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General Category => News Views & Press Releases => Topic started by: Binder on February 16, 2011, 07:05:32 PM

Title: Proposed changes to radio laws - chance to comment closing
Post by: Binder on February 16, 2011, 07:05:32 PM

Proposed changes to radio laws for recreational users. Smart move in my opinion.


http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD..PC/pc=PC_312390

Title: Re: Proposed changes to radio laws - chance to comment closing
Post by: rayke1938 on February 16, 2011, 08:15:18 PM

Just had a bit of a look at some of the responses. Looks like the proposal has upset some of the old guard. I wonder how much of the current traffic on the network is actually from licenced operators?
Cheers
Ray

Title: Re: Proposed changes to radio laws - chance to comment closing
Post by: Binder on February 17, 2011, 06:46:31 AM

Pity really, chance to reform what no one could claim was a useful system and they want the status quo, because they think smoky and the bandit might take over their private domain.

Me I'd just like people to be able to carry a VHF for safety reasons. (which by the way I do, I figure if they want to fine my ass when they come and rescue me after I call up, more than happy to pay it.)

Title: Re: Proposed changes to radio laws - chance to comment closing
Post by: Bomber on February 18, 2011, 05:28:48 PM

I agree Binder I too carry VHF for safety reasons when they rescue me have the ticket book handy the qualification is ridiculous, and unnecessary in my opinion just because you have the qualification and the licence doesn't mean you won't miss behave on the VHF band and visa versa.

The Bomber