Neil radio8z... You've done it again!
So we have five transmitters = 5 open AM channels.
Some of those frequencies will produce in-band 2nd harmonics on open channels, so, we un-filter those 2nds and put them to work! Two transmitters in one !
Afterthought -
The 2nd harmonics being higher in frequency may resonate better than the 1sts because the 3-meter antenna is more efficient for higher frequencies.
It has been mentioned here that Bill Blew had trouble with his synced setup. This was many years ago. He actually challenged the local station to try to shut him down (a big mistake). I talked to the agent involved. The law he used to shut Bill down was actually unrelated to Part 15, had something to do with computer mice. it was a weird situation. I think he just wanted Bill off the air.
I don’t think that decision affected any present multiple transmitter laws.
Bill was allowed later to return to the air.
The FCC has a history of enforcing rules that do not exist, or wrongly interpreted.
Your actual mileage may vary.
Referencing the two previous posts (by Hamilton and John), any details beyond what you folks posted would be helpful.
Neil
license revocation because the "...Individual does not possess the “moral” requisites to be a licensee of the Commission." Please show me in the Communications Act where this is referenced? This was in relation to a former ham radio operator who operated an unlicensed FM radio station.
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license revocation because the "...Individual does not possess the “moral” requisites to be a licensee of the Commission." Please show me in the Communications Act where this is referenced? This was in relation to a former ham radio operator who operated an unlicensed FM radio station.
referring to LD Brewer?
The folowing explains why the FCC suspended L. D. Brewer's licenses:
http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2001/fcc01074.html
This Notice contains legal citations related to the FCC's "Character Policy."
After reading that rambling FCC finding, I would say the core of the character issue is left out: namely Mr. Brewer's philosophy of broadcasting which drove him to so cling to his favorite frequency against all odds; the soul of the issue is never mentioned, that being the programming so necessary to Mr. Brewer and his public. It's possible that Brewer is a folk hero. You just can't tell from that bureaucratic take-down. We are the public, the one's being deprived of novel and clever radio programming. The FCC needs more character.
Anybody interested in further information about L. D. Brewer might want to check out his website. There are impressive pictures of "Pirate Radio 102.1," taken before the FCC raid. Brewer had a really professional operation at the time!
He still offers illegal transmitters for sale.
Undoubtedly, Brewer is considered to be a hero by many, and some of them post on part15.us, which specializes in legal operation under Part 15. Before deciding if Brewer is your hero, consider what your reaction is to his motto, which crawls across the screen on his home page:
"DIE FCC SCUM !!"
How's that for character?
No.
"Actually, I am more concerned not with whether or not this poor lost soul
will ever return to the air, but with the principle behind the FCC's
actions. Until the KV4FZ episode, I can't recall ever hearing of the FCC
ever pulling a ticket because of "moral character" issues (and yes, Herb is
a character, but his morals or lack thereof is not my point). The precedent
is now set that non-amateur activities (legal or illegal) that someone in
the government may decide is of questionable character can determine whether
or not your ticket is renewed or revoked.
Could the day be far off where, say, a political stand (think of an anti-war
protester) contrary to government views could label your character
questionable, and you have to defend yourself before the FCC to renew your
ticket? What if you have a tax problem with the IRS, and someone decides
that an unpaid tax or a tax dispute brings your character into question?"
wdcx could not have meant "Herb," KV4FZ, when he posted on May 3, 2009 about a ham whose license was revoked for operating an unlicensed FM radio station. Herb's case was about another matter entirely. He was not charged with operating an unlicensed FM radio station.
L. D. Brewer, on the other hand, lost his license for operating an unlicensed FM radio station, and also for marketing uncertified FM transmiters.
Herb's case can be found on the FCC web site, www.fcc.gov , by typing KV4FZ in the "Search" space on the home page.
Ladies and Gentlemen participating in this board,
I have asked for specific cites regarding some of the speculation posted here regarding the FCC actions. I still go home hungry after reading the responses, but I ask to what purpose this is useful? Let's stop it now and get back to things which will be helpful to part 15 hobbyists.
Neil
Your wish is my command. I am of course, trying to inject humor. 🙂
John