[ScanIndiana] TAC Radios

Fri, 15 Mar 2002 21:34:50 -0500

Another problem with all this is that it is a 'fineable' transgression to
do that without a license.  To the tune of $8000.00/day.  Many hams are
recording it, and there may be a mailing to the FCC and the local police
agencies.  That should be fun.   Larry W9HTK

At 06:19 PM 3/15/02 -0500, you wrote:
>
>Take a look at the frequencies listed in a Tom's original note.
>
>MOST of these (I'd say 95%+) are NOT licensed by the people using them.  The
>marine frequencies are definite No-No's...  They were also using HAM radio
>frequencies, another violation.
>
>One of the "reasons" for these TAC radios is for idle chit-chat (BS if
>you've listened to it) that's NOT recorded by MECA.  All the Trunked
>frequencies are recorded in Dispatch.  It's also (rarely) used for
>intra-agency communications.
>
>It might have been a good idea years ago where there were only a few
>frequencies in use, but it's gotten TOTALLY out of control.
>
>One thing to consider, if it wasn't a big deal, the brass wouldn't have
>issued the order to cease.
>
>Hopefully this will be a wakeup call for the departments & they will realize
>that there may be a need for better intra-agency communications.
>
>If the departments took the time to LICENSE their radios it would be a
>different story.
>
>Oh yeah, one other problem, the use of HAM equipment on NON-HAM frequencies
>is against the FCC's Type Acceptance rules.
>
>Just my take on the situation....
>
>Andrew
>
>-----Original Message-----
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>Subject: [ScanIndiana] TAC Radios
>
>
>I understand the problem is with a few that are
>getting on unauthorized frequencies.  Is it not legal
>for them to use them on agencies licensed frequencies
>though?  Or am I missing something of the obvious?
>
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