VIA CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

September 20, 2012

Mr. Robert Martin
1203 De Soto Houston, TX 77091

Re: Amateur Radio License KK5TC Warning Notice

Dear Mr. Martin:

The trustees of WB5UGT have requested, by letter dated August 14, 2012, that you refrain from use of these repeaters. The written request was issued as a result of your failure to follow operational rules set forth by the licensee/control operators of the repeater systems for their users. You were previously issued several requests to refrain from using the systems, but failed to comply with them necessitating the formal written request. You have failed to comply with the formal written request as well as you were heard and recorded operating on the system more than a dozen times by the control operator and the club president since the August 14, 2012, letter was sent. The Commission requires that repeaters be under the supervision of a control operator and not only expects, but requires, that such control operators be responsible for the proper operation of the repeater system. Control operators may take whatever steps they deem appropriate to ensure compliance with the repeater rules, including limiting the repeater use to certain users, converting the repeater to a closed repeater or taking it off the air entirely.

Please be advised that the Commission expects you to abide by the request of the control operator that you stay off of WB5UGT - and any other similar requests to cease operations on any other repeaters by any other repeater licensees, control operators or trustees. Use of WB5UGT again after receipt of this letter could subject you to severe penalties, including license revocation, monetary forfeiture (fine) or a modification proceeding to restrict the frequencies upon which you may operate. Fines normally range from $7,500 to $10,000.

Sincerely,

Edward Campbell
Special Counsel

Cc: Southwest Regional Director