notice of Apparent Liability
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  • Chief, Enforcement Bureau 47 U.S.C. § 405. 47 C.F.R. § 1.106. AMERI-KING Corporation, 23 FCC Rcd 9916 (EB 2008) (``2008 Memorandum Opinion and Order''). 47 U.S.C. §301. See AMERI-KING Corporation, 23 FCC Rcd 2616 (EB 2008) (``Forfeiture Order''). ELTs operating on 406.0 - 406.1 MHz must be registered with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (``NOAA''). See 47 C.F.R. § 87.199. See 47 C.F.R. § 87.197 (ELT testing must avoid outside radiation. Bench and ground tests conducted outside of an RF-shielded enclosure must be conducted with the ELT terminated into a dummy load) and 47 C.F.R. § 87.475(d) (The frequencies available for assignment to ELT test stations are 121.600, 121.650, 121.700, 121.750, 121.800, 121.850, and 121.900 MHz.). Notice of Apparent Liability
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  • this Order shall be sent by First Class Mail and Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested to AMERI-KING Corporation, at its address of record. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Rebecca L. Dorch Regional Director, Western Region Enforcement Bureau 47 U.S.C. § 301. ELTs operating on 406.0 - 406.1 MHz must be registered with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. See 47 C.F.R. § 87.199. See 47 C.F.R. § 87.197 (ELT testing must avoid outside radiation. Bench and ground tests conducted outside of an RF-shielded enclosure must be conducted with the ELT terminated into a dummy load) and 47 C.F.R. § 87.475(d) (The frequencies available for assignment to ELT test stations are 121.600, 121.650, 121.700, 121.750, 121.800, 121.850, and 121.900 MHz.). Notice of Apparent Liability
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  • Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested to Compatible Electronics, Inc., at its address of record, and its counsel of record, Michael H. Ritter, Esquire. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Rebecca L. Dorch Regional Director, Western Region Enforcement Bureau 47 U.S.C. § 301. ELTs operating on 406.0 - 406.1 MHz must be registered with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. See 47 C.F.R. § 87.199. See 47 C.F.R. § 87.197 (ELT testing must avoid outside radiation. Bench and ground tests conducted outside of an RF-shielded enclosure must be conducted with the ELT terminated into a dummy load.) and 47 C.F.R. § 87.475(d) (The frequencies available for assignment to ELT test stations are 121.600, 121.650, 121.700, 121.750, 121.800, 121.850, and 121.900 MHz.). 47 C.F.R. § 2.1511(a).
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit è è DA 09-1380 Mr. Robert Scoble General Manager Aircraft Inspection and Regulatory Control United Airlines San Francisco International Airport MOC - SFOIQ, Building 15 San Francisco, CA 94128 Re: ``Request for an interim variance to FCC Rule 47 CFR 87.199(f) requirement for a clearly discernable permanent plate or label'' Dear Mr. Scoble, We have before us your letter, dated September 24, 2008, requesting a temporary waiver of Section 87.199(f) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. 87.199(f), regarding the plan of United Airlines (United) to install labels on its 406 MHz emergency locator transmitters (ELTs). For the reasons that follow, we
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 June 22, 2009 DA 09-1380 Mr. Robert Scoble General Manager Aircraft Inspection and RegulatoryControl United Airlines San Francisco International Airport MOC ­SFOIQ, Building 15 San Francisco, CA 94128 Re: "Request for an interim variance to FCC Rule 47CFR 87.199(f) requirement for a clearly discernable permanent plate or label" Dear Mr. Scoble, We have before us your letter, dated September 24, 2008, requesting a temporary waiver of Section 87.199(f) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. 87.199(f), regarding the plan of United Airlines (United) to install labels on its 406 MHz emergency locator transmitters (ELTs). For the reasons that follow, we
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  • Western Region, Honolulu Resident Agent Office, released May 29, 2008). 47 C.F.R.. § 80.89(a). 47 U.S.C. § 503(b). 47 C.F.R. § 1.80. 12 FCC Rcd 17087 (1997), recon. denied, 15 FCC Rcd 303 (1999). 47 U.S.C. § 503(b)(2)(E). 47 C.F.R. § 80.89(a). 47 C.F.R. § 80.5. 47 C.F.R. § 80.334. 47 C.F.R. § 80.335(e). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 87.193 - 87.199. See, e.g., Grant Lam, 22 FCC Rcd 6341 (EB 2007); AMERI-KING Corporation, 23 FCC Rcd 2616 (EB 2008); Compatible Electronics, 23 FCC Rcd 2621 (EB 2008). NAL at para. 5. Mens rea is defined ``[a]s an element of criminal responsibility: a guilty mind; a guilty or wrongful purpose; a criminal intent.'' Black's Law Dictionary 985 (6th Ed. 1990). 47 U.S.C.
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  • Bureau (``Bureau'') and Kannad SAS (``Kannad''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against Kannad for possible violations of Section 302(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), and Section 2.803(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), regarding Kannad's marketing of 406.0-406.1 MHz emergency locator transmitters (``406 MHz ELTs'') that were not labeled in accordance with Section 87.199(f) the Rules. The Bureau and Kannad 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 and evaluating the facts before us, we find that the public interest would be served by adopting the Consent Decree and
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  • for Forfeiture shall be sent by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, and regular mail, to AMERI-KING Corporation. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Catherine Deaton District Director Los Angeles Office Western Region Enforcement Bureau 47 U.S.C. § 301. 47 U.S.C. § 503(b). ELTs operating on 406.0 - 406.1 MHz must be registered with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. See 47 C.F.R. § 87.199. See 47 C.F.R. § 87.197 (ELT testing must avoid outside radiation. Bench and ground tests conducted outside of an RF-shielded enclosure must be conducted with the ELT terminated into a dummy load) and 47 C.F.R. § 87.475(d) (The frequencies available for assignment to ELT test stations are 121.600, 121.650, 121.700, 121.750, 121.800, 121.850, and 121.900 MHz.). Section 312(f)(1) of the
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  • Forfeiture shall be sent by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, and regular mail, to Compatible Electronics Inc. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Catherine Deaton District Director Los Angeles Office Western Region Enforcement Bureau 47 U.S.C. § 301. 47 U.S.C. § 503(b). ELTs operating on 406.0 - 406.1 MHz must be registered with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. See 47 C.F.R. § 87.199. See 47 C.F.R. § 87.197 (ELT testing must avoid outside radiation. Bench and ground tests conducted outside of an RF-shielded enclosure must be conducted with the ELT terminated into a dummy load.) and 47 C.F.R. § 87.475(d) (The frequencies available for assignment to ELT test stations are 121.600, 121.650, 121.700, 121.750, 121.800, 121.850, and 121.900 MHz.). 47 C.F.R. § 2.1511(a).
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  • term 'repeated', when used with reference to the commission or omission of any act, means the commission or omission of such act more than once or, if such commission or omission is continuous, for more than one day.'' 47 C.F.R. § 80.89(a). 47 C.F.R. § 80.5. 47 C.F.R. § 80.334. 47 C.F.R. § 80.335(e). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 87.193 - 87.199. See, e.g., Grant Lam, 22 FCC Rcd 6341 (EB 2007); AMERI-KING Corporation, 23 FCC Rcd 2616 (EB 2008); Compatible Electronics, 23 FCC Rcd 2621 (EB 2008). 12 FCC Rcd 17087 (1997), recon. denied, 15 FCC Rcd 303 (1999); 47 C.F.R. §1.80. 47 U.S.C. § 503(b)(2)(E). 47 U.S.C. § 503(b), 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.111, 0.311, 0.314, 1.80, 80.89(a). See 47 C.F.R.
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  • locator transmitters (ELTs) are intended to be actuated manually or automatically and operated automatically as part of an aircraft or a survival craft station as a locating aid for survival purposes.'' At the time of the inspection, the agents found the ELT in an activated mode in an aircraft under construction. There was no actual emergency situation. 47 C.F.R. § 87.199(f): ``To enhance protection of life and property, it is mandatory that each 406.0-406.1 MHz ELT must be registered with NOAA before installation and that information be kept up-to-date.'' At the time of inspection, Baker acknowledged that the ELT was not registered. AFRCC also indicated that the ELT with Serial No. 13488 is not registered with NOAA. Pursuant to Section 403
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  • are intended to be actuated manually or automatically and operated automatically as part of an aircraft or a survival craft station as a locating aid for survival purposes.'' At the time of the inspection, the agent found the ELT in an activated mode on board the ``Air One'' helicopter undergoing maintenance. There was no actual emergency situation. 47 C.F.R. § 87.199(f): ``To enhance protection of life and property, it is mandatory that each 406.0-406.1 MHz ELT must be registered with NOAA before installation and that information be kept up-to-date.'' At the time of inspection, the ELT was not registered. JRCC indicated to the agent that the ELT with ID No. ADCC40089800315 was not registered with NOAA. Pursuant to Section 308(b) of
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  • of registration and change of registration postcards. * * * * * II. Part 87 - AVIATION SERVICES 3. The authority citation for Part 87 continues to read as follows: AUTHORITY: 48 Stat. 1066, 1082, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 307(e) unless otherwise noted. Interpret or apply 48 Stat. 1064-1068, 1081-1105, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 151-156, 301-609. 4. Section 87.199 is amended to revise paragraphs (e) and (f) to read as follows: § 87.199 Special requirements for 406.025 MHz ELTs. * * * * * (e) An identification code, issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the United States Program Manager for the 406.025 MHz COSPAS/SARSAT satellite system, must be programmed in each ELT unit to establish a
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  • of registration and change of registration postcards. * * * * * II. Part 87 - AVIATION SERVICES 3. The authority citation for Part 87 continues to read as follows: AUTHORITY: 48 Stat. 1066, 1082, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 307(e) unless otherwise noted. Interpret or apply 48 Stat. 1064-1068, 1081-1105, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 151-156, 301-609. 4. Section 87.199 is amended to revise paragraphs (e) and (f) to read as follows: § 87.199 Special requirements for 406.025 MHz ELTs. * * * * * (e) An identification code, issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the United States Program Manager for the 406.025 MHz COSPAS/SARSAT satellite system, must be programmed in each ELT unit to establish a
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  • to 1626.500 MHz 1646.500 MHz to 1660.500 MHz 5000.000 MHz to 5250.000 MHz 14.000 GHz to 14.400 GHz 15.400 GHz to 15.700 GHz 24.250 GHz to 25.250 GHz 31.800 GHz to 33.400 GHz (e) Verification reports for ELTs capable of operating on the frequency 406.0-406.1 MHz must include sufficient documentation to show that the ELT meets the requirements of Section 87.199(a) of this Part. A letter notifying the FAA of the ELT verification must be mailed to: FAA, Office of Spectrum Policy and Management, ASR-1, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591 (f) Certification may be requested for equipment that has the capability to transmit in the 138-144 MHz, 148-149.9 MHz, or 150.5-150.8 MHz bands as well as frequency bands set
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  • The emergency beacons in question, although sometimes referred to as 406 MHz ELTs or 406.025 MHz ELTs, are now referred to in the Commission's Rules as 406.0-406.1 MHz ELTs to better reflect that they may operate on various frequencies in three kilohertz steps within the 406.0-406.1 MHz band, rather than just on a single frequency. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. § 87.199; see also Amendment of Parts 13 and 80 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Maritime Communications, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making, WT Docket No. 00-48, 17 FCC Rcd 6741, 6773-74 ¶¶ 84-85 (2002) (GMDSS Report and Order) (adopting the same terminology for maritime emergency beacons). NOAA has primary responsibility for operating and maintaining the COSPAS/SARSAT system
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  • W. Long. 33-51-00 N. Lat.; 117-41-00 W. Long. 33-38-00 N. Lat.; 117-30-00 W. Long. 33-30-00 N. Lat.; 117-30-00 W. Long. 33-30-00 N. Lat.; 117-49-00 W. Long. Section 87.195 is amended by revising the title and text to read as follows: § 87.195 Prohibition of 121.5 MHz ELTs. The manufacture, importation, sale or use of 121.5 MHz ELTs is prohibited. Section 87.199 is amended by revising paragraph (a) to read as follows: § 87.199 Special requirements for 406.0-406.1 MHz ELTs. (a) 406.0-406.1 ELTs use G1D emission. Except for the spurious emission limits specified in § 87.139(h), 406.0-406.1 MHz ELTs must meet all the technical and performance standards contained in the Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics document titled ``Minimum Operational Performance Standards 406
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  • no issues or objections to the portion pertaining to 121.5 MHz ELTs. 47 C.F.R. § 87.195. See Third Report and Order, 25 FCC Rcd at 7620-21 at ¶¶ 17-18. The prohibition applies to ELTs that transmit a distress signal on frequency 121.5 MHz, and not to the 121.5 MHz homing beacon required in 406 MHz ELTs. See 47 C.F.R. § 87.199(b). The rule amendments in the Third Report and Order are to take effect sixty days after they are published in the Federal Register. See Third Report and Order, 25 FCC Rcd at 7624 ¶ 26. The rule amendments have not yet been forwarded to the Office of the Federal Register. Id. at 7621 ¶ 17. See Letter dated July 14,
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  • raised no issues or objections to the portion pertaining to 121.5 MHz ELTs. 747 C.F.R. §87.195. 8See Third Report and Order, 25 FCC Rcd at 7620-21 at ¶¶ 17-18. The prohibition applies to ELTs that transmit a distress signal on frequency 121.5 MHz, and not to the 121.5 MHz homing beacon required in 406 MHz ELTs. See 47 C.F.R. § 87.199(b). 9The rule amendments in the Third Report and Orderare to take effect sixty days after they are published in the Federal Register. See Third Report and Order, 25 FCC Rcd at 7624 ¶ 26. The rule amendments have not yet been forwarded to the Office ofthe Federal Register. 10Id. at 7621 ¶ 17. 11See Letter dated July 14, 2010 from
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  • we are treating it as a petition for reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order pursuant to 47 U.S.C. S: 405 and 47 C.F.R. S: 1.106. AMERI-KING Corporation, 23 FCC Rcd 2616 (EB 2008) ("Forfeiture Order"). 47 U.S.C. S: 301. ELTs operating on 406.0 - 406.1 MHz must be registered with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration ("NOAA"). See 47 C.F.R. S: 87.199. See 47 C.F.R. S: 87.197 (ELT testing must avoid outside radiation. Bench and ground tests conducted outside of an RF-shielded enclosure must be conducted with the ELT terminated into a dummy load) and 47 C.F.R. S: 87.475(d) (The frequencies available for assignment to ELT test stations are 121.600, 121.650, 121.700, 121.750, 121.800, 121.850, and 121.900 MHz.). Notice of Apparent Liability
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  • Chief, Enforcement Bureau 47 U.S.C. S: 405. 47 C.F.R. S: 1.106. AMERI-KING Corporation, 23 FCC Rcd 9916 (EB 2008) ("2008 Memorandum Opinion and Order"). 47 U.S.C. S:301. See AMERI-KING Corporation, 23 FCC Rcd 2616 (EB 2008) ("Forfeiture Order"). ELTs operating on 406.0 - 406.1 MHz must be registered with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration ("NOAA"). See 47 C.F.R. S: 87.199. See 47 C.F.R. S: 87.197 (ELT testing must avoid outside radiation. Bench and ground tests conducted outside of an RF-shielded enclosure must be conducted with the ELT terminated into a dummy load) and 47 C.F.R. S: 87.475(d) (The frequencies available for assignment to ELT test stations are 121.600, 121.650, 121.700, 121.750, 121.800, 121.850, and 121.900 MHz.). Notice of Apparent Liability
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  • this Order shall be sent by First Class Mail and Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested to AMERI-KING Corporation, at its address of record. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Rebecca L. Dorch Regional Director, Western Region Enforcement Bureau 47 U.S.C. S: 301. ELTs operating on 406.0 - 406.1 MHz must be registered with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. See 47 C.F.R. S: 87.199. See 47 C.F.R. S: 87.197 (ELT testing must avoid outside radiation. Bench and ground tests conducted outside of an RF-shielded enclosure must be conducted with the ELT terminated into a dummy load) and 47 C.F.R. S: 87.475(d) (The frequencies available for assignment to ELT test stations are 121.600, 121.650, 121.700, 121.750, 121.800, 121.850, and 121.900 MHz.). Notice of Apparent Liability
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  • Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested to Compatible Electronics, Inc., at its address of record, and its counsel of record, Michael H. Ritter, Esquire. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Rebecca L. Dorch Regional Director, Western Region Enforcement Bureau 47 U.S.C. S: 301. ELTs operating on 406.0 - 406.1 MHz must be registered with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. See 47 C.F.R. S: 87.199. See 47 C.F.R. S: 87.197 (ELT testing must avoid outside radiation. Bench and ground tests conducted outside of an RF-shielded enclosure must be conducted with the ELT terminated into a dummy load.) and 47 C.F.R. S: 87.475(d) (The frequencies available for assignment to ELT test stations are 121.600, 121.650, 121.700, 121.750, 121.800, 121.850, and 121.900 MHz.). 47 C.F.R. S: 2.1511(a).
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  • Western Region, Honolulu Resident Agent Office, released May 29, 2008). 47 C.F.R.. S: 80.89(a). 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b). 47 C.F.R. S: 1.80. 12 FCC Rcd 17087 (1997), recon. denied, 15 FCC Rcd 303 (1999). 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b)(2)(E). 47 C.F.R. S: 80.89(a). 47 C.F.R. S: 80.5. 47 C.F.R. S: 80.334. 47 C.F.R. S: 80.335(e). See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 87.193 - 87.199. See, e.g., Grant Lam, 22 FCC Rcd 6341 (EB 2007); AMERI-KING Corporation, 23 FCC Rcd 2616 (EB 2008); Compatible Electronics, 23 FCC Rcd 2621 (EB 2008). NAL at para. 5. Mens rea is defined "[a]s an element of criminal responsibility: a guilty mind; a guilty or wrongful purpose; a criminal intent." Black's Law Dictionary 985 (6th Ed. 1990). 47 U.S.C.
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  • Bureau ("Bureau") and Kannad SAS ("Kannad"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against Kannad for possible violations of Section 302(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), and Section 2.803(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"), regarding Kannad's marketing of 406.0-406.1 MHz emergency locator transmitters ("406 MHz ELTs") that were not labeled in accordance with Section 87.199(f) the Rules. 2. The Bureau and Kannad 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 Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before us, we find that the public interest would be served by adopting the Consent
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  • is amended by removing the words ``1919 M St., NW., Dockets Branch (Room 239)'' and adding, in their place, the words ``Room CY-C203, 445-12th Street, SW., Reference Information Center''. PART 87 - AVIATION SERVICES 33. The authority citation for Part 87 continues to read: Authority: 48 Stat.1066, 1082, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 307(e) unless otherwise noted. 34. Section 87.199 (a) is amended by removing the words ``1919 M Street NW.,'' and adding, in their place, the words ``445-12th Street, SW''. PART 90 - PRIVATE LAND MOBILE RADIO SERVICES 35. The authority citation for Part 90 continues to read as follows: Authority: Sections 4(i), 11, 303(g), 303(r), and 332(c)(7) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i),
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  • Radiobeacons for Distress Alerting and Search and Rescue Functions, PR Docket No. 86-424, Report and Order, 3 FCC Rcd 5406 (1988). See Amendment of the Aviation Rules (Part 87) to Authorize the Use of the Frequency 406.025 MHz for Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs), PR Docket No. 92-125, Report and Order, 8 FCC Rcd 3185 (1992). 47 C.F.R. §§ 80.1061 and 87.199. NOAA Petition for Rulemaking at 1; ICSAR letter at 2. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 80.15 and 87.195. Region 20 Comments at 4. ICSAR Letter at 1. Id. at 2. Id. at 1. See Amendment of the Parts 80 and 87 of the Commission's Rules to Permit Operation of Certain Domestic Ship and Aircraft Radio Stations Without Individual Licenses, WT Docket
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  • for Forfeiture shall be sent by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, and regular mail, to AMERI-KING Corporation. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Catherine Deaton District Director Los Angeles Office Western Region Enforcement Bureau 47 U.S.C. S 301. 47 U.S.C. S 503(b). ELTs operating on 406.0 - 406.1 MHz must be registered with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. See 47 C.F.R. S 87.199. See 47 C.F.R. S 87.197 (ELT testing must avoid outside radiation. Bench and ground tests conducted outside of an RF-shielded enclosure must be conducted with the ELT terminated into a dummy load) and 47 C.F.R. S 87.475(d) (The frequencies available for assignment to ELT test stations are 121.600, 121.650, 121.700, 121.750, 121.800, 121.850, and 121.900 MHz.). Section 312(f)(1) of the
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  • Forfeiture shall be sent by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, and regular mail, to Compatible Electronics Inc. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Catherine Deaton District Director Los Angeles Office Western Region Enforcement Bureau 47 U.S.C. S 301. 47 U.S.C. S 503(b). ELTs operating on 406.0 - 406.1 MHz must be registered with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. See 47 C.F.R. S 87.199. See 47 C.F.R. S 87.197 (ELT testing must avoid outside radiation. Bench and ground tests conducted outside of an RF-shielded enclosure must be conducted with the ELT terminated into a dummy load.) and 47 C.F.R. S 87.475(d) (The frequencies available for assignment to ELT test stations are 121.600, 121.650, 121.700, 121.750, 121.800, 121.850, and 121.900 MHz.). 47 C.F.R. S 2.1511(a).
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  • term 'repeated', when used with reference to the commission or omission of any act, means the commission or omission of such act more than once or, if such commission or omission is continuous, for more than one day." 47 C.F.R. S: 80.89(a). 47 C.F.R. S: 80.5. 47 C.F.R. S: 80.334. 47 C.F.R. S: 80.335(e). See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 87.193 - 87.199. See, e.g., Grant Lam, 22 FCC Rcd 6341 (EB 2007); AMERI-KING Corporation, 23 FCC Rcd 2616 (EB 2008); Compatible Electronics, 23 FCC Rcd 2621 (EB 2008). 12 FCC Rcd 17087 (1997), recon. denied, 15 FCC Rcd 303 (1999); 47 C.F.R. S:1.80. 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b)(2)(E). 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b), 47 C.F.R. S:S: 0.111, 0.311, 0.314, 1.80, 80.89(a). See 47 C.F.R.
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  • transmitters (ELTs) are intended to be actuated manually or automatically and operated automatically as part of an aircraft or a survival craft station as a locating aid for survival purposes." At the time of the inspection, the agents found the ELT in an activated mode in an aircraft under construction. There was no actual emergency situation. b. 47 C.F.R. S: 87.199(f): "To enhance protection of life and property, it is mandatory that each 406.0-406.1 MHz ELT must be registered with NOAA before installation and that information be kept up-to-date." At the time of inspection, Baker acknowledged that the ELT was not registered. AFRCC also indicated that the ELT with Serial No. 13488 is not registered with NOAA. 3. Pursuant to Section
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  • intended to be actuated manually or automatically and operated automatically as part of an aircraft or a survival craft station as a locating aid for survival purposes." At the time of the inspection, the agent found the ELT in an activated mode on board the "Air One" helicopter undergoing maintenance. There was no actual emergency situation. b. 47 C.F.R. S: 87.199(f): "To enhance protection of life and property, it is mandatory that each 406.0-406.1 MHz ELT must be registered with NOAA before installation and that information be kept up-to-date." At the time of inspection, the ELT was not registered. JRCC indicated to the agent that the ELT with ID No. ADCC40089800315 was not registered with NOAA. 3. Pursuant to Section 308(b)
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  • we are treating it as a petition for reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order pursuant to 47 U.S.C. S: 405 and 47 C.F.R. S: 1.106. AMERI-KING Corporation, 23 FCC Rcd 2616 (EB 2008) ("Forfeiture Order"). 47 U.S.C. S: 301. ELTs operating on 406.0 - 406.1 MHz must be registered with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration ("NOAA"). See 47 C.F.R. S: 87.199. See 47 C.F.R. S: 87.197 (ELT testing must avoid outside radiation. Bench and ground tests conducted outside of an RF-shielded enclosure must be conducted with the ELT terminated into a dummy load) and 47 C.F.R. S: 87.475(d) (The frequencies available for assignment to ELT test stations are 121.600, 121.650, 121.700, 121.750, 121.800, 121.850, and 121.900 MHz.). Notice of Apparent Liability
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  • Chief, Enforcement Bureau 47 U.S.C. S: 405. 47 C.F.R. S: 1.106. AMERI-KING Corporation, 23 FCC Rcd 9916 (EB 2008) ("2008 Memorandum Opinion and Order"). 47 U.S.C. S:301. See AMERI-KING Corporation, 23 FCC Rcd 2616 (EB 2008) ("Forfeiture Order"). ELTs operating on 406.0 - 406.1 MHz must be registered with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration ("NOAA"). See 47 C.F.R. S: 87.199. See 47 C.F.R. S: 87.197 (ELT testing must avoid outside radiation. Bench and ground tests conducted outside of an RF-shielded enclosure must be conducted with the ELT terminated into a dummy load) and 47 C.F.R. S: 87.475(d) (The frequencies available for assignment to ELT test stations are 121.600, 121.650, 121.700, 121.750, 121.800, 121.850, and 121.900 MHz.). Notice of Apparent Liability
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  • this Order shall be sent by First Class Mail and Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested to AMERI-KING Corporation, at its address of record. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Rebecca L. Dorch Regional Director, Western Region Enforcement Bureau 47 U.S.C. S: 301. ELTs operating on 406.0 - 406.1 MHz must be registered with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. See 47 C.F.R. S: 87.199. See 47 C.F.R. S: 87.197 (ELT testing must avoid outside radiation. Bench and ground tests conducted outside of an RF-shielded enclosure must be conducted with the ELT terminated into a dummy load) and 47 C.F.R. S: 87.475(d) (The frequencies available for assignment to ELT test stations are 121.600, 121.650, 121.700, 121.750, 121.800, 121.850, and 121.900 MHz.). Notice of Apparent Liability
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  • Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested to Compatible Electronics, Inc., at its address of record, and its counsel of record, Michael H. Ritter, Esquire. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Rebecca L. Dorch Regional Director, Western Region Enforcement Bureau 47 U.S.C. S: 301. ELTs operating on 406.0 - 406.1 MHz must be registered with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. See 47 C.F.R. S: 87.199. See 47 C.F.R. S: 87.197 (ELT testing must avoid outside radiation. Bench and ground tests conducted outside of an RF-shielded enclosure must be conducted with the ELT terminated into a dummy load.) and 47 C.F.R. S: 87.475(d) (The frequencies available for assignment to ELT test stations are 121.600, 121.650, 121.700, 121.750, 121.800, 121.850, and 121.900 MHz.). 47 C.F.R. S: 2.1511(a).
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  • Western Region, Honolulu Resident Agent Office, released May 29, 2008). 47 C.F.R.. S: 80.89(a). 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b). 47 C.F.R. S: 1.80. 12 FCC Rcd 17087 (1997), recon. denied, 15 FCC Rcd 303 (1999). 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b)(2)(E). 47 C.F.R. S: 80.89(a). 47 C.F.R. S: 80.5. 47 C.F.R. S: 80.334. 47 C.F.R. S: 80.335(e). See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 87.193 - 87.199. See, e.g., Grant Lam, 22 FCC Rcd 6341 (EB 2007); AMERI-KING Corporation, 23 FCC Rcd 2616 (EB 2008); Compatible Electronics, 23 FCC Rcd 2621 (EB 2008). NAL at para. 5. Mens rea is defined "[a]s an element of criminal responsibility: a guilty mind; a guilty or wrongful purpose; a criminal intent." Black's Law Dictionary 985 (6th Ed. 1990). 47 U.S.C.
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  • Bureau ("Bureau") and Kannad SAS ("Kannad"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against Kannad for possible violations of Section 302(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), and Section 2.803(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"), regarding Kannad's marketing of 406.0-406.1 MHz emergency locator transmitters ("406 MHz ELTs") that were not labeled in accordance with Section 87.199(f) the Rules. 2. The Bureau and Kannad 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 Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before us, we find that the public interest would be served by adopting the Consent