It's one way FCC does enforcement.

IANAL, but from what I understand, revoking a valid license isn't easy. There has to be solid evidence of rulebreaking and the accused has a lot of rights and defenses. FCC just can't yank licenses; this is to protect the innocent.

Renewal is a different game for some reason. Usually, simply having a clean record is enough for FCC to routinely process a license renewal. But when there is doubt - any doubt - the FCC can require all sorts of testimony and evidence before a license is renewed. FCC doesn't have to renew a license unless and until they are convinced the licensee will follow the rules and act in good faith.

Ever notice how, when a broadcast station license is up for renewal, they do PSAs about contacting the FCC if you have any issues? It's kinda the same thing for hams.

Usually the licensee can keep operating while the license review process is ongoing.

Remember always that an FCC license is a privilege, not a right.

73 de Jim, N2EY

Whats the callsign? K1MAN???

03/15/2010     Offlined for Enforcement Bureau Action
03/11/2010     Offlined for Alert List Review
03/11/2010     Redlight Review Completed

Are you feeling OK there, W4HLN? You seem distressed, and without any arguments to support your assertion.

The President has the power to shut down amateur radio, as in WWII, but he already has that power by law. This new executive order doesn't change that at all. The President can't grant himself powers he doesn't already have, and yes the Constitution and the law still applies in an emergency.