| Your are right. Operation of your radio system obligates you to understand the rules and regulations with regard to the use of your equipment. Unfortunately, the rules are subject to change, so keeping up to date can be difficult. You can view the rules and regulation online by clicking here. . The rules specific for your use are contained in Part 90.
First and foremost, get a license (see the FAQ above). Operation without a license is illegal. Make sure to enter your callsign into the appropriate field using PDLCONF. Auto-identification is a requirement. Remember that in most cases, your operation is secondary to voice operation. If there is a conflict, you will be required to change frequencies. Always monitor a frequency before beginning to broadcast. You can do this by observing the RX LED. If the RX LED indicates a co-channel user, avoid the frequency. If all channels show usage, pick the channel with the least interference. |
