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"Dwight Stewart" wrote in message k.net... "Dee D. Flint wrote: Since no one is prohibited from doing public service, no authorization is needed. (snip) To do the types of public service we're authorized to do (MARS, RACES, and so on), authorization is required. Sec. 97.407 (a) No station may transmit in RACES unless it is an FCC-licensed primary, club, or military recreation station and it is certified by a civil defense organization as registered with that organization, or it is an FCC-licensed RACES station. (snip) Care to show me where Part 95 authorizes CB'ers to operate a station at all similar to a RACES station? What about a MARS station? What about operations serving government agencies and others? In fact, show me where Part 95 authorizes any activity beyond the recreational use of those frequencies. That is an authorization to operate on those frequencies and an authorization to operate the station not an authorization to do public service. There is a difference. And to do MARS or CAP, it is not the FCC that authorizes you but other agencies and services. But I repeat that is authorization to use the frequencies not authorization to do public service. RACES is the same way. You have to be authorized for RACES operation but that is not the same as authorizing one to do public service. RACES is a very specific organization with very specific goals and tasks. You do not and never have needed an authorization to do public service. Where in the rules does it say that I need the FCC's authorization to do communications at a walk-a-thon? Where in the rules does it state that I need FCC's authorization to be part of the team that deployed here in the Michigan area during the August power blackout? Where in the rules does it say that I need the FCC's authorization to join ARES. Nowhere. The list could go on and on. (snip) It is a recognition of what we do and the value of what we do. It is a good and solid justification to use for the continued existence of amateur radio. Nothing more. Sadly, far too many in Amateur Radio today have that attitude towards public service. Most of do follow the personal commitment to participate in public service since it is not only a long and time honored tradition but the right thing to do. That does not change the fact that there is no mandate to do so. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE |
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