> > There is now only 4 options, for USA hams who still > want to use ROS on HF bands: > > 1. Operate ROS... knowing that you are breaking the > FCC Rules, and roll the dice, hoping you don't get caught. > > 2. Go on an uphill battle to change the FCC Rules, and > possibly win or lose after a year or more of legal work. > > 3. When the FCC sends you an enforcement letter > "Notice of Apparent Liability", and asks you to > show cause or risk citation and/or payment > of fine, simply tell the FCC "please forgive me, > I didn't know it is illegal to use Spread Spectrum > on HF, and honestly I won't do it again." > Bonnie, what was the 4th option :)
73 Buddy WB4M > Several years ago, I started writing about how hams > in USA are falling behind in technology due to > antiquated FCC rules. I pointed to several excellent > modes and methods of operation that USA hams don't > have the freedom to use, but hams in most other countries > are at liberty to use. This situation is all due to > FCC rules that were forged in the 20th century and > based upon old methods of using radio. > > Boxed-in by early limitations, there is no way to > think out of the box. Some hams laughed and said: > "PSK31 and RTTY is all we need; why should we care? > Why should we want to use any new modes?" > > Well, USA hams... Welcome to our Technology Jail! > > Best Wishes, > Bonnie Crystal KQ6XA>> Best Wishes, >> Bonnie Crystal KQ6XA >> >
