Ed Cregger wrote:

...
Yep, you are right. We are regulated by emission standards. Not equipment
standards.

Ed, NM2K



But, we here, in r.r.a.a, can "cheat" that quite legally! It is called
high gain antennas ... (or, ERP)

However, those get more difficult with "distance" (i.e, meters) ... and
age. :-( (not to mention rules/regulations.)

Regards,
JS