K4KWH
10-29-2004, 10:14 PM
Them chicken banders say FCC is a paper tiger, they ain't interested in no pore ole CB what ain't hurtin' nuttin' on them extree channels, and they ain't got time to git atter them 'innocent' chicken banders!
Well, it's on arnewsline.org!~
It's about TIME!!!!!
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** ENFORCEMENT: CB AMP SALE BRINGS $7000 FINE A North Jackson, Ohio equipment retailer has been dinged with a heavy fine. This for allegedly selling those illegal 11 meter amplifiers that the C-B crowd calls footwarmers. The noted violations involve Paladen Communications sale of external Citizens Band radio frequency power amplifiers. In it's October 21st Forfeiture Order the FCC alleges that Paladen, which does business as the CB Shop, did willfully and repeatedly violate Section 302(b) of the Communications Act of 1934 and Sections 2.815(b) and 2.815© of the Commission's Rules by making these units available to the general public. Paladen was issued the $7,000 fine back on May 27th. The FCC says the company never responded to the notice. Its now been given 30 days to pay or face collection proceedings. (FCC) ** ENFORCEMENT: CB OPERATOR FINED $10,000 FOR UNLICENSED OPERATION And using an illegal C-B amplifier will cost a Washington state operator some really big bucks. This as the FCC fines Robert A. Spiry of Tacoma 10,000 for what the FCC say was operating a radio station without Commission authorization. Amateur Radio Newsline's Norm Seeley, KI7UP, has the details: -- In its letter to Robert A. Spiry, the FCC claims that it found the amplifier as part of a follow-up investigation. This, after receiving numerous complaints from Spiry's neighbors. On March 13th, April 2nd, October 29th and November 5th of 2002, agents from the Commission's Seattle, Washington Field Office concluded that the interference resulted from 11 meter transmissions originating from Spiry's residence and from his mobile station in his vehicle. During station inspections conducted on April 2nd and November 5th, 2002, the Seattle Office agents determined that Spiry was operating transmitters that were not FCC certified and that he was operating with a linear amplifier attached to his CB radio transmitter. Spiry was advised that his use of unauthorized and non- certified equipment voided his blanket authority to operate his CB station. Nevertheless, the FCC says that he continued to operate the unauthorized equipment at the expense of his blanket authorization to operate his CB radio station. On December 30th, 2002, the Seattle Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Monetary Forfeiture in the amount of $10,000 to Spiry. In other words, a $10,000 fine. In his January 15, 2003 response Spiry did not dispute the facts that lead to the fine. Instead he stated that he had ceased CB radio transmissions and had obtained an amateur radio license. The FCC database lists him as holding a Technician class license with the call sign KD7TRB. He also claimed to have removed his CB radio antenna and asserted that he was unaware that the amount of the forfeiture could be so high. He told the FCC that he was unable to pay that amount. But in affirming the fine the FCC refers Spiry to Section 301 of the Communications Act. It says that no person shall use or operate any apparatus for the transmission of energy or communications or signals by radio within the United States without a proper license. The FCC says that Spiry's 2002 operation of his CB radio station with transmitters that were not FCC certified and use of a linear amplifier constitutes repeated violations. It also notes that his taking down the C-B antenna and getting a ham radio ticket are not sufficient actions to negate the punishment for the original offenses. The FCC says that Robert Spiry has not provided it with adequate financial information from which to determine his ability to pay the forfeiture. Based on this lack of information cancellation or reduction of the $10,000 fine is not warranted and that it stands as is. For the Amateur Radio Newsline, Norm Seeley, KI7UP, Scottsdale, Arizona. -- Spiry was given the usual 30 days to pay. If he fails to do so the FCC says that the matter may be turned over to the Department of Justice for further action. (FCC)
Well, it's on arnewsline.org!~
It's about TIME!!!!!
73
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** ENFORCEMENT: CB AMP SALE BRINGS $7000 FINE A North Jackson, Ohio equipment retailer has been dinged with a heavy fine. This for allegedly selling those illegal 11 meter amplifiers that the C-B crowd calls footwarmers. The noted violations involve Paladen Communications sale of external Citizens Band radio frequency power amplifiers. In it's October 21st Forfeiture Order the FCC alleges that Paladen, which does business as the CB Shop, did willfully and repeatedly violate Section 302(b) of the Communications Act of 1934 and Sections 2.815(b) and 2.815© of the Commission's Rules by making these units available to the general public. Paladen was issued the $7,000 fine back on May 27th. The FCC says the company never responded to the notice. Its now been given 30 days to pay or face collection proceedings. (FCC) ** ENFORCEMENT: CB OPERATOR FINED $10,000 FOR UNLICENSED OPERATION And using an illegal C-B amplifier will cost a Washington state operator some really big bucks. This as the FCC fines Robert A. Spiry of Tacoma 10,000 for what the FCC say was operating a radio station without Commission authorization. Amateur Radio Newsline's Norm Seeley, KI7UP, has the details: -- In its letter to Robert A. Spiry, the FCC claims that it found the amplifier as part of a follow-up investigation. This, after receiving numerous complaints from Spiry's neighbors. On March 13th, April 2nd, October 29th and November 5th of 2002, agents from the Commission's Seattle, Washington Field Office concluded that the interference resulted from 11 meter transmissions originating from Spiry's residence and from his mobile station in his vehicle. During station inspections conducted on April 2nd and November 5th, 2002, the Seattle Office agents determined that Spiry was operating transmitters that were not FCC certified and that he was operating with a linear amplifier attached to his CB radio transmitter. Spiry was advised that his use of unauthorized and non- certified equipment voided his blanket authority to operate his CB station. Nevertheless, the FCC says that he continued to operate the unauthorized equipment at the expense of his blanket authorization to operate his CB radio station. On December 30th, 2002, the Seattle Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Monetary Forfeiture in the amount of $10,000 to Spiry. In other words, a $10,000 fine. In his January 15, 2003 response Spiry did not dispute the facts that lead to the fine. Instead he stated that he had ceased CB radio transmissions and had obtained an amateur radio license. The FCC database lists him as holding a Technician class license with the call sign KD7TRB. He also claimed to have removed his CB radio antenna and asserted that he was unaware that the amount of the forfeiture could be so high. He told the FCC that he was unable to pay that amount. But in affirming the fine the FCC refers Spiry to Section 301 of the Communications Act. It says that no person shall use or operate any apparatus for the transmission of energy or communications or signals by radio within the United States without a proper license. The FCC says that Spiry's 2002 operation of his CB radio station with transmitters that were not FCC certified and use of a linear amplifier constitutes repeated violations. It also notes that his taking down the C-B antenna and getting a ham radio ticket are not sufficient actions to negate the punishment for the original offenses. The FCC says that Robert Spiry has not provided it with adequate financial information from which to determine his ability to pay the forfeiture. Based on this lack of information cancellation or reduction of the $10,000 fine is not warranted and that it stands as is. For the Amateur Radio Newsline, Norm Seeley, KI7UP, Scottsdale, Arizona. -- Spiry was given the usual 30 days to pay. If he fails to do so the FCC says that the matter may be turned over to the Department of Justice for further action. (FCC)