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                                   Before the

                       Federal Communications Commission

                             Washington, D.C. 20554


                               )                           
                                                           
                               )   File No. EB-08-SE-1045  
     In the Matter of                                      
                               )   Acct. No. 201132100003  
     VisionTek Products, LLC                               
                               )   FRN No. 0019165612      
                                                           
                               )                           


                                     order

   Adopted: October 14, 2010 Released: October 14, 2010

   By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau:

    1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into
       between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and VisionTek Products, LLC
       ("VisionTek"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the
       Bureau against VisionTek for possible violations of section 330(c) of
       the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, (the "Act"), and section
       15.120(d)(2) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"), regarding the
       interstate shipment, after January 30, 2008, of personal computer
       digital television tuners that do not comply with V-Chip technology
       requirements.

    2. The Bureau and VisionTek have negotiated the terms of the Consent
       Decree that resolve 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 which terminates 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 VisionTek 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 Act,
       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 all third-party complaints against
       VisionTek before the Bureau related to the
       above-captioned-investigation as of the date of this Consent Decree
       ARE DISMISSED.

    8. 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 Michael Innes, Executive Vice President and Chief
       Operating Officer, VisionTek Products, LLC, 1610 Colonial Parkway,
       Inverness, IL 60067 and to counsel for VisionTek Products, LLC, Henry
       Goldberg, Esq.,  Goldberg, Godles, Wiener & Wright, 1229 19th Street,
       NW, Washington, DC 20036.

   FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

   P. Michele Ellison

   Chief, Enforcement Bureau

                                   Before the

                       Federal Communications Commission

                             Washington, D.C. 20554


                               )                           
                                                           
                               )   File No. EB-08-SE-1045  
     In the Matter of                                      
                               )   Acct. No. 201132100003  
     VisionTek Products, LLC                               
                               )   FRN No. 0019165612      
                                                           
                               )                           


                                 CONSENT DECREE

   The Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and VisionTek Products, LLC
   ("VisionTek"), by their authorized representatives, hereby enter into this
   Consent Decree for the purpose of terminating the Bureau's investigation
   into whether VisionTek violated section 330(c) of the Communications Act
   of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and section 15.120(d)(2) of the
   Commission's rules, regarding the interstate shipment, after January 30,
   2008, of personal computer digital television tuners ("PCTV tuners") that
   do not comply with the V-Chip technology requirements because they lack
   the ability to block programs from viewing based on ratings or to adapt to
   new rating systems.

   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. "Complaints" means third-party complaints that may have been received
       by, or are in the possession of, the Commission or Bureau alleging
       violations of the V-Chip technology requirements.

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

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

    h. "Investigation" means the investigation commenced by the Bureau's
       November 18, 2008 Letter of Inquiry ("LOI") regarding whether
       VisionTek violated section 330(c) of the Act, and section 15.120(d)(2)
       of the Rules, by shipping interstate PCTV tuners that do not comply
       with the V-Chip technology requirements because they lack the ability
       to block programs from viewing based on ratings or to adapt to new
       rating systems.

    i. "Parties" means VisionTek and the Bureau, and each a "Party".

    j. "Personal computer digital television tuners" or "PCTV tuners" means
       devices, sold without associated display screens, that are designed to
       receive digital television signals for viewing on personal computers.

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

    l. "VisionTek" means VisionTek Products, LLC and its
       predecessors-in-interest and successors-in-interest.

   II. BACKGROUND

    2. Section 330(c) of the Act provides that no person shall ship in
       interstate commerce or manufacture in the United States television
       receivers that do not comply with program blocking ("V-Chip")
       requirements prescribed by the Commission pursuant to its authority
       under section 303(x) of the Act. In 1998, the Commission adopted
       V-Chip requirements for both analog and digital television ("DTV")
       receivers. In 2004, the Commission adopted specific technical
       standards to implement V-Chip functionality for DTV receivers. In
       addition, the Commission applied the program blocking requirements to
       DTV tuners sold without associated display screens, effective January
       30, 2008.

    3. On November 18, 2008, the Bureau issued an LOI to VisionTek. The LOI
       directed VisionTek, among other things, to submit a sworn written
       response to a series of questions relating to the interstate shipment
       of PCTV tuners with the brand name "TV Wonder" in potential violation
       of the requirement of section 15.120(d)(2) of the Commission's Rules.
       The rule requires such devices to allow blocking of the display of
       programming based on its content and to respond to changes in the
       content advisory rating system. VisionTek responded to the LOI on
       January 9, 2009. VisionTek's response indicated the interstate
       shipment of a number of potentially non-compliant units. VisionTek
       additionally informed the Bureau that it had ceased shipping the
       potentially non-compliant PCTV tuners in interstate commerce for
       distribution to the public and had taken other steps to address the
       FCC's concerns.

   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. VisionTek 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 Effective Date. 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,
       VisionTek 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, 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
       VisionTek concerning the matters that were the subject of the
       Investigation. The Bureau also agrees that in the absence of new
       material evidence it will not use the facts developed in this
       Investigation through the Effective Date, 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 VisionTek
       with respect to VisionTek's basic qualifications, including its
       character qualifications, to be a Commission licensee or hold
       Commission authorizations.

    8. Compliance Plan. For purposes of settling the matters set forth
       herein, VisionTek agrees to create, within 30 days of the Effective
       Date, 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. Within 30 days of the Effective Date, VisionTek
       will designate a Compliance Officer who will be responsible for
       implementing and administering the remedial measures.

    b. Remedial Measures. Within 10 days of the Effective Date, VisionTek
       will provide a consumer notice on its website of how to use Microsoft
       Windows Media Center software to effect V-chip functionality of the TV
       Wonder products. VisionTek also will make available to all interested
       past purchasers of its TV Wonder products, free of charge, software
       that will allow for parental control functionality so that the
       products are in full compliance with the V-chip technology
       requirements. For any and all instances in which VisionTek has access
       to the address of registered past purchasers, VisionTek will contact
       all such past purchasers to inform them of the availability of the
       software and how to obtain it. To further inform past purchasers of
       the availability of the software, VisionTek will also post a live
       download request form on its website and on all applicable TV Wonder
       product pages. VisionTek will make the software available for
       twenty-four (24) months from the Effective Date of this Consent
       Decree.

    c. Compliance Reports. VisionTek will file Compliance Reports with the
       Commission ninety (90) days after the Effective Date, twelve (12)
       months after the Effective Date, and twenty-four (24) months after the
       Effective Date. Each Compliance Report shall include a certification
       by the Compliance Officer, as an agent of and on behalf of VisionTek,
       stating that the Compliance Officer has personal knowledge that
       VisionTek (i) has established operating procedures intended to ensure
       compliance with the terms and conditions of this Consent Decree,
       together with an accompanying statement explaining the basis for the
       Compliance Officer's certification; (ii) has been utilizing those
       procedures since the previous Compliance Report was submitted; and
       (iii) is not aware of any instances of non-compliance. The
       certification must comply with section 1.16 of the Rules and be
       subscribed to as true under penalty of perjury in substantially the
       form set forth therein.  If the Compliance Officer cannot provide the
       requisite certification, the Compliance Officer, as an agent of and on
       behalf of VisionTek, shall provide the Commission with a detailed
       explanation of: (i) any instances of non-compliance with this Consent
       Decree and the Rules,  and (ii) the steps that VisionTek has taken or
       will take to remedy each instance of non-compliance and ensure future
       compliance, and the schedule on which proposed remedial actions will
       be taken. All Compliance Reports shall be submitted to the 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 Jackie
       Ellington at Jackie.Ellington@fcc.gov and to Kathy Berthot at
       Kathy.Berthot@fcc.gov.

    d. Termination Date. Unless stated otherwise,  the requirements of this
       Paragraph 8 of the Consent Decree will expire twenty-four (24) months
       after the Effective Date.

    9. Voluntary Contribution. VisionTek agrees that it will make a voluntary
       contribution to the United States Treasury in the amount of $15,000
       (Fifteen Thousand Dollars). The payment will be made within 30 days
       after the Effective Date. 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 and FRN Number
       referenced in the caption to the Adopting Order. Payment by check or
       money order may be mailed to the 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). VisionTek will also send electronic notification to Jackie
       Ellintgon at Jackie.Ellington@fcc.gov and Kathy Berthot at
       Kathy.Berthot@fcc.gov within forty-eight (48) hours of the date said
       payment is made.

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

   11. 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.

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

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

   14. 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.

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

   16. 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.

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

   18. 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.


     _______________________________        
                                            
     Kathryn Berthot                        
                                            
     Chief, Spectrum Enforcement Division   
                                            
     Enforcement Bureau                     
                                            
     ________________________________       
                                            
     Date                                   
                                            
     ________________________________       
                                            
     Tony Graffia                           
                                            
     Principal Owner                        
                                            
     VisionTek Products, LLC                
                                            
     ________________________________       
                                            
     Date                                   


   47 U.S.C. S: 330(c).

   47 C.F.R. S: 15.120(d)(2).

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

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

   47 U.S.C. S: 330(c).

   47 C.F.R. S: 15.120(d)(2).

   See Letter from Kathryn S. Berthot, Chief, Spectrum Enforcement Division,
   Enforcement Bureau to Michael Innes, VisionTek Products, LLC (November 18,
   2008).

   47 U.S.C. S: 330(c); 47 C.F.R. S: 15.201(d)(2).

   47 U.S.C. S: 303(x).

   Technical Requirements to Enable Blocking of Video Programming Based on
   Program Rating, Implementation of Sections 551(c), (d), and (e) of the
   Telecommunications Act of 1996, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 11248 (1998).

   Second Periodic Review of the Commission's Rules and Policies Affecting
   the Conversion to Digital Television, Report and Order, 19 FCC Rcd 18279
   (2004).

   Id. at 18348 P: 158.

   See Rules and Regulations, Federal Communications Commission, Parts 15, 73
   and 76, Third Periodic Review of the Commission's Rules and Policies
   Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television, 73 Fed. Reg. 5634, 5682
   (Jan. 30, 2008).

   See Letter from Kathryn S. Berthot, Chief, Spectrum Enforcement Division,
   Enforcement Bureau to Michael Innes, VisionTek Products, LLC (November 18,
   2008).

   See Letter from Henry Goldberg and Laura Stefani, to Marlene Dortch,
   Secretary, Federal Communications Commission (January 9, 2009). VisionTek
   was granted an extension of time, until January 9, 2009, by which to
   respond.

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