# E1738: Unlicensed Simplex Repeater Causes 911 Interference   FCC Investigates

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Published: 2026-05-21T13:51:25+00:00
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## Resource

The FCC issued a serious enforcement action against Pittsburgh ham KD3ASC for using a modified BTech UV-Pro radio as a simplex repeater that retransmitted Allegheny County’s 911 public safety channel. In this video, we break down the full FCC document, what rules were violated, and the important lessons every amateur radio operator needs to know. Stay legal and avoid heavy FCC fines! Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - use code JASON20 to save a 20% discount off of all of their courses - https://geni.us/830iXi5 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

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