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                                   Before the

                       Federal Communications Commission

                             Washington, D.C. 20554


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     In the Matter of       File No.: EB-FIELDSCR-12-00001175  
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     Michael Gregory        NAL/Acct. No.: 201232600014        
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     Miami, Florida         FRN: 0021896253                    
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                  NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE

   Adopted: July 11, 2012  Released: July 11, 2012

   By the Resident Agent, Miami Office, South Central Region, Enforcement
   Bureau:

   I. INTRODUCTION

    1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL), we find
       that Michael Gregory apparently willfully and repeatedly violated
       Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), by
       operating an unlicensed radio transmitter on the frequency 92.7 MHz in
       Miami, Florida. We conclude that Mr. Gregory is apparently liable for
       a forfeiture in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000).

   II. BACKGROUND

    2. On March 1, 2012, in response to complaints, agents from the
       Enforcement Bureau's Miami Office (Miami Office) monitored a station
       broadcasting on 92.7 MHz in Miami, Florida, and heard a person
       identify himself as "DJ Miami of 92.7 Heavy FM" and advertise the name
       of the website, www.whvy927.com. An agent determined that Mr. Gregory
       registered the domain name, "whvy927.com." An agent also found a
       webpage called "DJ Miami Bio," which contained a photograph of "DJ
       Miami" and referenced a Facebook page for "Michael Djmiami Gregory."
       The e-mail address listed for the "whyvy927.com" domain name
       registration was listed as "DJ Miami's" e-mail address.

    3. On March 7 and April 27, 2012, agents from the Miami Office used
       direction-finding techniques to locate the source of radio frequency
       transmissions on the frequency 92.7 MHz to an FM transmitting antenna
       mounted on the roof of a commercial building in Miami, Florida. On
       both days, the agents determined that the signals on 92.7 MHz exceeded
       the limits for operation under Part 15 of the Commission's rules
       (Rules), and therefore required a license. Commission records showed
       that no authorization was issued to Mr. Gregory or to anyone else for
       operation of an FM broadcast station at or near this address.

    4. On April 27, 2012, agents from the Miami Office-while waiting in the
       lobby for the commercial building's representative-met, by chance, a
       man who stated he was "DJ Miami." DJ Miami, who later confirmed that
       he was Michael Gregory, led the agents to his leased suite that
       contained an operational FM broadcast transmitter. Mr. Gregory also
       admitted that he purchased the transmitting equipment. During the
       inspection, Mr. Gregory turned the transmitter off, and the agents
       confirmed that the station they had monitored on 92.7 MHz
       simultaneously ceased operation.

   III. DISCUSSION

    5. Section 503(b) of the Act provides that any person who willfully or
       repeatedly fails to comply substantially with the terms and conditions
       of any license, or willfully or repeatedly fails to comply with any of
       the provisions of the Act or of any rule, regulation, or order issued
       by the Commission thereunder, shall be liable for a forfeiture
       penalty. Section 312(f)(1) of the Act defines "willful" as the
       "conscious and deliberate commission or omission of [any] act,
       irrespective of any intent to violate" the law. The legislative
       history to Section 312(f)(1) of the Act clarifies that this definition
       of willful applies to both Sections 312 and 503(b) of the Act, and the
       Commission has so interpreted the term in the Section 503(b) context. 
       The Commission may also assess a forfeiture for violations that are
       merely repeated, and not willful.  The term "repeated" means the
       commission or omission of such act more than once or for more than one
       day.

     A. Unlicensed Broadcast Operations

    6. The evidence in this case is sufficient to establish that Mr. Gregory
       violated Section 301 of the Act. Section 301 of the Act states that no
       person shall use or operate any apparatus for the transmission of
       energy or communications or signals by radio within the United States,
       except under and in accordance with the Act and with a license granted
       under the provisions of the Act. As the record reflects, on March 1,
       2012, agents from the Miami Office heard a DJ identify himself as "DJ
       Miami" on 92.7 MHz. On March 7 and April 27, 2012, the agents observed
       an unlicensed radio station on the frequency 92.7 MHz operating from a
       commercial building in Miami, Florida. On April 27, 2012, Mr. Gregory
       admitted to the agents that he was "DJ Miami." Mr. Gregory allowed the
       agents to inspect his station, which was located in his leased suite,
       and acknowledged that it was he who purchased the transmitting
       equipment. Mr. Gregory also demonstrated the ability to control the
       equipment by turning off the transmitter during the inspection. In
       addition, a review of the Commission's records confirms that Mr.
       Gregory did not have a license to operate a radio station on this
       frequency, at this location. Because Mr. Gregory consciously operated
       the station and did so on more than one day, the apparent violations
       of the Act were both willful and repeated. We therefore conclude,
       based on the evidence before us, that Mr. Gregory apparently willfully
       and repeatedly violated Section 301 of the Act by operating radio
       transmission equipment without the required Commission authorization.

    B. Proposed Forfeiture Amount

    7. Pursuant to the Commission's Forfeiture Policy Statement and Section
       1.80 of the Rules, the base forfeiture amount for operation without an
       instrument of authorization is $10,000. In assessing the monetary
       forfeiture amount, we must also take into account the statutory
       factors set forth in Section 503(b)(2)(E) of the Act, which include
       the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the violations, and
       with respect to the violator, the degree of culpability, any history
       of prior offenses, ability to pay, and other such matters as justice
       may require. Applying the Forfeiture Policy Statement, Section 1.80 of
       the Rules, and the statutory factors to the instant case, we conclude
       that Mr. Gregory is apparently liable for a  forfeiture in the amount
       of $10,000.

   IV. ORDERING CLAUSES

    8. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the
       Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and Sections 0.111, 0.204,
       0.311, 0.314, and 1.80 of the Commission's rules, Michael Gregory is
       hereby NOTIFIED of this APPARENT LIABILITY FOR A FORFEITURE in the
       amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for violations of Section 301
       of the Act.

    9. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to Section 1.80 of the
       Commission's rules, within thirty (30) calendar days of the release
       date of this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, Michael
       Gregory SHALL PAY the full amount of the proposed forfeiture or SHALL
       FILE a written statement seeking reduction or cancellation of the
       proposed forfeiture.

   10. Payment of the forfeiture must be made by check or similar instrument,
       wire transfer, or credit card, and must include the NAL/Account number
       and FRN referenced above. Michael Gregory shall send electronic
       notification of payment to SCR-Response@fcc.gov on the date said
       payment is made. Regardless of the form of payment, a completed 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).   Below are additional instructions you should
       follow based on the form of payment you select:

     * Payment by check or money order must be made payable to the order of
       the Federal Communications Commission.  Such payments (along with the
       completed Form 159) must be mailed to Federal Communications
       Commission, P.O. Box 979088, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000, or sent
       via overnight mail to U.S. Bank - Government Lockbox #979088,
       SL-MO-C2-GL, 1005 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63101. 

     * Payment by wire transfer must be made to ABA Number 021030004,
       receiving bank TREAS/NYC, and Account Number 27000001.  To complete
       the wire transfer and ensure appropriate crediting of the wired funds,
       a completed Form 159 must be faxed to U.S. Bank at (314) 418-4232 on
       the same business day the wire transfer is initiated. 

     * Payment by credit card must be made by providing the required credit
       card information on FCC Form 159 and signing and dating the Form 159
       to authorize the credit card payment. The completed Form 159 must then
       be mailed to Federal Communications Commission, P.O. Box 979088, St.
       Louis, MO 63197-9000, or sent via overnight mail to U.S. Bank -
       Government Lockbox #979088, SL-MO-C2-GL, 1005 Convention Plaza, St.
       Louis, MO 63101. 

   11. Any request for full payment under an installment plan should be sent
       to:  Chief Financial Officer-Financial Operations, Federal
       Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room 1-A625,
       Washington, D.C.  20554.  If you have questions regarding payment
       procedures, please contact the Financial Operations Group Help Desk by
       phone, 1-877-480-3201, or by e-mail, ARINQUIRIES@fcc.gov.

   12. The written statement seeking reduction or cancellation of the
       proposed forfeiture, if any, must include a detailed factual statement
       supported by appropriate documentation and affidavits pursuant to
       Sections 1.16 and 1.80(f)(3) of the Rules. Mail the written statement
       to Federal Communications Commission, Enforcement Bureau, South
       Central Region, Miami Office, P.O. Box 520617, Miami, FL 33152-0617
       and include the NAL/Acct. No. referenced in the caption. Michael
       Gregory also shall e-mail the written response to
       SCR-Response@fcc.gov.

   13. The Commission will not consider reducing or canceling a forfeiture in
       response to a claim of inability to pay unless the petitioner submits:
       (1) federal tax returns for the most recent three-year period; (2)
       financial statements prepared according to generally accepted
       accounting practices (GAAP); or (3) some other reliable and objective
       documentation that accurately reflects the petitioner's current
       financial status. Any claim of inability to pay must specifically
       identify the basis for the claim by reference to the financial
       documentation submitted.

   14. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Notice of Apparent Liability
       for Forfeiture shall be sent by both Certified Mail, Return Receipt
       Requested, and First Class Mail to Michael Gregory at his address of
       record.

   FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

   Stephanie Dabkowski

   Resident Agent

   Miami Office

   South Central Region

   Enforcement Bureau

   47 U.S.C. S: 301.

   See www.networksolutions.com/whois-search/whvy927.com (last visited Jan.
   30, 2012).

   See http://zmldajoker.com/dj-miami-bio/ (cached on Google on Jan. 24,
   2012) (last visited Feb. 9, 2012).

   Id. See also supra note 2.

   Part 15 of the Rules sets out the conditions and technical requirements
   under which certain radio transmission devices may be used without a
   license. In relevant part, Section 15.239 of the Rules provides that
   non-licensed broadcasting in the 88-108 MHz band is permitted only if the
   field strength of the transmission does not exceed 250 mV/m at three
   meters. 47 C.F.R. S: 15.239.

   47 U.S.C. S: 503(b).

   47 U.S.C. S: 312(f)(1).

   H.R. Rep. No. 97-765, 97th Cong. 2d Sess. 51 (1982) ("This provision
   [inserted in Section 312] defines the terms `willful' and `repeated' for
   purposes of section 312, and for any other relevant section of the act
   (e.g., Section 503) . . . . As defined[,] . . . `willful' means that the
   licensee knew that he was doing the act in question, regardless of whether
   there was an intent to violate the law. `Repeated' means more than once,
   or where the act is continuous, for more than one day. Whether an act is
   considered to be `continuous' would depend upon the circumstances in each
   case. The definitions are intended primarily to clarify the language in
   Sections 312 and 503, and are consistent with the Commission's application
   of those terms . . . .").

   See, e.g., Application for Review of Southern California Broadcasting Co.,
   Memorandum Opinion and Order, 6 FCC Rcd 4387, 4388 (1991), recons. denied,
   7 FCC Rcd 3454 (1992).

   See, e.g., Callais Cablevision, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability for
   Monetary Forfeiture, 16 FCC Rcd 1359, 1362, para. 10 (2001) (Callais
   Cablevision, Inc.) (proposing a forfeiture for, inter alia, a cable
   television operator's repeated signal leakage).

   Section 312(f)(2) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. S: 312(f)(2), which also applies
   to violations for which forfeitures are assessed under Section 503(b) of
   the Act, provides that "[t]he term 'repeated', when used with reference to
   the commission or omission of any act, means the commission or omission of
   such act more than once or, if such commission or omission is continuous,
   for more than one day." See Callais Cablevision, Inc., 16 FCC Rcd  at
   1362.

   47 U.S.C. S: 301.

   The Commission's Forfeiture Policy Statement and Amendment of Section 1.80
   of the Rules to Incorporate the Forfeiture Guidelines, Report and Order,
   12 FCC Rcd 17087 (1997) (Forfeiture Policy Statement), recons. denied, 15
   FCC Rcd 303 (1999); 47 C.F.R. S: 1.80.

   47 U.S.C. S: 503(b)(2)(E).

   47 U.S.C. S:S: 301, 503(b); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 0.111, 0.204, 0.311, 0.314,
   1.80.

   An FCC Form 159 and detailed instructions for completing the form may be
   obtained at http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form159/159.pdf.

   See 47 C.F.R. S: 1.1914.

   47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.16, 1.80(f)(3).

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