ESSB is it legal or not. Help correct those misinformed
Jun 23, 2021 6:40:34 GMT -5
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Post by Admin-N8SDR on Jun 23, 2021 6:40:34 GMT -5
For some time now there are many operators who, condemn ESSB and taunt a message " it is illegal" that is simply not true!
I/ We hear this a lot- typically when your operating on some forsaken frequency that a NET thinks they own or a group that says they have been there before dinosaurs roamed the earth, If the frequency is not in use when you ask, they that frequency is yours to use! no Frequencies used by amateur radio are owned by any group, net or individual(s)
Usually what will happen is they will move into your passband and start causing issues with your group, stand your ground. If you were there first stay there! If they politely ask and are being nice I'll leave that up to you if you decide to move or not. (okay small rant over)
ESSB is legal- at least here in the U.S., But you really should use good judgement when doing so. A little common sense can go a long way-
And helping those whom or misinformed or simply have been told by others that it is illegal - best way to handle this is tell them to look it up- The FCC has a docket system and simply ask them to check Docket # FCC-DA-04-3661A1 or the ruling on "RM-10470"
# Don't operate to wide that you place your signal into the passband of another group.
# If the bands is crowded (typical of some SSB contest weekend) use good judgement should I really be operating 6K wide ..?
FCC-DA-04-3661A1 Ruling on RM-10470 The FCC Rules on Occupied Bandwidth: The key thing here is as follows:
We conclude that Petitioners' request for an amendment of our rules is inconsistent with the Commission's objective of encouraging the experimental aspects of amateur radio service. The Petition also fails to demonstrate that a deviation from the Commission's longstanding practice of allowing operating flexibility within the amateur service community is either warranted or necessary. In this regard, we note that most operators use the amateur service spectrum in a manner consistent with the basic purpose of the amateur service.
You can find the docket and ruling on RM-10470 here: FCC Ruling on RM-10470
I/ We hear this a lot- typically when your operating on some forsaken frequency that a NET thinks they own or a group that says they have been there before dinosaurs roamed the earth, If the frequency is not in use when you ask, they that frequency is yours to use! no Frequencies used by amateur radio are owned by any group, net or individual(s)
Usually what will happen is they will move into your passband and start causing issues with your group, stand your ground. If you were there first stay there! If they politely ask and are being nice I'll leave that up to you if you decide to move or not. (okay small rant over)
ESSB is legal- at least here in the U.S., But you really should use good judgement when doing so. A little common sense can go a long way-
And helping those whom or misinformed or simply have been told by others that it is illegal - best way to handle this is tell them to look it up- The FCC has a docket system and simply ask them to check Docket # FCC-DA-04-3661A1 or the ruling on "RM-10470"
# Don't operate to wide that you place your signal into the passband of another group.
# If the bands is crowded (typical of some SSB contest weekend) use good judgement should I really be operating 6K wide ..?
FCC-DA-04-3661A1 Ruling on RM-10470 The FCC Rules on Occupied Bandwidth: The key thing here is as follows:
We conclude that Petitioners' request for an amendment of our rules is inconsistent with the Commission's objective of encouraging the experimental aspects of amateur radio service. The Petition also fails to demonstrate that a deviation from the Commission's longstanding practice of allowing operating flexibility within the amateur service community is either warranted or necessary. In this regard, we note that most operators use the amateur service spectrum in a manner consistent with the basic purpose of the amateur service.
You can find the docket and ruling on RM-10470 here: FCC Ruling on RM-10470
