First of all I would like to say that the entire idea and function
behind crda is vastly improved from the old regulatory settings hard
coded in the kernel. In light of this, however, we all seem to be
avoiding a very clear part of reality.
crda and the regulatory database restrain the channels that a person can
legally transmit on based on their (presumed) current regulatory
legislation. Unfortunately, when I learned about radios I was taught
that radios can RECEIVE as well as transmit. In fact, in the USA (the
country I live in and hence where I am most familiar with the laws) it
is 100% legal to monitor any frequency that you desire. crda clearly
misses that fact and doesn't permit proper legal operation of the radio
device.
crda and the regulatory database should be modified so that I can use my
cards in the legal manner prescribed by the FCC (my regulatory body here
in the USA).
Thanks,
Rick Farina
PS> those of you that are warming up to tell me "it's not legal to
monitor cell phones" please save the key strokes. It is not legal to
modify, buy, sell or create a device that can monitor cell phones, if
you already own one then it is legal to use, as it always has been and
always will be. (FYI I've not found a device yet that can hit the cell
phone bands.) Long ago it was promised that the FCC would never make
listening against the law, surprisingly they have kept their promise so far.
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