Regardless of what appeared to be a rational explanation on how they inadvertently failed to renew one of their licenses for 30 months after its expiration, Call Mobile, Inc., Lexington, Kentucky, received no mercy from the FCC who appears to be using this enforcement case as a way to send a clear message to other licensees. The FCC issued a $10,000 base forfeiture to Call Mobile for operating an unlicensed system, added a $3,000 fine for failing to file a timely renewal application, and then added an additional $2,000 fine noting that the Commission is "mindful of the fact that the reduced forfeiture amounts applied in past cases do not appear to be creating sufficient incentives for all PLMRS licensees to monitor their license expiration dates and timely seek renewal."   FCC DA 11-8, Notice of Apparent Liability  


If you are not already a Premier Member, it might be a good idea to have EWA check your licenses or your customers' licenses to verify FCC renewal compliance.  It doesn't seem to matter how many renewal notices some licensees receive from the FCC or "other commercial sources," renewals are often overlooked.   Contact Judy Wilson at 703.797.5141 or Judy.Wilson@enterprisewireless.org and request a review of your licenses.