FCC

Amateur Radio: Not an Emergency Radio Service

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Well, that’s what the FCC says: the Amateur Radio Service is not an emergency radio service. K1ZZ’s QST editorial quotes the FCC and points out that the mission of the Amateur Radio Service is indeed broader than emergency communications. (The FCC does recognize the role that amateur plays in emergencies — see this web page.) … Read more

This Spewed Out of the Internet #9

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I have been traveling quite a bit lately for work, so here’s a catch up on a number of things spewing forth from the interwebnet. I’ve recently re-discovered High Frequency Electronics Magazine, edited by Gary Breed, K9AY. This is a top quality trade pub that targets RF design engineers. In Gary’s September editorial, he highlighted … Read more

Time to Change the FCC Rules for EmComm?

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The FCC continues to drive out any ambiguity on how it interprets Part 97.113. (See previous post EmComm Trouble From the FCC. ) On October 20th, the FCC released Public Notice DA-09-2259, which reiterates the principle of no amateur radio communication on behalf of an employer, even if the employer is a government agency such … Read more

EmComm Trouble From the FCC

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There has been quite a ruckus about the FCC and Part 97.113 concerning emergency communications but I have been taking a wait and see attitude about it.  These FCC Rules say:  No amateur station shall transmit communications in which the station licensee or control operator has a pecuniary interest, including communications on behalf of an employer. The … Read more

This Spewed Out of the Internet #4

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Things have gotten quite busy at work, which is why I haven’t posted anything recently. The spare time I have has gone towards getting ready for Hamcon Colorado, as I have signed up to do two presentations and a few other tasks. Here’s some items that are worth mentioning that spewed out of the internet. … Read more