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                                   Before the

                       Federal Communications Commission

                             Washington, D.C. 20554


                        )                           
                                                    
                        )   File No. EB-08-SE-1095  
     In the Matter of                               
                        )   Acct. No. 200932100068  
     Technogym S.p.A.                               
                        )   FRN No. 0018710319      
                                                    
                        )                           


                                     ORDER

   Adopted: July 8, 2009 Released: July 10, 2009

   By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau:

    1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into
       between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and Technogym S.p.A.
       ("Technogym"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the
       Bureau against Technogym for possible violations of Section
       15.117(i)(1)(iii) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"), 47 C.F.R. S:
       15.117(i)(1)(iii), regarding the importation and interstate shipment
       of broadcast television receivers without digital television reception
       capability after applicable dates set forth in the Rules.

    2. The Bureau and Technogym have negotiated the terms of the Consent
       Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is
       attached hereto and incorporated 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 Technogym possesses the basic
       qualifications, including 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
       Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and sections 0.111 and 0.311
       of the 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 a copy of this Order and Consent Decree
       shall be sent by first class mail and certified mail, return receipt
       requested, to Technogym S.p.A., c/o Technogym USA, 830 Fourth Avenue
       South, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98134 and counsel for Technogym S.p.A.,
       Delbert D. Smith, Esq., Jones Day, 51 Louisiana Ave., NW, Washington,
       DC 20001and Stefan M. Lopatkiewicz, Esq.,  Dorsey & Whitney LLP, 1050
       Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 1250, Washington, DC 20036.

   FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

   Kris Anne Monteith

   Chief, Enforcement Bureau

                                   Before the

                       Federal Communications Commission

                             Washington, D.C. 20554


                        )                           
                                                    
                        )                           
                                                    
                        )   File No. EB-08-SE-1095  
     In the Matter of                               
                        )   Acct. No. 200932100068  
     Technogym S.p.A.                               
                        )   FRN No. 0018710319      
                                                    
                        )                           
                                                    
                        )                           


                                 CONSENT DECREE

   The Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and Technogym S.p.A. ("Technogym" or the
   "Company"), by their authorized representatives, hereby enter into this
   Consent Decree for the purpose of terminating the Bureau's investigation
   into whether Technogym violated section 15.117(i)(1)(iii) of the
   Commission's Rules ("Rules"), regarding the importation and interstate
   shipment of broadcast television receivers without digital television
   reception capability after applicable dates set forth in the Rules.

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

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

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

    e. "Compliance Plan" means the program described in this Consent Decree
       at paragraph 7.

    f. "DTV Tuner" means "the capability of receiving the signals of DTV
       broadcast stations over-the-air" including "[reception of the digital
       signal], an MPEG decoder/formatter, and associated processing
       capability and memory."

    g. "Effective Date" means the date on which the Bureau releases the
       Adopting Order.

    h. "Parties" means Technogym and the Bureau.

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

    j. "Technogym" means Technogym S.p.A. and its subsidiaries,
       predecessors-in-interest and successors-in-interest.

    k. "Television broadcast receiver" or "TV broadcast receiver" means a
       "device designed to receive television pictures that are broadcast
       simultaneously with sound on the television channels authorized under
       part 73" of the Rules.

   II. BACKGROUND

   2. Section 15.117(i)(1) of the Commission's Rules requires that all new TV
   broadcast receivers imported into the United States or shipped interstate
   be equipped with a DTV tuner according to the following schedule: (i)
   screen sizes 36" and above - effective July 1, 2005; (ii) screen sizes 25"
   to 35" - effective March 1, 2006; and (iii) screen sizes less than 25" -
   effective March 1, 2007. The Commission subsequently amended its rule to
   make it applicable to screen sizes less than 13" effective January 30,
   2008. Technogym is an Italian manufacturer of physical fitness training
   equipment. On October 8, 2008, Technogym voluntarily disclosed to the
   Bureau that it had imported into the United States after March 1, 2007
   physical training equipment which incorporated television receivers
   lacking the requisite DTV tuners with 15" and 12" screen sizes. On
   November 13, 2008, Technogym provided a written report to the Bureau of
   the number of 15" television receivers it had imported since March 1, 2007
   and the number of 12" television receivers it had imported since January
   30, 2008.

   III. TERMS OF AGREEMENT

   3. 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.

   4. Jurisdiction. Technogym  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.

   5. Effective Date; Violations. The Parties agree that this Consent Decree
   shall become effective on the date on which the Bureau 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.

   6. 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. In
   consideration for the termination of said investigation, Technogym 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 Technogym
   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 Technogym with respect to Technogym's basic qualifications,
   including its character qualifications, to hold Commission authorizations.

   7. Compliance Plan. For purposes of settling the matters set forth herein,
   Technogym agrees to create within 60 days a Compliance Plan related to
   future compliance with the Act, the Commission's Rules and the
   Commission's Orders. The Plan will include, at a minimum, the following
   components:

    a. Compliance Officer. Technogym has designated its Director of R&D
       Development as the compliance officer ("Compliance Officer") who will
       be responsible for administering the Compliance Plan.

    b. Compliance Measures. Technogym has adopted a corporate compliance
       program to insure compliance with Section 15.117 of the Rules. After
       learning that the Commission's DTV tuner requirements apply to
       television receivers incorporated into fitness equipment, Technogym
       accelerated its efforts to secure licensing rights to technology
       required to comply with these rules. By September 11, 2008, it had
       voluntarily ceased importing non-DTV compliant television receivers.
       In consultation with in-house counsel - who is taking advice from U.S.
       communications counsel - the following key employees have received
       training in the Commission's DTV compliance requirements: the Director
       of Laboratory Test and Product Certification, the Electronics Manager,
       the Television Products Leader, the Director of Product Marketing, and
       the Director of Operations.

    c. Employee Training. Technogym will ensure that any new or additional
       employees who are involved in the development of products
       incorporating television receivers for export to the United States
       will be trained regarding the requirements of Section 15.117 of the
       Rules within 120 days of being hired or otherwise becoming involved in
       such product development.

    d. Compliance Reports. Technogym will file compliance reports with the
       Commission 90 days after the Effective Date, 12 months after the
       Effective Date, and 24 months after the Effective Date. Each
       compliance report shall include a compliance certificate from an
       officer, as an agent of Technogym, stating that the officer has
       personal knowledge that Technogym has established operating procedures
       intended to ensure compliance with this Consent Decree, together with
       an accompanying statement explaining the basis for the officer's
       compliance certification. All compliance reports shall be submitted to
       Chief, Spectrum Enforcement Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal
       Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, S.W., Washington, D.C.
       20554. All reports shall also be submitted electronically to
       Linda.Nagel@fcc.gov and Kathy.Berthot@fcc.gov.

   (e) Termination Date. Unless stated otherwise, the requirements of this
   Consent Decree will expire 24 months after the Effective Date.

   8. Voluntary Contribution. Technogym agrees that it will make a voluntary
   contribution to the United States Treasury in the amount of $30,000. The
   payment will be made within 30 days after the Effective Date of the
   Adopting Order. The payment must be made by check or similar instrument,
   payable to the order of the Federal Communications Commission. The payment
   must include the Account 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. 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 Account number in block number 23A (call sign/other
   ID), and enter the letters "FORF" in block number 24A (payment type code).
   Technogym will also send electronic notification on the date said payment
   is made to Linda.Nagel@fcc.gov and Kathy.Berthot@fcc.gov.

   9. Waivers. Technogym 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
   Adopting Order, provided the Bureau issues an Adopting Order adopting the
   Consent Decree without change, addition, modification, or deletion.
   Technogym 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 Technogym nor the
   Commission shall contest the validity of the Consent Decree or the
   Adopting Order, and Technogym shall waive any statutory right to a trial
   de novo. Technogym 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.

   10. Invalidity. 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.

   11. 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 Technogym does not expressly consent) that
   provision will be superseded by such Commission rule or Order

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

   13. 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.

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

   15. 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.

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

   17. 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.

   _______________________________

   Kris Anne Monteith

   Chief

   Enforcement Bureau

   ________________________________

   Date

   ________________________________

   Riccardo Losappio

   General Manager

   Technogym S.p.A.

   ________________________________

   Date

   47 U.S.C. S: 154(i).

   47 C.F.R. S:S: 0.111, 0.311.

   47 C.F.R. S: 15.117(i)(1)(iii).

   See Requirements for Digital Television Receiving Capability, Report and
   Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 20 FCC Rcd 11196 and n. 2
   (2005) ("DTV Tuner Report and Order").

   47 C.F.R. S: 15.3(w).

   47 C.F.R. S: 15.117(i)(1).

   See Third Periodic Review of the Commission's Rules and Policies Affecting
   the Conversion of Digital Television, Report and Order, 23 FCC Rcd 2994,
   3081 P: 190 ("Third Report and Order").

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