Petition
to the Federal Communications Commission
We, the undersigned Amateur Radio licensees and friends, petition the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to permanently and with prejudice revoke the license of Mr. William F. Crowell (W6WBJ). The petition is presented in conjunction with petitions from the Western Amateur Radio Friendship Association (WARFA) and the Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL).
Mr. Crowell’s license was due to expire on March 12, 2007. He applied for a renewal and in a response from the FCC dated February 12, 2008, the hearing officer recommended that Mr. Crowell appear for a hearing on the allegations and that the renewal notice be denied due to the fact that “Mr. Crowell’s past and continuing course of misconduct raises a substantial and material question of fact as to whether he possess the requisite character qualifications to be and remain a Commission licensee.” (DA-08-361)
Background Information on Mr. Crowell’s continued malicious interference.
Mr. Crowell was first cited by the FCC under his previous call (N6AYJ) in 2000 for malicious interference of other Amateur Radio operators transmissions. He also applied for and was granted a vanity call W6WBJ but the length of the time-frame of his license was not extended. Mr. Crowell’s license was due to expire on March 12, 2007. He applied for a renewal and in a response from the FCC dated February 12, 2008, the hearing officer recommended that Mr. Crowell appear for a hearing on the allegations and that the renewal notice be denied. Due to continuous administrative issues (one judge retired and the new judge died), the FCC action on Mr. Crowell’s renewal license has not been finalized so he has continued to operate in defiance of the FCC.
The following information is from the Introduction to the Notice of Forfeiture imposed upon Mr. William F. Crowell (W6WBJ) on August 2, 2016.(DA-16-877)
Mr. Crowell’s deliberate interference to other users, using voice, noises and music, directly contravenes the Amateur Radio Service’s fundamental purpose as a voluntary noncommercial communications service to contribute to the advancement of radio art, expand the existing reservoir of trained operators, technicians, and electronic experts, and continue the amateur’s unique ability to enhance international goodwill. Mr. Crowell does not deny that he made the transmissions that prompted the NAL in this proceeding, but argues, in large part, that those transmissions were protected by the First Amendment of the Constitution. After reviewing Mr. Crowell’s arguments, we find no reason to cancel, withdraw, or reduce the forfeiture penalty proposed in the NAL.”
Updates
September 16, 2016
I never imagined this would reach so many people when I first sat down to draft it. All of this attention belongs to the community members who have stood up to say that our airwaves deserve better. Your stories are the engine moving this forward and I am just doing my best to keep up.
September 16, 2016
I am honestly overwhelmed by the number of people who have stepped up recently to address this issue. This movement has quickly become much larger than anything I originally imagined. Please know that this momentum is entirely a reflection of your commitment to the community.
44 Comments
Wm Crowell is a menace and his activities are clearly against the law. The amateur radio spectrum is a national resource. Abusers must be punished and publicly so to serve as a deterrent to others who would deliberately interfere with the lawful and beneficial use of that spectrum.
I was approached by a licensee, Robert Craig, about potential litigation to enjoin Mr. Crowell. After listening to the recordings of his transmissions I was appalled by what I heard; clear violations of FCC rules and generally accepted conduct.. This is an FCC matter and must be addressed by it.
In March of this year I heard the interference caused by w6wbj and his followers for the first time. I'm not much of a joiner, but hearing the disgusting recordings and abuse of WARFA, I joined them to help. The entire world can now hear this on their computers! It's long past time to revoke his license
It has been way to long for w6wbj to be still operating. His license needs to be revoked, Hi continues even after being caught "red handed" by the FCC engineers two or more times.
Mr. Crowell records my voice, injects noise and language that I never spoke - then plays it over and over on Ham radio - illegally.
This guy is out of control. Please get him and his vile conduct off the air. Tom Osborne W7WHY
Crowell and his ignorant bigoted and abusive behavior have no place on our amateur radio bands. Revoke his license (and a few others as well).
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to the Federal Communications Commission
We, the undersigned Amateur Radio licensees and friends, petition the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to permanently and with prejudice revoke the license of Mr. William F. Crowell (W6WBJ). The petition is presented in conjunction with petitions from the Western Amateur Radio Friendship Association (WARFA) and the Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL).
Mr. Crowell’s license was due to expire on March 12, 2007. He applied for a renewal and in a response from the FCC dated February 12, 2008, the hearing officer recommended that Mr. Crowell appear for a hearing on the allegations and that the renewal notice be denied due to the fact that “Mr. Crowell’s past and continuing course of misconduct raises a substantial and material question of fact as to whether he possess the requisite character qualifications to be and remain a Commission licensee.” (DA-08-361)
Background Information on Mr. Crowell’s continued malicious interference.
Mr. Crowell was first cited by the FCC under his previous call (N6AYJ) in 2000 for malicious interference of other Amateur Radio operators transmissions. He also applied for and was granted a vanity call W6WBJ but the length of the time-frame of his license was not extended. Mr. Crowell’s license was due to expire on March 12, 2007. He applied for a renewal and in a response from the FCC dated February 12, 2008, the hearing officer recommended that Mr. Crowell appear for a hearing on the allegations and that the renewal notice be denied. Due to continuous administrative issues (one judge retired and the new judge died), the FCC action on Mr. Crowell’s renewal license has not been finalized so he has continued to operate in defiance of the FCC.
The following information is from the Introduction to the Notice of Forfeiture imposed upon Mr. William F. Crowell (W6WBJ) on August 2, 2016.(DA-16-877)
Mr. Crowell’s deliberate interference to other users, using voice, noises and music, directly contravenes the Amateur Radio Service’s fundamental purpose as a voluntary noncommercial communications service to contribute to the advancement of radio art, expand the existing reservoir of trained operators, technicians, and electronic experts, and continue the amateur’s unique ability to enhance international goodwill. Mr. Crowell does not deny that he made the transmissions that prompted the NAL in this proceeding, but argues, in large part, that those transmissions were protected by the First Amendment of the Constitution. After reviewing Mr. Crowell’s arguments, we find no reason to cancel, withdraw, or reduce the forfeiture penalty proposed in the NAL.”
Updates
September 16, 2016
I never imagined this would reach so many people when I first sat down to draft it. All of this attention belongs to the community members who have stood up to say that our airwaves deserve better. Your stories are the engine moving this forward and I am just doing my best to keep up.
September 16, 2016
I am honestly overwhelmed by the number of people who have stepped up recently to address this issue. This movement has quickly become much larger than anything I originally imagined. Please know that this momentum is entirely a reflection of your commitment to the community.
44 Comments
My call sign is N7SUN. Mr. Crowell continues to intentionally interfere with amateur radio communications which I have heard dozens of times on the 80 meter band. He shows no intention of respecting the rights of others or the rules for the operations of an amateur radio station. Please permanently revoke his license and order him to forfeit his radio equipment.
Wm Crowell is a menace and his activities are clearly against the law. The amateur radio spectrum is a national resource. Abusers must be punished and publicly so to serve as a deterrent to others who would deliberately interfere with the lawful and beneficial use of that spectrum.
I was approached by a licensee, Robert Craig, about potential litigation to enjoin Mr. Crowell. After listening to the recordings of his transmissions I was appalled by what I heard; clear violations of FCC rules and generally accepted conduct.. This is an FCC matter and must be addressed by it.
In March of this year I heard the interference caused by w6wbj and his followers for the first time. I'm not much of a joiner, but hearing the disgusting recordings and abuse of WARFA, I joined them to help. The entire world can now hear this on their computers! It's long past time to revoke his license
It has been way to long for w6wbj to be still operating. His license needs to be revoked, Hi continues even after being caught "red handed" by the FCC engineers two or more times.
Mr. Crowell records my voice, injects noise and language that I never spoke - then plays it over and over on Ham radio - illegally.
This guy is out of control. Please get him and his vile conduct off the air. Tom Osborne W7WHY
Crowell and his ignorant bigoted and abusive behavior have no place on our amateur radio bands. Revoke his license (and a few others as well).
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My call sign is N7SUN. Mr. Crowell continues to intentionally interfere with amateur radio communications which I have heard dozens of times on the 80 meter band. He shows no intention of respecting the rights of others or the rules for the operations of an amateur radio station. Please permanently revoke his license and order him to forfeit his radio equipment.