John Smith wrote:
"Kinda the 3rd world "family radio" (Ham VHF)."
CB is much more valiable than Amateur Radio because it can be legally
used for profit as well as for pleasure. FCC rules prohibit amateur
radio use in profitable pursuits.- It`s FCC protection for broadcasters,
common carriers, and other radio services.
Pubkic protection agencies make a business of preparedness for disaster
and give mostly lip-service to cooperation with hams. Amateur radio may
be competition for homeland protection. Professionals may not need
amateur help. You can`t pay amateurs to be ready, so you can`t order
them to do anything.
Best regards, Richard Harrison, KB5WZI
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