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                                   Before the

   Federal Communications Commission

                             Washington, D.C. 20554


                          )                                
     In the Matter of                                      
                          )                                
     Spy Shop d/b/a                                        
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     IQ Tronics, Inc.         File No.: EB-11-LA-0113      
                          )                                
     SpyShopOne.com           Citation No.: C201232900001  
                          )                                
     SpyGadgetsShop.com                                    
                          )                                
     Sherman Oaks, CA                                      
                          )                                


                               CITATION AND ORDER

                  ILLEGAL MARKETING OF SIGNAL JAMMING DEVICES

   Adopted: July 17, 2012 Released:  July 18, 2012

   By the Acting District Director, Los Angeles Office, Western Region,
   Enforcement Bureau:

   I. INTRODUCTION

    1. This is an official CITATION AND ORDER  (Citation) issued pursuant to
       Section 503(b)(5) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended
       (Communications Act), to Spy Shop d/b/a IQ Tronics, Inc.,
       SpyShopOne.com, and SpyGadgetsShop.com (collectively, Spy Shop) for
       marketing to consumers in the United States unauthorized radio
       frequency devices  - specifically cell phone, and Global Positioning
       System (GPS) and other signal jamming devices (collectively, signal
       jamming devices)  - in violation of Section 302(b) of the Act, and
       Sections 2.803 and 15.201(b) of the Commission's rules (Rules).

    2. Spy Shop  should take immediate steps to come into compliance and to
       avoid any recurrence of this misconduct, including actions such as
       removing illegal signal jamming devices from displays and declining to
       sell signal jamming devices in the United States. Signal jamming
       devices pose significant risks to public safety and potentially
       compromise other radio communications services. As explained below and
       as provided in the Communications Act, future violations of the Rules
       in this regard may subject Spy Shop to substantial monetary penalties,
       seizure of equipment, and criminal sanctions. Pursuant to Sections
       4(i), 4(j), and 403 of the Communications Act, we also direct Spy Shop
       to confirm within thirty (30) calendar days after the release date of
       this Citation that it has ceased to market signal jamming devices and
       to provide information concerning its signal jamming device suppliers,
       distribution channels, and sales.

   II. background

    3. Spy Shop claims that it is the "leading distributor of video
       surveillance, counter-surveillance and personal protection equipment,"
       noting that it "has a broad and diverse range of products from leading
       manufacturers."  On July 8, 2011, in response to a complaint, an agent
       from the Enforcement Bureau's Los Angeles Office (Los Angeles Office) 
       visited  the  Spy Shop retail store located at 4499 Van Nuys
       Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, California.   The agent observed that Spy 
       Shop had two jamming devices  on display. The first was a handheld
       device approximately the size of a package of cigarettes, with three
       external antennas attached to it. The device had no model number but
       was listed as having multi-band (Cellular, Global System for Mobile
       Communications (GSM), Personal Communications Service (PCS) and Long
       Term Evolution (LTE)) jamming capability with an effective jamming
       radius of 20 meters. It was offered for sale at $299.00. The other
       device on display was listed as a GPS jammer and was in the shape of a
       car cigarette lighter with an external antenna attached. It also had
       an effective jamming radius of 20 meters and was offered for sale at
       $99.00. The agent also observed a  Spy Shop  salesman demonstrating
       the signal jammers to customers in the  store. The Spy Shop salesman
       offered to sell the agent signal jamming devices and also informed the
       agent that other models of cell phone and GPS jammers were available
       from the  retail store.

    4. The Los Angeles Office agent later visited Spy Shop's online store,
       www.SpyShopOne.com, and observed that Spy Shop has marketed via the
       Internet within the past several months cell and GPS jamming devices
       to consumers in the United States. Specifically, the agent observed
       Spy Shop marketing various models of signal jamming devices including
       the two described above - i.e., a "GPS Jammer," "Small GPS Jammer" and
       "IQP1020, Portable Cellular Phone Jammer." The devices marketed were
       small and portable, and were offered for sale for prices ranging from
       $99.99 to $279.99.

   III. applicable law and violations

    5. Federal law prohibits the marketing and operation of signal jamming
       devices in the United States and its territories. Section 333 of the
       Communications Act states that "[n]o person shall willfully or
       maliciously interfere with or cause interference to any radio
       communications of any station licensed or authorized by or under this
       Act or operated by the United States Government." In addition, Section
       302(b) of the Communications Act provides that "[n]o person shall
       manufacture, import, sell, offer for sale, or ship devices or home
       electronic equipment and systems, or use devices, which fail to comply
       with regulations promulgated pursuant to this section."

    6. The applicable implementing regulations for Section 302(b) are set
       forth in Sections 2.803, 15.201 and 15.3(o) of the Rules. Section
       2.803(a)(1) of the Rules provides that:

   no person shall sell or lease, or offer for sale or lease (including
   advertising for sale or lease), or import, ship, or distribute for the
   purpose of selling or leasing or offering for sale or lease, any radio
   frequency device unless ... [i]n the case of a device subject to
   certification, such device has been authorized by the Commission in
   accordance with the rules in this chapter and is properly identified and
   labeled as required by S: 2.925 and other relevant sections in this
   chapter.

   Additionally, Section 2.803(g) of the Rules provides in relevant part
   that:

   [R]adio frequency devices that could not be authorized or legally operated
   under the current rules ... shall not be operated, advertised, displayed,
   offered for sale or lease, sold or leased, or otherwise marketed absent a
   license issued under part 5 of this chapter or a special temporary
   authorization issued by the Commission.

    7. Pursuant to Section 15.201(b) of the Rules, intentional radiators like
       signal jamming devices cannot be marketed in the United States or its
       territories unless they have first been authorized in accordance with
       the Commission's certification procedures. Section 2.803(e)(4) of the
       Rules defines "marketing" as the "sale or lease, or offering for sale
       or lease, including advertising for sale or lease, or importation,
       shipment or distribution for the purpose of selling or leasing or
       offering for sale or lease."

    8. Signal jamming devices, however, cannot be certified or authorized
       because their primary purpose is to block or interfere with authorized
       radio communications. As noted above, use of such a device is clearly
       prohibited by Section 333 of the Communications Act. Thus, signal
       jamming devices such as those offered by Spy Shop cannot comply with
       the FCC's technical standards and therefore cannot be marketed
       lawfully in the United States.

    9. Spy Shop has illegally marketed and continues to market signal jammers
       to consumers in the U.S. and its territories. As detailed above, on
       July 8, 2011, a Spy Shop salesman offered for sale signal jamming
       devices to agents from the Los Angeles Office in its retail store
       located at 4499 Van Nuys Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, California.  As
       recently as July 12, 2012, Spy Shop also has offered for sale signal
       jamming devices through its online store.   In fact, the devices
       marketed were expressly identified as jammers, and the product
       information and specifications variously touted the devices as
       "small," "portable," and "easy to conceal." SpyShopOne.com also
       includes "Jammers" as a quick link on its navigation menu-presumably
       to more prominently display those products and make them easier for
       consumers to locate. In addition, we observed no statements or notices
       on the website indicating that Spy Shop, a U.S.-based retailer, would
       refuse to sell its signal jamming devices to unauthorized purchasers
       in the United States or its territories or would decline to complete
       any sales transactions originating with such consumers. To the
       contrary, it is clear that these devices were offered for sale to
       consumers in the United States. Spy Shop offers its website customers
       ground shipping in the United States as well as free store pickup at
       its Sherman Oaks location during regular business hours.

   10. Accordingly, we find that Spy Shop has violated Section 302(b) of the
       Communications Act and Sections 2.803 and 15.201(b) of the Rules by
       marketing in the United States radio frequency devices that are not
       eligible for certification. We therefore issue this Citation to Spy
       Shop for violating the Rules and the Communications Act as discussed
       above. Spy Shop should take immediate steps to ensure that it does not
       continue to market these signal jamming devices or other signal
       jamming devices. This may include actions such as removing illegal
       signal jamming devices from its online websites and other displays,
       voluntarily surrendering existing inventory, and declining to sell
       signal jamming devices to consumers in the United States.

   IV. FUTURE COMPLIANCE

   11. If, after receipt of this Citation, Spy Shop violates the
       Communications Act or the Rules by marketing unauthorized radio
       frequency devices within the United States or its territories or
       otherwise engaging in conduct of the type described herein, the
       Commission may impose monetary forfeitures of up to $16,000 for each
       such violation or, in the case of a continuing violation, the
       Commission may impose monetary forfeitures of up to $16,000 for each
       day of such continuing violation up to a maximum forfeiture of
       $112,500 for any single act or failure to act. For instance, the
       Commission could impose separate forfeitures for each signal jamming
       device sold and/or for each day on which a signal jamming device is
       advertised or otherwise offered for sale. In addition, violations of
       the Communications Act or the Rules also can result in seizure of
       equipment through in rem forfeiture actions, as well as criminal
       sanctions, including imprisonment.

   12. In addition to providing the required information described in
       paragraph 16 below, Spy Shop may respond to this Citation within
       thirty (30) calendar days after the release date of this Citation
       either through (1) a personal interview at the closest FCC office, or
       (2) a written statement. Any written statement should specify the
       actions taken by Spy Shop to ensure that it does not violate the
       Communications Act or the Commission's rules governing the marketing
       of signal jamming devices and other radio frequency devices in the
       future. Please reference file number EB-11-LA-0113 when corresponding
       with the Commission.

   13. Under the Privacy Act of 1974, any statement or information provided
       by you may be used by the Commission to determine if further
       enforcement action is required. Any knowingly or willfully false
       statement, or concealment of any material fact, made in reply to this
       Citation is punishable by fine or imprisonment. Please also note that
       Section 1.17 of the Rules requires that you provide truthful and
       accurate statements to the Commission.

   V. CONTACT INFORMATION

   14. The closest FCC Office is the Los Angeles District Office in Cerritos,
       California. Spy Shop may contact  Paul Oei by telephone, 562-860-7474,
       to schedule a personal interview, which must take place within thirty
       (30) calendar days after the release date of this Citation. Spy Shop
       also should send any written statement within thirty (30) calendar
       days after the release date of this Citation to:

   Paul Oei

   Federal Communications Commission

   Los Angeles Office

   18000 Studebaker Road, Suite 660

   Cerritos, CA 90703

   Re: EB-11-LA-0113

   15. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available
       upon request. Include a description of the accommodation you will need
       including as much detail as you can. Also include a way we can contact
       you if we need more information. Please allow at least five (5)
       business days advance notice; last minute requests will be accepted,
       but may be impossible to fill. Send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or
       call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau:

   For sign language interpreters, CART, and other reasonable accommodations:

   202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (tty);

   For accessible format materials (braille, large print, electronic files,
   and audio format):

   202-418-0531 (voice), 202-418-7365 (tty).

   VI. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

   16. Pursuant to Sections 4(i), 4(j), and 403 of the Communications Act,
       Spy Shop is directed to provide the information requested in
       non-public Appendix A attached hereto within thirty (30) calendar days
       after the release date of this Citation.  The request for information
       concerns Spy Shop's signal jamming suppliers and sales as well as the
       disposition of its signal jamming device inventory.  A failure to
       respond, or an inadequate, incomplete, or misleading response, may
       subject Spy Shop to additional sanctions.

   VII. ORDERING CLAUSES

   17. IT IS ORDERED that pursuant to Sections 4(i), 4(j), and 403 of the
       Communications Act, Spy Shop must provide the information requested in
       paragraph 15 and non-public Appendix A to this Citation and Order. The
       response to the Request for Information must be provided in the manner
       indicated herein and must be received by the FCC within thirty (30)
       calendar days after the release date of this Citation and Order.

   18. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Citation and Order shall be
       sent both by First Class U.S. Mail and Certified Mail, Return Receipt
       Requested to Spy Shop at 4499 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks, California
       91403.

   FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

   Paul Oei

   Acting District Director

   Los Angeles Office

   Western Region

   Enforcement Bureau

   47 U.S.C. S: 503(b)(5).

   In very limited circumstances and consistent with applicable procurement
   requirements, retailers may market these devices to the U.S. federal
   government for authorized, official use. See 47 U.S.C. S: 302a(c); see
   also 47 C.F.R. S: 2.807(d).

   47 U.S.C. S: 302a(b).

   47 C.F.R. S:S: 2.803, 15.201(b).

   47 U.S.C. S:S: 154(i) - (j), 403.

   See http://spyshopone.com/about-us-i-2.html (last visited July 12, 2012)
   (listing location in Sherman Oaks, California).

   We warn  Spy Shop that it is a violation of federal law to use a cell or
   GPS jammer or any other type of device that blocks, jams or interferes
   with authorized communications, as well as to import, advertise, sell, or
   ship such a device.   See 47 U.S.C. S: 333 (prohibiting willful or
   malicious interference with the radio communications of any station
   licensed or authorized under the Communications Act or operated by the
   United States Government); 47 U.S.C. S: 301 (requiring persons operating
   or using radio transmitters to be licensed or authorized under the
   Communications Act and the Commission's rules).

   See http://spyshopone.com/spy-gadgets-more-jammers-c-25_56.html (last
   visited July 12, 2012).

   See http://spyshopone.com/gps-jammer-p-297.html (last visited July 12,
   2012) (claiming that the main function of the device is as a "GPS
   Frequency Jammer" that works in the "1500-1600 MHz" band).

   See http://spyshopone.com/small-gps-jammer-p-431.html (last visited July
   12, 2012) (specifying the frequency as "GPS L1 System (1450-1600 MHz).

   See http://spyshopone.com/iqp1020-p-550.html (last visited July 12, 2012)
   (noting a "range up to 10 ft").

   47 U.S.C. S: 333.

   47 U.S.C. S: 302a(b).

   47 C.F.R. S:S: 2.803, 15.201, and 15.3(o).

   47 C.F.R. S: 2.803(a)(1).

   47 C.F.R. S: 2.803(g).

   47 C.F.R. S: 15.201(b).

   An "intentional radiator" is a "device that intentionally generates and
   emits radio frequency energy by radiation or induction." 47 C.F.R. S:
   15.3(o).

   47 C.F.R. S: 2.803(e)(4).

   47 U.S.C. S: 333.

   See supra note 2.

   See supra para. 4 and accompanying notes.

   See supra note 7.

   See supra notes 8-10.

   See SpyShopOne.com Terms and conditions, noting that "Most orders are
   shipped via UPS Ground service," available at
   http://spyshopone.com/terms-and-conditions-i-1.html. We note that UPS only
   offers "UPS Ground" service within the United States and its territories.
   See
   http://www.ups.com/content/us/en/shipping/time/service/ground.html?srch_pos=2&srch_phr=ups+ground
   (stating the service area as "all 50 states and Puerto Rico").

   Id.

   See 47 U.S.C. S:S: 401, 501, 503; 47 C.F.R. S: 1.80(b)(4). These amounts
   are subject to further adjustment for inflation (see  47 C.F.R. S:
   1.80(b)(6)), and the forfeiture amount applicable to any violation will be
   determined based on the statutory amount designated at the time of the
   violation.

   See 47 U.S.C. S: 510.

   See id. S:S: 401, 501.

   See Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. S: 552a(e)(3).

   See 18 U.S.C. S: 1001 et seq.

   47 C.F.R. S: 1.17 ("... no person subject to this rule shall: (1) In any
   written or oral statement of fact, intentionally provide material factual
   information that is incorrect or intentionally omit material information
   that is necessary to prevent any material factual statement that is made
   from being incorrect or misleading; and (2) In any written statement of
   fact, provide material factual information that is incorrect or omit
   material information that is necessary to prevent any material factual
   statement that is made from being incorrect or misleading without a
   reasonable basis for believing that any such material factual statement is
   correct and not misleading.").

   47 U.S.C. S:S: 154(i), 154(j), 403.

   See, e.g., SBC Communications, Inc., Apparent Liability for Forfeiture,
   Forfeiture Order, 17 FCC Rcd 7589, 7599-7600, paras. 23-28 (2002)
   ($100,000 forfeiture for egregious and intentional misconduct, i.e.,
   refusing to attest to truthfulness and accuracy of responses to a Letter
   Inquiry (LOI)); Connect Paging, Inc. d/b/a Get A Phone, Forfeiture Order,
   22 FCC Rcd 15146 (Enf. Bur. 2007) ($4,000 forfeiture for failure to
   respond to an LOI); BigZoo.Com Corporation, Order of Forfeiture, 20 FCC
   Rcd 3954 (Enf. Bur. 2005) ($20,000 forfeiture for failure to respond to a
   USF LOI); Donald W. Kaminski, Jr., Forfeiture Order, 18 FCC Rcd 26065
   (Enf. Bur. 2003) ($4,000 forfeiture for failure to respond to an LOI);
   World Communications Satellite Systems, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability
   for Forfeiture, 18 FCC Rcd 18545 (Enf. Bur. 2003) ($10,000 forfeiture for
   a non-responsive reply to an LOI); Digital Antenna, Inc., Sunrise,
   Florida, Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, 23 FCC Rcd 7600
   (Spectrum Enf. Div., Enf. Bur. 2007) ($11,000 forfeiture for failure to
   provide complete responses to an LOI).

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