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ArtisanRadio, do you mean a station like Gerry Gaule was reportedly using?
I say reportedly as that is what was stated-a Part 15 certified transmitter with a compliant antenna system. It is curious though, the reported field strength obtained from the indoor setup as measured by the agent.
No details have emerged regarding an interference issue so one is left to assume this action was due to the high profile nature of the station. There was no “interference” rather an annoyance.
That being said, even though the field strength of Gerry’s was reportedly a bit above a calculated expected value, the 2nd harmonic of a licensed station would far surpass what we have here. I can routinely receive local AM stations at their 2nd harmonic and although they are not licensed for harmonic frequencies, these harmonic field strengths are permitted by the rules while surpassing our operating frequency field strength.
Operating our stations is a priveledge granted by the Communications Act.
If our stations cause interference I agree that corrective action must result. However, I do not agree with such actions when the complaint is annoyance, not interference.
As for confiscation, where equipment is willfully operated in violation of the rules I can agree. In the case of an unintentional, unknown violation – corrective action is appropriate, not confiscation. In any case, confiscation should be limited to the transmitter alone. Removal of support equipment is just wrong on so many levels.
