In a case of deliberate jamming / interference, Ofcom prosecuted an individual who was found guilty of unlicensed use of radio equipment, illegal possession of radio apparatus, and causing deliberate interference to wireless telegraphy – all of which are offences under the Wireless Telegraphy Act.
He was sentenced to 26 weeks’ imprisonment, suspended for 12 months.
Iain O’Brien, head of spectrum compliance at Ofcom’s spectrum group, said: “Amateur radio community users in the Hull area faced significant disruption after their transmissions were deliberately targeted. We are pleased with this result, which should provide some welcome relief to the local radio community, as well as send a very strong signal to those that abuse the airwaves.”
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