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March 20th 04, 02:21 AM

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(William) writes:

What Lennie DOESN'T know about Part 97 could fill libraries!

Impossible. I own a copy of Part 97 and it fills the space of one
small book.

I have all five volumes of Title 47 C.F.R., soft-cover, printed by
the U.S. Government Printing Office. Part 97 is one of the
smaller sections in the 5th volume.

There are several USGPO branch outlets in major urban centers
and will take orders for publications over the phone, accepting
major credit card payment. USPS regular surface delivery is
free on order shipment.

Lennie's understanding and comprehension of Amateur Radio
regulations, both in theory and practice have been ripped apart by
more than ONE poster in this forum, and always to his ultimate
detriment.

Because Amateur Radio exists in a parallel universe where conventional
laws of physics do not apply.

The sad part is that some, like Robeson, perceive U.S. amateur radio
only in terms of their own involvement. Further, he demands some
kind of "rule by tenure and involvement" (similar to a kind of ancient
tribal leadership by brawn and bravado) solely by the participants.

Robeson reacts in the typical "military syndrome" of absolute pride
in "his outfit" and assumes some kind of officer or NCO rank above
others, demanding uncompromising obeyance to his "orders." If
there is objection to what he says, he goes into the abusive nature
of typical NCOs whipping the troops into line.

The problem is that U.S. amateur radio is NOT a military service
nor even a paramilitary service. It is basically a hobby, a
recreational activity involving radio. It is, by default, a hobby
because federal regulations forbid monetary compensation for
any radio communications rendered.

There is the common thread among the "tribal rule" individuals that
no one unlicensed in amateur radio can possibly know anything
about amateur radio, therefore they should be silent. Preposterous
since U.S. amateur radio activity is widely publicized (among those
who care to find out) and federal regulations forbid any secrecy in
amateur communications.

No one on the staff of the FCC or the Commissioners themselves
are required to have any amateur radio licenses, yet the FCC has
the lawful duty to regulate amateur radio and mitigate interference
matters, up to and including imposing fines and calling on U.S.
Marshals to arrest extreme miscreants. That rather destroys their
concept that "only other amateurs can tell them what to do."

Amateur radios operate by exactly the same physics as radios in
all other radio services. Propagation of radio waves occurs in
exactly the same way as for all other radio services. There are
no exceptions despite some odd ideas and strange misconceptions
among certain radio amateurs.

It is impossible to rationally discuss anything with certain people
(such as Robeson) since they are too emotionally-driven and too
prideful in their concept of their personal hobby involvement. They
must - absolutely - have their way or all are treated to personally
abusive remarks from them.

The above is representative of their non-reasoning in demanding a
morse code test for all new amateurs...pure emotional basis on
what they had to endure long ago (and probably resent).

LHA / WMD