[Boatanchors] Illegal to own in Oz?

[rbethman]

ACMA applies to New Zealand.

It is NOT USA.

Relax Sandy.

Bob - N0DGN

On 11/5/2011 5:40 PM, Sandy wrote:
> OK GUYS!  Who the hell is "ACMA"?  What is the NAME of the origanization the
> acronym fits several people and websites!  W=H=O IS this ACMA being talked
> about?  We need to know?  The US government?  WHO?  please.
>
> 73,
> Sandy W5TVW
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Geoff Roberts
> Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 3:53 PM
> To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Boatanchors] Illegal to own in Oz?
>
> Ok, this pretty much floored me.
>
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>
> Saw this on an ad for a FT on ebay.
>
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> for auction i have a YAESU FT DX 400 ham radio with ym 844A microphone
>
> this radio is fully functional with no faults can produse 300 watts on
> transmit
>
> unfortanutly the ACMA have now deemed this type of transmitter illegal under
> the current law as it will transmit out of band
>
> therefore i am selling this radio as parts only not working
>
> it is rather unfortunate thet the law has been changed on these older radios
>
> i only accept paypal certainly no pick up due to abusive dealers in the past
>
> this radio is advertised elswhere and may be removed during auction
>
> please refer to the ACMA web site for clarification of the act
>
> good luck and happy bidding
>
> yes unfortunatly any vfo hf radio like  TS 520   FT 101 etc etc can incur  a
> two your imprisonment just for owning one
>
> Here's the URL if you want a giggle.
>
> http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/280767407669?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
> <http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/280767407669?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3
> 984.m1438.l2649>  &_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
>
> Unless I've missed something somewhere, this only applies to people without
> an appropriate amateur license, as we are deemed technically competent to
> ascertain that we are operating within our band limits.  (Seller doesn't
> mention if he is a ham, but it seems unlikely.  I hope not.)
>
> The ACMA website is down right now (server maintenance all weekend) so I
> can't quote the exact rules in question, but I can't see how that would be
> so, even band restricted radios are capable of going out of band to some
> degree, that's why we have to know our band limits and abide by them.  I
> have an FT200 and I'm pretty darn sure it's not unlawful to own it or use it
> lol.
>
> I will follow up with ACMA of course, I've no doubt there is no reason to
> think we should all suddenly go back to radios without a VFO...
>
> My guess is that this guy has been operating on the 11m CB band or elsewhere
> as a pirate with this thing and either got caught out or someone complained
> about interference and he's worried about the Radio Inspectors paying him a
> visit.  Mind you, even if it was crystal locked, it's not type approved for
> CB and 300w is going to get someone's attention I think.   Thought you might
> all be amused by it.
>
> (Yes I will be trying to buy the radio lol)
>
> Geoff
>
> VK5GDR
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