Fine Proposed Against New York Man for Repeat Violation of Amateur Radio Rules
The FCC proposed a $17,000 fine against a New York amateur radio operator for alleged repeat violations. Harold Guretzky of Queens “was previously warned regarding deliberate interference in writing by the Enforcement Bureau but continued interfering with other amateur radio…
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licensees’ radio communications,” the bureau said. Rules set a base fine of $7,000 for each day of causing interference to authorized stations, the notice of apparent liability said. “Given the totality of the circumstances, and consistent with the Forfeiture Policy Statement, we conclude that a significant upward adjustment is warranted.” Guretzky couldn’t be reached for comment.