Ofcom wins pirate radio components case

The Register reports that Ofcom has changed tactics and is now targeting those supplying the radio equipment used by unlicenced broadcast stations.

The Register story by Bill Ray says:

"Two directors of Broadcast Warehouse, the Croydon-based radio supplier, have pleaded guilty to supplying illegal radio equipment at Croydon Magistrates Court."

"The firm pleaded guilty to the charges after Broadcast Warehouse components were found within transmitters seized by Ofcom from pirate stations."

"The company and the directors were fined £10,000, with £90,000 in costs."

Read the full story at
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/03/28/
ofcom_broadcast_warehouse/