Very simple really. You could refuse them entry (you had that right) and at
that point they could initiate an enforcement action. Refusing the inspector
entry (which you could do) is/was considered a serious violation. Better to
invite him/her in and offer them a cup of coffee.
The van out front could not tell how much power you ran, but did before and
after measurements. They would have you go back on the air at the power you
said you had been running. If the readings still agreed, that was fine. If
they were a fraction of what they say for field strength before...well...
As to 10 watts or so over, I don't know any particulars, but "I'd guess" they
were there for some other reason, be it malicious interference, foul language,
harassment, or complaints. Something brought them there other than power, but what the
hey, if they couldn't get them on a more serious charge and didn't have the time to spend
listening to him for another week...
Once "The van is in town" is known, everyone went on their best behavior,
except belligerent idiots. We had 'em, but it seems like there were far fewer back then.
You can refuse and pay the price. It was in the regs
These may sound unrelated, but they all are dealing with federal agencies
Today, things are different. If they show up, it's probably because
someone, or you got some politicians attention. There is a whale of a
swinging door between federal agencies and industry friends/donors in
both parties
If they are there for a reason like that they will end up knowing things
you don't even remember doing. Now days they can pull up nearly
anything associated with us as well as what we said about who.
For instance there have been multiple cases where people received all
federal, state and local permits to build. Someone, some where changed
their mind and they had to demolish any construction and put the land
back to normal on their dime after spending huge amounts on legal fees
to no avail.
That also happened to a local developer that made national news a few
years ago all because they changed their coverage from navigable
waterways, to all land that drains into such waterways. There have also
been stories on the national news about couples and individuals.
Guy 3 miles from me was farming about 40-60 acres. The county modified
the road, cutting off his drainage. Before he could do anything, plants
sprouted that were of species that said it's wet lands. He planned on
farming it until he retired and then subdividing it as it's close to a
lake. He lost.
You can stand on principle and try to survive. It most likely will be
very expensive with the deck stacked against you.
73
Roger (K8RI)
On 5/4/2015 7:01 PM, Steve Wright wrote:
FCC in your shack? Did they have a signed court order? The only way
anyone comes into my shack, is a mate for a coffee/tea/beer/dinner.
Anyone else brings documents with a signature from a magistrate. I aint
got stuff to hide, but it's the principle of it.
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