BASIC HAM RADIO: Utah operator cited by FCC

What was the real issue with Technician class ham allegedly transmitting on federal frequency?

Summary of this article: We discuss the FCC’s citation of a Utah ham accused of transmitting on a federal frequency. In light of few details, was the agency overly aggressive in going after the licensee? Is there more to the story? We question the handling of the incident.

An amateur radio operator in Utah has been cited by the Federal Communications Commission for allegedly transmitting on a VHF frequency reserved for federal government use, but was the FCC overly aggressive in its action?

The FCC has cited a Utah ham for transmitting on a federal frequency. Is there more to the story? NatCom takes a look at the case in this article.

Reading between the lines and reviewing additional information not included in the citation issued yesterday (Sept. 24, 2025) by the agency, we might be led to believe that the action may not be warranted. Read along below as we explain why the FCC possibly could be wrong in its action in this instance.