FCC Proposes to Penalize California Licensee $25,000 for Causing Intentional Interference

12/19/2015The FCC Enforcement Bureau has proposed fining William F. Crowell, W6WBJ (ex-N6AYJ), of Diamond Springs, California, $25,000 for intentionally interfering with other Amateur Radio operators and transmitting prohibited communications, including music. FCC San Francisco District Director David K. Hartshorn released … Continue reading →

ARES/RACES Teams Expected to Join MARS in Coronal Mass Ejection Disaster Exercise

Preparations are nearly in place for the previously announced Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) coronal mass ejection (CME) disaster communication exercise, which will take place Saturday through Tuesday, November 7-10. Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) and Radio Amateur Civil Emergency … Continue reading →

ARRL Asks FCC to Clarify that Hams May Modify Non-Amateur Gear for Amateur Use

10/13/2015 The ARRL has asked the FCC to make clear that Amateur Radio licensees may modify non-amateur equipment for use on Amateur Radio frequencies. Some hams have expressed concerns that recently proposed rules would inhibit post-sale modification of Wi-Fi equipment, … Continue reading →