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k8sp wrote:
   >But, the linking issue implies controlling.  A simple cross-band
   >repeater isn't linking in that sense.  Otherwise, repeaters that
   >have an input on 2 meters and output on say 10 FM would also be
   >illegal.
   >In the cross-band repeat function, you aren't controlling the
   >ts2000.  If you used option C in menu 61, then you could control
   >the rig remotely, which would definitely be illegal below 220.
   >Or, am I missing something?
A lot of repeaters that do have those capabilities also have
a link on 220 or 440 mhz which has all the control
functions.  Since the control point is on uhf somewhere the
can say that uhf does the linking and control, and any
control which can take place on 2 meters is just incidental.
IN other words, a control station on a uhf freq has the
final word on what the remote can do.

SOmebody else commented that if it were illegal Kenwood
wouldn't have made that capability availible.  WE should
remember that not all countries have identical regs as the
U.S.  Also we should remember that ham gear is about the
only service's equipment that isn't type accepted, accepting
linears for hf of course.

IF some of you recall, when Kenwood first came out with sKy
COmmand a few years ago there  were arguments with the FCC
regarding its legality, and Kenwood was pushing for a rules
change because its control could take place on two meters.
If I recall the FCC said sorry, that one won't float to
KEnwood.  iF they're searchable you can look at old ARRl
letter issues from around 2000-2001.


Richard Webb,
Electric Spider Productions,
Eads Tn.