Amateur and PRS Licensees Cautioned About Using Radios for Crime
The FCC Enforcement Bureau reminded amateur radio service and personal radio services licensees on Monday that the commission prohibits using radios to commit or facilitate crimes. “The Bureau recognizes that these services can be used for a wide range of…
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permitted and socially beneficial purposes, including emergency communications and speech that is protected under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution,” the notice said. However, those using radio services for criminal purposes "may be subject to severe penalties, including significant fines, seizure of the offending equipment, and, in some cases, criminal prosecution."