Precision Castparts Agrees to Pay Fine for Private Land Mobile Radio Violations
The FCC Enforcement Bureau approved a consent decree with Precision Castparts (PCC), which allegedly operated private land mobile radio service (PLMRS) stations without FCC authority, failed to timely file for authority to continue operating the stations, and failed to obtain…
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FCC consent before transferring control of PLMRS station authorizations. “The laws and regulations involved are intended to prevent unauthorized radio operations from potentially interfering with authorized radio communications and to facilitate the efficient administration of wireless radio spectrum,” the bureau said in an order. “To settle this matter, PCC admits that it operated and transferred licenses without appropriate authorizations, will implement a compliance plan, and will pay a $60,000 civil penalty.” PCC is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway that manufactures investment castings, forged components and specialty metals, the bureau said. PCC uses its radio licenses to monitor and support manufacturing operations, the bureau said. The company didn't comment.