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KZPO-FM License cancelled, callsign deleted by letter dated 5-26-09

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Frequency1

The FCC has just released a notice that they have canceled the license of KZPO-FM.

Actions of: 05/26/2009
FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSE TO COVER LICENSE CANCELLED
ESTATE OF LINDA WARE,
CYNTHIA RAMAGE, EXECUTOR
CA BLH-19980206KBDKZPO 37725, LINDSAY, CA 103.3 MHZ

LIC. TO COVER PETITION TO DENY FILED 3-11-98
*PETITION TO DENY DISMISSED 02-04-99
*PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION FILED 3/2/99
OPPOSITION TO PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION FILED 3-12-99
BY(ZAWILA)
*PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION FILED BY SANDRA SOHO IS
DENIED PER LETTER 1800B3-HM ON 9/13/99.
License cancelled, callsign deleted by letter dated 5-26-09 1800B3-KAW
 
I read that last week in the FCC daily digest. From what I have heard the station plans to stay on with no valid license.
 
It seems that KZPO-FM forgot to file a renewal for their license that expired in Dec 2005. That is why the FCC has canceled and deleted KZPO's license.
 
Seems that KZPO DID file a renewal application and did pay the fees, but the FCC did not receive the application. A copy of the exhibits submitted with the petition for recon includes copyies of the check that was cashed by the Mellon Bank, and stamped receipts from the bank accepting the application and payment. Under FCC rules the station will remain "on the air" pending the out come of the renewal application and petition for recon. It appears that the Mellon Bank did NOT forward the application on to the FCC or that the FCC lost the application. It also appears that KZPO had already contacted the FCC about this matter years ago and that the FCC had NOT responded. Just another lost application.
 
Bumper said:
A copy of the exhibits submitted with the petition for recon includes copyies of the check that was cashed by the Mellon Bank, and stamped receipts from the bank accepting the application and payment.... It appears that the Mellon Bank did NOT forward the application on to the FCC or that the FCC lost the application.
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That's interesting to know. Are station applications routinely sent to Mellon Bank rather than the FCC? It seems to me that it would make more sense to send the application to the FCC, rather than the bank, but government policies can sometimes be ... um, strange.

How long has this been FCC policy?
 
I am correct. I am looking at the letter to the licensee from the FCC saying that since they did not file for a renewal it is canceled.
 
The "letter" deleting KZPO had nothing to do with the "Show cause order". The FCC ALJ gave Mr. Zawila permission to sell all of the stations -- under FCC rules. KZPO will remain "on the air" and has filed a petition for recon -- with all of the exhibits to prove that the FCC or Mellon Bank had mis-placed the renewal application of KZPO. End of story.
 
For a number of years, Zawilla has had a contentious relationship with the FCC. Various fraudulent statements in applications, so the FCC alleges. Misunderstandings Zawilla calls them. More misunderstandings and problems than most licensees experience in several lifetimes. I find it particularly curious, Zawilla, himself an attorney, can have so many "misunderstandings" and problems. It's hard to tell who is at fault in this debacle. For a number of years now, the FCC has been totally screwed up and inept. I can tell you from years of personal experience, as a general statement, many of the present day FCC field inspectors are not the sharpest people I have ever met. Far from it. Given his track record, Zawilla is not beyond suspicion either. He is now blatantly operating with a CANCELLED license which is beyond amazing. Any other licensee would have a federal marshal, court order in hand, locking the place up until the situation is resolved. Wonder how this going to play out.
 
BossRadioDJ said:
That's interesting to know. Are station applications routinely sent to Mellon Bank rather than the FCC? It seems to me that it would make more sense to send the application to the FCC, rather than the bank, but government policies can sometimes be ... um, strange.

How long has this been FCC policy?
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Yes, applications have been processed by the Mellon bank for quite some time now. I'd say 5-10 years.
 
From today's FCC Daily Digest (7/2/2009):

FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSE TO COVER PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION
-------------------------------------------------------------------------

CA BLH-19980206KB DKZPO 37725 ESTATE OF LINDA WARE, CYNTHIA RAMAGE, EXECUTOR LIC. TO COVER PETITION
P 103.3 MHZ LINDSAY, CA TO DENY FILED 3-11-98

*PETITION TO DENY DISMISSED 02-04-99

*PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION
FILED 3/2/99
OPPOSITION TO PETITION FOR
RECONSIDERATION FILED 3-12-99
BY (ZAWILA)

*PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION
FILED BY SANDRA SOHO IS DENIED
PER LETTER 1800B3-HM ON 9/13/99.\

License cancelled, callsign
deleted by letter dated 5-26-09
1800B3-KAW

Petition for Reconsideration
Filed 06/25/2009 by The Estate
of Linda Ware, Cynthia Ramage
 
Frequency1 said:
It seems that KZPO-FM forgot to file a renewal for their license that expired in Dec 2005. That is why the FCC has canceled and deleted KZPO's license.
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Why is this station on the still air
 
KingsRadio remains "on the air" pending the out come of the license renewal application -- per FCC rules. ( 47 CFR section 1.62 ). Zawila may not be the very best radio station operator -- but he is an attorney. If KZPO was operating beyond FCC rules -- the FCC would have taken action by now. If you think otherwise -- call Mr Zawila and let him know.
 
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