Alex Jones Flagship Radio Station Shut Down by the FCC

[gamewell45]

I posted this because I didn't see anything on this posted here (unless I missed it) on this.

Alex Jones, noted conspiratory theorist, has had his flagship station shut down by the FCC for broadcasting without a license.



The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has shut down conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' flagship radio station.
The Austin American-Statesman reported Wednesday that the pirate radio station, Liberty Radio, was hit with a $15,000 fine and at least temporarily pulled from the airwaves.
The newspaper reported that a lawsuit filed in federal court in Austin alleged that Liberty Radio had functioned without a license since at least 2013, and had been transmitting from a tower at an Austin apartment complex.

Alex and his supporters need to realize that the airwaves in the US are regulated by the FCC and as such, a license is needed to broadcast legally. Citing the first amendment will not matter in this case.

[Hoosier8]

Meh, the station broadcast Alex Jones. That doesn't mean he had anything to do with it, meanwhile you can donate to the following.

You may also drop off your donations with Chad or Becky at:

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7304 Burnet Rd
Austin TX 78757
512-646-6440

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You think maybe it is Chad or Becky Jones? Who knows.

[Agent Zero]

Meh, the station broadcast Alex Jones. That doesn't mean he had anything to do with it, meanwhile you can donate to the following.

You may also drop off your donations with Chad or Becky at:

Capital Coin and Bullion
7304 Burnet Rd
Austin TX 78757
512-646-6440

http://txlr.net/

You think maybe it is Chad or Becky Jones? Who knows.

No solicitation...

[nathanbforrest45]

I don't think I have ever listened to Alex Jones and probably never will. However, the glee the left is showing because he may have been silenced is frightening. They want to call Trump supporters nazis (without actually knowing the meaning of the word) while engaging in the very same tactics as the first Nazis. I don't have a problem with the left saying "don't listen to Jones, he's a nutcase" I do have a huge problem with using the power of the police to silence him.

[The Xl]

I could be wrong, as I'm not privy to all the details, but shutting the station down seems like roundabout way of getting to him. The timing of it all would corroborate the likelihood. Regardless of whether or not you like Jones, he has the right to his speech and opinion and we're more than treading down a dangerous path. What is the state so afraid of? Seems like Jones is hitting a nerve somewhere.

[donttread]

I posted this because I didn't see anything on this posted here (unless I missed it) on this.

Alex Jones, noted conspiratory theorist, has had his flagship station shut down by the FCC for broadcasting without a license.



The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has shut down conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' flagship radio station.
The Austin American-Statesman reported Wednesday that the pirate radio station, Liberty Radio, was hit with a $15,000 fine and at least temporarily pulled from the airwaves.
The newspaper reported that a lawsuit filed in federal court in Austin alleged that Liberty Radio had functioned without a license since at least 2013, and had been transmitting from a tower at an Austin apartment complex.

Alex and his supporters need to realize that the airwaves in the US are regulated by the FCC and as such, a license is needed to broadcast legally. Citing the first amendment will not matter in this case.

It also doesn't make it true. A government agency alleges you don't have a license ( which would have been issued by them) and you don't have a license whether you do or not. Practice for harassing more important foe

[gamewell45]

I could be wrong, as I'm not privy to all the details, but shutting the station down seems like roundabout way of getting to him. The timing of it all would corroborate the likelihood. Regardless of whether or not you like Jones, he has the right to his speech and opinion and we're more than treading down a dangerous path. What is the state so afraid of? Seems like Jones is hitting a nerve somewhere.

Actually shutting down Jones is nothing new with the FCC; they shut down a couple of hundred illegal stations every year.

https://transition.fcc.gov/eb/FieldNotices/2017.html

NOUO = Notice of unlicensed operation

NOV = Notice of Violation


It makes for good reading if you have time

[Ethereal]

I'm sure it's just a big coincidence and totally above board.

[The Xl]

Actually shutting down Jones is nothing new with the FCC; they shut down a couple of hundred illegal stations every year.

https://transition.fcc.gov/eb/FieldNotices/2017.html

NOUO = Notice of unlicensed operation

NOV = Notice of Violation


It makes for good reading if you have time

You don't think the timing is suspicious?

[Ethereal]

You don't think the timing is suspicious?

Many "liberals" are only suspicious of the government when it serves their agenda. The same is true of many "conservatives". None of these partisans have any principles except the principle of self-interest.