On Mon, 05 Sep 2005 03:54:36 GMT, "KØHB"
wrote in t:


crossposting snipped

Cmdr Buzz Corey wrote:

Years ago I participated in ham radio communications after a tornado
cleaned out about half of the southern part of Witchta Fall, Tx. The
kind folks of WF housed us in a church, provided sleeping facilities and
fed us. Anyone think that was violating the rule of "pecuniary interest"?


"an old friend" replied:

Yes

OK, folks, every one of you who accepted food or lodging in the course of
participating in an emergency communications incident is guilty of violating FCC
rules.


Are you talking to every ham? or just the fat, lazy, nacho-cheese
addicted hero-wannabes that hang around this group?


If the Red Cross or Salvation Army (btw, why is there no Salvation Navy)


Ok, I'll bite: Why is there no Salvation Navy?


provided you with some identification garment like a hat or t-shirt, you must
return the garment to the issuing agency. If you have lost or damaged the
garment you must reimburse the RC/SA for the fair market value of the garment.

You should file amended state and federal tax returns accounting for the value
of the freebie meals/lodging/refreshments/transportation which was provided to
you in the course of your volunteer assignment, with copies to all FCC
Commissioners who will review your fitness to continue to hold your Amateur
Radio license.

Or not.


Seems to me that the rules were written that way for a reason. After
all, how many times has someone offered services in exchange for
"donations"? Happens all the time. Even the Red Cross has it's own
definition of "reasonable compensation" when it comes to exec salaries
and bonuses. I doubt that anyone will cry foul if such amenities are
given, but they should certainly not be expected or anticipated, which
is what will happen if the rules are changed to allow such exceptions.
Besides, 'compensation' kinda takes a little weight out of the word
"volunteer".









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