The FCC doesn't revoke ham radio licenses except in egregious circumstances. Most of the time, it's someone who is deliberately interfering with public safety o

The FCC doesn't revoke ham radio licenses except in egregious circumstances. Most of the time, it's someone who is deliberately interfering with public safety or commercial frequencies, and is told to stop, and doesn't. Even the douche canoe that intentionally interfered with firefighting efforts recently only got a hefty fine. He still has his license. Ham radio licenses are granted by the FCC with the understanding that the the license-holders intend to experiment and explore radio technology. And further understanding that while licensees are expected to adhere to all of the rules, mistakes will sometimes be made. Hams are therefore given wide latitude in terms of self-policing and forgiveness for accidentally or unknowingly breaking them from time to time.