"Mike Coslo" wrote

And there it is. WHY?

Mike, I know it scares the bejeebers out of the professional-entry-level
licensees out there who have essentially zero interest in whatever
electrical thing happens when they mash the PPT switch, but by their license
grant they are responsible for a ensuring that their transmitted signal
meets a set of technical parameters beyond what the little blinky digits on
the faceplate read.

The current qualification process is woefully inadequate to ensure they can
fulfill that responsibility. The current rules have kept most of these QCAO
members in parts of the spectrum which have mostly local propagation, even
with 1.5KW output.

However, we can soon expect rules changes which may extend their turf to
parts of the spectrum where their ignorance can have worldwide visibility
and consequences. And that scares the bejeebers out of me.

73, de Hans, K0HB
--
Pee equals eye-squared are. It's not just a good idea, it's the law!

"KØHB" wrote:

(snip) ...by their license grant they are
responsible for a ensuring that their
transmitted signal meets a set of technical
parameters beyond what the little blinky
digits on the faceplate read.

The current qualification process is
woefully inadequate to ensure they can
fulfill that responsibility. (snip)


Yet there are no widespread problems, reported by the FCC or other
organizations, relating to that. How can that be, Hans? Perhaps you're wrong
about your assessment of a large portion of this radio community.


The current rules have kept most... (snip)
...in parts of the spectrum which have
mostly local propagation, even with 1.5KW
output.


Out of band emissions, and so on, are not dependant on HF, Hans. Again, no
widespread problems relating to that.


However, we can soon expect rules changes
which may extend their turf to parts of the
spectrum where their ignorance can have
worldwide visibility and consequences. And
that scares the bejeebers out of me.


Yet that very thing is happening in many countries around the world, with
none yet reporting any problems whatsoever. Or is it just American operators
(their "ignorance") that scares the "bejeebers" out of you?


Dwight Stewart (W5NET)

http://www.qsl.net/w5net/

"Dwight Stewart" wrote


Or is it just American operators (their "ignorance") that scares the
"bejeebers" out of you?

I am not eligible to petition the regulators in other countries, so my
proposal will only affect license applicants under FCC jurisdiction.
Hopefully there are responsible hams in other countries who will attempt to
ensure adequate qualification levels are maintained in most countries.

73, de Hans, K0HB

"KØHB" wrote:
"Dwight Stewart" wrote

Or is it just American operators (their
"ignorance") that scares the "bejeebers"
out of you?

I am not eligible to petition the regulators in
other countries, so my proposal will only
affect license applicants under FCC
jurisdiction. (snip)


I'll leave that answer to speak for itself.


Dwight Stewart (W5NET)

http://www.qsl.net/w5net/