I don't think we're talking public service frequencies. I think we're talking ARES/RACES/WARN backup on amateur bands.
On 06-May-10 20:29, Clint Bradford wrote: > It is against FCC regulations in the United States to use amateur gear on > frequencies allocated for public service. > >>> ... Do you also demand commercial quality radios? > > For public safety? Absolutely. > > Clint Bradford, K6LCS > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.819 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2856 - Release Date: 05/05/10 > 18:26:00 > -- Nigel A. Gunn, 1865 El Camino Drive, Xenia, OH 45385-1115, USA. tel +1 937 825 5032 Amateur Radio G8IFF W8IFF (was KC8NHF), e-mail ni...@ngunn.net www http://www.ngunn.net Member of ARRL, GQRP #11396, QRPARCI #11644, SOC #548, Flying Pigs QRP Club International #385, Dayton ARA #2128, AMSAT-NA LM-1691, AMSAT-UK 0182, MKARS, ALC, GCARES, XWARN. _______________________________________________ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb