[Boatanchors] Petition to eliminate exclusive CW bands

[Donald Chester]

> From: Jim Wiley <jwiley at gci.net>

> Emissions are designated according to their classification and their
> necessary bandwidth.

> See examples at 47 CFR Subpart C, section 2.202(g) -  Table of necessary
> bandwidths.  (specific examples for AM phone shown below)

Note that the operative words for amateur use are "necessary bandwidths"
and "good amateur practice"    Refer again to part 97, paragraph
97.307(a), above.

Here are a few specific emission examples:

Section 2:  (telephony, commercial quality radiotelephone) (double
sideband, full carrier)       6K00A3E     This is the section that
refers to "conventional" AM phone.  It does not refer to broadcasting or
transmission of music.  It does specifically refer to double sideband AM
with full carrier.

Section 3:  (sound broadcasting, speech and music)  8K00A3AE Note that
music is prohibited on all amateur frequencies with certain specific
exemptions for space shuttle traffic.  This example also includes
broadcasting, which is similarly prohibited on amateur frequencies.

Everyone should remember that there are certain sections of the FCC
rules that DO apply to amateur radio, even though they are not mentioned
in part 97 as such.   These rules are contained in parts 1 and 2 of the
FCC rules.

Keep in mind this little gem:  FCC regulations as described in Parts 1
and 2 are applicable to ALL FCC regulations for ALL radio services.

Additional regulations  specific to amateur radio are contained in part
97.   Regulations that apply to other services have their own sections,
such as part 95 for CB radio,  part 80 for marine radio, part 15 for
incidental (unlicensed) emissions, and so on.

The examples concerning permissible bandwidth are only a subset of the
complete emission standards.  I recommend further study of the
applicable rules and specifications for a more complete understanding of
the FCC rules as they apply to amateur radio.

Here are some links you may find useful:

Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: Part 97
<http://tinyurl.com/bu37eux>

Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: Part 1
<http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=35746c8c744e8cd52c4e94f7d0b9cf04&mc=true&node=pt47.1.1&rgn=div5>


Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: Part 2 <http://tinyurl.com/kpdzagc>

I hope this helps.

Finally, remember that the FCC rules concerning amateur radio are
intentionally written with a certain "looseness" that is intended to
allow experimentation with new techniques.

A reading of the rules for other sections will immediately show how
"tight"  they are.  For example, broadcast stations must observe very
tight limits on transmitted power, frequency tolerance, antenna
patterns,  operating hours, and program content.  Deviations from these
prescribed limits will likely subject the station owners to fines and
other penalties, some of them quite severe.

Jim, KL7CC


From: Glen Zook <gzook at yahoo.com>


Sorry, but he is correct! ?There are definitely regulations in other parts of 47 CFR that do apply to the Amateur Radio Service including, but not limited to, 47 CFR Part 1, 47 CFR Part 2, and 47 CFR Part 15. ?Those Parts that are specific to other Radio Services do NOT apply to amateur radio. ?But, certain things, like equipment certification requirements contained in Part 90 and Part 95, need to be noted because there are those amateur radio operators who do modify equipment manufactured for amateur radio use to use on frequencies that required certificated units to be able to transmit legally. ?There are penalties, which are outlined, in other 47 CFR Parts, that can definitely be levied on amateur radio operators who violate these regulations as well as violating applicable regulations in other 47 CFR Parts including 47 CFR Part 97.


47 CFR Part 97 contains primarily those regulations that are specific to the Amateur Radio Service. ?Yes, there are some things that are duplicated in 47 CFR Part 97 that are also contained elsewhere. ?However, the "other" things that are not mentioned in Part 97 also apply. ?Now, if there is a "conflict" between something in 47 CFR Part 97 and Part 1, Part 2, Part 15, etc., then what is contained in Part 97, since Part 97 is specific to the Amateur Radio Service, applies.


In the "goode olde dayes", when such information was not available on the Internet, having the entire 47 CFR available was expensive even in paperback form. ?Today, all Parts of 47 CFR are available, for downloading or for reading from the Internet, at no cost. ?I strongly suggest downloading Part 1, Part 2, Part 15, Part 90, and Part 95 as well as having Part 97 available. ?Having that information readily available allows one to answer any question, about the FCC regulations, without having to ask them on various forums, etc.


Having been a telecommunications consultant for quite a number of years before retiring, I had to be familiar with the regulations concerning most of the radio services as well as a number of other things contained in 47 CFR. ?Yes, wading through the regulations can be daunting. ?However, amateur radio operators have to realize that, by signing the application for their license, they have legally certified that they know, and will obey, all regulations concerning the operation of not only their amateur radio equipment, but of other radio equipment as well!


?Glen, K9STH?