FT-8800R blocks 913.9875-939.2125 mhz

[KC9SQR]

Hello everyone
I just have a quick question basically wondering why Yaesu blocks the ability to scan and listen to basically half of the 33cm amateur band, on AN AMATEUR RADIO (FT-8800R)...

I've been confused about this for a while.. If it's a cell phone block or something I understand, but even then. Why not start the block at 928 mhz where the ham band ends?

Also if there is a fix for this and anyone could provide some enlightenment that would be great.. Although not a big deal, it's just sort of annoying.

Thank you all for your time and have a great day or night
73

[K0BG]

It is a cellphone thingy!

[KC9SQR]

It is a cellphone thingy!

That's what I figured... Just seems odd that they'd block out half of an amateur band on an amateur radio...

Thanks and 73

[K5AHH]

--That's too bad about blocking part of an Amateur band. I didn't know that cellular telephone conversations could be heard in the clear, still. It must be something about "image frequencies", then. I have a Yaesu FT-8000 that will receive to 1300 Mhz, and even while listening to the Tulsa Police Department on 800 Mhz with a proper 800 Mhz antenna, not once did I hear anyone talk while they were using a cell phone (I would search from time to time listening for who knows what, from 800 to 1300Mhz). There are the standard sections between 800-900 Mhz that is blocked out, of course, (the AMPS frequencies), and one other block above 1Ghz, not sure where exactly, though. I guess THAT particular area above 1Ghz is the cell phone stuff, I dunno. I was thinking about getting an FT-8900 for the '06 Tundra, and I probably will still, but I really wish it had RX from 40-50 Mhz. Not sure why Yaesu chose not to include that, but oh well. Do you like your 8800?

[WA7KKP]

It is a cellphone thingy!

I have NO idea why that law is still on the books . . . it was originally intended to protect the privacy of AMPS (analog mobile phone service) on the 800-900 MHz range. The cellphone providers have abolished AMPS; all cellphones are digitially encoded (and scrambled) so all one hears is a monotonous drone on the carrier.

902-928 is not an exclusive ham band -- we share it with all sorts of stuff, including 900 MHz analog wireless telephones. In actuality, you could have contacts with a wireless phone owner that is perfectly legal. He's got a power limit -- we don't . . .

Gary WA7KKP

[KC9SQR]

--That's too bad about blocking part of an Amateur band. I didn't know that cellular telephone conversations could be heard in the clear, still. It must be something about "image frequencies", then. I have a Yaesu FT-8000 that will receive to 1300 Mhz, and even while listening to the Tulsa Police Department on 800 Mhz with a proper 800 Mhz antenna, not once did I hear anyone talk while they were using a cell phone (I would search from time to time listening for who knows what, from 800 to 1300Mhz). There are the standard sections between 800-900 Mhz that is blocked out, of course, (the AMPS frequencies), and one other block above 1Ghz, not sure where exactly, though. I guess THAT particular area above 1Ghz is the cell phone stuff, I dunno. I was thinking about getting an FT-8900 for the '06 Tundra, and I probably will still, but I really wish it had RX from 40-50 Mhz. Not sure why Yaesu chose not to include that, but oh well. Do you like your 8800?

Thank you for your reply,

Yes I LOVE my 8800, and really have no complaints about it..
Well except for them blocking some 900 mhz stuff hahaha

[KC9SQR]

I have NO idea why that law is still on the books . . . it was originally intended to protect the privacy of AMPS (analog mobile phone service) on the 800-900 MHz range. The cellphone providers have abolished AMPS; all cellphones are digitially encoded (and scrambled) so all one hears is a monotonous drone on the carrier.

902-928 is not an exclusive ham band -- we share it with all sorts of stuff, including 900 MHz analog wireless telephones. In actuality, you could have contacts with a wireless phone owner that is perfectly legal. He's got a power limit -- we don't . . .

Gary WA7KKP

I've wondered that same thing myself... Why is that law still on the books?
It really seems like once a law is written it's like it's carved in stone and is nearly impossible to get removed..

[WB2WIK]

The CDMA band in Japan uses uplink frequencies of 915 to 925 MHz, that's why.

It's a Japanese rig.

[W9GB]

I have NO idea why that law is still on the books . . . it was originally intended to protect the privacy of AMPS (analog mobile phone service) on the 800-900 MHz range. The cellphone providers have abolished AMPS; all cellphones are digitially encoded (and scrambled) so all one hears is a monotonous drone on the carrier.

Gary -

Steve is correct, it's a Japanese mfg. radio, BUT as far as US law ..... Remember this started with the Newt Gingrich mobile phone call in mid-1990s, when he was Speaker of the House.

He was talking in a conference call with other Republican leaders .... Including current Speaker of the House -- John Boehner. Might see it off the books in 10 or 15 years.