OK, understood, but the regulations are not about all radio stations, they are about transmitting radio stations.
The aircraft's radio transmission, on a particular frequency, is received by a receiver on the ground which turns on the lights. That's my understanding, and if I'm wrong I'm sorry.
The aircraft radio is not being used outside the terms of its licence, any more it would be if the signal were received by a person who replies "OK, Guv" and reaches out to switch on the lights.
I'm not arguing that PCL can/should be used in UK because it is elsewhere; I'm arguing that PCL is permitted now in the UK on an unlicensed airfield at least.
As the level of simple legal knowledge and aeronautical competence in the CAA heads South, so does their propensity for talking rubbish increase.
Last edited by Capot; 16th January 2011 at 13:42.
Reason: clarity