The year 2025 is starting with a lot of changes in the way the US government operates, and this includes the Federal Communications Commission. Now that there seems to be a move to improve efficiency within the various government agencies, when it comes to radio communications, what can be done to improve things at the FCC?
In this full video edition of the 2x award nominated The Two Way Radio Show Podcast, Danny and Rick discuss seven things that they think the FCC should change with the licensing and operation of two way radios and why they think these changes should be made. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our Two Way Radio Forum.
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One suggestion I would like to see the FCC institute, is doing away with the question about prior felony convictions on GMRS and ham license applications. In my opinion, if someone has served their time, completed probation, etc; they deserve to enjoy the airwaves same as anyone. It seems to me that about ten or fifteen years ago, that unnecessary question had disappeared from license applications. Then one day, it was back. Before you deduce that I am an ex con or a bleeding heart, let me tell you that I am an honorably retired cop and worked for 2.5+ years in a very bad maximum/medium prison. While I worked in the prison, I had a reputation for being aggressive and strict. I was not well liked by most of the inmates. That said, since retirement, I have met a number of people who once made bad mistakes that earned them the label of "felon". Some of these people are fascinated with two-way radio, particularly ham and GMRS. They would love to get a license for either or both but do not want their dirty laundry aired over the FCC website. I can't say that I blame them. Some have noted how parole or probation officers frequently told them to "put your mistakes behind you" yet society never affords them that luxury. Their past keeps them from getting decent jobs and enjoying other aspects of a normal life that most citizens enjoy. The FCC contributes to that problem by asking about past history and, it would appear, possibly publishing details of it on the licensee's license page IF a license is granted. If I had messed up and worked hard to put my past behind me, as some I have spoken with have, I would not be anxious to have the FCC share my past for all to see.