Apparently more people are concerned about this that I had realized. So,
for brevity, here is the text of the message I sent to John Hennessee, and
his answer to me. Please don't slay the messenger! (Me!)
My inquiry is at the bottom, and John's reply to my inquiry is at the top.
73, -KR4WM
(ARRL-related SPAM removed for brevity.)
Hi Web,
You are correct on all. Such devices are actually crossband repeaters and they
are not legal below 29.5 MHz. See
http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/faq-aux.html. 73,
John, N1KB
John C. Hennessee, N1KB
Regulatory Information Specialist
Field and Educational Services Department
-----Original Message-----
From: Web Williams [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2005 7:21 PM
To: reginfo
Subject: Seeking rules clarification
Hi,
I have a question concerning "remote base" operation on HF frequencies.
I am in conversation with a person who has a remote base set up using
an internet connection from home to a different location where his HF radio
is set up. He's using the internet as a control link to access the
various functions
and controls on the radio and the antenna rotator. This system is very
intriguing to me, but in reading the FCC rules, such type of operation is
not allowed on frequencies below 29.5MHz, if I'm reading the rules
correctly.
I think you must have an RF control link above 222.15MHz, a direct
wire-line control from door-to-door, or a dedicated unlisted telephone
number with a direct wire connection to the control device for such an
operation to begin to be legal, and even then, shouldn't such a system be
incapable of transmitting below 29.5MHz?
These types of system seem to be becoming commonplace, but I find
no authorization for this type of system anywhere in the rule book. Is
this something where the FCC is simply turning a blind eye unless some
type of conflict occurs?
Thank you very much for any clarification you may provide. If such a
system is legal, I'd be interested in setting one up for my personal use.
Kindest regards, -Web Williams, Myrtle Beach, SC
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