RadioReference Receives a DMCA Takedown Notice from Priority Dispatch Corp.

[MtnBiker2005]

Well, RR CEO did give up the MRA lawsuit battle.

Restricted Info - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

 

[KD7DDC]

It's not for field use...it's used in the PSAP by dispatchers.

Used on EVERY single medical call in Utah. I had long figured them all out from listening before I ever knew what Priority Dispatch was or saw the official list.

I'm sure that right now, they're saying, "Well, we gave it a shot. No one can say we didn't try. Let's go get a beer."

They are based here in SLC so I highly doubt any beers will be drunk.

 

[ur20v]

I often wonder about people that can't keep a job for more than a few years...

Legal counsel

"Part-time law professor at BYU Law School, teaching Ethics and Professional Responsibility."

Ooh, I always get a chuckle out of lawyers who talk about ethics... like Cookie Monster teaching kids how to eat healthy.

 

[Motoballa]

The codes are strictly to determine a response. Agencies that give them out over the air are weird.

Like Albuquerque, it straight up says the code and the type: MACH Fire Station Alerting & Automation/Albuquerque Fire Rescue Group Calls Live

Assuming Albuquerque uses the most up to date codes, anyone can freely monitor the scanner and slowly obtain and make a list, broadcastify just makes it easier. This is my weekly entertainment. Thank you Priority Dispatch Corp!

 

[magiclightman]

Not to throw PulsePoint under the bus here but their API docs have the list documented as well:

PulsePoint API Reference Guide

docs.google.com

 

[pro106import]

Not to throw PulsePoint under the bus here but their API docs have the list documented as well:

PulsePoint API Reference Guide

docs.google.com

I converted into a PDF in case anyone wants one ( attached )

 

[prcguy]

If someone could find out where the attorneys or owners of PriorityDispatch eat lunch, we could print out the reference guide and use as place mats in the restaurant. That would make for a nice lunchtime conversation at the table.

 

[nd5y]

Custom printed toilet paper sent to their corporate HQ.

 

[bharvey2]

The most classic legal back and forth is attached. There are times when I wish I could use this approach, but it might get me in trouble. I dunno.

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I like it.


I was thinking you could have responded with greater brevity such as:


# NaCl


Might not be "lawyerly" enough but it gets the point across.

 

[IC-R20]

Well, RR CEO did give up the MRA lawsuit battle.

Restricted Info - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

10 years ago. Nice that they've grown a spine since then.

Either way, internet archive and various other caching projects across the internet would have already scooped most of that so you can view it elsewhere. A vain effort by crybaby copyright trolls.

 

[jlinko]

Above is an example of an incident page from our local PSAP CAD system, delivered via Active911. This information is often copied and pasted by recipients into social media posts, etc.

Sounds like your lawyer is doing due diligence. I would also check into those agencies that push CAD dispatch information, including IAED codes, over platforms like EDispatches, I Am Responding, and Pulse Point. This stuff is more in the public domain than they think. Could you copyright 10-codes?

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[RFI-EMI-GUY]

Google Search for [PDF] EMD Codes www.rcfireassoc.org › emd , returns several locations where these codes are already in public domain.

 

[RFI-EMI-GUY]

Hence they will try death by a thousand cuts. They will not give up and make constant court battles out of this. You will win in the end, but they will make it cost you. And us, if it forces you to raise costs.

They have to write a "strong letter" first. Their lawyer charges by the hour.

 

[RFI-EMI-GUY]

I am bored, is anyone up for the impractical and dangerous practice of freelance call-taking ??

 

[gary123]

Wiki by their nature are pages created by public input. By their nature everyone should or does take the contents with a grain of salt. Most of the laws/regulations/rules have been hashed out by Wikipedia. I suggest a check of rulings and previous lawsuits filed against Wikipedia may quickly answer any questions related to content within a wiki style page.

As far as the actual content from RRs perspective anyone can hear something and interpret what they think it means. That person can then share that information freely (1st amendment). In a identical situation the membership here regularly monitors unknown frequencies , talk groups etc. The membership then uses experience, similar situations and general assumption and experience to identify the specific user. The contents of the wiki could easily be generated through these methods. Almost all frequency databases are generated by this exact process.

One other point to pursue. Are the purchasers of the alleged contents signed to a NDA? If not then they have the right to disseminate the contents for free regardless of the fact they purchased them.

 

[krokus]

I was thinking you could have responded with greater brevity such as:

# NaCl

Might not be "lawyerly" enough but it gets the point across.

Another good option:
# SiO2

 

[bharvey2]

Another good option:
# SiO2

Good point. It gives them some options

 

[902]

Well, there's 1.6 million registered users on this site. I'm sure there's an MD in that bunch.

We've got a few medical examiners in the group, too.

 

[902]

I am bored, is anyone up for the impractical and dangerous practice of freelance call-taking ??

Well, one major city in the Northeast actually went out to bid for a Commuter Aided Dispatch system because of a typo. Here is the result:

 

[RFI-EMI-GUY]

Well, one major city in the Northeast actually went out to bid for a Commuter Aided Dispatch system because of a typo. Here is the result:
View attachment 120142

He was 100% correct in his statement: "Who knows what the heck is going on inside a microchip?"