That was a political decision, the GPO, BBC and others were afraid a mere
radio amateur might get ahead of them at the time. The same criteria did not
apply in other countries like the USA and others worldwide.
G3KEV
----- Original Message -----
From: "g4gvw" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 3:16 PM
Subject: Re: LF: WSPR, QRSS, CW...
> This discussion seems a bit pointless and is not getting anyone
> anywhere. After all, the original AA (Artificial Aerial) licences from
> which the modern licence (and by default its ethos) derives was intended
> to allow the experimenter to generate Rf with a prohibition on any
> effective radiation.
> One might also consider the definition of "message" - the presence or
> otherwise of a carrier of whatever duration or amplitude might be
> considered a "message"!
> If you really want to be pedantic, were I not to be an amateur radio
> licence holder, would I be permitted to listen to those stations who
> have notices of variation etc. From where I'm sitting I cannot determine
> whether or not they are "authorised" from the point of view of a
> listener under the regulations.
> My licence does not appear to require me to transmit anything at any
> time. It simply (or with complications) sets out terms and conditions to
> which I am expected to adhere when I do radiate RF.
> I am getting very concerned that somewhere "out there" is a strange and
> mythical figure called "The Perfect Radio Amateur".
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, 2010-01-11 at 12:36 +0000, David Pratt wrote:
> > In a recent message, John P-G <[email protected]> wrote ...
> > >
> > >Where is the requirement to pass any message whatsoever?
> >
> > Clause 1(1)(a) of the Terms, conditions and limitations of your Licence:
> >
> > The Licensee shall ensure that the Radio Equipment is only used:
> > for the purpose of self-training in radio communication, including
> > conducting technical investigations....
> >
> > The SRP does not replace the Amateur Radio Licence; it is merely an
> > addition to it.
> >
> > To me, radio communication means passing messages.
> >
> > 73
> >
> > David G4DMP
> >
> --
> 73 es gd dx de pat g4gvw
> qth nr felixstowe uk
> (east coast, county of suffolk)
>
>
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