[TCARC-NTx] Cussing on the radio is a no-no

Sat, 29 Dec 2001 10:22:38 -0600

Hello!

I am really glad there has not been a cursing problem on 147.16 here in
Azle.  As a control operator I am responsible for the proper use and
operation of this repeater.  Thanks to all of you that have made it so easy
to be the control operator of 147.16 by respecting others rights and
privileges.

I would like to think that when people talk on any repeater, they are
talking as they would to their Grandmother!

I am what I am, therefore, now and forever I am a HAM.

Thanks,
Paul Finch
WB5IDM
147.16, +600 KHz, 110.9 Hz CTCSS

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Johnson" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Cc: "jackie and margie" <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 7:16 PM
Subject: [TCARC-NTx] Cussing on the radio is a no-no

Recent local discussion of cursing on the air has indicated that Part 97
does no longer cover profane language.  That's true; it seems it was struck
out due to being redundant from another U.S. Law.  The language apparently
has to be within acceptable bounds of the community at large or it is banned
and can be punishable.

Here is the excerpt of an FCC enforcement letter which was issued this
month:

"Utterances of "any obscene, indecent or profane language by means of radio
communications" are prohibited by Title 18, U.S.C. Section 1464. Under the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, the Commission may revoke any
station license for violation of Section 1464 of Title 18. See 47 U.S.C.
Section 312(a)(6). "

David KB5YLG

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