Yeah, when I first tried it, I remember the password being optional. It's
not really that hard, with a scanner, to email a picture or send a fax of
the license, that bootleggers won't have available anyways. I know now they
say they ask for something for validation, even an e-signed message with an
arrl certificate is more secure unless unlicensed people get the private key
of the signing certificate.

----- Original Message -----
From: "shawn klein" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2004 8:25 AM
Subject: Re: concerns when transmitting in a hospital


> 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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