Hello Bill,
17-Jun-97 13:46:04, Bill Clark wrote to Richard Mekka
          Subject: UK Input
 BC>>> Is there any information available in this echo for UK users.   
 RM>> Bill, I sent you some mail answering lots of your queries. Did you ever
 RM>> get it?
 BC>  Unfortuately no.  I have had a problem at my end but is sorted now.
 BC>  What is the legal position in this country for using a scanner?
It is legal to buy, sell and own one.
 BC>  What freqs can I legally listen to?
Broadcast stations, hams and time/freq standards. THAT IS ALL.
 BC>  Am I allowed to use it for my job which uses 2 way radio so I
 BC>  can monitor my work?
No, unless you have a licence to do so.
 BC>  Any advice on freqs and CTCSS and how repeaters and trunked
 BC>  systems work.
Blimey! That is a lot of questions! Before I write a 2000 word essay, have
you tried borrowing a few books from your local library? A good starter
is "Scanners" by (the late) Peter Rouse. I think there is a "Scanners II" as
well. Also Short Wave Magazine has regular columns and articles of interest
to the scanner owner.
  Richard Mekka G4AWY  
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