Not to stir up anything, but since we're on the subject, I found this one:
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
ENFORCEMENT BUREAU
San Francisco Field Office
5653 Stoneridge Dr., Suite 105
Pleasanton, California 94588-8543
December 2, 2010
Victor M. Coucelos
Anderson, California 96007
NOTICE OF UNLICENSED OPERATION
Case Number: EB-09-SF-0116
Document Number: W201132960001
The San Francisco Field Office of the Enforcement Bureau of the Federal
Communications Commission ("FCC") received a complaint of Citizens Band
("CB") Radio interference in the city of Anderson, California. On August
24, 2010, agents from this office confirmed by direction finding
techniques that radio signals on frequency 27.085 MHz were emanating from
your residence in Anderson, California. Agents also heard your station
transmitting sound effects, language that might be classified as profane,
indecent or obscene, and music. On August 25, 2010, the San Francisco
agents also observed your station operating on 27.085 MHz and confirmed by
radio direction finding techniques that the operation was originating from
your residence in Anderson, CA.
During an inspection of your CB station on August 25, 2010, you were
identified as the person responsible for its operation, and the inspection
revealed that a Galaxy, model DX 2517, transceiver was in use at your base
station, and a model Magnum S-9 Nitro transceiver was installed in your
vehicle. These transmitters are not certificated for CB use. The
transmitter output power was measured as 6 watts on the Galaxy DX 2517 and
6.2 watts on the Magnum S-9 Nitro. Your operation of these transmitters
voided your authority to operate your CB station.
During the inspection, the San Francisco agents issued you a verbal
warning. Any further operation with these transmitters might subject you
to more serious sanctions for engaging in violations of one or more of the
following FCC Rules:
1. Section 95.409 (CB Rule 9) - You must use an FCC certificated CB
transmitter at your CB station. Use of a transmitter which is not FCC
certificated voids your authority to operate the station
2. Section 95.410 (CB Rule 10) - Your CB station transmitter power output
must not exceed the following values under any conditions: AM (A3) - 4
watts (carrier power) SSB - 12 watts (peak envelope power). Use of a
transmitter which has carrier or peak envelope power in excess of that
authorized voids your authority to operate the station.
3. Section 95.413 (CB Rule 13) - You must not use a CB station to
transmit obscene, indecent or profane words, language or meaning; to
transmit music, whistling, sound effects or any material to amuse or
entertain; to transmit any sound effect solely to attract attention.
You must cease such violations immediately. If you do not do so, you may
be re-investigated during FCC enforcement efforts. If such an
investigation indicates that you have violated any FCC Rules you could
face severe penalties, including, but not limited to, substantial monetary
forfeitures, in rem arrest action against the offending radio equipment,
and criminal sanctions including imprisonment. See Sections 401, 501, 503,
and 510 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
You have 15 days from the date of this letter and pursuant to Section
308(b) of the Act, you must respond to this letter advising what
corrective actions you have taken to eliminate the observed violations of
the Commission's Rules. Include the case number EB-09-SF-0116 in your
written response.
Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974, the staff will use all relevant and
material information before it, including the information disclosed in
your reply, to determine what, if any, enforcement action is required to
ensure current and future compliance with FCC Regulations.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Thomas N. VanStavern
District Director
San Francisco Office
Western Region
Enforcement Bureau
Attachments:
Excerpts From The Communications Act of 1934, As Amended
See 47 C.F.R S:S: 95.409, 95.410, and 95.413.
47 U.S.C. S:S: 401, 501, 503, and 510.
P.L. 93-579, 12/31/74, 5 U.S.C. S: 552a(e)(3).