The FCC has fined Glenn S. Yamada, of Kenai, Alaska, $500 for what the
agency terms as his willful and repeated operation of a non certificated
Class D CB transmitter and a linear amplifier. This in direct
violation of its Part 95 Citizens Radio Service rules.
On July 18, 2012, the Enforcement Bureau’s Anchorage Resident Agent
Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability in the amount of $12,500 to
Yamada for operating a non-certificated CB transmitter with a radio
frequency linear amplifier which voided his authority to operate his CB
station. In response to that notice, Yamada did not deny the
violations, but stated that he had not intend to violate the
Communications Act or the FCC Rules and that he is unable to pay that
high an amount. He also provided the necessary documentation to prove
his claim.
In issuing its final ruling on October 30th, the FCC said that based on
financial documents Yamada provided that it found there is sufficient
basis to reduce the fine to $500. And as is customary, it gave Yamada
30 days to pay the amount in full or to arrange making full payment over
time under an installment plan. If he fails to do one or the other the
case can be turned over to the Department of Justice for further
enforcement action. The complete text of the Forfeiture Order is on the
web in P-D-F format at tinyurl.com/alaska-cb-fine
source (FCC)
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Oregon Office of Emergency Management
Oregon Office of Emergency Management is seeking more Amateur Radio Operators.
A recent simulated emergency test in Oregon has pointed out a need for more ham radio communications volunteers in that state.
The scenario of the event centered around the simulated hacking on the electric power grid that in turn cut off both telephone and internet access. As such the test planners had identified amateur radio as the fallback method of communication.
While the exercise was considered a success, it also pointed out one of the current vulnerabilities. That being a lack of qualified amateur radio operators east of the Cascade Mountain range.
While the state has about 700 licensed volunteer ham radio operators to help run the emergency communications system, most are in Western Oregon. Morrow, Grant and Jefferson counties have no volunteers. Other counties have as few as 1. So the bottom line is that more emergency communications trained amateur radio volunteers are needed in the eastern part of the state.
for more info. Click Here
http://www.w7oem.org/
A recent simulated emergency test in Oregon has pointed out a need for more ham radio communications volunteers in that state.
The scenario of the event centered around the simulated hacking on the electric power grid that in turn cut off both telephone and internet access. As such the test planners had identified amateur radio as the fallback method of communication.
While the exercise was considered a success, it also pointed out one of the current vulnerabilities. That being a lack of qualified amateur radio operators east of the Cascade Mountain range.
While the state has about 700 licensed volunteer ham radio operators to help run the emergency communications system, most are in Western Oregon. Morrow, Grant and Jefferson counties have no volunteers. Other counties have as few as 1. So the bottom line is that more emergency communications trained amateur radio volunteers are needed in the eastern part of the state.
for more info. Click Here
http://www.w7oem.org/
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