Without a standard how would we base any complaint to an operator that they are causing interference. The operator/builder of the interference generating equipment, if they wanted to be difficult rather than have a genuine interest in good operating practice, would simply dig in on whatever their opinion is over others.
It is reasonable that hams will build equipment with the best intentions that may not preform as well as expected. If they do cause interference, the standard can be pointed to as the basis for them to improve their operations.
So should swarms of RF monitoring drones descend upon any ham, snatch and carry away any transceivers that are in excess of a technical specification? I believe a ham causing interference will get a notice and the opportunity to fix and demonstrate the issue was fixed. I hope that the level of the harm, or if the interference is?malicious are still considered, rather than the popular zero tolerance movements that seem to have taken place elsewhere.
Otherwise, along with the license exam, should be the requirement to purchase a multi thousand dollar package of lab equipment, at the same time as paying the examination fee, when you show up at the exam session.?
We know the uBITX does have some issues, and solutions are being worked out, so we should use our best judgment about that. Some folks may be conformable with the logic that they are generating less interference that someone with a kilowatt of power that is in spec. But if they get a notice, they will have little defense. The general guiding principle of being a good operator suggests fixing the issues your radio has.
Tom, wb6b
