Walker,
Your first statement was a reference to an OET letter which reference the below:
[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 47, Volume 1]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 47CFR15.25]
[Page 758-759]
TITLE 47--TELECOMMUNICATION
CHAPTER I--FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
PART 15_RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES--Table of Contents
Subpart A_General
Sec. 15.25 Kits.
A TV interface device, including a cable system terminal device,
which is marketed as a kit shall comply with the following requirements:
(a) All parts necessary for the assembled device to comply with the
technical requirements of this part must be supplied with the kit. No
mechanism for adjustment that can cause operation in violation of the
requirements of this part shall be made accessible to the builder.
(b) At least two units of the kit shall be assembled in exact
accordance with the instructions supplied with the product to be
marketed. If all components required to fully complete the kit (other
than those specified in paragraph (a) of this section which are needed
for compliance with the technical provisions and must be included with
the kit) are not normally furnished with the kit, assembly shall be made
using the recommended components. The assembled units shall be certified
or authorized under the Declaration of Conformity procedure, as
appropriate, pursuant to the requirements of this part.
[[Page 759]]
(1) The measurement data required for a TV interface device subject
to certification shall be obtained for each of the two units and
submitted with an application for certification pursuant to subpart J of
part 2 of this chapter.
(2) The measurement data required for a TV interface device subject
to Declaration of Conformity shall be obtained for the units tested and
retained on file pursuant to the provisions of subpart J of part 2 of
this chapter.
(c) A copy of the exact instructions that will be provided for
assembly of the device shall be submitted with an application for
certification. Those parts which are not normally furnished shall be
detailed in the application for equipment authorization.
(d) In lieu of the label required by Sec. 15.19, the following
label, along with the label bearing the FCC identifier and other
information specified in Sec. Sec. 2.925 and 2.926, shall be included
in the kit with instructions to the builder that it shall be attached to
the completed kit:
(Name of Grantee)
(FCC Identifier)
This device can be expected to comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules
provided it is assembled in exact accordance with the instructions
provided with this kit. Operation is subject to the following
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
(e) For the purpose of this section, circuit boards used as repair
parts for the replacement of electrically identical defective circuit
boards are not considered to be kits.
[54 FR 17714, Apr. 25, 1989,as amended at 63 FR 36602, July 7, 1998]
Then you somehow imply that it's applicable to Rule 15.23 which states:
[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 47, Volume 1]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 47CFR15.23]
[Page 758]
TITLE 47--TELECOMMUNICATION
CHAPTER I--FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
PART 15_RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES--Table of Contents
Subpart A_General
Sec. 15.23 Home-built devices.
(a) Equipment authorization is not required for devices that are not
marketed, are not constructed from a kit, and are built in quantities of
five or less for personal use.
(b) It is recognized that the individual builder of home-built
equipment may not possess the means to perform the measurements for
determining compliance with the regulations. In this case, the builder
is expected to employ good engineering practices to meet the specified
technical standards to the greatest extent practicable. The provisions
of Sec. 15.5 apply to this equipment.
But.....
The FCC has clearly written, clarified and assured that building a 'kit' for AM use only and compliant the the rules for antenna length and output is legal.. that is all you have to understand...
I'm tired of this nit picking by you and all the others ragarding this issue... what is in the 'bag' for you to deny the use of these kit transmitters? I can only think that money is the issue here and by insisting that 'kits' are illegal in the part15 community that we all will feel guilty and buy that 'Rangemaster' and somehow increase your sales?????
Anyone other than 'WCWalker' want to comment?
Radiopilot
> 15.23 does not reference TV interface devicess. It clearly
> states:
>
> Radio Frequency Devices aka Home Built Devices. No mention
> is made SPECIFICALLY that this rule pertains ONLY to devices
> that fall under the rule 15.25. That being said, it is
> clear 15.23 pertains to ALL RF devices that fall under the
> category of part 15 devices.
>
>
> > again... this referance is only for TV interface devices
> and
> > not applicable under this rule for Part15 AM devices....
> >
> > Yes... I'm pompous... when the need arises to those less
> > informed!
> >
> > Radiopilot
> >
> >
> > > Good for you I guess you get a medal for pompousness.
> You
> >
> > > are just another small fish in the sea of part 15
> > > broadcasters.
> > >
> > > 15.23 does not address TV Interface devices but is
> > relevant
> > > to ALL part 15 devices including AM radio transmitters.
> > >
> > http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20>
> >
> 010800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2002/octqtr/47cfr15.23.htm
>
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > Elementary my Dear Watson.
> > >
> > >
> > > > Walker...
> > > >
> > > > My reading comprehension does not suffer a bit, but
> you
> > > may
> > > > want to put on your glasses and read that the below
> > > > 'kits'... under Part15 rule '47 CFR 15.25' is for
> 'kit
> > > for
> > > > a TV Interface Device!
> > > >
> > > > Now go look up '47 CFR 15.25' and tell us about you
> > > > marvelous insight on reading comprehension!
> > > >
> > > > I've graduate 'Magna *** Laude' top 10th in my
> Graduate
> > > > Engineeering class obtaing a Masters degree in
> > Mechanical
> > > > engineering, Bachelors Engineering in Electrical and
> > > > Professional Certification in my state... now if you
> can
> >
> > > > match that level of 'reading comprehension' let's all
> > hear
> > >
> > > > about it!
> > > >
> > > > Radiopilot
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Skippy, apparently your reading comprehension is
> > > > suffering.
> > > > > Any clear thinking individual that reads this will
> > > clearly
> > > >
> > > > > see how it affects the marketing and use of kits:
> > > > >
> > > > > Office of Engineering and Technology
> > > > >
> > > > > FCC > FCC E-filing > OET Knowledge Base > OET KDB
> Full
> >
> > > > Text
> > > > > Search Result FCC Site Map
> > > > >
> > > > > Publication
> > > > >
> > > > > Number: 927445
> > > > >
> > > > > Rule Parts: 15.209 Publication Date: 09/20/2005
> > > > >
> > > > > First Category: Radio Service Rules
> > > > >
> > > > > Second Category: Part 15 General
> > > > >
> > > > > Third Category: Kits
> > > > >
> > > > > Question: Kits, marketing, unintentional and
> > intentional
> > >
> > > > > radiators : What are the FCC Rules forbuilding and
> > > > marketing
> > > > > of kits of products, which when completed are
> subject
> > to
> > >
> > > > the
> > > > > FCC Rules?
> > > > >
> > > > > Answer: 47 CFR 15.25 set forth provisions for
> > marketing
> > > of
> > > > a
> > > > > kit for a TV Interface Device. Under 47
> > > > >
> > > > > CFR 15.23, individuals are permitted to construct a
> > > device
> > > >
> > > > > for personal use without seeking equipment
> > authorization
> > >
> > > > > from the Commission, but it may not be marketed as a
>
> > > kit.
> > > > > All other devices subject to certification (whether
> > > > marketed
> > > > > as a Kit or not), must be certified under 47 CFR
> > Subpart
> > > I
> > > >
> > > > > of Part 2.
> > > > >
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> site
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