EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 8 MIN
E1738: Unlicensed Simplex Repeater Causes 911 Interference FCC Investigates
from Ham Radio 2.0 · host Jason Johnston - KC5HWB
The FCC issued a serious enforcement action against Pittsburgh ham KD3ASC for using a modified BTech UV-Pro radio as a simplex repeater that retransmitted Allegheny County’s 911 public safety channel. In this video, we break down the full FCC document, what rules were violated, and the important lessons every amateur radio operator needs to know. Stay legal and avoid heavy FCC fines!Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - use code JASON20 to save a 20% discount off of all of their courses - https://geni.us/830iXi5Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
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