19 set legalities

[Perry Kitson]

Can anyone enlighten me on the legalities of operating a 19 set?

Perry

[Bruce MacMillan]

You can legally use the A set if you have at least passed the amateur radio exam with basic plus 5 wpm morse code or basic plus honours. This entitles you to use the HF bands.

The B set falls outside of the authorized bands so legally you shouldn't use it. If you have an advanced class license you could probably tweek the B set from 235 MHz down to the 220-225 MHz band.

In the old days when we actually had enforcement it was against the law to own a transmitter unless you were duly licensed. I don't think there is much enforcement anymore.

There are many 19 sets (and other mil rigs) on the air around the world.

[Dennis Gelean (RIP)]

you do not need any morris code for a ham ticket and forget that radio active BS The problem with my set is dried out caps my setup cost too much to explode past VE7CCW now VE7AYN

[Perry Kitson]

Thanks for chiming in gentlemen. I had heard of the B set being a no-no to operate because of the frequencies used. Just looking for confirmation.

Perry