Hello
If Airnav should have to remove this, Why hasn't everyone written to ofcom about these on flightradar24's twitter http://twitter.com/#!/flightradar24 these have been done automatically by them since 11th of July and in a facebook poll by them on the 10th of July a large majority of their users were in favour. Also, Would this law apply since Airnav is not a UK company?
Andrew
Frankly Andrew your reply beggars belief.
In simple terms, unless one has a license to do so, it is an offence in this country (UK) to intercept proscribed radio signals and it is a further offence to publish what is heard from such an action. No questions, no arguments, no popular vote by Facebook contributors and no excuses that "everyone does it" - it is an offense under our laws.
The "discussions" we have had on here about the default setting for data-sharing clearly indicate that we are all, including Airnav, fully aware of the legalities but if you have any doubts about it, consult the legislation yourself.
Not everyone reads twitter or facebook but should a complaint be made to Ofcom you can in this instance expect some action. The widespread publishing of alerts will not go down well and could be seen as a provocation. Why take the risk in upsetting the regulators who, up till now, have turned a blind eye to the activities of the hobby?
Ofcom have vast powers. They could simply confiscate some of our members equipment just to prove a point.
Why annoy them when it could provoke a clampdown? It's not worth the risk.
