[aprssig] APRS on expedition, but non ham?

[Robert Bruninga]

>We should also examine the whole purpose of the control 
>operator, which is to prevent unauthorized transmission 
>and interference.  

The control op is the guy who built it and programmed it.
Its his project.  Its transmissions are automatic and "authorized".  
If there is any interference reported above 80 deg N latitude, then
it can be turned off.  That seems like the purpose of a control
operator to me...