Oh you think echo link really validates? All they did
was ask me for my call, then I assume they checked out
the data base to see if the call was legit and the
name was the same, but they never asked me to send
them a copy of my license. That's why there's still a
lot of controversy out there, I'm actually surprised
that echolink-irlp cross links aren't being contested
by IRLP honchos. They seem to be a bit more common
now. Passwords are great, but really they're closing
the barn door after the horse has got out. You can bet
there are some identity thieves out there messing
around and playing the system.
--- Brent Harding <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> What happens when they use echolink, or their own
> equipment and ID as
> someone else? I think that's what caused the fallout
> of I-link, as they
> didn't require passwords, and didn't validate on
> anything like echolink
> does. I assume the same thing happens if they used a
> repeater or an internet
> connection that eventually terminates in RF.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2004 1:20 PM
> Subject: Re: concerns when transmitting in a
> hospital
>
>
> > Yes, it is illegal for them to use your station to
> transmit when you are
> not
> > "in control".  An unlicensed op can transmit as
> long as you are in
> control.
> >
> > Also, although I have an Extra Class, another ham
> operating my station can
> > only operate in his license classification.
> Operating privileges are
> attached
> > to the Operator License, not the Station License.
> > Steve
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2004 3:05 PM
> > Subject: Re: concerns when transmitting in a
> hospital
> >
> >
> >    >Isn't it illegal for unlicensed people to
> transmit period? I know
> >    >of a friend that wants to play with irlp, and
> he says he's buying a
> >    >radio like mine, no license though. I don't
> like the idea much, but
> >    >I don't want him using my call on the air,
> especially on a repeater.
> > Message-Id:
> >
>
<20040511130559.USDE16168.imf19aec.mail.bellsouth.net@[68.212.97.139]>
> >
> > I wouldn't either, and should I for one ever hear
> that unlicensed
> > folks were in essence acting as control ops and
> initiating
> > transmissions through such a mode as irlp or
> echolink I'd be the first
> > to protest to the fcc.
> >
> > IF we're allowing unlicensed folks to initiate
> radio transmissions
> > using such modes than they're no different from
> MIcrosoft netmeeting
> > or something.
> >
> > TEll your friend to get a license or don't
> transmit, it's that simple.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Richard Webb
> >
> > Electric Spider Productions
> > "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain
> a little temporary
> > safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."
> >
> > --- Benjamin Franklin, NOvember 1755 from the
> > Historical review of Pennsylvania
> >





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