[Boatanchors] OT: The UK OFCOM Has Struck

[Rob Atkinson]

I don't see how UK has any jurisdiction over a W5 selling something on
eBay.  You might contact the RSGB and ARRL about this.
I'd like to also suggest you append a name and callsign to your emails
because not all email clients display the "from" line in emails.  Some
of us (me usually) do not respond to unsigned emails.

73

Rob
K5UJ

On Wed, Nov 4, 2015 at 8:26 AM, Doug Hensley <w5jv at hotmail.com> wrote:
> This is really off topic but I thought there was enough impact to pass this on.  I recently had an eBay add for a small pair of FRS/GMRS Walkie Talkies cancelled.  The reason for removal was:
> " we removed your listing as they were reported to us by OFCOM - Office of Communication UK. Please note that use of these types of items in UK contravenes Sections 8 & 68 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006. Please don't relist this item.For further information please check www.ofcom.org.uk or read our help pages "
> Thinking this was a prank or joke or phishing scam, I called the eBay front office and was told the cancellation was correct.  Pulling up a few dozen examples of the same item being still listed, I asked why me and not all the ads running.  eBay's response was "it may take some time for OFCOM to report them all" !!
> Fancy that, and I thought this was a free country.
>