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Old October 5th 05, 12:24 PM
Matt
 
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hehehe

Dave Holford wrote:
Sounds good, but somehow I have a feeling that calling for help, no matter how
bad things were, on a Secret Service, or military Strategic Command and Control
channel might not be a particularly good idea.

Dave

"Wayne P. Muckleroy" wrote:


That includes ANY frequency in or out of the amateur bands. However, one
must be careful with this. Sometimes, things we view as an emergency is not
seen as such by the FCC. "Emergency" usually implies immediate danger to
life, limb, or property.

Wayne-
(KC8UIO)

"Dr.Ace" wrote in message
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"Matt" wrote in message
...

While I know that a license is required for correct transmissions on an
amateur radio, is there anything that would make it illegal for a
non-licensed individual to use a ham radio to call for help in an
emergency situation? I see over and over the FCC emphasizes that if you
hear a call for help outside your licensed band, you may respond, also
that if you need help you can use any frequency on which you can get
help... What are thoughts on this?

If you need emergency help you can use any frequency to try to
get help.
Ace - WH2T