[RadioRay]

Folks, once again, if you are operating one of those illegal "10 Meter" radios and using the mythical "freeband", you must remember that the 10 Meter band is NOT for unlicensed users. And another company has been told to get and keep their drivers OFF 10 Meters. See below.

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Enforcement Bureau

Spectrum Enforcement Division

1270 Fairfield Road

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325-7245

VIA CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

August 7, 2007

Smith Trucking, Inc.

2719 Morgantown Road

Smithfield, PA 15478

ATTN: Theodore Smith

SUBJECT: WARNING NOTICE - UNLICENSED RADIO OPERATION

Case #EB-07-SE-3061

Dear Mr. Smith:

Information before the Commission indicates that your drivers have been
operating radio equipment without a license on the frequency 28.535 MHz
and causing interference to licensed stations in the Ten Meter Amateur
Band.

The drivers were observed operating unlicensed in April and May 2007 on
Route 19 between the Fairmont, West Virginia area and the Haywood power
plant near Shinnston, WV.

Please advise your drivers that operation of radio transmitting equipment
without a license is a violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act
of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. Section 301, and will subject them to fine
or imprisonment, as well as an in rem seizure of any non-certified radio
transmitting equipment, in cooperation with the United States Attorney for
your jurisdiction. Monetary forfeitures normally range from $7,500 to
$10,000.

You are requested to contact me at 717-338-2502 to discuss this matter.

Sincerely,

W. Riley Hollingsworth

Special Counsel

cc: FCC Northeastern Regional Director

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[MADLUX]

:roll:

[greg3564]

Ah jeez! This makes my head hurt. :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[RadioRay]

Why would it make one's head hurt? It is simply that the operation of those so-called "10 Meter" radios on the CB band is against the law, AND it is against the law to transmit ON the 10 Meter band without an FCC license to do so! There is actually NO such thing as a "freeband" contrary to popular CB myth and legend. Almost EVERY frequency between 26.000 and 26.965, 27.405 IS assigned to other services. The 10 Meter band is assigned internationally to the Amateur Radio Service. Unlicensed station may NOT transmit there, and doing so can bring fines of up to $10,000 PER instance! And it HAS happened VERY recently to CB operators who thought they were "safe" from FCC enforcement or, "they can't find ME"! :shock:

There are 600,000 licensed amateur radio operators in the USA alone, and these operators, particularly those who are authorized to use the 10 Meter band, are upset at the presence of unlicensed stations on their frequencies. They even go so far as to quietly follow truck drivers who are literally stealing something that doesn't belong to them and record/ write down the truck's info to report to the FCC. As you see above, the FCC WILL ACT against the company whose driver is "caught" and require that the "10 Meter" radio be removed from the truck. Should a driver continue to talk on 28 MHZ, he will be caught again, and a fine is sure to ensue!

Your BEST bet is to use an approved (FCC sticker on the back) 40 channel CB radio and stay OFF any "funny" channels! Who knows, YOU could be next! I sure wouldn't want to have to explain to my boss why I caused him to get a certified letter from the FCC threatening to fine his company! :cry:

RR

[Fredog]

Originally Posted by RadioRay

Why would it make one's head hurt? It is simply that the operation of those so-called "10 Meter" radios on the CB band is against the law, AND it is against the law to transmit ON the 10 Meter band without an FCC license to do so! There is actually NO such thing as a "freeband" contrary to popular CB myth and legend. Almost EVERY frequency between 26.000 and 26.965, 27.405 IS assigned to other services. The 10 Meter band is assigned internationally to the Amateur Radio Service. Unlicensed station may NOT transmit there, and doing so can bring fines of up to $10,000 PER instance! And it HAS happened VERY recently to CB operators who thought they were "safe" from FCC enforcement or, "they can't find ME"! :shock:

There are 600,000 licensed amateur radio operators in the USA alone, and these operators, particularly those who are authorized to use the 10 Meter band, are upset at the presence of unlicensed stations on their frequencies. They even go so far as to quietly follow truck drivers who are literally stealing something that doesn't belong to them and record/ write down the truck's info to report to the FCC. As you see above, the FCC WILL ACT against the company whose driver is "caught" and require that the "10 Meter" radio be removed from the truck. Should a driver continue to talk on 28 MHZ, he will be caught again, and a fine is sure to ensue!

Your BEST bet is to use an approved (FCC sticker on the back) 40 channel CB radio and stay OFF any "funny" channels! Who knows, YOU could be next! I sure wouldn't want to have to explain to my boss why I caused him to get a certified letter from the FCC threatening to fine his company! :cry:

RR

this guy needs a hobby

[Malaki86]

Originally Posted by jedfxg

this guy needs a hobby

He seems to have one - unfortunately for us...

[Useless]

Originally Posted by jedfxg

this guy needs a hobby

This guy needs a LIFE!! :P

[Useless]

For More Information Regarding The 10 Meter Band & Radio Ray,

Call:

1-800-RADIORAYHASNOLIFE

[Useless]

Originally Posted by RadioRay

Why would it make one's head hurt? It is simply that the operation of those so-called "10 Meter" radios on the CB band is against the law, AND it is against the law to transmit ON the 10 Meter band without an FCC license to do so! There is actually NO such thing as a "freeband" contrary to popular CB myth and legend. Almost EVERY frequency between 26.000 and 26.965, 27.405 IS assigned to other services. The 10 Meter band is assigned internationally to the Amateur Radio Service. Unlicensed station may NOT transmit there, and doing so can bring fines of up to $10,000 PER instance! And it HAS happened VERY recently to CB operators who thought they were "safe" from FCC enforcement or, "they can't find ME"! :shock:

There are 600,000 licensed amateur radio operators in the USA alone, and these operators, particularly those who are authorized to use the 10 Meter band, are upset at the presence of unlicensed stations on their frequencies. They even go so far as to quietly follow truck drivers who are literally stealing something that doesn't belong to them and record/ write down the truck's info to report to the FCC. As you see above, the FCC WILL ACT against the company whose driver is "caught" and require that the "10 Meter" radio be removed from the truck. Should a driver continue to talk on 28 MHZ, he will be caught again, and a fine is sure to ensue!

Your BEST bet is to use an approved (FCC sticker on the back) 40 channel CB radio and stay OFF any "funny" channels! Who knows, YOU could be next! I sure wouldn't want to have to explain to my boss why I caused him to get a certified letter from the FCC threatening to fine his company! :cry:

RR

RadioRay:

Why do I get the distinct inpression that as a child, you were quite adept at playing the role of Classroom Snitch??

Isn't there a radio talk show, or some other place for you to go to annoy people??