[TCARC-NTx] FCC backs up Repeater Trustees

[David Johnson]

Here's an example of the FCC backing up a repeater trustee's decision to ban
a repeater user:

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December 13, 2001


Mr. Thomas J. Banks
250 S. W. Moselle Avenue
Port St. Lucie, FL 34984


RE: Amateur Radio License KB4AN: Warning Notice

Dear Mr. Banks:


On November 14, 2001 the St. Lucie Repeater Association Trustee requested
that you refrain from using their AF4CN repeater system. The request was
made as a result of your failing to follow Commission rules and operational
rules set forth by the licensee/control operators of the repeater.
Information indicates that you have not adhered to the request.


The Commission requires that repeaters be under the supervision of a control
operator and holds such control operators and licensees responsible for the
proper operation of the repeater system. Control operators may take whatever
steps are appropriate to ensure compliance with the repeater rules,
including converting the repeater to a closed repeater or taking it off the
air entirely. We do not require them to convert the repeater to a closed
repeater in order to ensure compliance among the users.


Please be advised that we expect you to abide by the request to stay off the
AF4CN system and your failure to do so after receipt of this letter will
jeopardize your Amateur license. If you use the repeater again we will
initiate enforcement action against your license, which may include
revocation, forfeiture or a modification proceeding to restrict the
frequencies on which you may operate KB4AN.


Section 308(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C.
Section 308(b), gives the Commission the authority to obtain information
from licensees about the operation of their stations. Pursuant to that
section, you are requested to respond to this letter within 20 days stating
what action you have taken to comply with the November 14, 2001 request by
the AF4CN repeater trustee.


We also note that your address in our database shows 4356 Dorothea Drive in
Lake Worth. Please take immediate steps to correct it.




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