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People who are intending to use radios to commit crimes aren't going to read this and go... "Darn." As a HAM, to the other HAMs who are worried the FCC will us
by bjt2n3904 6y ago
People who are intending to use radios to commit crimes aren't going to read this and go... "Darn."
As a HAM, to the other HAMs who are worried the FCC will use this as justification to curtail your privilges -- they will, and they'll tell you it's necessary for your own safety.
Will it make us any safer? Of course not. So where does the real problem lie? The people using radios to commit crimes, or the government using that as justification to restrict freedoms?
The answer is: yes.
- ssimpson 6y agoHam isn't an acronym :D
- ASalazarMX 6y agoFor the curious: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etymology_of_ham_radio https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etymology_of_ham_radio > At the turn of the 20th century, the terms "ham" and "plug" were used by landline telegraphers to describe an operator "who lacks ability" or who had poor or "ham fisted" skills.
- pnw_hazor 6y agoSimilar to the ATF reminding folks that firearms should not be used to commit crimes.