[AMRadio] K1QRM comments from an OO

[Mike Dorworth, K4XM]

If you frequent the HF bands, chances are, you've come across K1MAN.  I've
received a couple of emails about him, and have heard a bit of chatter
about his "blatant broadcasting" and "frequent interference", both on the
radio and at club meetings.  So, I asked our Official Observer Coordinator
(and my better half) MIKE SWIDERSKI, K4HBI, to comment on the situation. 
This is what he had to say: 

"K1MAN, Broadcast/Interference/Entertainment?/Enlightment/Pain in the %#@&


Ladies, Gentlemen, and all others, the arguments you make are justified
from the true feelings regarding what our great hobby and public service
was and should be today.  Remember, about a year ago you received a
postcard to join an amateur radio club, as a life member, for a few bucks. 
I sure hope you did not respond and join this club, if you did, you gave
legal credence to this exact activity.  We have our thoughts and morals as
to what amateur radio is all about.  However the enforcement of Part 97 is
only enforced by cases built by the OO system and individual operators, AND
then interpreted and prosecuted by Philadelphia lawyers.  As the OOC for
GA, I have discussed this issue with the Enforcement group at ARRL-HQ.  I
was assured that this issue is a top priority with the ARRL folks.  They
also "broadcast"- bulletins, CW practice, etc. 

Remember the old adage "Time Wounds All Heals" or some spin on that.  There
are sharp people at the ARRL and the FCC.  The station in question was
removed from operation once, because of "control operator/circuitry"
issues.  They also got Al Capone on IRS violations, not the investigated
crime(s). I was informed that this issue is a top priority with the ARRL,
etc, and the lawyers still have to do their thing in a legal manner.  This
is the US, and we are supposedly innocent until proven guilty.  The
following may not be what my personal management wants to hear, however
while they are working on this issue, there is strength in numbers and the
"squeaky wheel gets the oil", so all input should remain at a high level to
both the FCC and the ARRL.  If the interfering station is illegal per the
law, then ample evidence to persecute should be provided.  If it is proven
that the lawyers show "no foul" on the part of the interfering station,
enough noise will show that modifications in Part 97 are in order. 

I am not an ARRL flag waver, I am someone who wants to maintain the
integrity of our service, however if you or your peers are not members, the
power to speak for amateur radio operators as a whole is diminished.  The
"majority rule" in this country has some power, a disjointed group is
typically put on the back burner.  Wished there was more I could do
personally on this issue, however the legal eagles are the controllers now.
Respectfully, Mike, K4HBI"