[EAS] Amateur & Personal Radio Users Reminded Not to Use

[Ed Czarnecki]

Different rules.  

Amateur radio rules are covered under 47 CRF Part 97 (and 97.111 specifically defines authorized uses, IIRC).  

Cell phones are a Common Carrier Service - and while they use RF spectrum - the rules governing those services are quite different (47 CFR Part 20).  Criminal and unauthorized activities over common carrier networks are covered under both federal and state laws.

 
-----Original Message-----
From: EAS <eas-bounces at radiolists.net> On Behalf Of Gary Peterson

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Because cell phones use RF spectrum, wouldn't the FCC have just as much jurisdiction over cell phones, used in the commission of a felony, as they do with CB, FRS, GMRS, amateur, etc.?
 
Gary