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A Trump FCC and Pirate Radio: Prepare for Struggle
By John Anderson
The United States is still trying to come to grips that it has elected a proto-fascist as its next chief executive. With the Republican Party in firm control of the legislature and the ability to shape the judiciary for the next several decades, lobbyists of all stripes are drooling at the prospects of a bona-fide kleptocracy.
Of all the things expected to be decimated in the Trump era, media and communications policy are among them. Others have already written about the potential for a GOP-run Trump FCC to undo several years’ worth of media reform efforts, such as network neutrality, media ownership limits, and many other things. We still don’t know who Trump may nominate to chair the Commission, though there’s talk that one of the two sitting GOP Commissioners may get the nod.
Neither will be good: Ajit Pai is a trenchant disciple of neoliberal economic theory, and pretty much sees all regulation as bad regulation; Mike O’Rielly, who helped write the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (though tellingly does not crow about it), is pretty much the same. But O’Rielly’s crusade to eliminate unlicensed broadcasting from the nation’s airwaves has gotten a significant boost with this election.
In the short-term, it’s unlikely that current FCC leadership will take any significant actions against pirate stations, and might even further deprioritize broadcast license-enforcement efforts during this lame-duck period. When the Trump administration takes over, it’ll inherit an agency bereft of meaningful operational revenue and adequate staff, demoralized and generally seeking to preserve their own rice-bowls. Many at or near retirement-age may see this as a good time to leave, further decimcating the agency’s institutional knowledge.
But what we can’t know is what the influx of Trumpsters into staff and management positions at the agency will do to the interpretation and execution of media policy. On the unlicensed broadcast front, here are some possible things to watch out for.
The first is the unabashed criminalization of unlicensed broadcasting.
Read more:
http://diymedia.net/a-trump-fcc-and-pirate-radio-prepare-for-struggle/8617#more-8617
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Sounds bigly, and I'm not talking about Artie.
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I seriously doubt much will change. The commission is strapped for cash, and as such the 'Trump Action Plan' calls for more de-regulation which likely will mean that the commission will have to continue its efforts to cut budgets and costs. I applaud these efforts, but I wish they would pay more attention to whats going on in the commercial side. This whole HD translator debacle is devaluing both the AM and FM bands by increasing interference and lack of diversity in the name of more one-size-fits-all corporate formats from Cincinatti.....just what we need more of :-\
I'm off my soapbox now. Just remember, shop as usual, and avoid panic buying ;)
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Trump is going to legalize 11 meters his first 30 days in office !
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http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2016/11/trumps-fcc-advisor-wants-to-eliminate-most-of-the-fcc/
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Odd article- it mentions ISP, telcos, etc, but nothing about radio nor TV.
So.... anyone know where I can pick up a variety 43m crystals? ;D
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http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2016/11/trumps-fcc-advisor-wants-to-eliminate-most-of-the-fcc/
In 2013, Jamison argued that seeking consumer input in the regulatory process can be harmful, claiming that
"Public discussion inhibits open dialogue."
Well, that's pretty 1984-ish...
However, if the agency actually ends up being further weakened and starved, that would be good news on the pirate radio front.
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Before the
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
In the Matter of )
)
Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort ) File No. EB-03-PA-
146
)
Atlantic City, New Jersey )
) NOV No. V20033240007
Attn: Fire Command Center )
NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Released: October
17, 2003
By the District Director, Philadelphia Office, Enforcement
Bureau:
1. This is a Notice of Violation ("Notice") issued
pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules,1 to
Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort (``Trump'').
2. On July 19, 2003 and August 13, 2003, an agent with the
FCC's Philadelphia Office inspected the antenna structure
located on the roof of the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort,
151 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Atlantic City, New Jersey.
During the inspection, the FCC agent found that Trump was in
violation of the following:
a. 47 C.F.R. § 17.22: Whenever painting and lighting
is required, the Commission will generally assign
specifications in accordance with the FAA Advisory
Circulars referenced in Section 17.23. If an
antenna installation is of such a nature that its
painting and lighting in accordance with these
specifications are confusing, or endanger rather
than assist airmen, or are otherwise inadequate,
the Commission will specify the type of painting
and lighting or other marking to be used in the
individual situation.'' Trump failed to paint the
antenna structure as specified on the Antenna
Structure Registration 1027700. The antenna
structure must have painting and red obstruction
lighting that complies with Chapters 3, 4, 5 and
13 of the FAA Circular Number 70/7460-1J.
b. 47 C.F.R. § 17.51(a): All red obstruction
lighting shall be exhibited from sunset to sunrise
unless otherwise specified. The red obstruction
lighting on the antenna structure was not
functioning properly. One of the red obstruction
lighting bulbs was extinguished while the other
one was steady burning instead of flashing.
c. 47 C.F.R. § 17.47(a): The owner of any antenna
structure which is registered with the Commission
and has been assigned lighting specifications
referenced in this part shall make an observation
of the antenna structure's lights at least once
each 24 hours either visually or by observing an
automatic properly maintained indicator designed
to register any failure of such lights, to insure
that all such lights are functioning properly; or
alternatively, shall provide and properly maintain
an automatic alarm system designed to detect any
failure of such lights and to provide indication
of such failure to the owner.
3. Pursuant to Section 308(b) of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended,2 and Section 1.89 of the Commission's
Rules, Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, must submit a written
statement concerning this matter within 20 days of release
of this Notice. The response must fully explain each
violation, must contain a statement of the specific actions
taken to correct each violation and preclude recurrence, and
should include a time line for completion of pending
corrective actions. The response must be complete in itself
and signed by a principal or officer of the licensee with
personal knowledge of the matter. All replies and
documentation sent in response to this Notice should be
marked with the File No. and NOV No. specified above, and
mailed to the following address:
Federal Communications Commission
Philadelphia Office
One Oxford Valley Building, Suite 40
2300 East Lincoln Highway
Langhorne, Pennsylvania 19047
4. This Notice shall be sent to Trump Taj Mahal Casino
Resort, Attn: Ed Belock, 151 South Pennsylvania Avenue,
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401.
5. The Privacy Act of 19743 requires that we advise you
that the Commission will use all relevant material
information before it, including any information disclosed
in your reply, to determine what, if any, enforcement action
is required to ensure compliance. Any false statement made
knowingly and willfully in reply to this Notice is
punishable by fine or imprisonment under Title 18 of the
U.S. Code.4
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION
John E. Rahtes
District Director
Philadelphia Office
_________________________
Before the
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
In the Matter of )
)
Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort ) File No. EB-03-PA-
145
)
Atlantic City, New Jersey )
) NOV No. V20033240006
Attn: Fire Command Center
NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Released: October
17, 2003
By the District Director, Philadelphia Office, Enforcement
Bureau:
1. This is a Notice of Violation ("Notice") issued
pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules,1 to
Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort (``Trump''), the licensee of
station WPRL940.
2. On July 19, 2003, an agent of the Commission's
Philadelphia Office inspected the handheld radios used by
the facilities maintenance department at the Trump Taj Mahal
Casino Resort, 151 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Atlantic City,
New Jersey. During the inspection, the FCC agent found that
Trump was in violation of the following:
47 C.F.R. § 1.903(a): Stations in the Wireless Radio
Service must be used and operated only in accordance
with the rules applicable to their particular
service as set forth in this title and with a valid
authorization granted by the Commission under the
provisions of this part. Trump operated portable
radio equipment on the unauthorized frequencies
809.8125 MHz and 809.7875 MHz.
3. Pursuant to Section 308(b) of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended,2 and Section 1.89 of the Commission's
Rules, Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, must submit a written
statement concerning this matter within 20 days of release
of this Notice. The response must fully explain each
violation, must contain a statement of the specific actions
taken to correct each violation and preclude recurrence, and
should include a time line for completion of pending
corrective actions. The response must be complete in itself
and signed by a principal or officer of the licensee with
personal knowledge of the matter. All replies and
documentation sent in response to this Notice should be
marked with the File No. and NOV No. specified above, and
mailed to the following address:
Federal Communications Commission
Philadelphia Office
One Oxford Valley Building, Suite 404
2300 East Lincoln Highway
Langhorne, Pennsylvania 19047
4. This Notice shall be sent to Trump Taj Mahal Casino
Resort, Attn: David Baden, 151 South Pennsylvania Avenue,
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401.
5. The Privacy Act of 19743 requires that we advise you
that the Commission will use all relevant material
information before it, including any information disclosed
in your reply, to determine what, if any, enforcement action
is required to ensure compliance. Any false statement made
knowingly and willfully in reply to this Notice is
punishable by fine or imprisonment under Title 18 of the
U.S. Code.4
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION
John E. Rahtes
District Director
Philadelphia Office
_________________________
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If the President elect ignores them, why shouldn't we?
Speaking of the P.E., does anyone know where I can rent a Slovenian soft-core porn model with a set of bolt-ons?
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I think it's Congress who funds the FCC, and they've been Republican for a couple years now and it's not like they're slamming the hammer down on anything lately. I really doubt it will change. If Trump wants to accomplish half of what he says he wants to do, the FCC regulating pirate broadcasters is probably last on his list.
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I think it's Congress who funds the FCC, and they've been Republican for a couple years now and it's not like they're slamming the hammer down on anything lately. I really doubt it will change. If Trump wants to accomplish half of what he says he wants to do, the FCC regulating pirate broadcasters is probably last on his list.
Essentially it comes down to his appointees and the Republicans. Since he has no experience in government whatsoever, basically all the decisions are going to be handled by his appointees, and aside from a few major things, he's going to rubber stamp what they recommend. If his people want to gut the FCC, then it will be gutted. If they want to levy $500k fines for wardrobe malfunctions, then enforcement will be beefed up.
In short, I agree that Trump likely doesn't give a crap, but that doesn't mean his appointees wom't.
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I seriously doubt much will change. The commission is strapped for cash, and as such the 'Trump Action Plan' calls for more de-regulation which likely will mean that the commission will have to continue its efforts to cut budgets and costs. I applaud these efforts, but I wish they would pay more attention to whats going on in the commercial side. This whole HD translator debacle is devaluing both the AM and FM bands by increasing interference and lack of diversity in the name of more one-size-fits-all corporate formats from Cincinatti.....just what we need more of :-\
I'm off my soapbox now. Just remember, shop as usual, and avoid panic buying ;)
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Agreed. Trump's packing his cabinet with more gold sacks execs and neocon warhawks than killary would dare. Trump may just represent the realisation of the klinton bush crime families wildest dreams, but this time they're cut off from the profits.