Radio Experimenter's License conditions

lithiumoxide

Just a few of questions on this one.

Is it possible to apply for a license without having equipment? The application form requests info on the radios you intend on using, but if you don't have them yet, or haven't decided, does this have to be filled in?

The conditions of the issuing of a license include the requirement of having an SWR meter and a frequency counter. Does the frequency display on the transmitter suffice as a frequency counter? If not, what kind of counters can be bought cheaply or built easily? What kinds of SWR meters do you guys use?

les45

I would suggest a e.mail to the IRTS www.irts.ie , I am sure they will set you on the straight and narrow . From memory the Dept Of Communications had a lisT of approved equipment , I doubt if that has changed .

John

snowman707

lithiumoxide wrote: »

Just a few of questions on this one.

Is it possible to apply for a license without having equipment? The application form requests info on the radios you intend on using, but if you don't have them yet, or haven't decided, does this have to be filled in?

The conditions of the issuing of a license include the requirement of having an SWR meter and a frequency counter. Does the frequency display on the transmitter suffice as a frequency counter? If not, what kind of counters can be bought cheaply or built easily? What kinds of SWR meters do you guys use?

yes you can apply for the 'ticket' without having any gear , Comreg are most worried about frequency measurement , just state that the rig you intend buying (state make & model ..eg. Yaesu FT920 etc, ) has a built in frequency display, if there is a query about swr etc, state you intend buying a MFJ949E ATU unit which has built in Forward & Reflected (SWR) power meter.
you can always notify Comreg of any changes to your station when you are set up u
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Bluenarf

just quote a make and model of frequency counter. For your rig, just pick a make and model of a well known radio. And when they ask what you intend on doing with the license, just say "to engage in studies of prorogation, and to develop and experiment with antennas to make the most of the prorogation"

Just something like that. They're not gonna go knocking on your door looking at what you have. Years ago most people had a reference Xtal, which comreg had to see, and test. But around here everyone shared the Xtal, and it was tested by com reg a few hundred times! its just a small bit of red tape, but its easy cut with even a blunt pair of scissors!

watty

http://www.wsplc.com/acatalog/Frequency_counters.html

Watson FC130 Frequency Meter with Field Strength Meter. Can be calibrated and used with an attenuator to give a power measurement too.

There is a better, cheaper meter in Hong Kong.

"wireless experimenter"/Ham/Radio Amateur is unique in not having to use approved or CE equipment. You can use anything, even home made, as long as you can verify the power and frequency and have taken care to limit spurious emissions.

So I'm building an "illegal to use" CB Amp into a box with 6 band 6pole filter unit, which makes it legal to use on Amateur Bands. Filter board out of scrap Alinco DX77.

You do need test gear and know how to use it before you go building or modifying, both of which could be argued is the main point of the licence.

But for purposes of licence application you can say you are intending a FT857, Icom 703, Kenwood TS480 etc...

pick something cheap and simple from a UK web site.

Psychobiker

756 PIII?

L

watty

IC 756 pro

Overpriced.

Overly complicated.

Psychobiker

Way overpriced! 7000 is a great little thing.

I'll probably buy that, and a 5" monitor. Build my own PI-tuner.

L