as I have already said, I am planning on using them on some frequencies that 
we have available here in the UK, which I don't think you have there.

Simon


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 9:40 AM
Subject: Re: icom radios


> Simon:
> if you are planning on using these in the PMR446 service, then you would
> still be doing so illegally since these radios can not be set for anything
> lower then 1 watt of output power, well over the legal limit of 500MW, one
> half watt, for those frequencies.
> Also, since these are designed for commercial use, the antenna is 
> removable,
> also against PMR446 regulations.
> So, unless you have your own private licensed frequency, which anyone
> selling you these rigs would be quite within their boundaries to ask for
> confirmation of, you are still asking to obtain radios which you will use
> illegally.
> If i am wrong about the PMR446, then please enlighten us all as to your
> desired use of these rigs, since they do indeed have the ability to be
> programmed inside the UK 70CM amateur band limits.
> No one is bullying you either, so get off that soap box and be normal like
> everyone else and be a little forth coming about your wishes and status.
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Howard Kaufman" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 10:00 PM
> Subject: Re: icom radios
>
>
>> As they can be used on ham chanels I do need your call.  I am also
>> not willing to help non-hams get their hands on gear they are not
>> allowed to use.  No call no help.
>>
>>
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