Fwd: [Boatanchors] Jerry Freeman - was Ditty not Diddy

[Sheldon Daitch]

Note [2](C)[1] and the word "AND" connects [1] with [2].  Both have to 
apply,
I believe.  One could interpret this rule to mean mere possession of an 
11-meter
amplier is not illegal if there is no other radio equipment on the premises.

Also, [2](D) allows possession of the 11 meter amplifer by non-hams who 
might
have an FCC licence or other operating authority for other radio 
services.  I
will admit, this one is probably not likely, but possible.

73
Sheldon

Glenn Little WB4UIV wrote:

> Per FCC RULE 11 - Linear Amplifiers
> {A} You may not attach the following items (power amplifiers) to your 
> type-accepted CB transmitter in any way:
> [1] External radio frequency [RF] power amplifiers, also called linear 
> amplifiers, or linears;
> or
> [2] Any other devices which, when used with a radio transmitter as a 
> signal source, are capable of amplifying the signal.
> {B} There are no exceptions to this rule and use of a power amplifier 
> voids your authority to operate the station.
> {C} The FCC will presume you have used a linear or other external [RF] 
> power amplifier if-
> [1] It is in your possession or on your premises; and
> [2] There is OTHER EVIDENCE that you have operated your CB station 
> with more power than allowed by CB Rule 10.
> {D} Paragraph C above in this section does not apply if you hold a 
> license in another radio service (HAM, etc.) which allows you to 
> operate an external RF power amplifier.
>
>
> If you look at 2C the possession of the amplifier and other evidence 
> indicates that you have used power, it is assumed that you did use the 
> power. Why else would a non amateur have an amplifier capable of 
> possible operation at 11 meters?
>
> 73
> Glenn
> WB4UIV
>
>