UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8 - K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report - January 15, 1997
EMCEE Broadcast Products, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-6299 13-1926296
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
incorporation) File Number) Identification
Number)
Susquehanna Street Extension West, P.O. Box 68, White Haven, PA 18661
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (717) 443-9575
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NONE
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 1. Changes in Control of Registrant.
Not Applicable.
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Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.
Not applicable.
Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership.
Not applicable.
Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant.
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Events.
The $2.1 million Note Receivable which has been referenced in
the Registrant's annual reports and quarterly reports for in
excess of the past four years was not received when due on
December 16, 1996. Consequently, the Registrant has initiated
a lawsuit against Americell PA-3 Limited Partnership, the maker
of the note; Rigas Communications, Inc., the general partner
of the note maker; and, Constantine J. Rigas, the surety of the
note. The lawsuit was commenced in the Court of Common Pleas
of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, seeking a judgment in the
principal amount of $2,100,000, interest on the principal
amount to December 16, 1996 in the amount of $845,358.63, the
Registrant's reasonable attorney's fees, per diem interest from
December 16, 1996 through the date a judgment rendered in the
Registrant's favor is satisfied, costs of suit and such other
and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.
Item 6. Resignations of Registrant's Directors.
Not applicable.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Not applicable.
Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year.
Not applicable.
<PAGE> SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
EMCEE Broadcast Products, Inc.
(Registrant)
BY:/s/ James L. DeStefano
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James L. DeStefano
President/CEO
DATE: January 15, 1997
