Two Strikes On Late Renewal Applications Draw Station $10,000 FCC Fine Proposal

May Be Fined

The FCC has proposed a $10,000 fine against HOPE BROADCASTING, INC. for a late license renewal application and subsequent unauthorized operation of Religion WFGN-A/GAFFNEY, SC.

The station missed an AUGUST 1, 2003 filing deadline, then, upon receipt of a termination letter on MAY 10, 2011, an STA application was filed and a renewal application was filed on MAY 25, 2011.  The station then missed a supplemental renewal application filing date of AUGUST 1st, filing that application on SEPTEMBER 2nd.

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