FCC Cites EMF Translator K264AL for Spurious Emissions
| RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 2:46pm CT |
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 Federal Communications Commission |
Educational Media Foundation (EMF), licensee of FM translator K264AL in Merced, CA, has been issued a Notice of Violation by the Federal Communications Commission for operating outside required technical limits.
According to the FCC's Enforcement Bureau, an agent from its San Francisco office monitored the translator on June 27, 2025, and detected spurious emissions well above permitted levels. K264AL operates on 100.7 MHz with authorized power of 120 watts, which requires any emissions more than 600 kHz away from the carrier to be attenuated by at least 63.8 dB. During the inspection, however, the agent found emissions at 122.7 MHz -- more than 600 kHz removed -- that did not meet the required attenuation.
The Notice requires EMF to submit a written response within 20 days explaining the violation, detailing corrective steps taken, and outlining a timeline for any pending fixes. The FCC is also requiring an affidavit or declaration, signed by an authorized EMF officer, verifying the accuracy of the information provided.
The Commission notes that this Notice does not preclude further enforcement action, which may include a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture if warranted.
