With the retirement of Riley Hollingsworth, there was a lapse in enforcement of CB-type complaints.
Hams were wondering if his replacement was just a pencil-pusher and a chair-warmer. However, this seems not to be the case. It seems that she is prepared to follow up on the complaints of amateurs who find CB operators either ON 10 Meters, OR operating over-powered equipment that is splattering onto 10 and 12 Meters. These actions can be found at www.fcc.gov/eb . There is also a case of a licensed ham who was operating a Marine Radio without license. Stiff fine--which is
appropriate because Marine Radio is NOT a toy and it is there to protect boats on the seas. There may be more, but 4 is enough for now. IF you wanna read these and others, just follow the link. Fines for these operators may follow!
73
CWM
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
March 25, 2009
Mr. Danny E. Wood
Dayton, OH
RE: WARNING FOR UNLICENSED RADIO OPERATION
EB-09-GB-0020
Dear Mr. Wood:
It has come to the attention of the Federal Communications Commission that
at various times in the last several months you have operated overpowered
transmitting equipment on 11 meters that has interfered with
communications in the 10 meter band, for which a license is required.
The Commission's rules require that you operate your CB station with an
FCC certified CB transmitter. The rules also prohibit the use of external
radiofrequency power amplifiers (sometimes called linears or linear
amplifiers). The rules further provide that use of a non-certified CB
transmitter and/or a power amplifier voids your authority to operate the
station."
Operation of radio transmitting equipment without a valid FCC
authorization is a violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended, and may subject the responsible parties to substantial
monetary forfeitures, in rem arrest action against the offending radio
equipment, and criminal sanctions including imprisonment. Because
unlicensed operation creates a danger of interference to important radio
communications services and may subject the operator to severe penalties,
this warning emphasizes the importance of complying strictly with these
legal requirements.
UNAUTHORIZED OPERATION OF THIS RADIO STATIONS MUST CEASE IMMEDIATELY.
You have ten (10) days from the date of receipt of this warning to respond
to this office. The response must contain a statement of the specific
action(s) taken to bring your CB station into compliance with the
Commission's rules and should include a time line for completion of
pending corrective action(s). You are directed to support your response
with a signed and dated affidavit or declaration under penalty of perjury,
verifying the truth and accuracy of the information submitted in your
response. Your response should be sent to the address in the letterhead
and reference the listed case number.
In an inquiry of this type we are required to notify you that under the
Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. S: 552a(e)(3), the Commission's staff will
use all relevant information before it, including information you disclose
in your reply, to determine what, if any, enforcement action is warranted
in this matter.
You may contact me at 717-338-2577 should you wish to discuss this matter.
Sincerely,
Laura L. Smith
Special Counsel
Cc: Detriot Field Office
Northeast Regional Director
47 C.F.R. S: 95.409(a).
47 C.F.R. S: 95.411(a)(1).
See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 95.409 (a); 95.411(b).
47 U.S.C. S: 301.
Fines normally range from $7,500 to $10,000.
See S:S: 401, 501, 503, 510.
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March 23, 2009
William Forster
Weymouth, MA
RE: WARNING FOR UNLICENSED RADIO OPERATION
EB-09-GB-0019
Dear Mr. Forster:
It has come to the attention of the Federal Communications Commission that
at various times in the last several months you have operated overpowered
transmitting equipment on 11 meters that has interfered with
communications in the 10 meter band, for which a license is required.
The Commission's rules require that you operate your CB station with an
FCC certified CB transmitter. The rules also prohibit the use of external
radiofrequency power amplifiers (sometimes called linears or linear
amplifiers). The rules further provide that use of a non-certified CB
transmitter and/or a power amplifier voids your authority to operate the
station."
Operation of radio transmitting equipment without a valid FCC
authorization is a violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended, and may subject the responsible parties to substantial
monetary forfeitures, in rem arrest action against the offending radio
equipment, and criminal sanctions including imprisonment. Because
unlicensed operation creates a danger of interference to important radio
communications services and may subject the operator to severe penalties,
this warning emphasizes the importance of complying strictly with these
legal requirements.
UNAUTHORIZED OPERATION OF THIS RADIO STATIONS MUST CEASE IMMEDIATELY.
You have ten (10) days from the date of receipt of this warning to respond
to this office. The response must contain a statement of the specific
action(s) taken to bring your CB station into compliance with the
Commission's rules and should include a time line for completion of
pending corrective action(s). You are directed to support your response
with a signed and dated affidavit or declaration under penalty of perjury,
verifying the truth and accuracy of the information submitted in your
response. Your response should be sent to the address in the letterhead
and reference the listed case number.
In an inquiry of this type we are required to notify you that under the
Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. S: 552a(e)(3), the Commission's staff will
use all relevant information before it, including information you disclose
in your reply, to determine what, if any, enforcement action is warranted
in this matter.
You may contact me at 717-338-2577 should you wish to discuss this matter.
Sincerely,
Laura L. Smith
Special Counsel
Cc: Boston Field Office
Northeast Regional Director
47 C.F.R. S: 95.409(a).
47 C.F.R. S: 95.411(a)(1).
See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 95.409 (a); 95.411(b).
47 U.S.C. S: 301.
Fines normally range from $7,500 to $10,000.
See S:S: 401, 501, 503, 510.
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VIA CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
March 25, 2009
Mr. Darrell Buck
Dayton, OH
RE: WARNING FOR UNLICENSED RADIO OPERATION
EB-09-GB-0021
Dear Mr. Buck:
It has come to the attention of the Federal Communications Commission that
at various times in the last several months you have operated overpowered
transmitting equipment on 11 meters that has interfered with
communications in the 10 meter band, for which a license is required.
The Commission's rules require that you operate your CB station with an
FCC certified CB transmitter. The rules also prohibit the use of external
radiofrequency power amplifiers (sometimes called linears or linear
amplifiers). The rules further provide that use of a non-certified CB
transmitter and/or a power amplifier voids your authority to operate the
station."
Operation of radio transmitting equipment without a valid FCC
authorization is a violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended, and may subject the responsible parties to substantial
monetary forfeitures, in rem arrest action against the offending radio
equipment, and criminal sanctions including imprisonment. Because
unlicensed operation creates a danger of interference to important radio
communications services and may subject the operator to severe penalties,
this warning emphasizes the importance of complying strictly with these
legal requirements.
UNAUTHORIZED OPERATION OF THIS RADIO STATIONS MUST CEASE IMMEDIATELY.
You have ten (10) days from the date of receipt of this warning to respond
to this office. The response must contain a statement of the specific
action(s) taken to bring your CB station into compliance with the
Commission's rules and should include a time line for completion of
pending corrective action(s). You are directed to support your response
with a signed and dated affidavit or declaration under penalty of perjury,
verifying the truth and accuracy of the information submitted in your
response. Your response should be sent to the address in the letterhead
and reference the listed case number.
In an inquiry of this type we are required to notify you that under the
Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. S: 552a(e)(3), the Commission's staff will
use all relevant information before it, including information you disclose
in your reply, to determine what, if any, enforcement action is warranted
in this matter.
You may contact me at 717-338-2577 should you wish to discuss this matter.
Sincerely,
Laura L. Smith
Special Counsel
Cc: Detriot Field Office
Northeast Regional Director
47 C.F.R. S: 95.409(a).
47 C.F.R. S: 95.411(a)(1).
See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 95.409 (a); 95.411(b).
47 U.S.C. S: 301.
Fines normally range from $7,500 to $10,000.
See S:S: 401, 501, 503, 510.
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VIA CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
March 25, 2009
Mr. John Fickert
Dayton, OH
RE: WARNING FOR UNLICENSED RADIO OPERATION
EB-09-GB-0022
Dear Mr. Fickert:
It has come to the attention of the Federal Communications Commission that
at various times in the last several months you have operated overpowered
transmitting equipment on 11 meters that has interfered with
communications in the 10 meter band, for which a license is required.
The Commission's rules require that you operate your CB station with an
FCC certified CB transmitter. The rules also prohibit the use of external
radiofrequency power amplifiers (sometimes called linears or linear
amplifiers). The rules further provide that use of a non-certified CB
transmitter and/or a power amplifier voids your authority to operate the
station."
Operation of radio transmitting equipment without a valid FCC
authorization is a violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended, and may subject the responsible parties to substantial
monetary forfeitures, in rem arrest action against the offending radio
equipment, and criminal sanctions including imprisonment. Because
unlicensed operation creates a danger of interference to important radio
communications services and may subject the operator to severe penalties,
this warning emphasizes the importance of complying strictly with these
legal requirements.
UNAUTHORIZED OPERATION OF THIS RADIO STATIONS MUST CEASE IMMEDIATELY.
You have ten (10) days from the date of receipt of this warning to respond
to this office. The response must contain a statement of the specific
action(s) taken to bring your CB station into compliance with the
Commission's rules and should include a time line for completion of
pending corrective action(s). You are directed to support your response
with a signed and dated affidavit or declaration under penalty of perjury,
verifying the truth and accuracy of the information submitted in your
response. Your response should be sent to the address in the letterhead
and reference the listed case number.
In an inquiry of this type we are required to notify you that under the
Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. S: 552a(e)(3), the Commission's staff will
use all relevant information before it, including information you disclose
in your reply, to determine what, if any, enforcement action is warranted
in this matter.
You may contact me at 717-338-2577 should you wish to discuss this matter.
Sincerely,
Laura L. Smith
Special Counsel
Cc: Detriot Field Office
Northeast Regional Director
47 C.F.R. S: 95.409(a).
47 C.F.R. S: 95.411(a)(1).
See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 95.409 (a); 95.411(b).
47 U.S.C. S: 301.
Fines normally range from $7,500 to $10,000.
See S:S: 401, 501, 503, 510.
Hams were wondering if his replacement was just a pencil-pusher and a chair-warmer. However, this seems not to be the case. It seems that she is prepared to follow up on the complaints of amateurs who find CB operators either ON 10 Meters, OR operating over-powered equipment that is splattering onto 10 and 12 Meters. These actions can be found at www.fcc.gov/eb . There is also a case of a licensed ham who was operating a Marine Radio without license. Stiff fine--which is
appropriate because Marine Radio is NOT a toy and it is there to protect boats on the seas. There may be more, but 4 is enough for now. IF you wanna read these and others, just follow the link. Fines for these operators may follow!
73
CWM
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
March 25, 2009
Mr. Danny E. Wood
Dayton, OH
RE: WARNING FOR UNLICENSED RADIO OPERATION
EB-09-GB-0020
Dear Mr. Wood:
It has come to the attention of the Federal Communications Commission that
at various times in the last several months you have operated overpowered
transmitting equipment on 11 meters that has interfered with
communications in the 10 meter band, for which a license is required.
The Commission's rules require that you operate your CB station with an
FCC certified CB transmitter. The rules also prohibit the use of external
radiofrequency power amplifiers (sometimes called linears or linear
amplifiers). The rules further provide that use of a non-certified CB
transmitter and/or a power amplifier voids your authority to operate the
station."
Operation of radio transmitting equipment without a valid FCC
authorization is a violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended, and may subject the responsible parties to substantial
monetary forfeitures, in rem arrest action against the offending radio
equipment, and criminal sanctions including imprisonment. Because
unlicensed operation creates a danger of interference to important radio
communications services and may subject the operator to severe penalties,
this warning emphasizes the importance of complying strictly with these
legal requirements.
UNAUTHORIZED OPERATION OF THIS RADIO STATIONS MUST CEASE IMMEDIATELY.
You have ten (10) days from the date of receipt of this warning to respond
to this office. The response must contain a statement of the specific
action(s) taken to bring your CB station into compliance with the
Commission's rules and should include a time line for completion of
pending corrective action(s). You are directed to support your response
with a signed and dated affidavit or declaration under penalty of perjury,
verifying the truth and accuracy of the information submitted in your
response. Your response should be sent to the address in the letterhead
and reference the listed case number.
In an inquiry of this type we are required to notify you that under the
Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. S: 552a(e)(3), the Commission's staff will
use all relevant information before it, including information you disclose
in your reply, to determine what, if any, enforcement action is warranted
in this matter.
You may contact me at 717-338-2577 should you wish to discuss this matter.
Sincerely,
Laura L. Smith
Special Counsel
Cc: Detriot Field Office
Northeast Regional Director
47 C.F.R. S: 95.409(a).
47 C.F.R. S: 95.411(a)(1).
See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 95.409 (a); 95.411(b).
47 U.S.C. S: 301.
Fines normally range from $7,500 to $10,000.
See S:S: 401, 501, 503, 510.
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VIA CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
March 23, 2009
William Forster
Weymouth, MA
RE: WARNING FOR UNLICENSED RADIO OPERATION
EB-09-GB-0019
Dear Mr. Forster:
It has come to the attention of the Federal Communications Commission that
at various times in the last several months you have operated overpowered
transmitting equipment on 11 meters that has interfered with
communications in the 10 meter band, for which a license is required.
The Commission's rules require that you operate your CB station with an
FCC certified CB transmitter. The rules also prohibit the use of external
radiofrequency power amplifiers (sometimes called linears or linear
amplifiers). The rules further provide that use of a non-certified CB
transmitter and/or a power amplifier voids your authority to operate the
station."
Operation of radio transmitting equipment without a valid FCC
authorization is a violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended, and may subject the responsible parties to substantial
monetary forfeitures, in rem arrest action against the offending radio
equipment, and criminal sanctions including imprisonment. Because
unlicensed operation creates a danger of interference to important radio
communications services and may subject the operator to severe penalties,
this warning emphasizes the importance of complying strictly with these
legal requirements.
UNAUTHORIZED OPERATION OF THIS RADIO STATIONS MUST CEASE IMMEDIATELY.
You have ten (10) days from the date of receipt of this warning to respond
to this office. The response must contain a statement of the specific
action(s) taken to bring your CB station into compliance with the
Commission's rules and should include a time line for completion of
pending corrective action(s). You are directed to support your response
with a signed and dated affidavit or declaration under penalty of perjury,
verifying the truth and accuracy of the information submitted in your
response. Your response should be sent to the address in the letterhead
and reference the listed case number.
In an inquiry of this type we are required to notify you that under the
Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. S: 552a(e)(3), the Commission's staff will
use all relevant information before it, including information you disclose
in your reply, to determine what, if any, enforcement action is warranted
in this matter.
You may contact me at 717-338-2577 should you wish to discuss this matter.
Sincerely,
Laura L. Smith
Special Counsel
Cc: Boston Field Office
Northeast Regional Director
47 C.F.R. S: 95.409(a).
47 C.F.R. S: 95.411(a)(1).
See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 95.409 (a); 95.411(b).
47 U.S.C. S: 301.
Fines normally range from $7,500 to $10,000.
See S:S: 401, 501, 503, 510.
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VIA CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
March 25, 2009
Mr. Darrell Buck
Dayton, OH
RE: WARNING FOR UNLICENSED RADIO OPERATION
EB-09-GB-0021
Dear Mr. Buck:
It has come to the attention of the Federal Communications Commission that
at various times in the last several months you have operated overpowered
transmitting equipment on 11 meters that has interfered with
communications in the 10 meter band, for which a license is required.
The Commission's rules require that you operate your CB station with an
FCC certified CB transmitter. The rules also prohibit the use of external
radiofrequency power amplifiers (sometimes called linears or linear
amplifiers). The rules further provide that use of a non-certified CB
transmitter and/or a power amplifier voids your authority to operate the
station."
Operation of radio transmitting equipment without a valid FCC
authorization is a violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended, and may subject the responsible parties to substantial
monetary forfeitures, in rem arrest action against the offending radio
equipment, and criminal sanctions including imprisonment. Because
unlicensed operation creates a danger of interference to important radio
communications services and may subject the operator to severe penalties,
this warning emphasizes the importance of complying strictly with these
legal requirements.
UNAUTHORIZED OPERATION OF THIS RADIO STATIONS MUST CEASE IMMEDIATELY.
You have ten (10) days from the date of receipt of this warning to respond
to this office. The response must contain a statement of the specific
action(s) taken to bring your CB station into compliance with the
Commission's rules and should include a time line for completion of
pending corrective action(s). You are directed to support your response
with a signed and dated affidavit or declaration under penalty of perjury,
verifying the truth and accuracy of the information submitted in your
response. Your response should be sent to the address in the letterhead
and reference the listed case number.
In an inquiry of this type we are required to notify you that under the
Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. S: 552a(e)(3), the Commission's staff will
use all relevant information before it, including information you disclose
in your reply, to determine what, if any, enforcement action is warranted
in this matter.
You may contact me at 717-338-2577 should you wish to discuss this matter.
Sincerely,
Laura L. Smith
Special Counsel
Cc: Detriot Field Office
Northeast Regional Director
47 C.F.R. S: 95.409(a).
47 C.F.R. S: 95.411(a)(1).
See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 95.409 (a); 95.411(b).
47 U.S.C. S: 301.
Fines normally range from $7,500 to $10,000.
See S:S: 401, 501, 503, 510.
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VIA CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
March 25, 2009
Mr. John Fickert
Dayton, OH
RE: WARNING FOR UNLICENSED RADIO OPERATION
EB-09-GB-0022
Dear Mr. Fickert:
It has come to the attention of the Federal Communications Commission that
at various times in the last several months you have operated overpowered
transmitting equipment on 11 meters that has interfered with
communications in the 10 meter band, for which a license is required.
The Commission's rules require that you operate your CB station with an
FCC certified CB transmitter. The rules also prohibit the use of external
radiofrequency power amplifiers (sometimes called linears or linear
amplifiers). The rules further provide that use of a non-certified CB
transmitter and/or a power amplifier voids your authority to operate the
station."
Operation of radio transmitting equipment without a valid FCC
authorization is a violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended, and may subject the responsible parties to substantial
monetary forfeitures, in rem arrest action against the offending radio
equipment, and criminal sanctions including imprisonment. Because
unlicensed operation creates a danger of interference to important radio
communications services and may subject the operator to severe penalties,
this warning emphasizes the importance of complying strictly with these
legal requirements.
UNAUTHORIZED OPERATION OF THIS RADIO STATIONS MUST CEASE IMMEDIATELY.
You have ten (10) days from the date of receipt of this warning to respond
to this office. The response must contain a statement of the specific
action(s) taken to bring your CB station into compliance with the
Commission's rules and should include a time line for completion of
pending corrective action(s). You are directed to support your response
with a signed and dated affidavit or declaration under penalty of perjury,
verifying the truth and accuracy of the information submitted in your
response. Your response should be sent to the address in the letterhead
and reference the listed case number.
In an inquiry of this type we are required to notify you that under the
Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. S: 552a(e)(3), the Commission's staff will
use all relevant information before it, including information you disclose
in your reply, to determine what, if any, enforcement action is warranted
in this matter.
You may contact me at 717-338-2577 should you wish to discuss this matter.
Sincerely,
Laura L. Smith
Special Counsel
Cc: Detriot Field Office
Northeast Regional Director
47 C.F.R. S: 95.409(a).
47 C.F.R. S: 95.411(a)(1).
See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 95.409 (a); 95.411(b).
47 U.S.C. S: 301.
Fines normally range from $7,500 to $10,000.
See S:S: 401, 501, 503, 510.