Topic: Communications Act Of 1934

2 chapters across the catalog

2022 Best of End of Show Mixes Special
Episode 1508 55:59 - 59:16

1508: 2022 Best of End of Show Mixes Special

John C. Dvorak Ham Radio License Expiration

Adam Curry jokingly "notifies" John C. Dvorak that his amateur radio license has expired, citing FCC regulations and the Communications Act of 1934. The segment features a musical montage about Dvorak's "unlicensed" status and the potential for him to forget to renew it over the next two years. Dvorak defends his knowledge of the hobby while the audio incorporates clips of CB and ham radio chatter.

Stilts and Steroids
Episode 1355 9:10 - 11:04

1355: Stilts and Steroids

FCC License Expiration, John C. Dvorak Amateur Radio Notice

A formal notice is issued regarding the expiration of an amateur radio license under FCC regulations. The license holder is informed that as of November 2020, they are no longer authorized to operate certain equipment, though a two-year leeway period is noted. There is a suggestion to pursue a general class license to utilize more advanced radio rigs.