Subj : Re: Wannbe HAM
To   : JIMMY ANDERSON
From : Tony Langdon
Date : Thu Sep 22 2016 07:49 am

-=> JIMMY ANDERSON wrote to TONY LANGDON <=-

 JA> Good question. Probably just different segments of the allowable bands.
 JA> Perhaps came 'online' at different times.

Here, the most likely thing is they'd simply change the CB specs.  It's been
done before.  

 JA> fcc.gov lists the channels and such and also talks about radios being
 JA> marketted for use in FRS, GMRS, etc. Maybe it's a money making thing?
 JA> :-)

That could be the main reason.  When the smaller FRS style radios came to
Australia, the manufacturers simply built them to UHF CB specs, diversifying
the range of radios for that band.  The government authorities had to do
nothing but issue type approvals for the new radios, which is something they'd
be doing anyway. :)  For me it's been a bonus, because my gear, initially used
for hobbyist activities is compatible with these new radios, meaning I can
easily contribute to running public events.  When I'm officiating at junior
fire brigade competitions, I bring one of my radios, so I'm in contact with the
key officials, which has proven handy at times.  99% of the time I monitor
only, but I have been a backup when a designated person has been away from
their radio at the wrong time.

 JA> ... This message uses 100% recycled electrons

Of course. :D


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