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Subj: Why is K1MAN Still Broadcasting?
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** FROM : "Bob Sherin, W4ASX" <Sherins@bellsouth.net>
When hearing K1MAN's one-way broadcasts (e.g., on 20 meters, 14.275
mhz), new hams are likely, incredulous. Yes, Part 97 does prohibit
broadcasting. Those of us who've been around the block know Glenn ('me-
me') Baxter and his routine. (A brief listen will tell you why "me-
me" is appropriate.)
So how does a guy whose license expired on October 17, 2006 without
FCC renewal stay on the air? And broadcast no less? Add a $21,000 FCC
forfeiture issued on March 29, 2006 and the plot thickens.
According to 'me-me,' he's operating within his privileges. Yes, it's
a fact that ham privileges remain when the FCC refuses to act on
renewal, leaving a ham in limbo. And while most hams think K1MAN
bulletins are illegal per se, fact is, law supports him (equate his
activities to W1AW bulletins). He does not, however, have any support
to interfere with ongoing communications. Nor can he commercialize our
hobby/service.
By broadcasting around the clock, 'me-me' is taunting the FCC, because
though it has acted within its delegated authority, the Commission has
never given 'me-me' an administrative hearing -- one in which he
believes he'll be vindicated.
For its part, the FCC has shown itself to be a paper tiger,
enforcement having departed with Riley Hollingsworth. Continuing the
status quo sends a message to all licensed hams that, if tagged with
misbehavior, we too can flout FCC jurisdiction with impunity. Thus,
ham radio misconduct is bereft of consequences, a situation fostering
the type of non-compliance experienced in the 1980's.
If the FCC believes justice is on its side, it ought to forthwith send
in the U.S. Marshall's and seize 'me-me's' equipment. Conversely, if
the FCC has misgivings about its past actions, it ought to make Baxter
whole.
Sitting on the fence is no way to go.
Bob Sherin, W4ASX
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