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I don't know why I bother responding to the drive-bys, but I can't pass up an opportunity to whip out the cluebat.
said by GoodBuddy:
The biggest laugh I ever got was the day I found out some of your two-meter frequencies had been taken away and given to United Parcel. Guess it proves you guys really don't have your way with the FCC. And, I know that real-time tracking of UPS packages has been of far more benefit to me than the existence of ham radio ever has.
Actually, that was 220-222MHz (that's 1.25 meters), and UPS doesn't even use the band. Amateurs still have secondary operating privileges there (Primary is AMTS). In fact, we gained an additional MHz of spectrum at 219-220MHz. How very amusing indeed.
said by GoodBuddy:
I know the complaints we used to get from neighbors when operating only five watt rigs; I can just imagine how your neighbors must feel about you pumping out 500 or 1000 watts.
Interestingly, when you meet FCC regulations for spectral purity and use good equipment, you don't get very many - if any - RFI complaints. The last time I had an RFI complaint was in 1991, and was quickly resolved with an RF choke on a phone line.
said by GoodBuddy:
Anyway, you start screwing up people's broadband and you'd better find a source of coax cable in bulk, because you're probably going to need it. Pins and wire cutters are a lot cheaper than coax. Of course, you could go with the trained dobermans, but then there's all that dog food to buy, and besides, they might enjoy chewing wires themselves!
Ah, the "Rules don't apply to me" and "I'll git you" attitude. Crap like this is why the big bad hams are mean to you. Maybe when you grow up you'll get a little respect.
By the way, coax is a lot cheaper than fines and jail time. The choice is yours.
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