Icom mod to transmit?

[zz0468]

All of my HAM HT's are transceivers, meaning they couple a transmitter and a receiver. There are not two different interfaces or menus separating the two. What I program to receive I can also tx on if it's within a certain range. I have only checked my Yaesu VX-3 so far but I don't think there is a way to disable transmit on a programmed frequency.

You're overlooking a function of the microprocesser embedded in the radio. Part of it's function is to "know" where the band edges are, and disallow transmit capability outside the amateur bands. The mods everyone speaks of merely causes the microprocessor to ignore the band limits, and you then become subject to the actual hardware limitations.

 

[zz0468]

Its never too early! I work 3rd shift from 10:00pm to 7:00am so I haven't even been to bed yet!

LOL! I don't care what everyone else says... you're ok! :lol:

 

[N_Jay]

First I have a question on the application of that law. Are ham radios covered under part 90?

NO, but the band in question is.

I am also curious to know if that has ever been used against a ham who has not transmitted.

I asked the same question.

There are lots of laws on the books that don't get rigorously enforced.

 

[Citywide173]

First I have a question on the application of that law. Are ham radios covered under part 90?

No. They are Part 97, and as such, cannot be used in any way (other than extreme emergency) in a Part 90 application. Since they aren't type accepted, they aren't legal in the first place, but each section violation would result in it's own separate charges should someone come after you (more $$ for the FCC in fines). The section reads "into a transmitter", not "into any transmitter type accepted under Part 90".

 

[burner50]

I asked the same question.

I know.... I would also like to know

 

[vorndamr]

To Listen

Most Amateur Radios made in the last couple of years have the ability to listen on a wide verity of frequencies. This usually doesn't require any modification. And listening is perfectly legal aslong as it is not for profit. But don't do the transmit thing. There are too many older commercial radios you can buy that will allow you to leagally talke on any channel you have the authorization to do. Rod

 

[APTN]

Commercial Radio

Most Amateur Radios made in the last couple of years have the ability to listen on a wide verity of frequencies. This usually doesn't require any modification. And listening is perfectly legal aslong as it is not for profit. But don't do the transmit thing. There are too many older commercial radios you can buy that will allow you to leagally talke on any channel you have the authorization to do. Rod

Here is one example of a radio which could be legally used for public service and amateur use (assuming the operator as all relevant licenses.)

Welcome to VertexStandard.com

 

[DODGEIT]

N_Jay posted the rule and it is plain as day. There is a current case playing on the internet where someone used a radio programmed to the Florida East Coast Railroad frequencies and was talking to the train crews when he got caught. He had been caught before and received a warning. This time the radio was confiscated his truck was impounded and he was arrested by the police. So what others have suggested use commercial gear not Ham gear and have permission to program the frequencies you want to use.

 

[kb2vxa]

"There are too many older commercial radios you can buy that will allow you to legally talk on any channel you have the authorization to do."

Not for long, don't forget the mandated shift to narrow band. They come in handy for the ham bands though, not being channelized the rule change doesn't affect us. Come to think of it with all the radios being dumped it wouldn't surprise me to find more than ever before at hamfests.

 

[lmrtek]

As both a commercial radio tech and a ham operator, I sometimes get kerchunking of police, fire, and industrial repeater systems that I service.
I have on occasion found the offending ham and put him on notice.
It is never a good idea to put the correct split or pl on a NON-ham frequency if your radio has been modified.
I have already had to track down several local hams with stuck microphones on PUBLIC SAFETY
frequencies.