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To Mike Hatfield:
Friday December 13 1996 03:00, Mike Hatfield wrote to All:
 MH> I dont think there's anything wrong
Often is the case on this echo where it is not an issue of "wrong".
 MH> with posting things you here on your scanner.
THAT happens to be a violation of the Communications Act of 1934.
 MH> The people that are using cordless phones are pratically inviting
 MH> everyone to listen in.
Be that as it may, it *is* a radio wave which is covered by the above Act.
 MH> AS long as you dont disclose any names or something like that,
You do not get to choose the parameters of the rules here.
 MH> im not really into this technical stuf some of you experts are
 MH> talking about, im just an 19 year old guy who likes listening to his
 MH> scanner, and would like to read and post some of the things you here.
General discussions of subject matter are possible.....but a moderator ruling 
is a ruling, and you are required to abide it.
Or else.
 MH> Like a bad thing to post that you heard on a cellular would be
 MH> someone's credit card number and their name, thatstuff is out. Whats
 MH> wrong with normal stuff,
Listening to cellular conversations is against the ECPA of 1986, for one 
thing, and discussing cellular conversations is against the rules of this 
echo for another.
You -=WILL=- cease and desist immediately, with no further hesitation or ado.
 MH> where the hell is my freedom.
.....about to be deprived if you don't shape up.  Please consult with your 
SysOp if you have any doubts or reservations about me meaning business.  You 
will not be warned again.
Do NOT reply to this except by e-mail or netmail.
Bill Cheek
MODERATOR - SCANRADIO
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