On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 21:55:06 GMT, Dave Heil wrote:

There is no indication from you as to why this rule is "outdated". Why
would anyone want to change this regulation?

Both of these restrictions are in conformance with the provisions of
the International Radio Regulations to which the US is a signatory.

That's what sets the Amateur Radio Service apart fron other
services. Without them, there would be no amateur service...the
commercial radio folks would make sure of that.

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73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane