[CQ-Contest] An Observation on Violating Rules

[k8gt@twmi.rr.com]

Gee, a succinct common sense and intelligent post on the subject.  Thanks, Ward.

73, Gerry K8GT  

----- Original Message -----
From: Ward Silver <hwardsil at centurytel.net>
Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 11:57 pm
Subject: [CQ-Contest] An Observation on Violating Rules

> There are many circumstances in which FCC rule violations are 
> unavoidable, 
> accidental, or even warranted under special circumstances - 
> primarily 
> emergencies and imminent threat to life or property. Exceptional 
> circumstances occur all the time.  The way to handle it is this...
> 
> - Document what happened and what rule was violated.
> - If it was accidental or the result of equipment failure, explain 
> how you 
> plan to rectify the problem and prevent future recurrences.
> - If it was caused by physical circumstances beyond your control, 
> explain 
> that and document them.
> - If it was an operator problem, explain what steps you will take 
> to insure 
> that it doesn't happen again.
> - If the violation occurred as a consequence of responding to what 
> you 
> perceived as an emergency situation or other extreme 
> circumstances, explain 
> that.
> 
> You demonstrate that you understand and respect the rules and are 
> taking 
> appropriate steps to operate within them.  Problem solved.
> 
> The FCC is not looking to bust stations that operate to the best 
> of their 
> ability and in the public interest.  Your documentation will be 
> filed and 
> that will be that.  As long as you don't make a habit of violating 
> the rules 
> or give flimsy excuses for doing so, there is not going to be an 
> issue.
> 73, Ward N0AX 
> 
> 
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