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Originally Posted by JamesDean
Frequency ... So with that being said, Do I still need a license?
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Maybe not...but, WITH a license, you're the incumbent on those frequencies...as long as you have the priority to use them in that particular band.
Example: If in your circumstance, you're considered a "Priority" user and are licensed, if an itinerant comes into your area, regardless the situation (unless life/death are involved), the "newcomer" has to find a different set of frequencies to operate on...you have precidence. AND the license.
NOW, if he had the license and you didn't, guess who has to move or shut down? You do, because you're considered the itinerant and unless you can cooperate, you end up having to move.
Now, if you were a "Secondary" user and you operated "barefooted," "Priority Licensed"/"Priority Unlicensed" and then "Secondary Licensed" would have dibs over just "Secondary Unlicensed."
By having the license, you win in each "Class" over the "Unlicensed." It just makes sense to protect your investment/business with any/all tools available.
Also, but not in all cases, having the license shows that you're a responsible operator of your system and you're taking the time (and you've invested the money) to be sure you're delivering a good, sound (pun intended) product for your customer.