I think the idea that the commercialization of ham radio is a bad thing is
misguided. Yes, I can -- or in principle should be able to -- make everything
that sits on my operating desk, including SDR radios. But I can't do it as
cheaply as I can buy it, both in time and materials.
The tube-based amps are by far the most amenable to amateur fabrication. Some
examples don't even bother with metal chassis! Solid-state amps are a bit
tougher. But I don't think there's anything intrinsically wrong with making
prefabricated amps available for purchase nor is there anything wrong with
someone making a few bucks off of selling them.
With all that, Paul's observations are spot on. This isn't about money as much
as it's about the ramifications of granting a waiver without changing the
regulatory structure.
Kim N5OP
"People that make music together cannot be enemies, at least as long as the
music lasts." -- Paul Hindemith
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