Federal Communications Commission DA 08-1922
Before the
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
In the Matter of
GE MDS LLC
Licensee of Various Authorizations in the 
Microwave Radio Services
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File No. EB-07-IH-8571
NAL/Acct. No. 200832080095
FRN No. 0016050429
ORDER
Adopted:  August 15, 2008 Released: August 15, 2008
By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 
1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the 
Enforcement Bureau (“Bureau”) and GE MDS LLC (“GE MDS”).  The Consent Decree 
terminates an investigation by the Bureau against GE MDS for possible violations of Section 
310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 1.948 of the Commission’s 
rules regarding the unauthorized transfer of 170 microwave radio licenses. 
2. The Bureau and GE MDS have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that 
resolve this matter.  A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by 
reference.  
3. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before 
us, we find that the public interest would be served by adopting the Consent Decree and 
terminating the investigation.
4. In the absence of material new evidence relating to this matter, we conclude that 
our investigation raises no substantial or material questions of fact as to whether GE MDS 
possesses the basic qualifications, including those related to character, to hold or obtain any 
Commission license or authorization.    
5. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to section 4(i) of the 
Communications Act of 1934, as amended,1 and sections 0.111 and 0.311 of the Commission’s 
Rules,2 the Consent Decree attached to this Order IS ADOPTED.
6. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the above-captioned investigation IS 
TERMINATED.
7. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that GE MDS shall make its voluntary contribution to 
the United States Treasury, as specified in the Consent Decree, by mailing a check or similar 
  
1 47 U.S.C. § 154(i), 503(b).
2 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.111, 0.311.
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instrument payable to the order of the Federal Communications Commission, to Federal 
Communications Commission, P.O. Box 979088, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000.  Payment by 
overnight mail may be sent to U.S. Bank – Government Lockbox #979088, SL-MO-C2-GL, 
1005 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63101.  Payment by wire transfer may be made to ABA 
Number 021030004, receiving bank TREAS/NYC, and account number 27000001.  For payment 
by credit card, an FCC Form 159 (Remittance Advice) must be submitted. When completing the 
FCC Form 159, enter the NAL/Account number in block number 23A (call sign/other ID), and 
enter the letters “FORF” in block number 24A (payment type code).  GE MDS will also send 
electronic notification on the date said payment is made to Hillary.DeNigro@fcc.gov and 
Jennifer.Lewis@fcc.gov.
8. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that GE MDS will file reports with the 
Commission ninety days after the Effective Date and twelve months after the Effective Date.  
Each report shall include a compliance certificate from an officer, as an agent of GE MDS, 
stating that the officer has personal knowledge that GE MDS has established operating 
procedures intended to ensure compliance with this Consent Decree, together with an 
accompanying statement explaining the basis for the officer’s compliance certification.  All 
reports shall be submitted to Hillary S. DeNigro, Chief, Investigations & Hearings Division, 
Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, S.W., Washington, 
D.C. 20554.
9. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order and Consent Decree 
shall be sent by first class mail and certified mail, return receipt requested, to Jack Richards, 
Keller & Heckman, LLP, 1001 G Street, N.W., Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001. 
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Kris Anne Monteith
Chief, Enforcement Bureau