> I'm in doubt about a couple of claims that were made here about FCC rules concerning 6 meter r/c radios:
> 1. Lex Mierop says that 50 Mhz can only be used for aircraft, not cars, boats, or robots. There are no restrictions as to what type of model can be controlled on 50 mHz. > 2. Chuck Anderson says that you can't allow someone to use your 6 meter r/c radio while you supervise as control operator. This is true, but was not so until the AMA pressed the FCC on this question. Originally the operation of a 6 meter radio control transmitter by a non ham was legal as long as 'control' of the transmitter was maintained by the license holder. This was considered to be the same type of operation as when a non ham talked on any of the other legal ham frequencies while the license holder operated the transmitter. Obviously a buddy box fulfilled this control requirement and until the AMA pressed the issue the fact that I could take the transmitter out of your hands at any moment fulfilled the control requirement. > Can anyone find any evidence on the Web confirming either of these alleged rules? I searched through FCC Part 97 and couldn't find a thing. http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/news/part97/ Unfortunately the rules do not contain all the limitations and information needed at times. Often the FCC has issued 'opinions' that carry the force of law that are very difficult, if not impossible, to find. This is ONE of the reasons the AMA pressed the issue of 'control operator'. regards, Jim Porter N0BZQ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
