Matt, thanks for posting. Of course everyone in the conversation is
interested in what you have to say. I will try to keep my comments
brief and on-topic.
Your posts convince me I am right by urging us to move the conversation
away from CEPT. It turns out CEPT is a big mud pit way out in the
weeds. There is no reason to talk about CEPT, when it is easier to talk
about whether or not it is okay for someone to use their FCC license the
way you used yours.
That is easier and more sensible.
Your posts explain your opinion about what FCC rules mean. I appreciate
your sharing your opinion about it. I'm curious if you (Matt) or the
contest sponsor (ARRL), have actually asked the FCC what they think, or
if you are guessing at the answer. That should determine if your score
should stand or if your operation was in violation of the rules of your
FCC license.
To clarify, W5OV did say "We consulted with the FCC on this specific
matter" but the specific matter he is talking about (CEPT) is not the
one I am asking about here (FCC License). CEPT is not the question. I
get it they are intertwined, but at the end of the day, the FCC should
be able to say YES it was within FCC rules for Matt to use his USA
license the way he did -or- NO it was not. It sounds like it's possible
the FCC said something like "it's CEPT there is nothing we can do" but
of course I could be wrong which is why I am asking the guy who had the
conversastion. Bob, if you will clarify that the FCC specifically said
that what Matt did is allowed under FCC rules, I feel sure the issue
will end and everyone will be satisfied. Thank you for graciously
accepting doubt in a respectful and courteous forum.
I totally understand that maybe FCC never considered this question and
did not have an answer. Oops. We are all human, after all. That will
just show us (me, you, ARRL, FCC) where we need to improve.
Matt, thank you again for weighing in.
73 - Mark N5OT
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