April 2015 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

AO-27 Heard over Florida!
by w4upd 18 Apr '15

18 Apr '15

Wondering if anyone has heard about the status of AO-27? Just hear a telemetry pass over its downlink at about 1900 UTC. Reid, W4UPD

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Re: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC
by Doug - k4GKJ 18 Apr '15

18 Apr '15

And the little Alinco rig showcased in QST for ten meters is a prime example of where many salesmen are breaking the law (not all sales personnel!)....but almost certainly those along the interstates for example. Find it sad the ARRL is showcasing such a rig.... Seems pretty obvious the target audience Alinco is looking at....... It ain't liscened operators..... Off topic.... I know.... My apologies.... Doug Bennight - K4GKJ 528-5772 -------- Original message -------- From: Glen Zook via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Date: 04/18/2015 12:16 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm(a)arrl.net> Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC The revoking, etc., of certification of the radio has no bearing on its use in the amateur radio service. Since an amateur radio operator is allowed to construct, modify, etc., equipment for use on amateur radio frequencies, it is perfectly legal to use this radio in the Amateur Radio Service. It is also not illegal to own these radios nor to sell, etc., such a radio to another amateur radio operator. What is illegal is the commercial sale of these units. It is not illegal for an amateur radio operator to modify such a unit for use on amateur radio frequencies to trade in such a unit to an outlet that sells amateur radio equipment. It is also not illegal for such an outlet to sell the unit to another licensed amateur radio operator. Individual new units can be imported by a licensed amateur radio operator so long as the unit is to be modified for use on amateur radio frequencies. However, it is not legal for such a unit to be imported for use on frequencies other than amateur radio frequencies nor to sell, to someone else, in a unmodified condition. Of course, it is illegal for the individual unit to be used to transmit on any frequency on which certificated equipment is required. Basically, the import ban is concerned with acquiring the units which are to be sold, to anyone else, in an unmodified condition. If I remember correctly, there are provisions, in 47 CFR, that allows importing, by a single person, of up to 5-units for the purpose of conducting tests, etc., to determine the meeting of certification requirements. However, those units cannot be sold, to anyone else. They can be modified for use on amateur radio frequencies and be acquired by licensed amateur radio operators. However, they cannot be sold, to anyone, unmodified. Glen, K9STH Website: http://k9sth.net From: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm(a)arrl.net> To: Glen Zook <gzook(a)yahoo.com> Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2015 10:42 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC This radio is capable of full-duplex operation, so it was of interest for FM satellite work. Unfortunately, as with most recent full duplex handheld transceivers, it desenses too much to be useful for full duplex satellite work on V/U satellites like SO-50. _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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]Attention AMSAT Friends Special Announcment Dayton Hamvention Youth's Forum
by Rich/wa4bue 18 Apr '15

18 Apr '15

Carole Perry's Youth ForumExciting news from Dayton. "On Saturday May 16th, astronaut Mike Fincke, KE5AIT will be a guest speaker at Carole Perry's Youth Forum at the Dayton HamFest. Eight lucky young hams will be picked from the audience to join him for lunch after the forum. Please encourage all young hams who will be at the Hamvention to attend the Youth Forum at 9 a.m. in room 2." Rich W4BUE K4AMG Club W4FOS W4GBH __._,_.___ . __,_._,___

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AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC
by Glen Zook 18 Apr '15

18 Apr '15

The revoking, etc., of certification of the radio has no bearing on its use in the amateur radio service. Since an amateur radio operator is allowed to construct, modify, etc., equipment for use on amateur radio frequencies, it is perfectly legal to use this radio in the Amateur Radio Service. It is also not illegal to own these radios nor to sell, etc., such a radio to another amateur radio operator. What is illegal is the commercial sale of these units. It is not illegal for an amateur radio operator to modify such a unit for use on amateur radio frequencies to trade in such a unit to an outlet that sells amateur radio equipment. It is also not illegal for such an outlet to sell the unit to another licensed amateur radio operator. Individual new units can be imported by a licensed amateur radio operator so long as the unit is to be modified for use on amateur radio frequencies. However, it is not legal for such a unit to be imported for use on frequencies other than amateur radio frequencies nor to sell, to someone else, in a unmodified condition. Of course, it is illegal for the individual unit to be used to transmit on any frequency on which certificated equipment is required. Basically, the import ban is concerned with acquiring the units which are to be sold, to anyone else, in an unmodified condition. If I remember correctly, there are provisions, in 47 CFR, that allows importing, by a single person, of up to 5-units for the purpose of conducting tests, etc., to determine the meeting of certification requirements. However, those units cannot be sold, to anyone else. They can be modified for use on amateur radio frequencies and be acquired by licensed amateur radio operators. However, they cannot be sold, to anyone, unmodified. Glen, K9STH AMSAT 239 / LM 463 Website: http://k9sth.net From: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm(a)arrl.net> To: Glen Zook <gzook(a)yahoo.com> Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2015 10:42 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC This radio is capable of full-duplex operation, so it was of interest for FM satellite work. Unfortunately, as with most recent full duplex handheld transceivers, it desenses too much to be useful for full duplex satellite work on V/U satellites like SO-50.

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Anytone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC
by Glen Zook 18 Apr '15

18 Apr '15

That is absolutely true! Amateur radio equipment does not meet the certification requirements for use on any frequencies outside of the amateur radio bands. Even though a number of amateur radio operators do modify the equipment to use outside of the amateur radio bands, transmitting on those frequencies is definitely illegal. Now, it is perfectly legal for an amateur radio operator to re-tune, modify, etc., certificated equipment to operate on amateur radio frequencies. It is also legal for certificated equipment, except for 47 CFR Part 95 Subpart D ("CB") certificated equipment, to be used on both commercial two-way frequencies and on amateur radio frequencies. "CB" equipment is different. If such equipment is modified to use on any frequency besides the 40-channels, the certification, of that particular unit, is revoked and, therefore, cannot be used anymore for CB purposes. Equipment certificated for FRS, etc., are to be used on frequencies allowed by that radio service. Now, the units can be modified, by a licensed amateur radio operator, and used on amateur radio frequencies. However, in virtually every case, the modifications violate the certification of the unit and, therefore, the unit can no longer be used for the original radio service. Glen, K9STH Website: http://k9sth.net From: Doug - k4GKJ <k4gkj(a)embarqmail.com> To: gzook(a)yahoo.com Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2015 10:43 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC Bit isn't it against the law for an amateur to modify and transmit on CB freqs, and or FRS freqs using a modified amateur radio? As in one can only TX CB freqs on a actual CB rig and FRS on only a FRS rig....?......

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AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC
by Clint Bradford 18 Apr '15

18 Apr '15

This radio's FCC approval has been yanked - it is illegal to sell and market this HT in the United States. The FCC's demand concludes ... " ... marketing and importation of equipment in the United States bearing the referenced FCC Identifier is prohibited by Section 2.803 of the Rules. Violation of this regulation may subject you to the penalties provided in Sections 501 and 502 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended." Copy of the FCC order is here ... https://files.secureserver.net/0slKwZkEj4batt Clint K6LCS

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W1HQ QRV Today - World Amateur Radio Day
by Sean K. 18 Apr '15

18 Apr '15

Hi all- I'll be on from/as W1HQ today, in honor of World Amateur Radio Day. Will try to hit as many passes as I can before 2359z. Sean Kutzko Amateur Radio KX9X

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With a heavy heart - G3CWV - SK
by Jim Heck 18 Apr '15

18 Apr '15

Hi Folks, It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that I have just learnt of the passing of our dear friend Clive Wallis, G3CWV on 27th March 2015. Clive has been a very staunch supporter of AMSAT from the very early days. Many will recall his intense interest and loyalty in following UOSAT-2/UO-11. He maintained a very comprehensive web site with details of the spacecraft's activities. He wrote many articles for Oscar News about his activities. He attended many AMSAT-UK Colloquia. He was awarded the Louis Varney cup for 2015 by the RSGB, and although he knew of the award before his passing, the formal presentation is not until 25 April. His funeral is to be held on Tue 22 April 2015 at 3.00pm at Christchurch, Bedford Road, Hitchin, Herts, UK. I am sure that his family would appreciate the presence of any AMSAT members who are able to be there. We send our condolences to his widow, Janet. RIP, Clive. 73s Jim Heck G3WGM Hon Sec AMSAT-UK

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AnyTone Non-compliance
by Clint Bradford 18 Apr '15

18 Apr '15

The FCC - for the past about 20 years - would never have consciously allowed MURS and FRS at greater than 500mW and GMRS in one HT. There are several other technical factors which makes this AnyTone series non-compliant. Clint Bradford

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AnyTone's TERMN8R Terminated
by Clint Bradford 18 Apr '15

18 Apr '15

This radio's FCC approval has been yanked - it is illegal to sell and market this HT in the United States. The FCC's demand concludes ... " ... marketing and importation of equipment in the United States bearing the referenced FCC Identifier is prohibited by Section 2.803 of the Rules. Violation of this regulation may subject you to the penalties provided in Sections 501 and 502 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended." Copy of the FCC order is here ... https://files.secureserver.net/0slKwZkEj4batt Clint K6LCS

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