Sometimes I think all sense of rules and order was lost with vhf which is 
why I only use the band for ARES, RACES, ACS, and public service events. My 
friends and I refer to it as a utility band.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2012 12:22 AM
Subject: Re: Third party rules.


> As I understand the rules, the third party can give the station call as 
> long
> as the license holder is controlling the emissions.  I've always taken 
> that
> to mean that if, for example, the third party violates any rules, it's my
> job to stop the transmission in whatever way I deem necessary.  I've heard
> that this rule has been relaxed quite a bit with the increased use of
> VHF/UHF radios, but I'd be interested in an official interpretation.
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "PATRICK GORMLEY" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 12:21
> Subject: Re: Third party rules.
>
>
>> You have to identify the station and hold the mik button down and
>> generally
>> be in control of the station while she's doing it.  73- pat kk3f
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Rick" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 12:12 PM
>> Subject: Third party rules.
>>
>>
>>> Hi list.
>>>
>>> My wife wants to talk on 2 meters, but she doesn't have a license yet.
>>> I know that I must be at the station when she talks.
>>> What I don't know is if she can identify my station, or if I have to
>>> take the mic every 10 minutes and identify myself.
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance, and 7 3.
>>>
>>