those messages essential for the business operation may be sent.
6.It is against the Federal law to repeat or otherwise make known anything overheard on the radio. Con- versations between others sharing a communica- tions channel must be regarded as confidential.
7.The FCC also requires that the caller be identified at certain specific times by means of call letters. Refer to the rules that apply to the particular type of opera- tion for the proper procedure.
8.No changes or adjustment shall be made to the equipment except by an authorized or certified elec- tronic technician.
OPERATING TIPS
The following conditions tend to reduce the effective range of
∙Operating the radio in low areas of terrain or while under power lines or bridges.
∙Operating the radio inside of a vehicle or in a metal or steel framed building unless using an outside antenna.
∙Obstructions such as mountains or buildings be- tween the sending and receiving parties.
In areas where transmission or reception is poor, some improvements may be obtained by insuring that the antenna is vertical. Moving a few yards in another
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