Re: VHF
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 11:08 am
Industry Canada expects hams to behave themselves, and to use the spectrum responsibly. Hams are the only radio service who can build and operate their own radio gear. In many countries home-made equipment must be officially inspected and approved before it can be used on the air. In Canada we are expected to take that responsibility ourselves.
To me, nothing shows this more than the legislation on the subject. The Industry Canada document that says how ham radio works, RIC-3, is 15 pages, and much of it is boilerplate which applies to all radio stations in Canada. The U.S. equivalent, Part 97, is a book.
I know it's terribly stuffy and old-fashioned, but the laws are there, and they are there for a reason. The Authorities can, and do, cut people some slack, particularly in emergencies. But wholesale abuse is not tolerated. Who you can talk to on a ham license is part of the syllabus for Basic courses, and is in the Basic question pool. The Basic exam is heavy on regulatory stuff; the Advanced is more technical. FWIW, I go 93% on my Basic and 96% on my Advanced.
...laura
To me, nothing shows this more than the legislation on the subject. The Industry Canada document that says how ham radio works, RIC-3, is 15 pages, and much of it is boilerplate which applies to all radio stations in Canada. The U.S. equivalent, Part 97, is a book.
I know it's terribly stuffy and old-fashioned, but the laws are there, and they are there for a reason. The Authorities can, and do, cut people some slack, particularly in emergencies. But wholesale abuse is not tolerated. Who you can talk to on a ham license is part of the syllabus for Basic courses, and is in the Basic question pool. The Basic exam is heavy on regulatory stuff; the Advanced is more technical. FWIW, I go 93% on my Basic and 96% on my Advanced.
...laura