"Illegal" radios

[NWHov]

I believe in order to be a "rule breaker" you first need to know the rules, otherwise you're just ignorant.  I like all your input and discussions on the matter so I can make informed decisions if I want to "break the rules" or remain ignorant.  I see some value to breaking rules because some FCC rules are limiting and may impede ones ability to reach a contact.  But I guess if you don't understand what your transmissions are doing or capable of doing (interfering with emergency radios, etc...) someone should school you. 

Another thought is how could FCC enforce any GMRS when you only have to pay $35 for a "license" without a general knowledge test.  A drivers license requires a general knowledge test.  Could ignorance possibly be a defense from any FCC enforcement actions since no one required you to know to even get the license in first place?  I'm pretty sure in the eyes of the law, ignorance is not a defense but could this why enforcement is so low?

[SteveShannon]

1 minute ago, NWHov said:

Another thought is how could FCC enforce any GMRS when you only have to pay $35 for a "license" without a general knowledge test.  A drivers license requires a general knowledge test.  Could ignorance possibly be a defense from any FCC enforcement actions since no one required you to know to even get the license in first place?  I'm pretty sure in the eyes of the law, ignorance is not a defense but could this why enforcement is so low?

No.  Not to parrot someone who has thankfully moved along but when you submitted your application to the FCC you “signed” saying that you understood and agreed to obey the rules. Lying there is also punishable, perhaps even more easily than noncompliance with the rules. 

[WRUE951]

2 hours ago, SteveShannon said:

was the police report submitted to the fcc?

No,,  But that would have been a good idea.. We didnt learn about the police call until a few weeks after when the father got on and shared what he did..  Wish i would have thught of that though  I'm one of the guys that sent a complaint to the FCC 

[SteveShannon]

10 minutes ago, WRUE951 said:

No,,  But that would have been a good idea.. We didnt learn about the police call until a few weeks after when the father got on and shared what he did..  Wish i would have thught of that though  I'm one of the guys that sent a complaint to the FCC 

I don’t know for certain if it would help, but I would recommend compiling a list of the various complaints that you and others have had including the police report and submitting it to the FCC. 

[OffRoaderX]

12 minutes ago, SteveShannon said:

I don’t know for certain if it would help, but I would recommend compiling a list of the various complaints that you and others have had including the police report and submitting it to the FCC. 

Based on the FCC's history/record, it wont help.

The FCC has made it abundantly and unmistakably clear that they do not care.

[WRUE951]

54 minutes ago, OffRoaderX said:

Based on the FCC's history/record, it wont help.

The FCC has made it abundantly and unmistakably clear that they do not care.

Agree, but a paper trail is better than no trail  

[Blaise]

You know, every radio is illegal, if you use it wrong enough...

[SteveShannon]

55 minutes ago, OffRoaderX said:

Based on the FCC's history/record, it wont help.

The FCC has made it abundantly and unmistakably clear that they do not care.

I know there have been some enforcement actions taken by the FCC. I think it all depends on the seriousness and repetitiveness of the interference. I suspect that many of the complaints the FCC receives are from people who are simply jealous that someone else gets away with ignoring rules that they follow.  Most of those complaints should be ignored. 
The behavior described by @WRUE951 exceeds that threshold in my opinion.  If necessary a call to a U.S. senator or representative could help. 

[SteveShannon]

9 minutes ago, Blaise said:

You know, every radio is illegal, if you use it wrong enough...

Touché!

[WRUE951]

1 hour ago, Blaise said:

You know, every radio is illegal, if you use it wrong enough...

and we shiould all be in prison  

[WRXB215]

7 hours ago, Blaise said:

You know, every radio is illegal, if you use it wrong enough...

Very similar to the one I heard, "every radio is a smoke machine if you use it wrong enough."

[amaff]

14 minutes ago, WRXB215 said:

Very similar to the one I heard, "every machine is a smoke machine if you use it wrong enough."

Fixed