E1151: $34,000 PENALTY for Interference in RADIO COMMS During Johnson Creek Fire

Last year the FCC proposed a fine of $34,000 to a Ham Radio Operator for allegedly trying to interfere with commercial communications being used by firefighters during the Johnson Creek Fire in Idaho. Here are links to the story:
Article: https://incompliancemag.com/fcc-fines-amateur-radio-operator-for-interfering-with-fire-suppression-communications
ARRL article https://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-proposes-record-34-000-fine-for-alleged-interference-and-unauthorized-transmissions-during-idaho
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