[Lowfer] Simple check list for Part 5 idea...

Sun, 18 May 2003 01:07:30 -0400

OK, my thoughts from *extensive* experience with bureaucrats and their
forms:

> 2: Power out of amp 500w
> 3: ERP 2w
> 4: Antenna under 200� height unlimited horizontal dimensions

Pick option 2,3 or 4. Not all of them. My personal suggestion is to pick a
reasonable ERP. This would allow you to use antenna design as another excuse
for the license. When picking an ERP remember that we have "Radiation
Hazards" at these frequencies so a low ERP (1 watt, for example) won't raise
any alarms.

> 5: Any digital or analog mode of operation

I would prefer 5 to be reworded. The FCC does not understand modes. Tell
them you want to use any emission type that fits within the allocated
bandwidth. Steal the part 15 sentence describing in-band emissions and
out-of-band suppression.

> 6: Authority to communicate with other services and Part 5 license holders

I would not even try #6 where you mention communicating with other services.
I have not read part 5 in a long time but if it like most of the other parts
then you would be asking for an exception to regulation. Most parts detail
what services can intercommunicate and under what circumstances. Don't go
there.

> 9: Ability to add or delete stations either by submitting an amendment to
> the license or keeping a log of added stations and pertinent data
> about the stations by the administrator of the license.

Same goes for #9 (re: keeping a list). If you *MUST* try that tactic then
clearly indicate that the number of stations on the Dynamic License will not
exceed "X" where "X" is a rather small number. Again, I think that this
flies in the face of regulation but my ex-wife keeps reminding me that I
have been wrong in the past.

> Obviously the 136kc band is narrow and will only support CW and digital
> modes. The 160-180kc could be used for SSB/CW and digital modes.

I disagree. 136 KC can support analog modes with narrow bandwidth. You may
not get great DX with a signal that wide but nearby stations could have some
fun. This is why I suggest that you not think in "modes" but, rather,
bandwidth.

Mike
wa1ptc

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> Subject: [Lowfer] Simple check list for Part 5 idea...
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> Here is a list of my ideas. Fill in blanks and add to the list
> and let�s see
> what we end up with in a few days of discussion.
>
> 1: Freqs 135.7kc-137.8kc & 160-180kc
> 2: Power out of amp 500w
> 3: ERP 2w
> 4: Antenna under 200� height unlimited horizontal dimensions
> 5: Any digital or analog mode of operation
> 6: Authority to communicate with other services and Part 5 license holders
> 7: 5 year license duration and be renewable
> 8: Fixed stations in any US state
> 9: Ability to add or delete stations either by submitting an amendment to
> the license or keeping a log of added stations and pertinent data
> about the
> stations by the
>     administrator of the license.
>
> Obviously the 136kc band is narrow and will only support CW and digital
> modes. The 160-180kc could be used for SSB/CW and digital modes.
>
> It is late and I can�t think of anymore. Add to the list and so forth and
> eventually we shall have something we all might be able to live with.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike Reid
> WE0H
>
>
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