galaxy 99 or general lee

If you don't want them, I DO !!!! Both are good radio's and for the price, he's giving them away. Actually, you can take the general lee, I want the galaxy.

 

I'd be cautious of the galaxy with the freq. counter. My tech told me once the counter goes bad it messes with the frequencies because its tied in with the band selector. (or something to that effect).

 

By the time the incident is reported the driver won't KNOW about it until the letter is received by his company. He will be still happily yapping his trap until.............he gets a note from his boss, "Uh, step into my office for a moment before you leave!" He won't KNOW to hide the radio until it's TOO LATE! Boss says, after showing the letter to the culprit, "let's step out to your truck and see what kind of "CB" radio you're using."
He won't have a CHANCE to remove it: it's already too late.

Nobody "fears" the FCC.....until he DEALS with them. They DO have the power to ENFORCE the regulations. Then the "Big and Bad 'reddio' rambo, deflates pretty darn quick! People can go to JAIL for this and they HAVE!

Spend a little time researching the web. There have been at least 100 trucks popped for this. Drivers have 40 channels to play with. They have NO business out-of-band. Stay on CB, you got no probs. Simple as that.



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==>FCC WARNS ADDITIONAL TRUCKING FIRMS ABOUT UNLICENSED 10-METER OPERATION The FCC has issued warning notices to five more trucking companies asking them to respond to allegations that their drivers may have transmitted illegally on the 10-meter amateur band. The alleged violations, based on "information before the Commission" as opposed to FCC monitoring, are said to have occurred in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and California. "While many truckers use Citizens Band radio equipment, please be advised that operation of radio transmitting equipment without a license is a violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934," FCC Special Counsel for Enforcement Riley Hollingsworth wrote the five firms in late August. The letters were made public September 18. Hollingsworth warned that violators, if caught and convicted, are subject to fines or prison time as well as seizure of their equipment. In three of the cases, the frequency involved was 28.085 MHz--in the CW band--while the other two cases cited transmissions on 28.215 MHz and 28.315 MHz. Hollingsworth asked Teaberry Trucking LLC, United Van Lines, Dowell Express Inc, Con-Way (CWX) Trucking and K&K Cartage to contact him to discuss the matter. In general, trucking company and courier services have responded promptly and positively to similar FCC warnings, indicating that they would warn drivers to refrain from unlicensed use of amateur frequencies. "UPS does not condone using any radio equipment that violates FCC rules," said a statement that went out to its drivers earlier this year after the FCC issued a Warning Notice to the package delivery service alleging unlicensed 10-meter operation. "Employees continuing to use radio equipment that violates FCC rules and UPS policy may be subject to appropriate disciplinary action along with fines or penalties owed to the FCC." UPS also admonished its drivers regarding the use of CB power amplifiers and transceivers capable of operation on both 10 and 11 meters. UPS said violating FCC rules also ignores the terms of its collective bargaining agreement with the Teamsters Union. A New Jersey trucking firm that received an FCC Warning Notice last spring promised to look into the allegations and "immediately remove all illegal equipment" from the truck in question. Gaffney, South Carolina, trucking company J Grady Randolph Inc wrote Hollingsworth earlier this year to say it had also received an anonymous report citing allegations similar to those in an FCC Warning Notice to the firm. Director of Human Resources and Safety W. O. Brown said Grady Randolph immediately advised all of its drivers that it is against the law to operate Amateur Radio equipment without a license. "We feel the problem with 10-meter radios is very widespread in this industry, since most truck stops have them for sale," Brown added. "We will continue to police our trucks in an attempt to prevent future incidents of such violations." While it's uncertain that these and similar admonitions have translated into fewer instances of alleged unlicensed operation on 10 meters by truckers, no further allegations have been raised involving operators of firms, such as UPS, that already have received FCC warning notices.

 

Why didn't you post the date ? its pre- 911 so things have change
with regards to what priorities in this country really are.
Not that I agree on the fictitious rabbits some agencies are chasing but
the fact remains regarding the fcc and enforcement.
You play to a very small portion of the outlaw radio users,neither you or an army of 10K will ever turn the tide.
We will continue to talk when and where we want,
its just that simple.
We are haveing a chat as we speak,it would burn your *** to know
we are getting away with it on one of the busiest frq's running tonight.
Again

 

The FCC still enforces Amateur radio LAWS! And It's still against FEDERAL & State laws to talk on 10 meters without a FCC Amateur radio License. And you tell that to the 3 drivers at Sysco (Since your pre-911 date). And to the many drivers in MD that got $7,500 - $10,000 fines for having EXPORT radios in their trucks at the scales. You may talk where you want. But at those prices I bet you won't talk long. And you should all know that since 911 Amateur radio is an important tool of Homeland Security & FEMA. I don't know why some drivers think that they are smarter than the Law enforcement agencies. You have alot to learn. I guess it's a CB Rambo thing.

 

yup here's a few date for ya. Post 911. As bad as the goverment wants money you really think that they will just stop taking the easy money away from CB radio users? Yes can talk when and where you want. But you may just pay $7,500 to do it. You never know when you may be next!

http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/AmateurActions/files/Hrick11_03_22_5249.html

http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/AmateurActions/files/Schne11_03_22_5254.html

http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/AmateurActions/files/Sexto11_03_22_5256.html

 

It doesn't bother me where you talk because I don't have to pay your fine. You might not get caught, but those who DID suddenly found it a very personal matter when they were faced with paying $10,000 over a dumb radio!

The attitude is typical of "Ah'm this h'yar big, bad reddidio operator wid this h'yar biggest, baddest reddio on the planet thar, tan fer thar!" Big steering wheel, small brain that'll fit inside it , bad-a-- attitude! Sad commentary on CB radio, really. Is there any wonder it'll NEVER get any more REAL channels, better radios--additional bands to use legitimately? Those who exhibit this attitude have only themselves to blame for it.

I post this stuff so that those who ARE respectful of others, realize that THEY are not the only thing going in the world, respond to such news by staying where they belong. (On the 40 CB channels). Some people don't KNOW they can't BE on "them extra channels" and appreciate knowing not to encroach on what belongs to other users.
I don't know the actual dates of those posted, but I CAN find PLENTY AFTER 9/11, and if ANYTHING, they have increased! Those were just a small example! There are CB enforcement actions almost every week. They WILL respond to complaints of CBers (or hams) or ANYBODY filching on licensed frequencies. If you think it is so OK to just filch any frequency you want to, why don't you buy a Police radio and start "a-tan-fer'in" to the cops? See how that works out for you! The 10 Meter band is assigned by international treaty and FCC law and it WILL be defended by the Feds. AND the legitimate users. YOU had to obtain a license to drive your truck; the hams had to have a license to use 10 Meters. The licensed users will simply send in a complaint. If you don't think they respond, or you are somehow immune to prosecution, just keep talking out-of-band. It's all up to you. It ain't hurtin' ME a bit. If I actually FIND someone ON 10 Meters I know who to CALL. By the time the person finds out he's under suspicion, he is already CAUGHT: he just doesn't KNOW it!!!!!! That's what happened to Sferra Metals (not mispelled) a few years ago. Turns out the OWNER of the company was a licensed ham. I'm told he FIRED the driver after the FCC called him! Is it WORTH your paycheck.......or $10,000 fines? Nobody can be THAT dumb!?? CAN they?
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