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Chris Novy wrote:

> I believe putting ham traffic over local cable might be a
> violation of FCC rebroadcast rules (not on the part of the
> hams but on the part of the cable operator).
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I researched this issue when a local broadcaster recorded a portion of an
amateur radio Skywarn Net and rebroadcast it without asking anyone. Just out of
curiosity, some folks asked if it was legal.  It was interesting to learn that
it is NOT a violation of any FCC rule for anyone (broadcast, public service,
land-mobile service,--- general member of the public--- or whoever)  to record
an amateur transmission and use it for any purpose whatsoever (I assume this
means legal purpose), including  to  "rebroadcast" it.  It may be done "live",
or it may be taped and played later.  Furthermore, the rebroadcaster need not
obtain permission of the amateur radio license holder nor any of the
participants to retransmit signals from the amateur service.

Interesting, huh?

Jeff, N�WPA
Colorado Springs, CO

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