Vol. 18, No. 54 March 22,1999
U.S. DISTRICT COURT ISSUES INJUNCTION AGAINST UNLICENSED NEW YORK CITY RADIO STATION. On March 12, 1999, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York granted the government's motion to enjoin operation of an unlicensed radio broadcast station in New York City known as "Steal This Radio." Judge Michael B. Mukasey also denied a complaint filed by "Steal This Radio" that sought to enjoin the FCC from taking enforcement action against the unlicensed operation. Report No: CI-99-14. News Media Contact: David Fiske (202) 418-0500. CIB Contact: Pamera Hairston at (202) 418-1160 or Office of the General Counsel: David Silberman at (202) 418-1740, TTY: (888) 835-5322. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Compliance/News_Releases/1999/nrci9009.html
Report No: 24453. Released: March 22, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap990322.txt
Released: March 22, 1999. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS. Contact: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310.
BUDD BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC. Dismissed Petition for Special Relief filed November 4, 1998. Action by Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: March 18, 1989. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-553). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da990553.wp
AMENDMENT OF PART 87/AMENDMENT OF PART 17. Aeronautical Advisory Stations. Erratum to R&O (FCC-99-40) released March 3, 1999. Dkt No.: WT-96-1, WT-96-211. Action by the Commission. by Erratum. WTB
NEW JERSEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY. Granted Request for Waiver of the 800 MHz General Category Freeze for Applications to increase safety to the passengers and bus operators of NJTA's bus system. Action by Deputy Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: March 22, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-384). WTB
NEVADA WIRELESS. Nevada Wireless is liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $7,000 for apparent violation of Section 22.142 of the Commission's Rules for licensee of Paging and Radiotelephone, Station KNKI331 Carson City, Reno, Silver Springs, and Stateline, Nevada. By Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture. Action by Chief, Enforcement and Consumer Information Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: March 18, 1999. by NALF. (DA No. 99-541). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da990541.wp
FCC FILINGS. OPA. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Filings/fl990319.wp
FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. OPA. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Calendar/cl990319.wp
COMMISSION INITIATES PROCEEDING ON CHANGED AUCTION AUTHORITY UNDER THE BALANCED BUDGET ACT OF 1997. Report No: WT-99-88. Dkt No.: WT-99-87. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick (202) 418-0654. WTB Contact: Gary Michaels at (202) 418-7583, TTY: (202) 418-7233. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/News_Releases/1999/nrwl9011.html
Released: March 19, 1999. FCC ANNOUNCES CONFERENCE CALL MEETING OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING COUNCIL.The North American Numbering Council, has scheduled a meeting to be held by conference call on Tuesday, March 30, 1999, from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm. (DA No. 99-546). Dkt No.: CC-92-237. Contact: Network Services Division, Common Carrier Bureau: Jeannie Grimes at (202) 418-2320. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da990546.txt
Report No: 44452. Released: March 19, 1999. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac990319.txt
Report No: 24452. Released: March 19, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap990319.txt
Report No: 352. Released: March 19, 1999. MASS MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Call_Sign_Changes/pnmm9027.wp
Report No: CWS-99-29. Released: March 19, 1999. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9067.wp
Report No: AUC-22-I. Released: March 19, 1999. AUCTION OF C, D, E, AND F BLOCK BROADBAND PCS LICENSES.Additional Qualified bidder. (DA No. 99-556). Contact: Auctions Operations Branch, Auctions and Industry Analysis Division: Jeff Garretson at (202) 418-0660 or Legal Branch, Auctions and Industry Analysis Division: Audrey Bashkin at (202) 418-0660. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da990556.wp
REMARKS OF WILLIAM E. KENNARD, CHAIRMAN, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, CONSUMER FEDERATION OF AMERICA, ANNUAL CONFERENCE, WASHINGTON, DC, MARCH 19, 1999. (As Prepared for Delivery). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Kennard/spwek912.html
BELL ATLANTIC TELEPHONE COMPANIES. Granted Petition of Bell Atlantic Telephone Companies (Bell Atlantic) seeking under section 69.4(g)(1)(ii) of the Commission's rules, for the New York Telephone Company and New England Telephone Company to establish new rate elements to provide switched access versions of IntelliLight Custom SONET Ring (ICRS), IntelliLight Dual Wire Center (IDWC) and SONET Access Loop Termination (SALT) special access services. Action by Chief, Competitive Pricing Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: March 18, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-545). CCB
CREATION OF LOW POWER RADIO SERVICE. Granted extension of the comment date to June 1, 1999, and reply comment date to July 1, 1999 in response to petitions filed by Lucent Digital Radio and by the National Association of Broadcasters, the Consumer Electronics Manufacturers Association, and a number of state broadcaster organizations. Dkt No.: MM-99-25. Action by Chief, Mass Media Bureau. by Order. (DA No. 99-542). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da990542.pdf
ORTHOGONAL FREQUENCY DIVISON MULTIPLEXING MODULATION ("OFDM") BY MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE ("MDS") AND INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE (ITFS) STATIONS. Granted Clarity Wireless' request and added OFDM to the list of approved digital emissions for stations in these services. By Declaratory Ruling and Order. Action by Chief, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: March 19, 1999. by Declaratory Ru Order. (DA No. 99-554). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1999/da990554.wp
WIRELESS II. Granted WII's request for a waiver of the Commission's Rules is granted to classify it as an LLC qualified to receive bidding credits as a small business under Section 24.720(b) of the Commission's Rules. Action by Chief, Auctions and Industry Analysis Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. by Letter. (DA No. 99-555). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da990555.wp
CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER DAYTON, OHIO. Granted Petition for Permanent Waiver for Special Emergency Radio Service Paging Facilities on 453.125 MHz in Dayton, Ohio area. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: March 19, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-551). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da990551.wp