Ed, Although tangentially related, this issue is different from the KU1CW debate, so I've changed the topic line. I suspect the third party traffic issue has been debated before, but here's my two ce
Dick. As you said, its debated. I disagree with your interpretation. 97.115 Third Party Communications: (1) The control operator is present at the control point and is continuously monitoring and sup
Ed, The key words in the third party definition are "sent by the control operator... on behalf of another person (the third party)." The definition of third party doesn't say anything about the licen
Dick. One thing to ask yourself before concluding. What exactly is the status and definition of an unlicensed person operating your station under your control as control operator. If not a third part
Ed, Part 97 doesn't define a status for *any* operator other than the station licensee and the control operator, both of whom are responsible for proper operation of the station. It doesn't say anyth