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Former owner of KFGO fined $12,000 for violating federal broadcasting rules
FARGO - The Federal Communications Commission has fined the former owner of KFGO AM $12,000 for "willful and repeated" violations of FCC rules about broadcasting phone conversations without giving warning they may end up on the air.Advertisement: JobsHQLooking for some good employees?Contact info@jobsHQ.com and learn how you can post all your jobs for one low monthly fee on the region's premier employment site.
In-Forum.com – 23 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Local: North Dakota: Fargo-Valley City
FARGO - The Federal Communications Commission has fined the former owner of KFGO AM $12,000 for "willful and repeated" violations of FCC rules about broadcasting phone conversations without giving warning they may end up on the air.Advertisement: JobsHQLooking for some good employees?Contact info@jobsHQ.com and learn how you can post all your jobs for one low monthly fee on the region's premier employment site.
In-Forum.com – 23 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Local: North Dakota: Fargo-Valley City
Federal appeals court puts FCC’s proposed cell phone tower regulations on hold
KANSAS CITY — More than a year after they were first introduced, federal requirements aimed at making sure cell phone towers continue operating during natural disasters remain in limbo. A ...
Columbia Missourian – 14 hours, 25 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Local: Missouri: Columbia-Jefferson City
KANSAS CITY — More than a year after they were first introduced, federal requirements aimed at making sure cell phone towers continue operating during natural disasters remain in limbo. A ...
Columbia Missourian – 14 hours, 25 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Local: Missouri: Columbia-Jefferson City
Comcast Succeeds in Delaying Customer Lawsuit
A customer lawsuit against Comcast has been put on hold pending a decision from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding the cable company's network management practices, prompting Comcast to defend its position on FCC authority.
PC Magazine – 17 hours, 17 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Technology: Computer
A customer lawsuit against Comcast has been put on hold pending a decision from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding the cable company's network management practices, prompting Comcast to defend its position on FCC authority.
PC Magazine – 17 hours, 17 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Technology: Computer
Attorneys General Oppose Sirius, XM Merger
A group of state attorneys general made a last-ditch effort this week to convince the FCC's wild-card to oppose Sirius Radio's proposed merger with XM.
MediaWeek – Jul 8, 2008 1:36 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Business: Sales and Marketing
A group of state attorneys general made a last-ditch effort this week to convince the FCC's wild-card to oppose Sirius Radio's proposed merger with XM.
MediaWeek – Jul 8, 2008 1:36 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Business: Sales and Marketing
Unlocking Cell Phones May Get Easier
A new service from MetroPCS and regulations being considered by the FCC could shake carriers' control of the $140 billion wireless market
Business Week – Jul 8, 2008 04:01 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Business
A new service from MetroPCS and regulations being considered by the FCC could shake carriers' control of the $140 billion wireless market
Business Week – Jul 8, 2008 04:01 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Business
Big Switch Minute: FCC visits WECT
It is FCC night at the Wilmington Sharks baseball game at Legion Stadium.
WECT TV6 – Jul 7, 2008 8:04 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: North Carolina: Wilmington
It is FCC night at the Wilmington Sharks baseball game at Legion Stadium.
WECT TV6 – Jul 7, 2008 8:04 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: North Carolina: Wilmington
Riley Hollingsworth to Retire July 3: The End of an Era
On Thursday, July 3, Special Counsel for the Spectrum Enforcement Division of the FCC's Enforcement Bureau Riley Hollingsworth, K4ZDH -- the man who has come to embody Amateur Radio Enforcement - will say goodbye to the FCC as he retires and begins his life as a private citizen. In May, Hollingsworth announced he would definitely retire; he had contemplated retiring in January 2008, but cited "several issues on the table that I want[ed] to continue to work through with the amateur community." While his successor has not yet been named, he was quick to point out that the FCC's Amateur Radio enforcement program will continue.
ARRL – Jul 3, 2008 6:08 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Technology: Amateur Radio
On Thursday, July 3, Special Counsel for the Spectrum Enforcement Division of the FCC's Enforcement Bureau Riley Hollingsworth, K4ZDH -- the man who has come to embody Amateur Radio Enforcement - will say goodbye to the FCC as he retires and begins his life as a private citizen. In May, Hollingsworth announced he would definitely retire; he had contemplated retiring in January 2008, but cited "several issues on the table that I want[ed] to continue to work through with the amateur community." While his successor has not yet been named, he was quick to point out that the FCC's Amateur Radio enforcement program will continue.
ARRL – Jul 3, 2008 6:08 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Technology: Amateur Radio
Country Music Jamming Police Radio
FCC trying to track source
WKRC – Jul 3, 2008 03:07 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Ohio: Cincinnati
FCC trying to track source
WKRC – Jul 3, 2008 03:07 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Ohio: Cincinnati
Big Switch Minute: FCC announcements in Spanish
As the date of the big switch to digital TV draws near, broadcasters are stepping up their efforts to reach their audiences with the critical information.
WECT TV6 – Jul 2, 2008 8:52 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: North Carolina: Wilmington
As the date of the big switch to digital TV draws near, broadcasters are stepping up their efforts to reach their audiences with the critical information.
WECT TV6 – Jul 2, 2008 8:52 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: North Carolina: Wilmington
FCC Amateur Radio Enforcement Correspondence Posted
The FCC has posted new Amateur Radio enforcement correspondence on its "Amateur Radio Service Enforcement Actions" Web page. Special Counsel in the FCC Spectrum Enforcement Division Riley Hollingsworth sent a letters to William G. Aber Sr, N2JAI (Warning Notice), and to Gateway Coal Mine (Warning Notice) of Coulterville, Illinois. Direct all questions concerning the Amateur Radio Service Enforcement Actions Web postings via e-mail only to the FCC Spectrum Enforcement Division.
ARRL – Jul 2, 2008 6:42 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Technology: Amateur Radio
The FCC has posted new Amateur Radio enforcement correspondence on its "Amateur Radio Service Enforcement Actions" Web page. Special Counsel in the FCC Spectrum Enforcement Division Riley Hollingsworth sent a letters to William G. Aber Sr, N2JAI (Warning Notice), and to Gateway Coal Mine (Warning Notice) of Coulterville, Illinois. Direct all questions concerning the Amateur Radio Service Enforcement Actions Web postings via e-mail only to the FCC Spectrum Enforcement Division.
ARRL – Jul 2, 2008 6:42 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Technology: Amateur Radio