point to point communication rule

[bonteeb]

??? Can someone explain the point-to-point communication to me? I'm having a hard time understanding. Is it related to equipment relay or is it more of what you can say or not say on the air? ???

 

[CW]

??? Can someone explain the point-to-point communication to me? I'm having a hard time understanding. Is it related to equipment relay or is it more of what you can say or not say on the air? ???

Broadcast; standing on top of a mountain or tall building and screaming in all directions so the most people can hear you or blowing smoke signals so everyone can read them....
Point to Point; on top of the mountain or building with a narrow beamed lazer or similar....so only ONE person you want to communicate with can "see" your signal...and noone else does..(like microwave, etc)

 

[longtimelistener]

You're not supposed to say "honey, my cellphone isn't working but I just wanted to tell you I'm going out for beers with the boys after work".

 

[bonteeb]

Ok. Thanks. The fuzz is clearing some, but when someone says "Happy Birthday, Sam or .....", is that not the same as "honey, cellphone" example? I hear stations do this quite frequently.

 

[OKCRadioGuy]

One word for it. Unenforceable (even if they cared to, which they don't.) Just bring more $$$ for auction fees, keep your public file and eas logs/equipment in order, and don't grossly screw up technically. Oh yeah.. don't cuss. I forgot that one. Otherwise the FCC is pretty much asleep at the switch these days.