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Not true. Many things have been prototyped in terms of communication modes. Just a few examples WSTJ, FT8, PSK31, MSK are all developed by hams for hams. And
by wglb 8y ago
Not true.
Many things have been prototyped in terms of communication modes. Just a few examples WSTJ, FT8, PSK31, MSK are all developed by hams for hams.
And there is along and continuing tradition of building your own radio.
- edoo 8y agohttp://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-turns-away-petition-to-permit-experimental-operation-on-amateur-bands http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-turns-away-petition-to-permit-e...
- ehntoo 8y agoDespite that petition being denied, Part 47 97.309[1] is pretty clear that as long as the mode's "technical characteristics have been documented publicly" it's fair game, subject to 97.307(f) [2]. [1] https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/97.309 https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/97.309 [2] https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/97.307#f https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/97.307#f
- m4x 8y agoThis doesn't mean you can't prototype or experiment on the ham bands. Provided you stay within the limits of your license you are welcome to experiment all you like. Additionally, if you want to exceed the normal limits of your license then you can apply for an experimental license.
- nullsmack 8y agoThat petition doesn't say what you think it does.
- wglb 8y agoThe response of "no" was really more about the flaws in the petition.
- geofft 8y agoIf I'm reading it right, the FCC denied the petition because you're already allowed to experiment on the ham bands. The whole point of the ham bands is experimentation!