[SECC] Sexual Offender Hams

[Dennis Morris]

Please note my August 18 e-mail to Laura Smith at FCC concerning revoking or opposing the renewals of these licenses of convicted sex offender felons.  They will probably not attempt to renew their licenses but I am intent on removing them from our ranks.  FCC regs prohibit copying or forwarding Ms. Smith's response, but the FCC is now aware of these criminal convictions. 

73,
Dennis C. Morris
K4Zj

From: Dennis Morris [mailto:dennis_k4zj at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 8:17 AM
To: FCCHAM
Subject: Renewal of Licences - felons

Is there a procedure to oppose a renewal application of an amateur that has been convicted of a felony?

Edward M. Ferguson - N4YTR - is due to expire on April 10, 2010.  Mr. Ferguson is currently serving concurrent 20 year sentences for Sexual Exploitation and Child Molestation at Central State Prison in Georgia .  He has also completed 12 month sentences for sexual battery and miscellanous sexual offenses.

I know Mr. Ferguson personally and can attest to the fact that he was involved in Boy Scouts, incorporating Amateur Radio.  This gave him access to adolescents.

I do not know if he will attempt to renew his license, but in the event he does, I would like to file in opposition.


Edward F. Meloan - WA4UYY - is a convicted felon serving a 78 year sentence at Broad River in South Carolina for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor.  Mr. Meloan's license expires in 2014.  I also know Mr. Meloan personally and I would likewise desire to oppose any renewal.

Your advice is appreciated.

Dennis C. Morris
K4ZJ