On Thu, 28 Apr 2005 11:22:20 -0700, "John Smith"
wrote:

I am afraid Dave is not even good entertainment... more of a
boring/repetitive slug...

He reminds me of an old woman with nothing better to do than harass anyone
in disagreement with them.

. a Chihuahua, nipping at ones ankles--best ignored.

However, when not here, he is most likely in his mobile, pursuing truckers
(complete with a rotating caution light on his trunk and wearing a bunch of
pseudo-official badges, patches and ball caps purchased at ham fests), I
suppose it is better to have him here than out annoying the truckers, at
least they can get some honest work done then! grin

I see stereotyping is a standard method of operation for you. As
opposed to actually dissecting your issues and discussing their
relative worth.

Any society that expects to live together must enact rules which set
limits on what people can do to one another, and generally set's
boundaries on an individual's right of access and right of property.

Anyone who thinks that these rules are overly restrictive or otherwise
"wrong" need to do some serious research on history and sociology.

This applies to the radio spectrum as well. There are millions of
licensed users who are granted the privilege of operating on a
specified band of frequencies to accomplish a particular task. Things
like wireless internet, cell phones, GPS, the drive-in at a fast food
joint, long haul telephone service, satellite and broadcast radio,
television, and many more conveniences that some of us take for
granted, need clear spectrum to operate properly. That is why the FCC
controls who goes where. What do you suppose would happen if the FCC
were to disappear and anyone was allowed to transmit on any frequency
they pleased?

Common citizens have access to certain portions of spectrum to conduct
personal business or engage in hobby talk. As you demonstrate
increased responsibility and technical competence, you are granted
increased privileges. That is why ham radio has more bands, modes, and
power. A ham license is a certificate that demonstrates that the
holder has passed tests showing that he understands the FCC
operational rules, as well as possessing enough technical skill to
operate higher power transmitters, erect proper antenna systems, and
mitigate interference complaints.

That is not to say that there aren't CB operators equally qualified in
these areas. But until they prove their competence, the FCC does not
recognize it.

Eliminating ham radio and replacing it with a "no-holds-barred" radio
service where people are allowed to run class "C" amps on AM, or
running 10 KW into a poorly decoupled antenna, generating RFI, etc.,
is a recipe for disaster.

One way to illustrate how anarchy is a poor choice for RF spectrum
management, is by turning the tables. If there are no rules, then you
might think it's a good thing. But what if you were engaged in a radio
activity that you enjoyed. All of a sudden that activity was
interrupted by another station creating interference. You could no
longer partake in what it is that you enjoy, thanks to the
interference from the other station. Now, what do you do? There is no
FCC to complain to right? Who stands up for your right of access?

Dave
"Sandbagger"
http://home.ptd.net/~n3cvj