Now that it is reported, Mike is right, sit back and do nothing but
monitor and report. Keep a log!
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On Sat, 2015-02-07 at 18:36 -0500, Mike Ryan wrote:
> Ken, In my opinion, the last thing you want to do is involve yourself in the
> replacement of the neon or ANY sign. You did what you had to do and reported
> it to the authorities (FCC). They in turn will notify the owner of HIS
> VIOLATION OF FCC RULE Section 15.(b) of FCC Rules, 47C.F.R. & 15.(b). The
> neon sign is an incidental radiator which is subject to this rule. In fact,
> the rule further states that once notified by the FCC of the condition, that
> the operator of the incidental radiator shall be required to cease such
> operations until the harmful interference is corrected. Is there someplace
> in this rule where you are instructed to replace the sign? At the point the
> pharmacy is notified of the interference they should disconnect it. If you
> hear from the FCC that their letter was delivered/signed for, you can
> monitor the situation and if there is further racket from the noise blow the
> whistle on the owner of the pharmacy. Anything you do aside from checking
> that the new sign which has to replace the OLD sign does not interfere with
> you is opening a can of worms you don't want to be open. And under
> absolutely no circumstances should you volunteer to replace, or even suggest
> a sign to replace the current one. Why would you 'go there'? You would have
> to be daft. Stay home, monitor the progress, keep in touch with the FCC,
> stay away from the sign. It is not your responsibility and don't let it
> become a liability. -Mike
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Cole
> Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2015 5:45 PM
> To: rfi@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [RFI] A request for RFI service.
>
> Hi,
>
> If the sign owner does not remember the vendor, then you have a few
> options:
>
> 1. Replace the sign yourself. Making sure that you do not own the
> liability if it generates RFI in say the police band, but not for you.
>
> 2. See if you can talk the sign owner into replacing the sign, and you
> help him select one. Do not promise him it is RFI proof. If you do,
> and say a business band user has an issue, could be perceived as
> responsible, and might be sued. All you can tell him is that for you,
> the RFI is gone.
>
> 3. Involve the FCC. They should send a letter based on what you have
> said here.
>
> If the sign owner does remember the vendor, you have several options in
> addition to the ones above:
>
> 1. See the vendor and let him know he sold a defective sign to the
> current owner, and ask that it be replaced. Again, don't claim it is
> RFI proof, only for you is it RFI proof.
>
> 2. Involve the FCC if everyone tells you to go suck rocks.
>
> 3. Replace the sign yourself.
>
> 4. See if the current owner will replace it.
>
> Always be calm, respectful, and kind to all the people you speak to, and
> keep a log with dates, times, names, and what you spoke about. If you
> choose to contact the FCC include your log.
>
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