In article , "Twistedhed"
writes:


I am posting here because of some of the nasty things I have read in this
group and in QRZ discussions regarding freebanders. We who use the
frequencies
from 27.405 to 28.000 have more in common with hams than you might think.
We are good operators and have knowledge of propagation and skip conditions.
We use Yeasus, Kenwoods and Icom radios just like you do, so we know
technical
issues as well or better. However, the attitude of some hams toward us is
rude and condescending. We are treated like 2nd class citizens. This should
not be. We have the same rights under the constitution as legal hams do.
For those that do not wish to be under Uncle Sam's thumb, freebanding is
a viable alternative to getting a ham radio license. What I am saying is
that maybe the next time you meet a freebander you might talk with him before
you condemn him.

I am QRT and standing by. (No flames answered. Please reply via email)

Unit 2711, Florida

Twistedhead:

Don't look now, but you're not being treated like 2nd class citizens. You
are, or should be, treated like the first-class CRIMINALS that you are.
Your "freeband" operations are nothing at all like amateur radio -- it's just
a pure and simple fact that you are breaking federal law. It is my sincere
hope that you get the pleasure of meeting Mr. Hollingsworth soon!

73 de Larry, K3LT