FCC enforcement difficulties with unlicensed micro radio

Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media

Volumn 43, Issue 4, 1999, Pages 582-602

  Coopman, Ted M ^a  

^a Rogue Communication ^*

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EID: 0038913226     PISSN: 08838151     EISSN: 15506878     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/08838159909364511     Document Type: Article

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