Simviation Forum - legal or not???

Jan 25^th, 2005 at 4:59pm

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anyone on here know the rules for.. listening to live atc. in the u.s..im in the uk so is it legal for me 2 do this?

thanks....

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Reply #1 - Jan 25^th, 2005 at 5:07pm

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Don't see why not. AFAIK it's not illegal in the US.

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Reply #2 - Jan 25^th, 2005 at 5:10pm

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If you're listening through a website then it's fine. If you have a radio reciever then it should also be fine. Just don't go broadcasting.

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Reply #3 - Jan 25^th, 2005 at 5:14pm

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come on jimbo how many more times must you ask this ??? You shouldn't worry so much. Wink

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Reply #4 - Jan 25^th, 2005 at 5:17pm

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craig!...

one of my m8s is here so im proovin my point to him!

i no what the answer is, but he doesn't believe me!

sorrrryyy.

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Reply #5 - Jan 25^th, 2005 at 5:19pm

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dont worry about it, i just think you or your mate worrys too much about it:)

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Reply #6 - Jan 25^th, 2005 at 5:28pm

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craig!

well what it was it wer a decussion at skool about the atc, everyone reckons its illegal!, but im tryin 2 proove mi point like, an i thnk i jus about done it ! lol

ta! by the way do u use livewire airlines

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Reply #7 - Jan 25^th, 2005 at 5:31pm

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I dont personally.
Like i said to you in a PM, i believe there is a very old law that says it is illegal in certain situations, however it has not been used in many years. Doug or Fozzer usually have a broad knowledge of these things so they may be able to help. But i am certain it isnt illegal to listen to ATC over the net.

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Reply #8 - Jan 25^th, 2005 at 5:40pm

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Doug or Fozzer usually have a broad knowledge of these things so they may be able to help. But i am certain it isnt illegal to listen to ATC over the net.

I have no specific knowledge of the subject & until recently wasn't aware you could listen to any ATC on the Web. I suppose I should have realised but the thought never occurred to me. To the best of my knowledge, listening to civil ATC is perfectly legal both in the UK & the US. In fact many aircraft spotters use special "Aircraft band" radio receivers tuned to the local ATC so they know what's going on. I can't see what harm this does & I'm sure they would be stopped if there was anything illegal about it.*

Mind you, I wouldn't like to encourage just anyone to do it, especially on a mass basis - the whole of your school for example, unless it was a class project or something like that. There's some funny folk around these days but again, I can't see what possible harm it would do. Aircraft movements aren't exactly a big secret.

*PS. There are stands full of these things for sale at the average air show at airfields all round the country.

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Reply #9 - Jan 25^th, 2005 at 6:12pm

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Well...given the mood of the US lately, it's easy to understand why someone may be jittery about it.

My stepfather and I were listening to the ATC band (amazing how exciting it was since I understand most of what is being said thanks to my stick-time in FS2004). We were waiting to see when the Blue Angels would be taking off from KTVC (Cherry Capitol)

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Reply #10 - Jan 25^th, 2005 at 6:54pm

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jimbo, isn't this your third post on the subject or am I mistaken ???

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Reply #11 - Jan 25^th, 2005 at 8:30pm

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jimbo, isn't this your third post on the subject or am I mistaken ???

You're not mistaken. Wink

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Reply #12 - Jan 25^th, 2005 at 9:16pm

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You're not mistaken. Wink

Well in that case, common jimbo. Your question was answered twice in the real aviation forums. Roll Eyes

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Reply #13 - Jan 25^th, 2005 at 9:20pm

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I dunno about the UK, but here in the States you don't need a license for a device that only receives, but you do for a transmitter. I find it very hard to believe that there would be a law against listening in the UK. It's not like anyone can pinpoint a receiver remotely, so how could such a law possibly be enforced? As far as an internet stream goes, if the owners of the site are streaming signals received with an unlicensed transmitter/receiver, that's their problem, not yours. If you're still not convinced, search the government database for laws concerning communications, or send them a query by e-mail. I'm very confident you won't find any restrictions on receiving only.

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Reply #14 - Jan 25^th, 2005 at 11:03pm

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craig!

well what it was it wer a decussion at skool about the atc, everyone reckons its illegal!, but im tryin 2 proove mi point like, an i thnk i jus about done it ! lol

ta! by the way do u use livewire airlines

time for you to go back to school! Wink