[ARRL-OK] Information needed

[w5taz]

Hello, I need some information. I tried to find the information I needed =
on the FCC web page but was unable to do so.

  I am a member of the Emergency Management here in Okmulgee County. =
Several hams are also members. Other EM members are buying Ham radios =
that are modified to operate out of band.=20

  Those who are buying these radios are not hams. Most are law =
inforcement, Firemen and such. I just had one call me for some =
information on the legalities of him not having a Amateur liscense and =
him owning this radio. He stated to me another officer told him he could =
get a $5000 fine for having this radio in his patrol car.=20

  These guys down here are all fine people and would not operate =
illegally. But they are concerned about this situation. I have tried to =
find information on this at the FCC web page but have been unsuccessfull =
thus far. I even could not find it in my FCC rule book for hams.=20

Can you help me?=20

Is it illegal for non hams to own and use ham radios that are modified =
to operate on frequencies that they are able to talk on?

If you could help me or direct me to the proper place or person to ask =
it would be appreciated. Thank you and I look forward to your reply's.

Dave Lugo, W5TAZ

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