Posted on 11/07/2002 6:07:19 AM PST by mostlyundecided
Former Michigan Militia Leader's Home Raided
U.S. Marshals Find Guns, Ammunition Inside
Posted: 8:27 a.m. EST November 7, 2002
Updated: 8:48 a.m. EST November 7, 2002
U.S. Marshals raided the home of a former leader of the Michigan Militia Wednesday night.
Federal authorities went to the Dexter home of Mark Koernke (pictured, left) to serve a warrant for illegal use of radio equipment. Inside they found a stash of guns and ammunition, Local 4 reported.
Koernke is currently in custody on other weapons charges.
Federal authorities believe that weapons they seized Wednesday night belong to Koernke and not his family. He could face new federal firearms charges if the weapons belong to him, the station reported.
Illegal radio equipment?
It happens more often than you think.
Here's a link to Enforcement Actions taken by the FCC against 'rules' violators:
Enforcement Bureau - Field Operations List of Notices of Apparent Liability Issued
Here's an excerpt of recent actions:
47 U.S.C. § 301 – Unauthorized Operation
47 U.S.C. § 302 - Devices Which Interfere With Radio Reception
47 C.F.R. Part 95 – Personal Radio Services
47 C.F.R. § 95.411 -- (CB Rule 11) – May I Use Power Amplifiers?
o Frank Kluz, Lancaster, OH. $5,000 NAL.Detroit, MI District Office (7/23/02).
Sarcasm, right? (It was difficult to tell ...)
Yes, arsenal is another media-hype word, along with "High-Powered Rifle"
A .22 revolver, a 12ga shotgun, and a few boxes of shells.
Wow, bad "stash", huh?
Federal Agents Raid Militia Activist's Property
Reported by John Klekamp
Web Produced by Christiana CiolacFederal agents got more than they bargained for when they raided the home of local militia activist Mark Koernke.
Mark Koernke has been in prison for more than two years.
U.S. Marshals were out Wednesday at his Dexter property from reports from a pirate radio operation and when they were out there, they saw something and alerted the ATF.
Deputies shut down Dexter-Pinkney Road as authorities searched the property of jailed militia member Mark Koernke. ATF agents said they found weapons, but they would not say how many.
"So far we found a large number of guns and a large quantity of ammunition," said ATF Special Agent Gregory Holley.
The federal search warrant was executed after U.S. Marshals had entered the home to confiscate a low powered transmitter used for a pirate radio station, 90.7FM.
"The local deputies in this area said there isn't much range to it. You can hear it somewhere within the village area which is somewhere within maybe two mile or so, but it's very short," said Washtenaw County Sheriff Daniel Minzey said.
All that can be heard on the frequency now is static. Deputies say Koernke the FM station is used to spread his message about the Michigan militia. Koernke is in state prison doing time for a high-speed chase back in March 2000.
Authorities say they have had many encounters with Koernke in the past, even though he is behind bars, they are not done with him yet.
"We don't want to say it is illegal or legal, but some of these weapons will be going to the lab for determination to see if they are in violation of the federal laws. At that time if it is so, we will file federal charges," said Special Agent Holley.
Authorities say Koernke's wife and two sons live at the property in Dexter. It is not clear who owns the weapons or who was running the radio station.
Well, in that case, I would conclude that you're living in some kind of fantasy world ...
False. That was the leftist media spin, so I can see why you are confused. But in reality the Michigan Militia refused to allow MeVeigh to become a member because of his extremist views. Morris Dees admitted that fact on CNN's Talk Back Live, even though Morris is quick to lump anyone to the right of McGovern as an extremist.
The anti-Jewish rhetoric of some militia groups, particularly those with white separatist or Anglo-Israel leanings.
There are two types of so-called "militia groups" in America: (1) those who claim to support and defend the Constitution (labeled "Constitutional" militias), and (2) supremists (white and black).
White Supremists are the white equivalent of the Black Panthers or Black Muslims. Both hate Jews, and, general speaking, Black Muslims want all whiteys dead, and White Supremists want all blackeys dead.
Constitutional Militias allow members of all races in their ranks, including blacks and jews. The Commander of the Georgia Constitutional Militia at one time was a Jew. The South Carolina Civilian Militia claimed two black officers in the mid 90's. And J.J. Johnson, the former Commander of the Ohio Militia, is black, and has been a long-time national spokesman for the Constitutional Militia doctrine. The federal government recognized his role in the militia movement by inviting him to testify before Congress in the mid 90's. His most famous statement before the congress was (paraphrased) "I am sick and tired of the media calling me a white supremist". J.J. Johnson Enterprises, Inc. publishes the Sierra Times.
"The local deputies in this area said there isn't much range to it. You can hear it somewhere within the village area which is somewhere within maybe two mile or so, but it's very short,"Power levels on the order of several Watts are needed on the FM Broadcast band JUST to get this kind of range.
This kind of power level is DEFINITELY over the legally permitted power limit actually allowed for use on the FM broadcast band by low-power consumer devices like cheap wireless mics ...
Also - Koernke (and most *other* pirates) fail to take other technical factors into consideration, like radiated harmonics -
- the second harmonic falls into the range of TV channels 7 through 13
- the third harmonic falls into the range of military aircraft comm and satellite band.
And I haven't mentioned that the civilian aircraft communications and navigation band is just *above* the commercial FM Broadcast band -
- spuriuous emmissions from pirate transmitters CAN AFFECT this aircraft comm band ... THIS affects both people's LIVES and their PROPERTY!
NOW do you people see why we have these LAWS on the books (against indiscriminate pirate 'broadcasting')?
THAT may be what it seems like - but there are regulations that cover even that (when was the last time you were required to obtain a operator's license to use a cell phone?) ...
Automatic weapons that have not been taxed. Of course, Mark is a convicted felon, as well...
Wonder what he was doing with the radio that was illegal. With free speech it shouldn't be something he said, right?
There is a wide range of things you're not supposed to do on the airwaves. First off, if you're not licensed for shortwave, you're not supposed to be transmitting, period. If you're licensed, you're only supposed to use those frequency bands that your license class allows. You're not supposed to use an amateur license for commercial purposes. You're not allowed to engage in deliberate interference with other legitimate broadcasts. You're not allowed to exceed certain effective radiated power levels. If someone comes on with a distress call, you are not supposed to interfere with that call.
Aircraft Radio StationsMore:The Telecommunications Act of 1996, which became law on February 8, 1996, brought about fundamental changes in the licensing of aircraft radio stations. Aircraft radio stations include all types of radio transmitting equipment used aboard an aircraft, e.g., two-way radiotelephones, radar, radionavigation equipment, and emergency locator transmitters (ELTs). The primary purpose of aircraft radio equipment is to ensure safety of aircraft in flight. This page provides a summary of the recent rule changes and gives guidance to commercial, as well as general aviation aircraft owners, concerning the licensing and operation of aircraft radio stations.
Who Needs an Aircraft Station License? How do I get a License? General Information FCC Information (Forms, Fees, Rules)Who Needs an Aircraft Station License? On October 26, 1996, the FCC released a Report and Order in WT Docket No. 96-82, FCC 96-421 (text, WordPerfect), eliminating the individual licensing requirement for all aircraft operating domestically. This means that you do not need a license to operate a two-way VHF radio, radar, or ELT aboard aircraft operating domestically. All other aircraft radio stations must be licensed by the FCC either individually or by fleet.WHICH AIRCRAFT ARE INCLUDED? The new rule applies to all aircraft, including scheduled air carriers, air taxis, as well as general aviation aircraft, so long as they fly domestically.
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MAY I USE MY HAND-HELD AIRCRAFT VHF RADIO ON LAND?
You may only use your hand-held aircraft VHF radio from your aircraft, or under the authority of an FCC ground station authorization. Ground station authorizations are usually only issued to aviation service organizations located on airports, businesses engaged in pilot training, aircraft manufacturers, or persons engaged in chase-car activities related to soaring and ballooning.
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