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To: WildHighlander57; bitt

Found comment on communication, though I’m thinking this is worst case scenario
and we might not get to that.

https://anonup.com/@Phaethon
Phaethon 314 @Phaethon 4 days ago

CB (Citizen Band Radio) channel 17 is hereby declared the
official “Patriot Channel” should a blackout occur.

Please pass it on. Spread it far and wide.


3,034 posted on 01/17/2021 7:02:41 AM PST by Son House
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To: Son House

https://www.fcc.gov
Federal Communications Commission DA 21-73

DA 21-73
Released: January 17, 2021

FCC ENFORCEMENT ADVISORY

WARNING: AMATEUR AND PERSONAL RADIO SERVICES LICENSEES AND OPERATORS MAY NOT USE RADIO EQUIPMENT TO COMMIT OR FACILITATE CRIMINAL ACTS
The Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission issues this Enforcement Advisory to remind licensees in the Amateur Radio Service, as well as licensees and operators in the Personal Radio Services, that the Commission prohibits the use of radios in those services to commit or facilitate criminal acts.

The Bureau has become aware of discussions on social media platforms suggesting that certain radio services regulated by the Commission may be an alternative to social media platforms for groups to communicate and coordinate future activities. The Bureau recognizes that these services can be used for a wide range of permitted purposes, including speech that is protected under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Amateur and Personal Radio Services, however, may not be used to commit or facilitate crimes.

Specifically, the Bureau reminds amateur licensees that they are prohibited from transmitting “communications intended to facilitate a criminal act” or “messages encoded for the purpose of obscuring their meaning.” 47 CFR § 97.113(a)(4).
Likewise, individuals operating radios in the Personal Radio Services, a category that includes Citizens Band radios, Family Radio Service walkie-talkies, and General Mobile Radio Service, are prohibited from using those radios “in connection with any activity which is against Federal, State or local law.” 47 CFR § 95.333(a).
Individuals using radios in the Amateur or Personal Radio Services in this manner may be subject to severe penalties, including significant fines, seizure of the offending equipment, and, in some cases, criminal prosecution. 47 U.S.C. §§ 401, 501, 503, 510.

Media inquiries should be directed to 202-418-0500 or MediaRelations@fcc.gov.
To file a complaint with the FCC, visit https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov or call 1-888-CALL-FCC. To report a crime, contact your local law enforcement office or the FBI.
To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice), (202) 418-0432 (TTY).

Issued by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau

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3,298 posted on 01/17/2021 11:25:38 AM PST by fulltlt
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To: Son House
CB (Citizen Band Radio) channel 17 is hereby declared the official “Patriot Channel” should a blackout occur

Will be dialed in. Also have 2 meter set up and ready.

3,373 posted on 01/17/2021 12:25:10 PM PST by Wneighbor (Weaponize your cell phone! Call your legislators every week.)
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To: Son House

NEW - FCC issues an Enforcement Advisory to remind licensees and operators that it is prohibited to use radios to commit or facilitate criminal acts.https://t.co/OAsHlF8fn1 pic.twitter.com/M9D2avtRn0— Disclose.tv 🚨 (@disclosetv) January 17, 2021


3,649 posted on 01/17/2021 3:11:28 PM PST by BusterDog
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