[BC] Re: Martis

[KC4QLP@aol.com]

>Can someone point me to the proper place to apply for a RP-Broadcast
>Auxiliary Remote Pick up" license? How much do they cost?

>Thanks!
 
Your engineer should be on the up and up on this and should be able to answer 
and resolve any issue regarding the Marti setup and license. Generally you 
would contact your local frequency coordinator [contact your local chapter of 
SBE for who that person is in your region] and also most coordinators would be 
able to point you in the direction you need to go for licensing requirements as 
well. Check what frequencies are available before you buy. If you buy a VHF 
Marti and find out that only UHF RP frequencies are available, then you have 
gear that you spent money for that you can not use.
 
Also Martis are good for local around town type coverage for remotes...but 
can be used out to 20 miles if both the transmitting and receive antennas have 
some height to them. 
As for the license issue....I think someone brought up a point about hours of 
usage verses the need for a license. I would always error on the side of 
getting a license. This way, regardless of number of hours used etc etc etc, no 
one can claim that your RP is illegal, plus it secures to an extent, the use of 
that frequency for your station. Any interference issues can be addressed and 
you'll have some "legal ground" to stand on. Otherwise if you have no license 
and run into co-channel and/or adjacent channel interference, then chances of 
you having to cease operations with that Marti increase.
 
Always......
CYB ---- Cover Your Butt


 
 
Have a great Easter everyone!
 
Bob Carter - KC4QLP
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