[SECC] Last Call for DX Contest QTH for CQ WW CW Contest
Jeffrey Clarke
ku8e1@yahoo.com
Wed, 21 Nov 2001 10:33:52 -0800 (PST)
Here is something from the Amateur Radio Newsline awhile back that
tells the story :
KV4FZ LICENSE RENEWAL DESIGNATED FOR HEARING
An amateur radio operator once considered a hero is now a step
closer to losing his license. The FCC has ordered a license
renewal hearing for Herbert L. Schoenbohm, KV4FZ.
In 1992, Schoenbohm was convicted in U.S. District Court of
fraudulent use of a counterfeit long distance telephone access
device. Now, the Commission says that conviction is relevant to
evaluating whether Schoenbohm will comply with FCC rules governing
amateur radio.
The Commission says it appears Schoenbohm lacks the requisite
qualifications to have his Extra class amateur radio license
renewed. Schoenbom, who lives in the U.S. Virgin Islands, says he
will prevail in court.
In addition to house arrest and two years probation, Schoenbom
was ordered to pay a $5000 fine. He says the FCC was asked to
hold the license renewal hearing by people who want him off the
air.
The next step is for an FCC Administrative Law Judge to set a
hearing date. No word yet on exactly when that will happen.
Herbert Schoenbohm is no stranger to controversy. Fifteen
years ago, he took on rich yacht owners who paid for radio
callsigns and operated illegally while in the Caribbean.
Schoenbohm got the FCC to declare that people operating from U.S.
flagged vessels must hold valid amateur licenses and are subject
to FCC rules. That victory made him a hero to hams worldwide.
More recently, he founded the controversial Better Amateur
Radio Federation. Now, the man other hams once looked up to has
to prove to the government that renewing his license will serve
the public interest. More on this story in future Newsline
reports.
I also remember there being a website that went into more detail about
the whole story but can't remember the URL....
Jeff KU8E
--- Gordon Macie <gmacie@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I saw this ad and thought it sounded tempting but why did this guy
> loose his
> license.
>
> Gordon KS5M
>
>
> >From: "Larry Crim" <k4ab@msn.com>
> >To: <secc@contesting.com>
> >Subject: [SECC] Last Call for DX Contest QTH for CQ WW CW Contest
> >Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2001 09:22:51 -0600
> >
> > KV4FZ QTH available for CQ WW CW
> >
> >In a message dated 11/15/01 11:38:55 AM Canada Central Standard
> Time,
> >herbs@vitelcom.net writes:
> >
> ><< Subj: [dx-list] Last Call for DX Contest QTH for CQ WW CW
> Contest
> >Date: 11/15/01 11:38:55 AM Canada Central Standard Time
> >From: herbs@vitelcom.net (Herb Schoenbohm)
> >To: dx-list@yahoogroups.com
> >
> >Dear Fellow Avid DX-er and Contester:
> >
> >Last Call for my super tropical DX QTH available with station, and
> >accommodations (efficiency apartment next to the ham shack) are
> >available for the CQ WW CW Contest due to a last minute
> cancellation.
> >This is all inclusive, great ham shack with a sea veiw and an
> attached
> >efficiency apartment with both AC and overhead fan. Equipment
> includes
> >Icom 765, Drake L7, Force 12 at 75 feet, shunt fed Rohn 25G for 160
> and
> >Delta loops for 80 and 40. Several 500 foot Beverages provide great
> low
> >noise RX on 160 and 80. The ham shack also has a computer with CT
> >contest logger with rig interface and Internet connection. You can
> >travel light just bring a carry on bag and in 3 hours your here and
> >dealing with the pile ups. (30 Mhz in very big demand from KP2) I
> can
> >arrange for a 2X1 KP2 call sign if you prefer that to a KP2/
> >arrangement. Its up to you.
> >
> >Air fares to St. Croix VI are the lowest in years like $351 RT from
> JFK
> >and even lower from Orlando, Atlanta, Philadelphia and Miami. (If
> you
> >work enough JA's on 80 CW you should be able to get here for free.
> >(They are sending Lincoln's green stamps now instead of Washington's
> in
> >the SASE.!)
> >
> >The special single op offer is 4 days and 3 nights with food,
> beverage
> >service, and local transportation provided for a paltry $695. My
> wife is
> >a great German cook and I will provide tech support as required
> before
> >and during the contest. And finally, as a signing bonus, I will
> arrange
> >for you a complimentary room at the new 5 Star Divi Carina Bay Hotel
> for
> >a post contest recuperation before flying back home after 48 hours
> of
> >incredible pile ups with you on the receiving end this time!
> >
> >I can supply numerous references upon request. The time to decide is
> >short. The first person to let me know and confirm they are coming
> >wins. Simple as that.
> >
> >I will do what I can to insure that you have a fabulous weekend
> working
> >the contest from the Virgin Islands.
> >
> >73
> >
> >Herb Schoenbohm (ex: KV4FZ )
> >Box 4419
> >Kingshill, VI 00851
> >(340) 773-8522(h)
> >(340) 692-5720(w)
> >
> >
> > >>
>
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