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CERTIFIED MAIL-RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
July 11, 2014
Mr. Joe Pepe
General Manager
Kennett Square Specialties
546 Creek Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
RE: Radio frequency interference
EB-FIELDNER-14-00014206
Dear Mr. Pepe:
On March 6, 2014, the Federal Communications Commission notified you that
it had received a complaint of harmful radio interference apparently
caused by fluorescent light ballasts being operated at Kennett Square
Specialties (Kennett Square). This interference was been reported by
licensed operators in the Amateur Radio Service. The complainants are:
(Name withheld)
(Name withheld)
(Address withheld)
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Tel: (Number withheld)
The March 6, 2014 letter advised Kennett Square that the interference, if
unresolved, could be a violation of Commission rules. For this reason, we
encouraged Kennett Square to voluntarily resolve the matter without
Commission intervention. The letter specifically stated, however, that if
it became necessary for the Commission to facilitate a resolution, the
Commission might investigate possible rule violations and address
appropriate remedies, including monetary forfeitures.^ Kennett Square did
not respond to the March 6, 2014 letter. Likewise, the complainants report
that there has been no reduction in the radio frequency interference.
In order to avoid enforcement action on this matter, you have thirty (30)
days from the date of receipt of this warning to respond to this office at
the following address: 1270 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325. The
response must contain a statement of the specific action(s)
taken to identify and eliminate the source(s) of Mr. and Mrs. (name
withheld)'s radio interference.
If you have any questions about this matter, please contact me at
717-338-2577.
Sincerely,
Laura L. Smith, Esq.
Special Counsel
Enforcement Bureau
cc: Philadelphia Field Office
Northeast Regional Director
^ Fines normally range from $7,500 to $10,000.