I understand the importance of this issue and ham radio but what exactly
does this have to do with topband? Are we really concerned that people
are going to use topband for this?
The best course of action would be to contact your lawmakers in DC and
get someone to sponsor some legislation to slam the door on this illegal
activity.
If you own a boat you can afford to buy the right maritime radio
equipment. Quit making excuses about wanting to be tracked and all the
other bs that is bantered about. There are maritime frequencies and
services for you. Use them and quit jeopardizing our frequencies
especially if you are a ham.
Mike W0MU
On 3/15/2014 8:49 PM, Dan White wrote:
Yachtsmen may be using amateur radio in order to avoid paying the fees
for more expensive maritime email systems, perhaps such as
http://www.sailmail.com/ , which charges an annual vessel fee of $250.
This is most certainly a "radio service".
Winlink on the other hand, operates under Part 97 of FCC Regulations.
They market themselves to boat owners for maritime use. See
http://www.winlink.org/node/233 for details.
My question is simple and legitimate. After reading FCC Part 97.113
which deals with Prohibited Amateur Communications, the rules
specifically state routine communications are prohibited in cases
where other radio services are available. Are the yachtsmen using
email servers operating within our amateur spectrum in compliance with
FCC Part 97.113?
FCC Part 97.113 a: No amateur station shall transmit,
(5)Communications, on a regular basis, which could reasonably be
furnished alternatively through other radio services.
73,
Dan
W5DNT
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