Is there an FCC website or telephone number that we could use to report someone using a way too powerful CB? it's coming from a car parked across the street. My wife says it's a Wilson antenna, and I hardly hear the guy on the air, but it's coming through her PC speakers. Thanks in advance...
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Too much CB
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miamimadman
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Try the One Stop Shop...
WWW.FCC.GOV
> Is there an FCC website or telephone number that we could
> use to report someone using a way too powerful CB? it's
> coming from a car parked across the street. My wife says
> it's a Wilson antenna, and I hardly hear the guy on the air,
> but it's coming through her PC speakers. Thanks in
> advance...
>
WWW.FCC.GOV
> Is there an FCC website or telephone number that we could
> use to report someone using a way too powerful CB? it's
> coming from a car parked across the street. My wife says
> it's a Wilson antenna, and I hardly hear the guy on the air,
> but it's coming through her PC speakers. Thanks in
> advance...
>
C
CharlineTuneFish
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Re: Try the One Stop Shop...
1-888-CALL-FCC
1-888-CALL-FCC
> Is there an FCC website or telephone number that we could
> use to report someone using a way too powerful CB? it's
> coming from a car parked across the street. My wife says
> it's a Wilson antenna, and I hardly hear the guy on the air,
> but it's coming through her PC speakers. Thanks in
> advance...
The emissions may be legal unless you've checked the field strength.
You might try ferrite beads on the speaker wires to block RF interference.
> use to report someone using a way too powerful CB? it's
> coming from a car parked across the street. My wife says
> it's a Wilson antenna, and I hardly hear the guy on the air,
> but it's coming through her PC speakers. Thanks in
> advance...
The emissions may be legal unless you've checked the field strength.
You might try ferrite beads on the speaker wires to block RF interference.
J
John_U
Guest
> Is there an FCC website or telephone number that we could
> use to report someone using a way too powerful CB? it's
> coming from a car parked across the street. My wife says
> it's a Wilson antenna, and I hardly hear the guy on the air,
> but it's coming through her PC speakers. Thanks in
> advance...
>
Hi,
You may have to try listening to the signal.
If it's a lot of "breaker good buddy, hello skipland" then it is a CB and probably is transmitting with way too much power.
If on the other hand you actually hear somebody give a call sign (something like K6xxx, W6xxx, AN6xxx, WN6xxx etc.) then it is probably an amateur radio operator and most likely he is operating legally. Amateur operators can legally use higher power.
If he is an amateur and you have the call sign, you can find out who he is on the FCC (and others) data base and go from there. But if he is operating legally, then you may be out of luck.
John
> use to report someone using a way too powerful CB? it's
> coming from a car parked across the street. My wife says
> it's a Wilson antenna, and I hardly hear the guy on the air,
> but it's coming through her PC speakers. Thanks in
> advance...
>
Hi,
You may have to try listening to the signal.
If it's a lot of "breaker good buddy, hello skipland" then it is a CB and probably is transmitting with way too much power.
If on the other hand you actually hear somebody give a call sign (something like K6xxx, W6xxx, AN6xxx, WN6xxx etc.) then it is probably an amateur radio operator and most likely he is operating legally. Amateur operators can legally use higher power.
If he is an amateur and you have the call sign, you can find out who he is on the FCC (and others) data base and go from there. But if he is operating legally, then you may be out of luck.
John
C
CW
Guest
> Is there an FCC website or telephone number that we could
> use to report someone using a way too powerful CB? it's
> coming from a car parked across the street. My wife says
> it's a Wilson antenna, and I hardly hear the guy on the air,
> but it's coming through her PC speakers. Thanks in
> advance...
Sounds like a CBer.....in some areas, the local police have authority to arrest people for illegally operating CBs causing TV interference, etc (and they have to be also using profanity, etc in certain cases). There is an email address you can send complaints to but I am not sure what it is...I have it on another PC at home...The CB web site at the FCC site is:
http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/personal/cb/
IF it is a amateur/ham radio op, usually just talking with them will correct the problem...alas, CBers do NOT do that and usually dont care about what problems they cause...
You could try some clip on ferrite beads from Radio Shack or other places to see if that helps on the spkrs....but there's no guarantee..
> use to report someone using a way too powerful CB? it's
> coming from a car parked across the street. My wife says
> it's a Wilson antenna, and I hardly hear the guy on the air,
> but it's coming through her PC speakers. Thanks in
> advance...
Sounds like a CBer.....in some areas, the local police have authority to arrest people for illegally operating CBs causing TV interference, etc (and they have to be also using profanity, etc in certain cases). There is an email address you can send complaints to but I am not sure what it is...I have it on another PC at home...The CB web site at the FCC site is:
http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/personal/cb/
IF it is a amateur/ham radio op, usually just talking with them will correct the problem...alas, CBers do NOT do that and usually dont care about what problems they cause...
You could try some clip on ferrite beads from Radio Shack or other places to see if that helps on the spkrs....but there's no guarantee..
> > Is there an FCC website or telephone number that we could
> > use to report someone using a way too powerful CB? it's
> > coming from a car parked across the street. My wife says
> > it's a Wilson antenna, and I hardly hear the guy on the
> air,
> > but it's coming through her PC speakers. Thanks in
> > advance...
> >
> Hi,
>
> You may have to try listening to the signal.
>
> If it's a lot of "breaker good buddy, hello skipland" then
> it is a CB and probably is transmitting with way too much
> power.
>
> If on the other hand you actually hear somebody give a call
> sign (something like K6xxx, W6xxx, AN6xxx, WN6xxx etc.) then
> it is probably an amateur radio operator and most likely he
> is operating legally. Amateur operators can legally use
> higher power.
>
> If he is an amateur and you have the call sign, you can find
> out who he is on the FCC (and others) data base and go from
> there. But if he is operating legally, then you may be out
> of luck.
>
> John
>
Only problem with that John is most amateurs either use FM,SSB,CW, or Digital modes that can be picked up by household items but usually you cannot figure out what is being said . Very rarely will they use AM (mainly those who are into the old radios) which is what is usually heard clear through telephones and speakers.
A CBer can only run AM and SSB (a SSB signal sounds muffled usually when heard on home equipment) legally. As CW said, the Us Government passed rules about 5 years ago giving the power to local police to help fix interference complaints related to ILLEGAL CB rigs (increased power output than legal or freqeuncy shifting outside of the channelized 40 channels) but the phone number at the bottom or the website to the FCC can help also. (Also haven't heard good buddy on the Cb since the 80s or the movies).
The Wilson name however gives it away to being a CBer usually.. (As the company I beleive also makes ham products)
One thing to remember though, The speakers on the computer are considered by the FCC as "Part 15 devices" In other words, they must take in all interference given to them and not cause any. If the cber is found to be legal, ferrite beads as CW stated may be a help. (Before calling the FCc or Police, you may want to talk to the person, they may be unaware of the interference it's causing)
RFLA
> > use to report someone using a way too powerful CB? it's
> > coming from a car parked across the street. My wife says
> > it's a Wilson antenna, and I hardly hear the guy on the
> air,
> > but it's coming through her PC speakers. Thanks in
> > advance...
> >
> Hi,
>
> You may have to try listening to the signal.
>
> If it's a lot of "breaker good buddy, hello skipland" then
> it is a CB and probably is transmitting with way too much
> power.
>
> If on the other hand you actually hear somebody give a call
> sign (something like K6xxx, W6xxx, AN6xxx, WN6xxx etc.) then
> it is probably an amateur radio operator and most likely he
> is operating legally. Amateur operators can legally use
> higher power.
>
> If he is an amateur and you have the call sign, you can find
> out who he is on the FCC (and others) data base and go from
> there. But if he is operating legally, then you may be out
> of luck.
>
> John
>
Only problem with that John is most amateurs either use FM,SSB,CW, or Digital modes that can be picked up by household items but usually you cannot figure out what is being said . Very rarely will they use AM (mainly those who are into the old radios) which is what is usually heard clear through telephones and speakers.
A CBer can only run AM and SSB (a SSB signal sounds muffled usually when heard on home equipment) legally. As CW said, the Us Government passed rules about 5 years ago giving the power to local police to help fix interference complaints related to ILLEGAL CB rigs (increased power output than legal or freqeuncy shifting outside of the channelized 40 channels) but the phone number at the bottom or the website to the FCC can help also. (Also haven't heard good buddy on the Cb since the 80s or the movies).
The Wilson name however gives it away to being a CBer usually.. (As the company I beleive also makes ham products)
One thing to remember though, The speakers on the computer are considered by the FCC as "Part 15 devices" In other words, they must take in all interference given to them and not cause any. If the cber is found to be legal, ferrite beads as CW stated may be a help. (Before calling the FCc or Police, you may want to talk to the person, they may be unaware of the interference it's causing)
RFLA
Re: How do you know it's Too much CB?
> Is there an FCC website or telephone number that we could
> use to report someone using a way too powerful CB? it's
> coming from a car parked across the street. My wife says
> it's a Wilson antenna, and I hardly hear the guy on the air,
> but it's coming through her PC speakers. Thanks in
> advance...
You can file a complaint with your local FCC field office (depends on where you live). Include dates, times, what you heard and observed (gather evidence). Realize that FCC enforcement is prioritized and your situation may not get immediate attention.
However, as others mentioned, how do you know this CBer is running too much power? I've seen and heard legally operating CB radios (Broadcast and Ham too) get in to all kinds of consumer equipment. Also problems from corroded grounds or broken wires on older (or poorly installed) CB equipment or antennas from legal power transmitters.
I assume that this is a neighbor who goes out to his car to use his CB as a hobby. I can't imagine a random stranger consistently parked near your house using a CB.
Conversely, computer speakers are often inexpensive and subject to picking up and rectifying nearby RF signals. If that is the case you may find that Ferrite beads (actually cores or snap on type) can help. Not all ferrites are equal, the "mix" makes a difference in what frequencies are attenuated (there are three most commonly used mixes for RFI). For more on RFI and Ferrites click this <A HREF=http://rfi.home.mindspring.com/ > RFI info page <A , you'll find lots of info and a link to Palomar Engineers who sell ferrites and have an excellent (free) RFI tip sheet.
Good luck.
AL
> Is there an FCC website or telephone number that we could
> use to report someone using a way too powerful CB? it's
> coming from a car parked across the street. My wife says
> it's a Wilson antenna, and I hardly hear the guy on the air,
> but it's coming through her PC speakers. Thanks in
> advance...
You can file a complaint with your local FCC field office (depends on where you live). Include dates, times, what you heard and observed (gather evidence). Realize that FCC enforcement is prioritized and your situation may not get immediate attention.
However, as others mentioned, how do you know this CBer is running too much power? I've seen and heard legally operating CB radios (Broadcast and Ham too) get in to all kinds of consumer equipment. Also problems from corroded grounds or broken wires on older (or poorly installed) CB equipment or antennas from legal power transmitters.
I assume that this is a neighbor who goes out to his car to use his CB as a hobby. I can't imagine a random stranger consistently parked near your house using a CB.
Conversely, computer speakers are often inexpensive and subject to picking up and rectifying nearby RF signals. If that is the case you may find that Ferrite beads (actually cores or snap on type) can help. Not all ferrites are equal, the "mix" makes a difference in what frequencies are attenuated (there are three most commonly used mixes for RFI). For more on RFI and Ferrites click this <A HREF=http://rfi.home.mindspring.com/ > RFI info page <A , you'll find lots of info and a link to Palomar Engineers who sell ferrites and have an excellent (free) RFI tip sheet.
Good luck.
AL
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