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FCC Proposes Fine for Interrupting Wildfire Suppression Communications

  • Full Title:
    FCC Proposes Largest Fine Of Its Kind For Interrupting U.S. Forest Service Radio Communications During Idaho Wildfire
  • Document Type:
    News Release
  • Bureau(s):
    Enforcement
    Media Relations
  • Description
    Ham Radio Operator Apparently Broadcast on Radio Frequency Being Used to Guide Fire Suppression Aircraft During 2021 'Johnson Fire'

Related Document(s):
Notice of Apparent Liability For Forfeiture - FCC Proposes Fine for Interrupting Communications During Wildfire

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  • Media Contact:
    Office of Media Relations MediaRelations@fcc.gov