This may not have much to do with antennas, but it could be a concern for all hams in the future. CB operator charged under new city law By KRISTIN GORDON, kgordon@nncogannett.com The Eagle-Gazette S
Thanks for passing this on...I think it's absolutely GREAT! Note that actions were taken against this guy because he was operating outside the law, and thus had no foot to stand on. Similar complaint
This action is authorized under PL 106-521. The federal law allows local municipalities to make and enforce regulations pertaining to UNLICENSED radio services. Hams are obviously exempted. The law w
Seems to me that particular ordinance would be overturned in court. The city in question seems to be taking upon itself the regulatory and enforcement power of the FCC. 73, N0RKX == At 2003-05-21, 10
The statement: "includes all private, two-way, short-distance voice communications service for personal or business activities of the general public." obviously excludes LONG DISTANCE FEDERALLY LISCE
I agree with Steve -- I think it is great and I wouldn' t care if they locked that scumbag cb' er up..........that' s the kind of person that has given the general public a bad impression of ham radi
The only thing that disturbed me about this affair was the press coverage. To me the news article cited will just reinforce a misconception that I believe is already common among the general public,
I also think its great and hope it stands up to a court test. If only more areas had laws like this.... unfortunately we probably won't see much local action on this front as it most areas it is a re
A few years back Congress enacted legislation allowing local entities to criminalize violation of CB rules pertaining to RF transmission. The FCC then enacted CFR provisions to insure this exception