Re: [Elecraft] [K3] CE Mark

2007-11-06 Thread David Woolley
Toby Deinhardt wrote: No CE mark seen but I dont think it needs one in Kit form. For the kit version likely not, but, afaik, anyone who ordered an Although it might be technically legal (speculation), I very much doubt that the kit exemption envisaged a pre-aligned sub-assembly kit, like

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] CE Mark

2007-11-06 Thread Toby Deinhardt
Although it might be technically legal (speculation), I very much doubt that the kit exemption envisaged a pre-aligned sub-assembly kit, As much as I hate to bother Eric right now, maybe he could give us a short update on the CE Marking certification status of the K3. Eric was looking into the

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] CE Mark

2007-11-06 Thread David Cutter
[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 9:17 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] CE Mark Toby Deinhardt wrote: No CE mark seen but I dont think it needs one in Kit form. For the kit version likely not, but, afaik, anyone who ordered

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] CE Mark

2007-11-06 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi David, Since the K3 kit requires 7 to 8 hours of customer assembly of our components following the detailed steps in our 60 page assembly manual, and because it does involve customer alignment and set up of the PLL, filters etc (via the front panel interface) it clearly does fall under

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] CE Mark

2007-11-06 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi David, I agree with this point too. All of the components of the K3 are designed only for use inside that radio and not as general general options for other manufacturer's products. The boards are not stand alone products. 73, Eric WA6HHQ David Cutter wrote: An interesting

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] CE Mark

2007-11-06 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
In what way do you envision? Its reached at least one 'G' now - I don't care about CE at all - it isn't worth the paper its printed (or often not) on. I've come across quite a lot of imported gear with a CE - no way does it meet even the most basic standard. Sorry, this came out confrontational -

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] CE Mark

2007-11-06 Thread Toby Deinhardt
Hallo David, AFAIK, you as the importer of electronic devices are responsible for conformity with EU regulations, whether they make sense or not. It is easy to imagine an official, with nothing better to do, causing serious problems for the importer of said equipment. A lot of what is in