[BARC-List] changing plates

[G. John Garrett, C.A.S.]

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On 4 Sep 2002, at 10:42, Tom Kinahan wrote:

> Scott, and all,
> 
>  I'm sure that with enough push a way can be found to change the
>  plates,
> over time , however, I'm not sure I agree with Scott's premise.
> 
>  I'm afraid that taking your license exam and passing it, doesn't 
do
> anything to get you "authorized" as an "emergency communications
> operator". While one of the stated purposes of amateur radio is
> emergency communications, you are no more qualified than the next 
guy
> walking down the street until you have involved yourself in the
> training of the organization you are supporting.

If you have to transmit on amateur frequencies it does [loosely,  I 
know]. Ulterior motives aside, in some states, Indiana for instance, 
your amateur plate tells police you're an authorized emergency 
communicator and they don't interfere with you at roadblocks, 
emergency scenes, etc. 

John
WN9T/W1BOS

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