On Sun, 8 May 2005 06:25:45 -0700, "John Smith"
wrote:

Russ:

That is my point! Too many look at ham radio as "special" and "separate."

What I suggested was gov't, commercial and, yes, even CB in that suggestion.
I am just guessing, but you market to that wide a group and you are just
bound to sell a dozen--or two! grin

And, having the design so others can purchase rights (reasonably charged!)
to use "your case", then the innovation brought to the market by "the many
manufacturers" (and thousands of minds) gives your product real "SEX
APPEAL!"

Intriguing idea, but how would this work with varying licensing
requirements on some of your proposed bands, maximum power
differences, as well as the "type acceptance" or certification
required for operation?

Would changing cards within such a unit count as a mod, presently only
allowed for licensed amateurs transmitting on amateur frequencies?

You are on the right track as far as getting marketable numbers, but
the rules are so different for the various bands you mention, I am not
sure that can be resolved, even if all of the technical issues can be.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
--
At the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence

Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA
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