The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last week warned 13 property owners in the New York City area that illegal FM radio broadcasts were emanating from their properties, and that they could face multi-million dollar fines if the transmissions do not promptly cease. To operate a broadcast station, the Communications Act of 1934 and the FCC’s rules require an FCC license.  Those operating illegally are commonly referred to as “pirate” operators.  These operations are frequently the target o...