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Federal Communications Commission

Washington, D.C. 20554

In the Matter of

Mike F. Conte

Licensee of Amateur Station KA2FPZ

Naples, Florida

File No.: EB-FIELDNER-25-00038215

FRN: 0017256157

NOTICE OF VIOLATION

Released: September 29, 2025

By the Regional Director, Region One, Enforcement Bureau:

1. Introduction

This Notice of Violation (Notice) is issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR § 1.89, to Mike F. Conte (Conte), licensee of amateur station KA2FPZ in Naples, Florida. Pursuant to Section 1.89(a), issuance of this Notice does not preclude the Enforcement Bureau from further action if warranted, including a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture.

2. Background and Violations

On March 17, 2025, agents of the Enforcement Bureau’s New York Field Office, using direction-finding techniques, located and monitored transmissions of Station KA2FPZ at 7.200 MHz emanating from a residence on North Lake Shore Drive in Brookfield, Connecticut, owned by Mike F. Conte. The following violations were observed:

a. 47 CFR § 97.103(c) – Station licensee responsibilities

“The station licensee must make the station and the station records available for inspection upon request by an FCC representative.”

On March 17, 2025, agents requested to inspect Conte’s station. Access was denied.

b. 47 CFR § 97.113(b) – Prohibited transmissions

“An amateur station shall not engage in any form of broadcasting, nor may an amateur station transmit one-way communications except as specifically provided in these rules…”

On March 17, 2025, agents monitored and recorded Station KA2FPZ engaging in one-way communications by pretending to speak with a station identified as KB2VBO. No active amateur license exists for KB2VBO, and no responses were received. Conte later admitted to engaging in impermissible one-way communications.

3. Required Response

Pursuant to Section 308(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 1.89 of the Commission’s rules, we require additional information concerning these violations and any remedial actions taken.

Conte must submit a written statement within twenty (20) days of the release of this Notice. The response must:

Fully explain each violation, including relevant facts and circumstances.

State the specific action(s) taken to correct each violation and prevent recurrence.

Provide a timeline for completion of any corrective action(s).

The response must be complete in itself and not incorporate other communications by reference. 47 CFR § 1.89(c).

4. Certification Requirement

In accordance with Section 1.16 of the Commission’s rules, Conte must support his response with an affidavit or declaration under penalty of perjury, signed and dated, verifying the truth and accuracy of the information provided.

To knowingly and willfully make false statements or conceal material facts in response to this Notice is punishable by fine or imprisonment under Title 18 of the U.S. Code. 18 U.S.C. § 1001; see also 47 CFR § 1.17.

5. Filing Instructions

All replies and documentation must reference the File Number above and be sent to:

Federal Communications Commission

Columbia Regional Office

9050 Junction Drive

Annapolis Junction, Maryland 20701

6. Service

This Notice shall be sent to Mike F. Conte at his address of record in Naples, Florida, at his residence in Brookfield, Connecticut, and via electronic mail.

7. Privacy Act Notice

Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974, P.L. 93-579, 5 U.S.C. § 552a(e)(3), you are advised that the Commission will use all relevant information, including any information provided in your reply, to determine what, if any, enforcement action is appropriate.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

David Dombrowski

Regional Director, Region One

Enforcement Bureau

73, [email protected]
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