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                                   Before the

                       Federal Communications Commission

                             Washington, D.C. 20554


                                   )                               
                                                                   
                                   )                               
                                       File No. EB-07-IH-5371      
                                   )                               
     In the Matter of                  Facility ID No. 63979       
                                   )                               
     Sunshine Broadcasters, Inc.       FRN No. 0003754843          
                                   )                               
                                       NAL/Acct. No. 200832080093  
                                   )                               
                                                                   
                                   )                               


                                     ORDER

   Adopted: August 1, 2008  Released: August 6, 2008

   By the Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau:

    1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into
       between the Enforcement Bureau (the "Bureau") and Sunshine
       Broadcasters, Inc., licensee of Station WIGN(AM) Bristol, Tennessee
       (Facility ID No. 63979) (the "Licensee"). The Consent Decree
       terminates the Bureau's investigation regarding whether the Licensee
       violated Section 310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended
       (the "Act"), and Section 73.3540 of the Commission's rules by engaging
       in a stock transfer that resulted in a transfer of control of the
       Licensee without first obtaining Commission approval.

    2. The Bureau and Licensee have negotiated the terms of the Consent
       Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is
       attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

    3. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the
       facts before us, we find that the public interest would be served by
       adopting the Consent Decree and terminating the investigation.

    4. In the absence of material new evidence relating to this matter, we
       conclude that our investigation raises no substantial or material
       questions of fact as to whether Licensee possesses the basic
       qualifications including, but not limited to, those related to
       character, to hold or obtain any Commission license or authorization.

    5. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Section 4(i) of the Act
       and Sections 0.111 and 0.311 of the Commission's rules, the Consent
       Decree attached to this Order IS ADOPTED.

    6. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the above-captioned investigation IS
       TERMINATED.

    7. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all third-party complaints against Sunshine
       Broadcasters, Inc. before the Enforcement Bureau related to the
       above-captioned investigation as of the date of this Consent Decree
       ARE DISMISSED.

    8. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Sunshine Broadcasters shall make its
       voluntary contribution to the United States Treasury, as specified in
       the Consent Decree, by mailing a check or similar instrument payable
       to the order of the Federal Communications Commission, to Federal
       Communications Commission, P.O. Box 979088, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000.
       Payment by overnight mail may be sent to U.S. Bank - Government
       Lockbox #979088, SL-MO-C2-GL, 1005 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO
       63101. Payment by wire transfer may be made to ABA Number 021030004,
       receiving bank TREAS/NYC, and account number 27000001. For payment by
       credit card, an FCC Form 159 (Remittance Advice) must be submitted.
        When completing the FCC Form 159, enter the NAL/Account number in
       block number 23A (call sign/other ID), and enter the letters "FORF" in
       block number 24A (payment type code).  Sunshine Broadcaster will also
       send an electronic notification on the date each said payment is made
       to: Hillary DeNigro (Hillary.Denigro@fcc.gov), Rebecca Hirselj
       (Rebecca.Hirselj@fcc.gov) and William Knowles-Kellett
       (William.Knowles-Kellett@fcc.gov).

    9. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Sunshine Broadcasters, Inc. will file
       reports with the Commission 12 months, 24 months, and 36 months after
       the Effective Date, as that term is defined in the attached Consent
       Decree, unless the Station License is assigned after prior approval by
       the Commission. In each report, Sunshine Broadcasters, Inc. shall
       confirm that it has complied with the compliance plan set forth in the
       Consent Decree. Each report shall include a compliance certificate
       from an officer, as an agent of Sunshine Broadcasters, Inc., stating
       that the officer has personal knowledge that Sunshine Broadcasters,
       Inc.  has complied with the provisions of the compliance plan in the
       Consent Decree together with an accompanying statement explaining the
       basis for the officer's compliance certification. All reports shall be
       submitted to Hillary S. DeNigro, Chief, Investigations and Hearings
       Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445
       12th Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20554, and, if practicable, also
       via e-mail at Hillary.Denigro@fcc.gov.

   10. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order and Consent Decree
       shall be sent by first class mail, postage prepaid, and certified
       mail, return receipt requested, to Timothy Brady, Esquire, P.O. Box
       930, Johnson City, Tennessee, 37605-0930.

   FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

   Hillary DeNigro

   Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division

   Enforcement Bureau

                                   Before the

                       Federal Communications Commission

                             Washington, D.C. 20554


                                   )                           
                                                               
                                   )   File No. EB-07-IH-5371  
     In the Matter of                                          
                                   )   Facility ID No. 63979   
     Sunshine Broadcasters, Inc.                               
                                   )   FRN No. 0003754843      
                                                               
                                   )                           


                                 CONSENT DECREE

   The Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and Sunshine Broadcasters, Inc.
   ("Sunshine Broadcasters" or the "Licensee"), by their authorized
   representatives, hereby enter into this Consent Decree for the purpose of
   terminating the Bureau's investigation into whether Sunshine Broadcasters,
   Inc. violated Section 310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as
   amended, and Section 73.3540 of the Commission's rules by engaging in a
   stock transfer that resulted in a transfer of control of the Licensee.

   I.  DEFINITIONS

    1. For the purposes of this Consent Decree, the following definitions
       shall apply:

    a. "Act" means the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C.
       S: 151 et seq.

    b. "Bureau" means the Enforcement Bureau of the Federal Communications
       Commission.

    c. "Commission" and "FCC" mean the Federal Communications Commission and
       all of its bureaus and offices.

    d. "Complaint" means any third-party complaint that may have been
       received by or is otherwise in the possession of the Commission or
       Bureau alleging that Sunshine Broadcasters, Inc. engaged in an
       unauthorized transfer of control.

    e. "Compliance Plan" means the program described in this Consent Decree
       at paragraph 8.

    f. "Effective Date" means the date on which the Commission releases the
       Adopting Order.

    g. "Investigation" means the investigation commenced by the Bureau's 
       Investigations and Hearings Division's  January 11, 2008, Letter of
       Inquiry regarding whether Sunshine Broadcasters, Inc. engaged in an
       unauthorized transfer of control with respect to Station WIGN(AM).

    h. "Investigations and Hearings Division" means the Investigations and
       Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications
       Commission, acting on behalf of the Enforcement Bureau.

    i. "Order" or "Adopting Order" means an Order of the Commission adopting
       the terms of this Consent Decree without change, addition, deletion,
       or modification.

    j. "Parties" means Sunshine Broadcasters, Inc. and the Bureau.

    k. "Rules" means the Commission's regulations found in Title 47 of the
       Federal Regulations.

    l. "Sunshine Broadcasters" or "Licensee" means Sunshine Broadcasters,
       Inc. licensee of Station WIGN(AM), Bristol, Tennessee Facility ID No.
       63979.

    m. "Station" means Station WIGN(AM), Bristol, Tennessee, Facility ID No.
       63979.

    n. "Station License" means the FCC license for Station WIGN(AM), Bristol,
       Tennessee, Facility ID No. 63979.

   II. BACKGROUND

    2. Pursuant to Section 310(d) of the Act, control of a station license
       may not be transferred "except upon application to the Commission and
       a finding that the public interest, convenience, and necessity are
       served thereby." Section 73.3540 of the Commission's rules provides
       that prior consent of the Commission is required to voluntarily
       transfer control of a broadcast license.

    3. On January 11, 2008, the Bureau issued a letter of inquiry ("LOI") to
       Sunshine Broadcasters. Upon receiving the LOI and in apparent response
       thereto, Sunshine Broadcasters admitted that it engaged in a stock
       transfer involving a transfer of control of the Company without having
       obtained prior Commission approval. Sunshine Broadcasters informed the
       Commission that it reversed the transaction at issue after realizing
       that prior approval was required. Sunshine Broadcasters asserted that
       it was unaware such approval was necessary and that, by failing to
       request such authorization, it did not intend to deceive the
       Commission regarding the stock transfer. In apparent support of this
       assertion, Sunshine Broadcasters noted that it reported that the
       transfer had occurred in FCC applications. Sunshine Broadcasters
       proposed resolution of this matter by consent decree.

   III. TERMS OF AGREEMENT

    4. Adopting Order. The Parties agree that the provisions of this Consent
       Decree shall be subject to final approval by the Bureau by
       incorporation of such provisions by reference in the Adopting Order
       without change, addition, modification, or deletion.

    5. Jurisdiction. Sunshine Broadcasters agrees that the Bureau has
       jurisdiction over it and the matters contained in this Consent Decree
       and has the authority to enter into and adopt this Consent Decree.

    6. Effective Date: Violations. The Parties agree that this Consent Decree
       shall become effective on the date on which the FCC releases the
       Adopting Order. Upon release, the Adopting Order and this Consent
       Decree shall have the same force and effect as any other Order of the
       Bureau. Any violation of the Adopting Order or of the terms of this
       Consent Decree shall constitute a separate violation of a Bureau
       Order, entitling the Bureau  to exercise any rights and remedies
       attendant to the enforcement of a Commission Order.

    7. Termination of Investigation. In express reliance on the covenants and
       representations in this Consent Decree and to avoid further
       expenditure of public resources, the Bureau  agrees to terminate its
       Investigation and dismiss the Complaint. In consideration for the
       termination of said Investigation and dismissal of the Complaint,
       Sunshine Broadcasters agrees to the terms, conditions, and procedures
       contained herein. The Bureau further agrees that in the absence of new
       material evidence, the Bureau will not use the facts developed in this
       Investigation through the Effective Date of the Consent Decree, or the
       existence of this Consent Decree, to institute, on its own motion, any
       new proceeding, formal or informal, or take any action on its own
       motion against Sunshine Broadcasters concerning the matters that were
       the subject of the Investigation. The Bureau also agrees that it will
       not use the facts developed in this Investigation through the
       Effective Date of this Consent Decree, or the existence of this
       Consent Decree, to institute on its own motion any proceeding, formal
       or informal, or take any action on its own motion against Sunshine
       Broadcasters with respect to Sunshine Broadcasters' basic
       qualifications, including its character qualifications, to be a
       Commission licensee.

    8. Compliance Plan. For purposes of settling the matters set forth
       herein,  Sunshine Broadcasters agrees to maintain a Compliance Plan
       related to future compliance with the Act, the Commission's Rules, and
       the Commission's Orders for a period of three years. The Plan will
       include, at a minimum, the following components:

   The President of Sunshine Broadcasters will conduct a compliance
   examination of Sunshine Broadcasters using the AM Station Checklist
   published by the Commission's Media Bureau. Such examination will be
   conducted, at a minimum, every six months, beginning on the Effective
   Date, and concluding three years thereafter. The President shall also
   consult with the Licensee's telecommunications counsel regarding the
   Station's overall compliance with the Commission's rules on an annual
   basis if not more frequently.

    9. Compliance Reports. Sunshine Broadcasters will file compliance reports
       with the Commission 12 months, 24 months, and 36 months following the
       Effective Date. Each compliance report shall include a compliance
       certificate from an officer, as an agent of Sunshine Broadcasters,
       stating that the officer has personal knowledge that Sunshine
       Broadcasters  has complied with the compliance plan set forth herein,
       together with an accompanying statement explaining the basis for the
       officer's compliance certification. All compliance reports shall be
       submitted to Hillary S. DeNigro, Chief, Investigations and Hearings
       Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445
       12th Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20554, and, if practicable, also
       via e-mail at Hillary.Denigro@fcc.gov.

   10. Termination Date. Unless stated otherwise,  the requirements of this
       Consent Decree will expire three years from the Effective Date.

   11. Voluntary Contribution. Sunshine Broadcasters agrees that it will make
       a voluntary contribution to the United States Treasury in the amount
       of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000). Such contribution shall be made in
       five monthly payments of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) each. The first
       payment is to be made within ten calendar days of the Effective Date
       of the Adopting Order. The payment must include the NAL/Account Number
       and FRN Number referenced in the caption to the Adopting Order.
       Payment by check or money order may be mailed to Federal
       Communications Commission, P.O. Box 979088, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000.
       Payment by overnight mail may be sent to U.S. Bank - Government
       Lockbox #979088, SL-MO-C2-GL, 1005 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO
       63101. Payments by wire transfer may be made to ABA Number 021030004,
       receiving bank TREAS/NYC, and account number 27000001. For payment by
       credit card, an FCC Form 159 (Remittance Advice) must be submitted.
        When completing the FCC Form 159, enter the NAL/Account number in
       block number 23A (call sign/other ID), and enter the letters "FORF" in
       block number 24A (payment type code). Sunshine Broadcaster will also
       send an electronic notification on the date each said payment is made
       to: Hillary DeNigro (Hillary.Denigro@fcc.gov), Rebecca Hirselj
       (Rebecca.Hirselj@fcc.gov) and William Knowles-Kellett
       (William.Knowles-Kellett@fcc.gov).

   12. Waivers. Sunshine Broadcasters waives any and all rights it may have
       to seek administrative or judicial reconsideration, review, appeal or
       stay, or to otherwise challenge or contest the validity of this
       Consent Decree and the Order adopting this Consent Decree, provided
       the Commission issues an Order adopting the Consent Decree without
       change, addition, modification, or deletion. Sunshine Broadcasters
       shall retain the right to challenge Commission interpretation of the
       Consent Decree or any terms contained herein. If either Party (or the
       United States on behalf of the Commission) brings a judicial action to
       enforce the terms of the Adopting Order, neither Sunshine Broadcasters
       nor the Commission shall contest the validity of the Consent Decree or
       the Adopting Order, and Sunshine Broadcasters shall waive any
       statutory right to a trial de novo. Sunshine Broadcasters hereby
       agrees to waive any claims it may otherwise have under the Equal
       Access to Justice Act, 5 U.S.C. S: 504 and 47 C.F.R. S: 1.1501 et
       seq., relating to the matters addressed in this Consent Decree.

   13. Severability. The Parties agree that if any of the provisions of the
       Adopting Order or the Consent Decree shall be determined to be or
       otherwise held invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or
       unenforceability shall not invalidate or render unenforceable the
       entire Adopting Order or Consent Decree, but rather the entire
       Adopting Order or Consent Decree shall be construed as if not
       containing the particular invalid or unenforceable provision or
       provisions, and the rights and obligations of the Parties shall
       continue in full force and effect and construed and enforced
       accordingly. In the event that this Consent Decree in its entirety is
       rendered invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, it shall
       become null and void and may not be used in any manner in any legal
       proceeding.

   14. Subsequent Rule or Order. The Parties agree that if any provision of
       the Consent Decree conflicts with any subsequent rule or Order adopted
       by the Commission (except an Order specifically intended to revise the
       terms of this Consent Decree to which Sunshine Broadcasters does not
       expressly consent) that provision will be superseded by such
       Commission rule or Order.

   15. Successors and Assigns. Sunshine Broadcasters agrees that the
       provisions of this Consent Decree shall be binding on its successors,
       assigns, and transferees.

   16. Final Settlement. The Parties agree and acknowledge that this Consent
       Decree shall constitute a final settlement between the Parties. The
       Parties further agree that this Consent Decree does not constitute
       either an adjudication on the merits or a factual or legal finding or
       determination regarding any compliance or noncompliance with the
       requirements of the Act or the Commission's Rules and Orders.

   17. Modifications. This Consent Decree cannot be modified without the
       advance written consent of both Parties.

   18. Paragraph Headings. The headings of the Paragraphs in this Consent
       Decree are inserted for convenience only and are not intended to
       affect the meaning or interpretation of this Consent Decree.

   19. Authorized Representative. Each party represents and warrants to the
       other that it has full power and authority to enter into this Consent
       Decree.

   20. Counterparts. This Consent Decree may be signed in any number of
       counterparts (including by facsimile), each of which, when executed
       and delivered, shall be an original, and all of which counterparts
       together shall constitute one and the same fully executed instrument.


     ________________________________              
                                                   
     Hillary S. DeNigro                            
                                                   
     Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division   
                                                   
     ________________________________              
                                                   
     Date                                          
                                                   
     ________________________________              
                                                   
     Rick Mitchell                                 
                                                   
     President                                     
                                                   
     Sunshine Broadcasters, Inc.                   
                                                   
     ________________________________              
                                                   
     Date                                          


   See  47 U.S.C. S: 310(d).

   See 47 C.F.R. S: 73.3540.

   See 47 U.S.C. S: 154(i); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 0.111, 0.311.

   See 47 U.S.C. S: 310(d).

   See 47 C.F.R. S: 73.3540.

   See Letter from Rebecca Hirselj, Assistant Chief, Investigations and
   Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission,
   to Sunshine Broadcasters, Inc., January 11, 2008.

   See 47 U.S.C. S: 310(d); 47 C.F.R. S: 73.3540.

   47 U.S.C. S: 310(d).

   See 47 C.F.R. 73.3540.

   See 47 C.F.R. S: 73.3540(a).

   See Letter from Timothy K. Brady, Esq., counsel for Sunshine Broadcasters,
   to Rebecca Hirselj, Assistant Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division,
   Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, dated February 11,
   2008.

   See id. at 2.

   Federal Communications Commission DA 08-1668

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   Federal Communications Commission DA 08-1668