Massachusetts: Unlicensed AM Broadcaster Fined $10,000

Usually we hear about unlicensed broadcasters taking to the air on the F-M band. Now comes word that the FCC has affirmed a $10,000 fine against a clandestine station in the A-M broadcast band.

According to an FCC release, back on July 25th of 2005 the agency issued Sylvane Simon of mattapan, Masachusettes, a Notice of Apparent Liability to monetary forfeiture for willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act. Specifically, for operating radio transmission equipment without a license on 1640 KHz in the A-M band.

The FCC says that Simon never responded to the notice of the proposed fine. In affirming the action the regulatory agency gave Simon the customary 30 days to pay or to file an appeal. (FCC)

Source: Amateur Radio Newsline