FCC Calls Boston Pirate Raid Justified
FCC Calls Boston Pirate Raid Justified
RadioWorld
The FCC is defending its actions against three Boston pirate operators.
The commission’s Enforcement Bureau agents, along with the U.S.
Marshall’s Service, raided and seized equipment last week that they say
was used to broadcast illegally on three frequencies in the market —
88.7 MHz, 101.1 MHz and 106.1 MHz.
The FCC filed multiple warnings against the operators, which were
ignored. Authorities seized the equipment after receiving multiple
interference complaints, according to the Boston U.S. Attorney Carmen
Ortiz.
“Like driving a car, radio broadcasting requires a license, permit, or
other government authorization,” says Acting FCC Enforcement Bureau
Chief Travis LeBlanc. “The seizures by FCC agents and U.S. Marshals
ensure that everyone who uses the public airwaves follows the same
rules.”
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick had criticized the seizures,
telling the Boston Globe he was “disappointed,” though he understood
what the legal bases for the raids were. He had appeared on one of the
stations, Touch 106, and called it “a pretty important voice in the
community.”
In 2008, the FCC issued alleged Touch operator Charles Clemons a $17,000
fine, which he ignored, according to the agency.
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