Robert Casey wrote:


Mike Coslo wrote:

The only logical argument that I can accept for the punitive
measures of power limitations and the ridiculous restrictions on
homebrewing and the "final voltage restrictions for the lowest class
of operation is just the creation of another group of "great unwashed"

A few questions on electrical safety on the test should solve the
problem that the
final voltage restriction is trying to address. How would you enforce
it anyway?
The frequency of your carrier is easily enforced (by someone tuning a
receiver
at a remote FCC field office), power level less so, and the B+ on the finals
can't be except by a visit from the FCC. They don't have the budget for
that.


Agreed. I have never been in favor of unenforceable rules.

Can anyone come up with a good rationale for not teaching RF safety in
some depth at the lowest level of license class? Are these newbies worth
less to us?

- Mike KB3EIA -