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From: fish@ihu1g.UUCP (Bob Fishell)
Newsgroups: net.audio
Subject: Re: Interference
Message-ID: <136@ihu1g.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 12-Jan-84 16:56:18 EST
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Posted: Thu Jan 12 16:56:18 1984
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To my knowledge, there is no law governing the use of broadcast antennas,
but the FCC sets strict regulations on the amount of broadcast power a CB
operator may use.  I think it's only a few watts; I don't remember the
exact figure.

Some CB operators break the law, and rather blatantly.  Many of them
attach powerful RF amplifiers ("linears") to the output of their
rigs; these can run up to 5000 watts!  A neighbor of mine back in
Columbus, Ohio had a 500 watt "linear" that turned my receiver into a
very good CB receiver -- with the input set on PHONO!

Forget about fixing your equipment.  When I described the problem I had
with my Columbus neighbor to one of my EE professors, he told me that there
were "too many harmonics."  However, the FCC frowns on the use of unauthorized
equipment.  If you describe the problem to them, they can check out the
guy's broadcast power from a van near his house.  If he's cheating, he'll
have to tear his rig down and pay a hefty fine.
  
                         Bob Fishell