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                                   Before the

                       Federal Communications Commission

                             Washington, D.C. 20554

   In the Matter of )

   )

   Broadcast Group, LTD. )  File No. EB-FIELDWR-13-00008549

   Registrant of Antenna Structure No. 1275618 )

   ) NOV No. V201332940012

   Calexico, California )

                              NOTICE OF VIOLATION

                            Released: May  16, 2013

   By the District Director, San Diego Office, Western Region, Enforcement
   Bureau:

    1. This is a Notice of Violation (Notice) issued pursuant to Section 1.89
       of the Commission's rules (Rules),^ to  Broadcast Group, LTD.,
       registrant of antenna structure number  1275618, in Calexico,
       California.  Pursuant to Section 1.89(a) of the Rules, issuance of
       this Notice does not preclude the Enforcement Bureau from further
       action if warranted, including issuing a Notice of Apparent Liability
       for Forfeiture for the violations noted herein.^

    2. On May 3, 2013, agents of the Enforcement Bureau's San Diego Office
       inspected  antenna structure number 1275618,  located in Calexico,
       California, and observed the following violations:

   a. 47 C.F.R. S 17.57: "The owner of an antenna structure for which an
   Antenna

   Structure Registration number has been obtained must notify the Commission

   within 24 hours of completion of construction (FCC Form 854-R)..."

   Commission records indicate that the registrant has not notified the
   Commission

   of the tower's completed construction.

   b. 47 C.F.R. S 17.  4(g): "Except as described in paragraph (h) of this
   section, the Antenna Structure Registration Number must be displayed in a
   conspicuous place so that it is readily visible near the base of the
   antenna structure. Materials used to display the Antenna Structure
   Registration Number must be weather-resistant and of sufficient size to be
   easily seen at the base of the antenna structure." At the time of the
   inspection, the agents observed that the antenna structure registration
   number  1275618 was not displayed.

    3. Pursuant to Section  403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as
       amended,^ and Section 1.89 of the Rules, we seek additional
       information concerning the violations and any remedial actions taken.
       Therefore, Broadcast Group, LTD.,  must submit a written statement
       concerning this matter within twenty (20) days of release of this
       Notice. The response (i) must fully explain the violation, including
       all relevant surrounding facts and circumstances, (ii) must contain a
       statement of the specific action(s) taken to correct the violations
       and preclude recurrence, and (iii) must include a time line for
       completion of any pending corrective action(s). The response must be
       complete in itself and must not be abbreviated by reference to other
       communications or answers to other notices.^

    4. In accordance with Section 1.16 of the Rules, we direct that
       Broadcast Group, LTD.,  support the response to this Notice with an
       affidavit or declaration under penalty of perjury, signed and dated by
       authorized officer of Broadcast Group with personal knowledge of the
       representations provided in Broadcast Group's   response, verifying
       the truth and accuracy of the information therein,^ and confirming
       that all of the information requested by this Notice which is in the
       registrant's possession, custody, control, or knowledge has been
       produced. To knowingly and willfully make any false statement or
       conceal any material fact in reply to this Notice is punishable by
       fine or imprisonment under Title 18 of the U.S. Code.^

    5. 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

   San Diego Office

   4542 Ruffner St., #370

   San Diego, CA 92111

    6. This Notice shall be sent to Broadcast Group LTD.,  at the address of
       record.

    7. The Privacy Act of 1974^ 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.

   FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

   James T. Lyon

   District Director

   San Diego Office

   Western Region

   Enforcement Bureau

   ^ 47 C.F.R. S 1.89.

   ^ 47 C.F.R. S 1.89(a).

   ^ 47 U.S.C. S  403.

   ^ 47 C.F.R. S 1.89(c).

   ^ Section 1.16 of the Rules provides that "[a]ny document to be filed with
   the Federal Communications Commission and which is required by any law,
   rule or other regulation of the United States to be supported, evidenced,
   established or proved by a written sworn declaration, verification,
   certificate, statement, oath or affidavit by the person making the same,
   may be supported, evidenced, established or proved by the unsworn
   declaration, certification, verification, or statement in writing of such
   person . . . . Such declaration shall be subscribed by the declarant as
   true under penalty of perjury, and dated, in substantially the following
   form . . . : `I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of
   perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date).
   (Signature)'." 47 C.F.R. S 1.16.

   ^ 18 U.S.C. S 1001 et seq. See also 47 C.F.R. S 1.17.

   ^ P.L. 93-579, 5 U.S.C. S 552a(e)(3).

   Federal Communications Commission

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