[MRCA] PRC-77 on 6 Meters

[ersmar at comcast.net]

Steve:

     Welcome to the list.  Operating PRC-77's (and PRC-25's, -10's, -6's, PRT-4's, etc.) is perfectly LEGAL on 6 meters.  Part 97.305(c) of FCC Rules sates, in effect, that wideband FM (modulation index > 1, in the FCC's terms) is prohibited on freqs below 29.0 MHz.  Above 29.0, it's perfectly OK.  

     Let us know your callsign on your next posting.  If you're on the east coast, you might want to visit the MRCA's annual MilRad /Mil Vehicle show in September: http://www.mrca.ar88.net/2006_flyer/flyer2006.html .  Hope to see you there.

73 de
Gene Smar  AD3F


 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Steven Daniel Miller <fmj at shell.core.com>
> Hi everyone.  New to the list but looks like a great resource.
> 
> I have an opportunity to purchase a good condition PRC-77.  I'm
> half military surplus collector and half radio enthusiast.
> 
> My question is that since I'm an amateur radio operator but have
> been off the air for about 5 years now, is there any problem with
> using the PRC-77 on 6 Meters FM?  I understand the PRC-77 is
> Wideband FM.  Any Legal or Customary Band restrictions from using
> non-commercial gear, Wideband FM on 6 Meters?  I understand the band
> plan and where FM should be used versus SSB or CW but just want
> to make sure if I actually transmit with the PRC-77 in the 6 Meter
> range that I'm not violating any legal restrictions.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Steve
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