The FCC continues to focus on property owners that allow illegal pirate radio stations to operate from their buildings. Most recently, the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau investigated a complaint about an unlicensed FM broadcast station operating on frequency 94.9 MHz in New York City.
On September 3, 2024, agents from the New York Office confirmed by direction finding techniques that radio signals on frequency 94.9 MHz were emanating from the property at 3052 Kingsbridge Avenue, Bronx, New York 10463 (Property). The FCC notified the owner that it could be liable for fines up to $2.3 million if the pirate remained on the premises.
We applaud the FCC’s efforts. We are making progress and hope this continues under the next administration.
You can see the FCC enforcement notice here.