About the conflict on FCC issues. Jared, the real issue is not possession of a field programmable radio, but how it is used.
A person should not operate on any frequencies for which they don't have a license or mobile unit authorization (through a mutual aid or frequency use agreement). The Part 90 certification is a "fitness for service" in the particular radio's application in the radio spectrum assigned for Land Mobile Radio in the United States.
Many people own firearms but may not have a carry permit. It is the situation and intent that may determine an illegal act, and the same type of enforcement could be anticipated from the FCC.
The old axiom apples - "Guns don't kill people; people do." Owning a radio transmitter may not break the law, but how a person uses it and on what frequency may certainly violate both federal and state laws.
As to the applicability of a two watt radio, or even a one watt radio, that may depend upon the system repeater, use of a mobile repeater, use as a wireless microphone, and many other factors.
A person should not operate on any frequencies for which they don't have a license or mobile unit authorization (through a mutual aid or frequency use agreement). The Part 90 certification is a "fitness for service" in the particular radio's application in the radio spectrum assigned for Land Mobile Radio in the United States.
Many people own firearms but may not have a carry permit. It is the situation and intent that may determine an illegal act, and the same type of enforcement could be anticipated from the FCC.
The old axiom apples - "Guns don't kill people; people do." Owning a radio transmitter may not break the law, but how a person uses it and on what frequency may certainly violate both federal and state laws.
As to the applicability of a two watt radio, or even a one watt radio, that may depend upon the system repeater, use of a mobile repeater, use as a wireless microphone, and many other factors.