FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Enforcement Bureau
Spectrum Enforcement Division
1270 Fairfield Road
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325-7245
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
June 1, 2007
William E. Westley, Jr.
10451 Maverick Street
New Port Richey, FL 34654
RE: Warning Notice: Amateur Radio License AF4GC; Case #EB-2007-3050
Dear Mr. Westley:
The licensee of the W4FLG repeater system has requested in writing that
you refrain from use of the repeater. The letter was issued as a result of
your failure to follow operational rules set forth by the licensee/control
operators of the repeater system for their users. You were previously
requested verbally to refrain from using the system, but have apparently
ignored both verbal and written requests.
The Commission requires that repeaters be under the supervision of a
control operator and not only expects, but requires, such control
operators and licensees to be 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 limiting the
repeater use to certain users, converting the repeater to a closed
repeater or taking it off the air entirely.
Please be advised that we expect you to abide by the request to stay off
the W4FLG repeater and any other such request by a repeater licensee,
control operator or trustee. If you use the repeater again after receipt
of this letter, we will initiate enforcement action against your license,
which may include revocation, monetary forfeiture (fine) or a modification
proceeding to restrict the frequencies on which you may operate AF4GC.
Also please be advised that use of the output frequency of the repeaters
to interfere with their operation would be considered deliberate
interference. There are numerous frequencies available to you for simplex
operation.
We note that your license expires October 21, 2007. You are advised that
renewal will not be routinely granted unless this matter is resolved.
Please call me at 717-338-2502 if you have any questions about this
matter.
Sincerely,
W. Riley Hollingsworth
Special Counsel
cc: FCC South Central Regional Director