FCC-NewsBytes - 08- 09 FD Radio Impersonator gets $39K FCC fine

Published: Aug. 9, 2019, 8:38 p.m.

The Federal Communications Commission today issued a $39,278 fine against Mr. Ocean Hinson of Surry County, North Carolina, for the intentional missus on a local public safety radio communications network in violation of section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Mr. Hinson impersonated first responders in unauthorized radio communications on Surry County’s licensed public safety frequency.