More Truckers Busted Using Modified CB's on Ham 10m Band
The FCC is still out there and still looking.
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April 27, 2004
James Brown Trucking Company
6908 Chapman Road
Lithonia, GA 30058-5246
Subject: Warning Notice--Unlicensed Radio Operation
Case #EB-2004-2549
Dear Sir:
Information before the Commission indicates that your vehicle bearing
Georgia license plate C-125217 was the source of radio transmissions on the
Ten Meter Amateur Radio Band (28.085 MHz) on March 19, 2004 on Interstate
85N at the Belmont Abbey Exit in North Carolina. Operation on the 10-meter
band requires a license from the FCC.
While many truckers use Citizens band radio equipment, please be advised
that operation of radio transmitting equipment without a license is a
violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47
U.S.C. Section 301, and will subject the operator to fine or imprisonment,
as well as an in rem seizure of any non-certified radio transmitting
equipment, in cooperation with the United States Attorney for your
jurisdiction. Monetary forfeitures normally range from $7,500 to $10,000.
You are requested to contact me at 717-338-2502 to discuss this matter.
CC: FCC South Central Region
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April 27, 2004
Waggoners Trucking
1501 S. E. 15th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Subject: Warning Notice--Unlicensed Radio Operation
Case #EB-2004-2550
Dear Sir:
Information before the Commission indicates that your vehicle bearing
Oklahoma license plate 2BC423 was the source of radio transmissions on the
Ten Meter Amateur Radio Band (28.085 MHz) on March 21, 2004 on Interstate
85S at Exit 98 between Blacksburg and Gaffney, SC. Operation on the 10-meter
band requires a license from the FCC.
While many truckers use Citizens band radio equipment, please be advised
that operation of radio transmitting equipment without a license is a
violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47
U.S.C. Section 301, and will subject the operator to fine or imprisonment,
as well as an in rem seizure of any non-certified radio transmitting
equipment, in cooperation with the United States Attorney for your
jurisdiction. Monetary forfeitures normally range from $7,500 to $10,000.
You are requested to contact me at 717-338-2502 to discuss this matter.
CC: FCC South Central Region
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Leland C. Scott
KC8LDO
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