[Elecraft] ESSB and the rules

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

And the FCC regulations are vague, i.e. "...than necessary...", "...good
amateur practice...", "...adjacent frequencies..."

None of these are quantifiable. What constitutes "compliance" is a matter of
personal opinion. 

Compare these requirements to those controlling emissions outside of the
amateur frequencies. There you will see specific numbers that can be
measured.

AFAIK that vagueness is intentional. For many Hams, the hobby is all about
experimenting, restoring and using various types of gear from antiques to
trying out new ideas on the latest rigs. The vague regulations provide room
for that. 

We'll always have those who abuse the system either carelessly or
intentionally. After all, Hams are humans too. 

Ron AC7AC


-----Original Message-----
N2DTS: "I don't understand why some people like to limit other
peoplesactivity, or choices."

Excerpted from FCC rules Part 97:

§97.307 Emission standards.

(a) No amateur station transmission shall occupy more bandwidth than
necessary for the information rate and emission type being transmitted, in
accordance with good amateur practice.

(b) Emissions resulting from modulation must be confined to the band or
segment available to the control operator. Emissions outside the necessary
bandwidth must not cause splatter or keyclick interference to operations on
adjacent frequencies.

It's the law!!  Minimum practical bandwidth, no splatter, no spurs.  FCC can
and will cite stations for violations.

73 de W4CWZ