Fighting Interference: Ebay Protects The Spectrum

The popular on-line auction system eBay seems like an unexpected protector of the radio spectrum, but it is. At least it is down-under where it recently refused to continue the listing of a Philips FM 900 transceiver because the radio was advertised for UHF CB and police monitor use. As John Williams, VK2BUI, reports, E-Bay has some strict policies on the selling of some electronic equipment:

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The policy includes restrictions on selling such things as 10 meter Amateur gear aimed at CB use, the selling of Police Radar detectors, Phone jammers, High powered Cordless Phones, and LIPDs that don't meet ACA regulations. CB radio gear that is modified for higher power or has extended out-of-band channels are also banned from sale.

This policy is good for amateur radio and CB users alike as it discourages the use of illegal transmitting devices that could otherwise interfere with law abiding users.

I'm John, VK2BUI

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Oh yes. VK2BUI adds that whatever you do, never mention that anything you are selling would be great for 11 meters DX work. (WIA News)

Source: Amateur Radio Newsline™ Report 1445