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CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
February 23, 2011
Mr. Arthur D. Visser
(Address withheld)
(Address withheld)
Re: WARNING NOTICE
Amateur Radio License W9ART
EB-10-GB-0153
Dear Mr. Visser:
By email dated January 10, 2011, the Commission notified you that it had
received numerous complaints of interference by your station to the Possum
Net. The complaints alleged that during the ongoing interference, one of
the Net control operators called your home phone number and keyed his
microphone while you answered the call. During that call you admitted that
you had been deliberately interfering with the Net for some time. This
conversation went out live to all of the participants in the Net.
You responded to the Commission's email on January 21, 2011, via letter.
In that letter, you acknowledged that you did indeed interfere with the
Net and noted that you went to the Net, admitted that you had been
interfering and stated that you would cease your interfering activities
immediately. In addition, in your letter to me you further took full
responsibility for your actions, admitted to poor judgment and apologized
for your part in the incident.
Your operation as described above is contrary to the basis and purpose of
the amateur radio service as set out in Section 97.1 of the Commission's
rules and a violation of Section 97.101(d). Please be advised that the
Commission expects you to abide by its rules. This letter serves as notice
that, if operation of this type reoccurs after receipt of this letter, you
could be subject to severe penalties, including license revocation,
monetary forfeiture (fines), or a modification proceeding to restrict the
frequencies upon which you may operate.
Sincerely,
Laura L. Smith
Special Counsel
Cc: Chicago Field Office
Northeast Regional Director
See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 97.1 and 97.101(d).
Fines normally range from $7,500 to $10,000.