[amsat-bb] Re: "Mobile" Operation

[Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF]

Here's the relevent bits from the UK (and hence CEPT) license.
As the FCC doesn't define mobile then it's up to you what you do on their teritory.


Location
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1(10) "Station" means the station of the Licensee at the Main Station Address, a Temporary Location or while Mobile or 
Maritime Mobile, as the case may be.

1(11) Subject to clause 11, the Licensee shall operate the Station only:

     (a) at the Main Station Address ("Main Station Address" means the main station address of the Licensee set forth in 
the Validation Document);
     (b) at a Temporary Location ("Temporary Location" means a location, other than the Main Station Address,  and in a 
fixed position);
     (c) while Mobile ("Mobile" means located in any vehicle, as a pedestrian or on any Vessel in Inland Waters); or
     (d) while Maritime Mobile ("Maritime Mobile" means located on any Vessel At Sea).

Identification
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7(3) At a Temporary Location, the Licensee shall:

     (a) use the suffix "/P" with his call sign and give the location of the Station every 30 minutes to an accuracy of 
at least 5km by a generally used identifier.


7(4) When Mobile, the Licensee shall use the suffix "/M" and when Maritime Mobile, the suffix "/MM".



David - KG4ZLB wrote:
> I have always taken the stance that if you are operating in a vehicle 
> (moving or not), you are "mobile", if you are on foot, then "portable".
> 
> I am sure that someone will question the meaning of the word "mobile". 
> My view is that it is short for "auto-mobile", not "mobile" by walking 
> around some place!
> 
> Just my half a euro's worth!
> 
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