On (24 May 98) Scott Christensen wrote to Susan Salyers...
 SC> Susan Salyers writes in a message to All
 SC> Do you know for sure that he is using more than 5 watts?
 SC> Are you *sure* that your problem is caused by this guy?
 SC> I see 4 options:
 SC> 1. buy a bandpass filter for his rig and tell him to use it or else.
Or of course, buy a filter for her equipment, which may very likely
be the culprit.
 SC> (The next two options require good records.  So start keeping a log,
 SC> including tape recordings.)
 SC> 2. continue to pursue the FCC sanctions.  It could result in a $10,000
 SC> fine for him - for every day that he has been in operation.
Not likely, in the present day FCC situation.
 SC> 3. take him to court.  Local small claims court would be appropriate. 
 SC> Sue for the maximum that they allow - usually about $2000.  It doesn't
 SC> cost much to file such a suit - usually about $15.  You are usually
 SC> given a chance to arbitrate - tell him you will settle for him buying,
 SC> installing and using a bandpass filter and running legal power.  If he
 SC> says yes, you may still need the court to enforce this later... 
 SC> (Usually they don't show up and you win by default.  Use the $2000 as
 SC> a down payment on a new house in another neighborhood...)
But of course, the time and effort expended here, and the money, will
quickly buy filters.....
 SC> 4. if you can get to his coaxial cable, stick a straight pin through
This part of the thread won't continue here.  Thanks.
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