To those who think Industy Canada doesn't care or do anything, here is an extract of the web page: http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/SSG/sf05400e.html
Elliot Lake, Ontario - On February 19, 2001, following an investigation assisted by an Industry Canada Spectrum Management Officer, Mr. Roger William Bolwig, of Elliot Lake, pleaded guilty to possession of unlicensed radio equipment contrary to section 4, and interfering with radiocommunication contrary to section 9(1) of the Radiocommunication Act.
Mr. Bolwig was charged on March 29, 2000, by the Elliot Lake Police Service after a lengthy investigation into a radiocommunication interference problem being experienced by the Elliot Lake Police Service.
On February 21, 2001, Mr. Bolwig was sentenced to 9 months imprisonment to be served in the community with conditions, 18 months probation including the performance of 50 hours of community service, and restitution to the City of Elliot Lake in the amount of $600.
The potential of harmful interference caused by the operation of radio equipment on frequencies other than those authorized by Industry Canada is a serious concern. Any contravention to the provisions of the Radiocommunication Act and its regulations constitutes an offence and is subject to legal sanctions provided by the Act.
For more information, please contact:
Mr. Douglas Slomke
Manager, Spectrum Services
Industry Canada-Spectrum Management
Northern Ontario District Office
(705) 941-4139
Following an investigation by Industry Canada, Burnaby Radio Communicatins Ltd. pleaded guilty before the Court in Burnaby on February 7th, 2001, to an infraction under the provisions of section 10(1)(d) of the Radiocommunication Act.
This infraction involved the modification and programming of amateur radio apparatus to operate outside the authorized frequency limits allocated to this type of equipment.
The court levied a $500 fine against Burnaby Radio Communications Ltd.
The potential for harmful interference caused by the operation of radio equipment on frequencies other that those authorized by Industry Canada is a serious concern.
Any contravention of the provisions of the Radiocommunication Act or its regulations constitutes an offence and is subject to legal sanctions provided by the Act.
For more information contact:
Jonathan Corris
Spectrum Management Officer
Lower Mainland District Office
604-930-8691 ext. 126
Thank's to Jim, VE2VE for forwarding this to me.
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