This week the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed The Ham Radio Parity Act -- a huge victory for grass-roots advocates of amateur radio.
This will allow for the reasonable accommodation of amateur radio antennas in many places where they are currently prohibited by homeowner associations or private land use restrictions... If this bill passes the Senate, we will be one step closer to allowing amateur radio operators, who provide emergency communications services, the right to erect reasonable antenna structures in places where they cannot do so now.
The national ham radio association is now urging supporters to contact their Senators through a special web page. "This is not just a feel-good bill," said representative Joe Courtney, remembering how Hurricane Sandy brought down the power grid, and "we saw all the advanced communications we take for granted...completely fall by the wayside."
(Score: 2) by NCommander on Sunday September 18 2016, @01:18PM
You'll need a ham radio ticket regardless just for the right to use amauter bands. The test isn't too bad, and none of the ham radio levels require learning code anymore. Find a VEC in your area and get onboard. If you're based in NYC, I can do some simplex contacts w/ you.
Still always moving
(Score: 2) by takyon on Sunday September 18 2016, @03:10PM
Ethanol is a San Diego slumdog.
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(Score: 1) by Ethanol-fueled on Sunday September 18 2016, @04:29PM
Sod off, you blutty doyke.
I believe in ultimate freedom.
(Score: 2) by takyon on Sunday September 18 2016, @05:53PM
I was just stating the facts!
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(Score: 2) by takyon on Sunday September 18 2016, @05:54PM
I swear on me mum, m8
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