Apples cannot be compared to oranges. Not even by the FCC.
The FCC is not comparing apples to oranges when they perform an on-site inspection.
They are comparing the AM/FM transmit system in use, and the performance it produces with reference to that permitted by Part 15 for unlicensed operators subject to FCC jurisdiction.
Believing and posting otherwise could lead some readers to FCC citations, which probably/hopefully is not your intent.
Your part of the conversation (Rich(F)) has switched tracks away from what was originally being said.
Perhaps to bring the reader abreast you might start from the beginning.
C. Blare posted...
Your part of the conversation (Rich(F)) has switched tracks away from what was originally being said.
My comments today responded to the logical and chronological sequence posted later in this thread by Mr Blare.
It would be useful and informational if Mr Blare responded to the continuity of this thread rather than to loop back to his original post, which might have the appearance of misdirection and/or avoidance.
It would be fair to say that I have lost track since I'm the one on the other branch line as railroads go.
Your "single reality" applies strictly to FCC enforcement.
Rich(F) speaks for the FCC.
Is it a job or a hobby?
C. Blare wrote:
Rich(F) speaks for the FCC. Is it a job or a hobby?
Of what importance is that, as it relates to readers of this thread?
FCC Part 15 is defined by the applicable text published in Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations of the USA.
Understanding and complying with such texts would be the job of unlicensed operators wanting legally to use the privileges set forth in 47 CFR for unlicensed, hobby systems using the AM/FM broadcast bands.
We appreciate your Part 15 thumping, much the way Bible thumpers remind us the error of our ways.
Self righteousness is a haughty calling not to be taken lightly.
C. Blare opined, "... Self righteousness is a haughty calling not to be taken lightly."
And what is your opinion of those who want to understand, use, and promote the use of the legal hardware configurations and limits permitted by FCC Part 15?
Do you define all such individuals as self-righteous and haughty?
I consider them to be minding their own business.
Today was a terrible experience and it's not over.
Starting early in the morning the browser began going wild with download requestors and advertising frames that blinked a lot.
It took two hours or more to trace all the trouble and get it subdued, but then a warning began to flash that my C drive was about full and was close to Armageddon.
The frantic effort to rid the C drive of glut resulted in dead browser and e-mail.
Now it's late at night and the browser works again but the e-mail is disconnected and my whole e-mail collection dating back several years is unavailable and I can't transmit.
The streaming radio software kept running during this ongoing crisis, but seemed annoying in the midst of it.
Let this be a warning that when the government or some high school kid yanks the internet, we will be sitting around unable to click.
Take up other interests while there is still a chance.
I sometimes wonder if the Internet is the wonderful saviour for mankind (personkind?) that it's made out to be.
Communication is easier, but there can only be so much relevant communication before you enter into the realm of silliness (witness twitter and facebook and the various other forms of verbal diarrhea).
People have lost the skill of true research, preferring the millions of google 'hits' (and their doubtful veracity much of the time).
Exercise is going the way of the dodo, with many preferring mindless surfing over physical play.
I like the Internet streaming component of my radio station as much as anyone in this hobby (making it easier for those outside my puny listening area to get Artisan Radio), but that's hardly a huge priority in the overall scheme of things.
I certainly wouldn't cry if the Internet was gone tomorrow, or the near future. And that may indeed be effectively the case, if various governments get their wish for unfettered monitoring and censorship (they're already mostly at that point already, it's just that most don't realize it - the dying of usenet - news groups - is just one example).
As a former bookstore proprietor you (Artisan) are of a generation that is able to see today's electronic age from an outside point of view, a gift I share (just visited a bookstore yesterday) having lived in the pre-internet years.
It's self-realizing to go through big crashes and outages so our minds can begin making alternate plans.
Although I got the browser working in less than a day, my e-mail machine is still sunk off the coast and can't be found. I just found out that even if I use round-about ways of sending e-mails, I don't know anybody's e-mail address... they are all in the "Address Book" which is nowhere.
Most frustrating is the fact that I'm devoting full time to messing with the e-mail, when what I should really do is switch over to using the U.S. mail and send everybody a post card.
Every once in awhile we hear about people who never use computers, but they're being herded by the increasing requirement that official business be done "on line."
One good solar flare and digits will melt along with the Antarctic (which is melting fast, if you haven't heard).
Part15.us itself stands on digital ground and has already taken a few dives.
We could be electronically "disappeared," to use the new National Security word.