SSTV Lids

I have had break-ins by some who cared nothing about the subject being discussed, and sometimes could not even hear all sides of the conversation. The break-in then proceeds to send images completely foreign to the topics topics. This happens on voice QSOs by the rig and antenna checkers. You know the type.

But the worst SSTV lids of all are the ones that send naked girlie pictures.

I suppose they think they are exercising their "freedom of speech", but one thing to remember is that for every person transmitting, there are at least 10 people listening (watching), and naked or bare breasted girlie pictures are certainly not doing anything for putting the best SSTV foot forward. I have had several contacts with hams putting on SSTV demonstrations for youngsters, and if you need to send naked girlie pictures, stay off the ham bands and work the Internet!

If tempted to send a girlie picture, be aware that every picture sent on 14230 is recorded by KA2HZO and W4FZ.

The FCC has given out Pink Ticket warnings in the past.

Another website has this to say about the same topic:

"INDECENT & OFFENSIVE MATERIAL ON SSTV

Slow Scan Video operators who send nudes, and other kinds of pornography should take heed. While it is generally considered bad taste, and it violates regulations, the greatest fault with it is that it reflects badly on a Hobby/Service that has always been family-oriented. Even while ARRL and The FCC and members of Congress have turned amateur radio into a Sport, Videops should be aware of the following:

1. Demonstrations of SSTV by Ham clubs are ongoing in shopping Malls.

2. High school radio clubs are demonstrating Slow Scan every day with young men and women, teachers and administrators watching.

3. People who want our frequencies cite such use of the frequencies as a good
    reason to show less consideration of our claims to the amateur bands. 

4. Many parents will not allow their children to become involved in a Hobby that
    has been corrupted by indecency in all forms, visual and aural.

Those who are acting agressively to stop indecent material on the SSTV channels are to be commended. Why not join them in cleaning up the Bands. When Congress authorized "deregulating" Amateur Radio in 1982, supporters of the changes in the Communications Act believed that WE were capable adults, able and willing to police our own bands."