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It's ok to covert a ham radio to talk on 11meter but not the other way.
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Yes, it IS! That's because the amateurs generally follow the law, and because they DO test on their technical AND regulatory knowledge, they are expected to toe to a higher standard. In fact, there are GOOD, solid, and LEGAL reasons to modify amateur equipment.
1). To take advantage of the 60 Meter band that does not come already enabled. LEGAL
2) To participate in Army, Navy/Marine Corps & USAF MARS. LEGAL with authorization from State MARS & and National MARS HQ.
3) To participate in FEMA and other agencies" HF communications on designated HF frequencies. LEGAL with authorization and proof of NTIA compliant equipment from designated authority.
4) To participate in Homeland Security exercises, military and shared traffic nets Appointment and authorization from the correct military agency.
5) To assist in emergency operations requiring operations on a wide variety of HF frequencies--many of whom are not widely known nor are permitted to be shared with others due to Operational Security restrictions. (See #4)
6) To participate in specific communications activities of both civilian and military agencies as needed--some of which FCC has absolutely no sayso in!:drool: (See above # 4 & 5
7) Because such modifications are encouraged by the agencies who receive assistance from mature, dedicated amateurs and communications volunteers who are serious, semi-professional communicators that can be counted on in a pinch when the ball drops.
Even though the Lic. required to run a ham radio is easy to get.
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TOO easy. Has nothing to do with elitism, but with technical and operational standards.
I bet a lot of you were crying when the Morse code restriction was lifted. HaHaHa.
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I didn't have to wait because *I* couldn't master it back in the 80's.
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Then your ecstatic about someone getting fined. I'm sure you guys run 10 meter radios in your personal vehicle.
(See comments interspersed above)
Wanna know WHY? Because it is these people who facilitate the THEFT of radio spectrum from legitimate, LICENSED users! They DESERVE to get popped and MORE!:angry: If they'd just at least TELL their customers NOT to stray onto 10 Meters, that'd help. Or disable the sets so they only work on 11 Meters. BUT NOOOOOO! We don't CARE about anything LEGAL: we just want to make a fast buck. Who CARES if our customers interfere with the hams! NO sympathy from me!
Run one of those &^%$% things in MY vehicle?? Don't even START me telling you what I REALLY think of 'em!:thumbdown::angry: BUNCHA *&^%$(*---SHHHHHHHHHHH! BE nice now!!!
