FCC Record, Volume 27, No. 16, Pages 12846 to 13813, October 15 - November 7, 2012 Page: 12,907
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site." Therefore, you have not only violated federal law, but also contravened the contractual agreement
that governs your use of Craigslist. We will forward a copy of this Citation to Craigslist for any action it
may find appropriate under the Craigslist Terms of Use.
4. As explained below and as provided in the Communications Act, future violations of the
Rules in this regard may subject you to substantial monetary penalties, seizure of equipment, and criminal
sanctions. Pursuant to Sections 4(i), 4(), and 403 of the Communications Act,6 we also direct you to:
* confirm within fifteen (15) calendar days after the release date of this Citation that you have
ceased marketing and operating any jamming device;
* provide information concerning the source(s) from which you purchased or received the
jamming device you advertised on Craigslist as well as any other jamming devices you may
have, or previously may have had, in your possession; and
* provide information concerning any jammer sales that you may have made.
II. BACKGROUNI)
5. On various dates in June and July 2012, the Spectrum Enforcement Division of the
Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) through its market surveillance efforts observed an advertisement for a
jamming device on Craigslist.7 The advertisement was titled "NEW Portable Cell phone Jammer with a
car charger! - $45 (Lakeway)" and read:
Imagine how you can finally have a good undisturbed nap on your way in the bus. With
this personal cell phone blocker you can prevent the use of cell phones in your Car, Class
Rooms, Office, Home, Theaters and so on. This model will block cell phones on the
radius of up to 10 Meter or 32 ft (Depending on the mobile service provider's network
condition) Advantage: Small Size, Easy to use, ,Can be used inside your Car Bus or
Truck ,Built-in 1500mAh battery lasts up to 2 hours, Very Low Price ! Now , Free
WorldWide Airmail Shipping !! [sic]8
6. Bureau staff subsequently responded to the Craigslist posting via email and inquired
about the jamming device.' Mr. Sandlin replied to this email inquiry, confirming that the jammer was for
sale.'0 In addition, Mr. Sandlin forwarded an advertisement and photograph of the jamming device."
5 See http://www.craigslist.org/about/prohibited.items (last visited July 30. 2012).
6 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 154(j), 403.
7 See http://austin.craigslist.orglele/3108675415.html dated June 29, 2012 (last visited July 17, 2012). Specifically,
Bureau staff observed the jammer advertisement on June 29 and July 17, 2012. A copy of the illegal advertisement
is attached hereto as Appendix A.
8Id.
9 Email to Scott Sandlin (July 27, 2012, 08:53:00 EST) (on file in EB-SED 12-00004430).
o Email from Scott Sandlin (July 27, 2012, 08:54:00 EST) (on file in EB-SED 12-00004430) (Sandlin Email First
Reply).
" Email from Scott Sandlin (July 27, 2012, 11:05:00 EST) (on file in EB-SED 12-00004430) (Sandlin Email
Second Reply).12907
Federal Communications Commission
DA 12-1615
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United States. Federal Communications Commission. FCC Record, Volume 27, No. 16, Pages 12846 to 13813, October 15 - November 7, 2012, book, November 2012; Washington D.C.. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc154717/m1/78/: accessed May 12, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.