Post by cptzulu158 on Mar 17, 2013 12:15:34 GMT -6
Most of us know that pirate radio is unlicensed broadcast radio, talk and or music being directed one way. So are cbers and hams that break the rules (mostly cbers) pirate radio operators or just outlaws?
"As people become more intelligent they care less for preaches and more for teachers."
– Robert G. Ingersoll
Most of us know that pirate radio is unlicensed broadcast radio, talk and or music being directed one way. So are cbers and hams that break the rules (mostly cbers) pirate radio operators or just outlaws?
It's all semantics in the end. The FCC does have rules for CB even though the enforcement is a joke.
Part 95: 13.A [1] in connection with activity which is against federal, state or local law; [2] to transmit obscene, indecent or profane words, language or meaning; [3] to interfere intentionally with the communications of another CB station; [4] to transmit one-way communications, EXCEPT for emergency communications, traveler assistance, brief tests (radio checks) or voice paging; [5] to advertise or solicit the sale of any goods or services; [6] to transmit music, whistling, sound effects or any material to amuse or entertain; [7] to transmit any sound effect solely to attract attention; [8] to transmit the word "MAYDAY" or use any other international distress signal, EXCEPT when your station is located in a ship, aircraft or other vehicle which is threatened with GRAVE AND IMMINENT danger and you are requesting IMMEDIATE assistance. [9] to communicate with, or ATTEMPT to communicate with, any CB station more than 155.3 miles (250 kilometers) away; [10] to advertise a political candidate or political campaign (You may use your CB radio for the business or organizational aspects of a campaign, if you follow all other applicable rules); [11] to communicate with stations in other countries, except stations in Canada (on General Radio Service). [12] to transmit a false or deceptive communication.
Whether they are called pirates or outlaws, the FCC sets the rules and to them it makes no difference.
Post by cptzulu158 on Mar 18, 2013 19:03:29 GMT -6
Right, the guys that do the unlicensed DJing is what most folks consider pirate radio. Just didnt know how broad the label was. I guess its for anyone who unlawfully transmits on the air. The 155 mile thing on 11meters stil gets me.
"As people become more intelligent they care less for preaches and more for teachers."
– Robert G. Ingersoll
[2] to transmit obscene, indecent or profane words, language or meaning;
Heh, that's broad and vague and can mean something totally different in each state!
Looks like your CB laws and ours are different as night and day, except the MAYDAY (to comply with ITU) and using it for a commission of a crime thing.
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