Re: Bushnell Speedster II & Velocity radar guns - Info needed.

On Thu, 30 Mar 2006 19:31:21 -0800, Scott en Aztlán
<scottenaztlan@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

On 30 Mar 2006 14:08:08 GMT, Jim Yanik <jyanik@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

from speedlabs.com;

The new Smart Radar Drones are omnidirectional meaning they transmit in all
directions and have low power outputs, 5 mW or less complying with Part 15
of the FCC regulations. Radar transmitters of higher outputs, like a police
radar gun, come under the Part 90 FCC regulations and require a license to
operate them.

Hmm... Ya learn something new every day. ;)

For the sake of clarity for all, when I was training to be a
dispatcher with a volunteer ambulance company I had to pass an FCC
mandated test. Same with when I worked at a college radio station,
the station held the license, but still had to have paperwork proving
I knew what I was doing to allow me on the air.

They require training and testing to operate almost any radio outside
of a select few bands, and are very serious about enforcing those
rules. Emergency operaters catch no breaks AFAIK, since they're
dealing in matters of life and death when on a radio.

We once had to suspend an officer due to misuse of the radio, because
someone with a scanner overheard and complained. Emergency bands are
heavily restricted, for good reason.

Dave
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