In a series of recent forfeiture orders against manufacturers and retailers, the Federal Communications Commission is continuing its strict enforcement efforts against unlicensed transmitters.

In the most recent instances, the Commission has issued Forfeiture Orders against two retailers for offering for sale non‑certified transmitters. A Forfeiture Order in the amount of $21,000 was issued against Wesley Noe, d.b.a. GI Joe’s Radio Electronics and GI Joe’s CB Radio for offering for sale non‑certified CB transceivers and RF power amplifiers through the company’s web site and retail outlets.   A second Forfeiture Order in the amount of $7000 was issued against Gambler’s CB & Ham Radio Sales & Service for displaying and offering for sale non‑certified CB transceivers, which were being marketed as Amateur Radio Service transmitters.

In November 2006, the Commission levied a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $25,000 against AboCom Systems for marketing wireless access systems that did not comply with the terms of its equipment authorization. AboCom compounded the problem by failing to respond to a Notice of Apparent Liability issued by the Commission’s Spectrum Enforcement Division.

Also in November 2006, the Commission issued a Forfeiture Order for $11,200 against Vitec Group Communications for marketing and advertising a digital wireless intercom system prior to FCC certification and without the required disclaimer notice.

Finally, the FCC has issued a Notice of Apparent Liability against Communications Specialists, Inc. in connection with the company’s marketing of its “Petlocator” transmitter, which the company claims can track pets, children and model airplanes. The FCC has proposed a monetary forfeiture of $7000 for the company’s willful and repeated violations of the Commission’s rules against the sale of unlicensed intentional radiators.