Mar 30, 2016 · The FCC rules are well published, but they tend to be a bit hard for the layperson to understand. Unfortunately some use the ignorance of the law, coupled with lack of honesty by some radio manufacturers/testing labs (sometimes the same thing) as a …

Jan 3, 2025 · FCC is absolutely trying to make this 100% clear for the hams in the back row that weren't paying attention. The FCC Chairwoman had a pretty good comment on this, for those that are still confused: But their efforts were thwarted by an amateur radio operator who was unlawfully transmitting on frequencies dedicated to public safety.

Feb 17, 2024 · The only documented response from the FCC is in this Reddit (which is trash, Reddit is trash) is that yes and no, yes if the VoiP connection is provided someone other than the local telephone company, in other words, your IP connection is via the cable company, a wireless telecom provider (T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T Mobility) but if …

Jan 31, 2024 · For the life of me, I can't find where I can search the FCC database by frequency. Probably because I'm not that familiar with lingo. I did try searching before asking but there's so much info to sift through. It's more than likely right in front of my face. would appreciate a point in the right direction please.

Apr 13, 2023 · To be fair, the FCC has a big database. But so do a lot of other resources on the web. The performance of the FCC website has been horrible for a long time, as in unreliable. It's been that way for years. Nothing new. They obviously do not care. But, they are the only game in town. Which usually leads to the "do not care" attitude.

Aug 31, 2021 · The ham radio stalking case I am familiar with mirrors that situation. FCC employee (also a ham) got into a disagreement with the fellow ham, the local law enforcement agency was contacted, warrants issued, court case resulted in a felony conviction for stalking. Same ham renewed their license in 2017 without any "red flag" from the FCC.

Jun 21, 2024 · At the end of the day, the FCC's opinion is the only one that matters. One's license is a privilege not a right, and the FCC isn't an agency that operates by criminal evidentiary rules- they find fact with those who violate their rules, and issue NOVs and NALs accordingly, and modify/suspend/revoke accordingly. Sue them if you don't like it.

Jan 12, 2025 · Sure there is. We did it with the 49 MHz walkie-talkies, cordless phones, and baby monitors. Create a slot of 220 MHz frequencies for a new and combined FRS/MURS.

Aug 30, 2023 · There was a huge worldwide freeband type CB convention held in my town and the FCC sent two engineers to bust as many of them as possible. The engineers that visited me confirmed it. I along with a good friend and my boss, the owner of a CB/car stereo shop were casualties of that but I didn't hear of any out of towners getting busted.

Aug 31, 2021 · In this case the FCC revoked a ham license for a 17-year-old conviction, despite a ruling from an ALJ that the license should be upheld. FCC Reverses ALJ’s Decision, Revokes Convicted Sex Offender’s Amateur Radio License (arrl.org)