Some hams get their rocks off reading about CBers getting busted by the law.
Whatever floats your boat.

I propose we all get out on 28.085 AM and call for K4KWH.

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What would you say to that CW Morse?

Hey is'nt that the 10 meter channel 19?

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Quote from Riley Hollingsworth: "You can't regulate STOOPID!"

The hams just LOVE to pick off people that show up on the 10 Meter band without license. They'll be happy to drop the dime....................... (or email).


CWM

I thought that this part of PART 95 was interesting.....

§ 95.410 (CB Rule 10) How much power
may I use?

(a) Your CB station transmitter
power output must not exceed the following
values under any conditions:

AM (A3)—4 watts (carrier power) SSB—12
watts (peak envelope power)

§ 95.411 (CB Rule 11) May I use power

amplifiers?

(a) You may not attach the following
items (power amplifiers) to your type accepted
CB transmitter in any way:
(1) External radio frequency (RF)
power amplifiers (sometimes called
linears or linear amplifiers); or
(2) Any other devices which, when
used with a radio transmitter as a signal
source, are capable of amplifying
the signal.

652

§ 95.412 47 CFR Ch. I (10–1–97 Edition)

(b) There are no exceptions to this
rule and use of a power amplifier voids
your authority to operate the station.
(c) The FCC will presume you have
used a linear or other external RF
power amplifier if—
(1) It is in your possession or on your
premises; and
(2) There is other evidence that you
have operated your CB station with
more power than allowed by CB Rule
10, § 95.410.
(d) Paragraph (c) of this section does
not apply if you hold a license in another
radio service which allows you to
operate an external RF power amplifier.

I think that this is what CW was talking about.

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People like C W are the reason 11 meter hobbyist hate HAM operators. The majority of 11 meter users do not use 10 meters and most are only running small amplifiers to help their transmitting distance due to an outdated and ridiculous ruling from the FCC.

But one day these people like C W will turn in the wrong person, and they will get a rude awaking as to what happens to cry babies.

[quote=Keystone's #1 Mudduck;111473]outdated and ridiculous ruling from the FCC. quote]

That "ruling" has been Federal law, passed by Congress and not the FCC, for quite a number of years. The "11 meter hobbyist" knew the rules going in, and doesn't need any sort of an amplifier.

Maybe the majority of CBers who don't hold Amateur licenses do stay off 10 meters. However, there are those who don't. They're operating illegally, and any ham is within his rights to report it.

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73 de K7KBN

Yes Beetle Hams should Report Anyone infringing in their Bands. Do they have to Gloat and Brag about it as C.W.
I run a Small Amp and have Three Hams within 3 Blocks, one right next door. No Complaints or anything about My Setup. Neighbor Ham next door would let Me know if i was causing Interference, and help Me correct it! Perhaps they don't care because i run Clean. Just glad C.W. dont live close !
I have an Astroplane 50 Feet up, so they have to Know i do C.B.

"Do they have to Gloat and Brag about it..." - Sorry, where's the gloating and bragging, I don't see it. If anything, the original post only shows how 'stoopid' some people can be. Or, just how smart they can be too. He knew he was caught, so why not just admit it and take what you have coming? Sometimes it's the easiest way out of a mess.

Oh ain't it awful that he got turned in for doing something he knew he shouldn't do! Hmm. Something just doesn't sound 'right' about that, does it. The 'awful' part is that he did something he knew he shouldn't do, not that he got turned in for doing it. Doesn't matter if it's you, that guy over there, or me. It still isn't right. The only thing about Citizen Band Radio that's changed in something like 40-50 years is the requirement for an FCC issued license. Don't like a particular rule? Okay, get it changed. Don't just 'break' it, that's very 'non-productive' (nice way of saying silly or 'stoopid'). Rather not go to the trouble of getting it changed? Okay, but you gotta live with the consequences. Doesn't much matter if it's about amplifiers, speeding, or lying on your income tax (who me??).
If that makes me one of those "gloating/bragging' hams, well, sorry 'bout that...
- 'Doc

I don't gloat or take pleasure in anyone getting busted by the FCC but, if you are continually causing known interference or purposely jamming frequencies with music or long keydowns AND the complaintants have already spoken to you many times prior, then maybe a complaint to the FCC is in order. Yes, I have my license and yes I have had many, many export radios, amps and have even caused interference to neighbors without caring so, I was no better than any of those other guys. I do however care now and this is just me. People will be people. They are going to do what they know is wrong but, just remember to be curtious to the neighbors, buy filters for thier equipment do all you can do to prevent this and most times they will be cool with it. You may go a life time with out getting complaints, just don't be surprised if it happens.

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