Possibly true. However, as a de-facto self-policing Radio Service, and in the spirit of Elmering, it can sometimes to be helpful to discuss long-propagated misconceptions, misunderstandings and misapplications of the rules we operate under.
This is true of both operational and engineering practices. For instance, many experienced radio amateurs still believe that there is a lower FCC standard for spurious emissions on HF QRP transmitters than for those above 5W. That changed back in 2003, and now all HF transmitters must be at -43 dBc or better. That's 20 times (13 dB) tighter than the old spec. There are exemptions for transmitters produced earlier, but those "placed in service" after 1/1/2003 must meet the new, tighter spec. (see Part 97.307) This means for example, that an amateur home-brewing from an older schematic must make sure the finished transmitter incorporates sufficient harmonic filtering and suppression of other spurious signals to meet the new spec. It's not so much being a self-appointed lawyer, as helping our fellow amateurs with opinions and advice that hopefully lead to good operating and engineering practices. I know that I have learned a lot from those who have Elmered me. I am constantly learning from those amateurs around me who are more versed in areas than I am, including many on this list. Perhaps, in some small way we can each learn from and help each other to promote a culture of high performance in the Amateur Radio Service, a hobby we all love. 73, Bruce, N1RX > Gentlemen, I'm convinced that Amateur Radio may have nearly as many such > self-appointed lawyers as we did in the Army ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
