[ARRL-OK] Information needed

Wed, 20 Aug 2003 08:18:39 -0500

At 08:04 AM 8/20/2003 -0500, you wrote:
>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.
>
>   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.

This situation is taking place all over Northeastern OK. I know for a fact 
some of these radios are being sold by a dealer in a small town North of 
Muskogee.

The latest issue of QST has a small item.......I don't remember where I saw 
it.....but it deals with a ham using a modified radio on Marine freqs. The 
FCC wanted to know all kinds of details like who sold the radio, who did 
the mods and was it modified when purchased.

This is becoming a major problem and it would be a help if there was a way 
to start an FCC investigation....especially into the sales of these units.

Joe

>   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.
>
>Can you help me?
>
>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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