jayhaed
There is something that is puzzling me about this whole thing. In the news you father questions why Industry Canada is hassling you and not encouraging you as a bright your man with an interest in radio.
I think your dad is missing the point here and if he isn't going to tell you I think it is incumbent on a responsible, grown-up with some understanding of these things to set you straight.
I don't think your dad (and probably you) seems to understand the way radio spectrum is allocated and the responsibilities of the CRTC, Industry Canada, the RCMP and you as a citizen of the country of Canada.
Canada has signed international treaties on how radio spectrum is to be sliced and diced for use. The frequency ranges assigned to specific "channels" with sufficient spacing between them to avoid interference between them. IOW, no individual (licensed) broadcasters right or need to broadcast is greater than any other so each will agree not to interfere with the other.
This happens throughout society in one form or another and is called the
Social Compact or Social Contract. Your right to do what you want (e.g. live) is no more or less important than another's desire (e.g. kill). This is what keeps order in society, and is what underlies all laws: someone is getting the down side of any illegal act.
Just because you or your father don't understand the down side for others of your actions does not mean that they don't exist.
On the topic of why Industry Canada is not helping you: That is not their job. I am sure that you have been told to get in touch with
Radio Amateur Canada. They are the organisation that is responsible for the education of those interest in experimenting with radio. They will connect you with a group of individuals that would be absolutely thrilled to have a teen aged person interested in radio. They would mentor you and get you sorted with all the necessary licenses. But only if you're prepared to do what it takes and play by the very simple rules.
Back on the topic of your dad: I'm going to say what every responsible person that has been thinking about this business:
Your dad needs to take his head out of his ass and start setting some boundaries for you.
That is his responsibility as a parent, and he has woefully fallen down on this. If he doesn't it will not be long before someone recognises this gap and calls him on it.
You being "hard headed" is not an excuse for him abdicating his responsibilities, and supporting your bad behaviour.
If you and your father don't get this then you need to consult a moral compass or mental health professional, because this is how parents raise adults that spend their life in and out of prison while the rest of society manages to avoid this fate.
Victor
