>No operation to take place on" is ambiguous -- it attempts >to clarify, but it
>still lacks the word "shall."
>73, Jim K9YC
The word "shall" is not always necessary to clearly articulate the intent. If
the rule is rewritten to "Operation in the following segments is prohibited"
I'd argue that the intended meaning is clearly conveyed.
However, be aware that the rule only really penalizes smaller stations by
limiting their ability to find a clear frequency to call CQ. Bigger stations
can always muscle their way into the permitted segments. Rules are intended to
drive behavior, but be sure to understand all of the potential implications,
lest the cure become worse than the disease.
73, Ryan AI6DO
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