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CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
April 9, 2010
Mr. William K. Clark
(Address withheld)
(City/State withheld)
Re: WARNING NOTICE
Amateur Radio License WK7X
EB-10-GB-0029
Dear Mr. Clark:
By letter dated March 10, 2010, the Commission notified you that it had
received a complaint concerning the operation of your amateur radio
station. The complaint alleged that you transmitted obscene or indecent
words or language in violation of Section 97.113(a) (4) of the
Commission's rules. A copy of the complaint was sent to you for your
review.
You responded to the Commission's letter on April 5, 2010. In that letter,
you acknowledged that you made a "very bad decision using indecent words."
You further explain that you are a disabled Viet Nam veteran who uses your
amateur radio as your primary source of entertainment. In your response,
you mentioned that the incident was very short in duration and requested
leniency on the part of the Commission as a result of the acknowledged
rule violation. Finally, you indicated that you were "very (extremely)
sorry for [your] actions" and stated that it would "never happen again."
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. 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: Denver Field Office
Western Regional Director
See 47 C.F.R. S: 97.1.
Fines normally range from $7,500 to $10,000.