[ScanIndiana] (no subject)

Sun, 17 Mar 2002 09:14:02 -0500

I agree 100% with the officers not understanding the situation.

The few guys I talked to received bad info from others.  When I started to
explain about Type acceptance, licensing, etc., there was some disagreement
based on "how it was explained to them"...

One guy thought I was full of "it" until I mentioned a few names & channel
names.  Then he realized I knew more than "Joe Public"...

I'm sure it spiraled out of control by one officer telling other officer
(etc.) & not knowing/understanding the true consequences.  I'm amazed it
lasted 10+ years!

Andrew

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Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2002 08:23
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Subject: [ScanIndiana] (no subject)

I like Dons take on the situation.
I understand others frustration at this happening, but
to almost take an "in your face, call the FCC, we'll
get you in trouble" attitude should maybe not be the
way to go.  You also have to look at the officers
situations.  For one thing, most have no idea about
allotted frequencies, Mhz, 73's, and on, and on...
They get a radio, they talk on it.  Some might get bad
information from others.  I know of many instances
where I've been told "People can't hear us on this
channel, because it's scrambled, or digitized"
etc...Many officers rely on rumors and bad information
when it gets to the technical side of radios, so maybe
they need a little break and since the "ban" went into
effect it will help the situation.
I am definitely not saying that all are totally
innocent and unknowing, but I do think most have
gotten bad info.

Darryl

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