[CW] CW speed

[Buck (N4PGW)]

> On Wed, 9 Mar 2005 08:18:50 -0800 "Mark Danner" <markd at mfwi.org> writes:
> > Any idea if it was via a complaint or if it was just noticed by the
> > "right" person?  Of course, the regs to specify 20 as the speed
> > limit of
> > automatic id's  97.119(b)(1)
> >
> > BTW, are the "speeding tickets" of the "courtesy nature" or are they
> > really menacing?  I do support the rules, but I've got to think that
> > with all the other abuse going on, enforcement might be picking the
> > wrong battles (but cheaper, I'm sure).
> >
> > Just my .02 worth.  :-0
> >
> > 73,
> > Mark, AB7MP
> >


I'm going to take a stab at this.  I can imagine that the 'speeding tickets'
mentioned earlier were friendly warnings.  I have been reading a lot of
reports from the FCC.  It seems to me that unless a violation is pretty
severe AND/OR there is someone (a group or a position of authority) is
pushing the issue, then the FCC generally gives a notice of violation in
which the suspected violator can answer explaining that they goofed up and
have taken measures that will prevent a recurrence of the problem.  At that
point, it seems that an acceptable answer will basically put the violation
notice to a pause, if not an end unless further complaints are reported.  If
it is serious, mainly a repeat offence or being pushed by someone with
authority, suspension of license or a fine may be imposed.  

I am not saying this with FCC authority, but with my opinion based on how I
see enforcement being handled on the cases I read about.

I am not saying that the FCC can't be strict with stupid offenders such as
disrupting Police communications etc. but from what I can tell, they bend
over quite a ways before striking hard.

Just my .02 worth or less