The rules governing EMC are based on real physical principles and the performance of receiving equipment. Actually, they could be much tougher; they do not (in my view) protect _communications_ (versus broadcasting) from EMI. However, I get the impression you are not protesting this particular set of standards, but instead, the way regulations appear to be interpreted making it impossible to meet a standard those same regulations require. Is that right?
The typical cost here in the USA is over $US 1000 for each day of testing. That's why there's an emphasis on doing as much as you can with what you can get, BEFORE sending the product out for testing. Perhaps you have not asked the right questions of the proper authorities. It should NOT be impossible to own equipment that will let you test your product. You SHOULD be able to secure a license to do so -- as test equipment. And you _should_ be able to accept the conditions under which this equipment must be used. It sounds as if you have not been informed of the right way to go about doing what you need to do. There's only one answer to that: You should at least consult an EMI lab in Belgium about your alternatives. They have already gone through what you are experiencing, and found a way around it. It will cost you money! But won't it end up saving you much more? Again, Good Luck -- and also, Happy New Year! Cortland
