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Offline atrainradio

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SIGN THIS PETITON. For? LPAM X- band radio service
« on: June 20, 2014, 1515 UTC »
Read it all first, then if you feel you agree with its proposal, please support my radio friends movement!
https://www.change.org/petitions/william-t-lake-create-a-low-power-am-radio-service-in-the-expanded-am-band-1610-1700-khz#share
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Re: SIGN THIS PETITON. For? LPAM X- band radio service
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2014, 2307 UTC »
I like the idea, and bonus points for promoting c-quam, but a lot of uncertainty remains...

-How is EAS/CAP liability going to be handled?  Even LPFM groups are required to have a compliant decoder.
-What sort of limitations on antenna efficiency will be required?
-What sort of limitation/requirements on indicating instruments will be specified?
-Will only type accepted transmitters be permitted?  Will home built transmitters and antennas be allowed?
-Like noncom outlets, will stations be allowed to operate less than full time?

I've dealt with FCC rules and regs in the commercial world for decades, and I know how slow the fed moves.  I really don't think this has a snowball's chance of going anywhere, but I'd be glad to sign.

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Re: SIGN THIS PETITON. For? LPAM X- band radio service
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2014, 1524 UTC »
I hope it has a little effect, but hey it's not my petition. I'm just advertising it.
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