In article , Robert Casey
writes:

False signal on a distress frequency? Possible fine of $10,000 if the owner
turns it on again? Somewhat remarkable to me.

One can imagine the reaction when the feds came banging on the door...

Stations in distress may only be able to produce QRP level
signals. Thus you want to have *NO* QRM on those frequencies.

If I were the owner I'd unplug it and be screaming at the
manufacturer to come get it and fix or replace it.

I'd want my money back.

73 de Jim, N2EY