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The bear facts are to stay off the ham radio bandsThe FCC has written to the president of the Michigan Bear Hunters Association asking him to warn his members to stay off of the ham radio and GMRS bands unless they get licenses to operate. In an October 12th letter to Brett McVannel, the FCC says that information before the Commission indicates that numerous bear hunters in Michigan use Amateur Radio and General Mobile Radio Service radio transmitting equipment without licenses. The letter notes that both services require a license from the Commission. The FCC says that it would appreciate Mc Vannel advising the associations members that unlicensed use of radio equipment is a violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act . As such unlicensed operators to enforcement sanctions including monetary forfeiture. These fines normally range from $7,500 to $10,000.
Source: Amateur Radio Newsline, FCC
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