Neil,
Here is a copy of the statutory exemptions straight out of part
2. There are other temporary exempting while compliance is being
obtained. Basically, you can't sell it or market without compliance, but
you can mark it and send it to customers for trial but you must replace
it or make it compliant through testing before any money can transfer
hands - and no the customer can't write a letter saying they accept the
product without approvals. It doesn't matter what your marketing guy
says he did at the last company!
I had though there was some odd rule about importing one or two
but in my quick glance I couldn't find it, I didn't look too hard
though, and I would agree with Ron you can never just build one -
there's always more.
Gary McInturff
§2.807 Statutory exceptions. - As provided by Section 302(c) of the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, §2.803 shall not be applicable
to:
(a) Carriers transporting radio frequency devices without
trading in them.
(b) Radio frequency devices manufactured solely for export.
(c) The manufacture, assembly, or installation of radio
frequency devices for its own use by a public utility engaged in
providing electric service: provided, however, that no such device shall
be operated if it causes harmful interference to radio communications.
(d) Radio frequency devices for use by the Government of the United
States or any agency thereof: Provided, however, that this exception
shall not be applicable to any device after it has been disposed of by
such Government or agency.
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From: ron_pick...@hypercom.com [SMTP:ron_pick...@hypercom.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 10, 1998 8:29 AM
To: emc-p...@ieee.org; benne...@genrad.co.uk
Subject: Re: "One-offs" and FCC Part 15 ?
Hi Neil,
First, is a "one-off" a single on-of-a-kind unit?
Second, where one goes, usually more will follow.
I am not familiar with the specific requirements for test
equipment in the US,
however, FCC Part 18 may be more appropriate. It may be wise
for you to look
into Subpart I of FCC Part 2, "Marketing of Radio Frequency
Devices".
Exemptions and non-exemptions are described there.
A competent lab or consultant familiar with the FCC
requirements for your
particular product category should have the information you're
looking for,
whether its exempted (I don't like the word avoid) or not. You
can also inquire
directly at the FCC at 301-725-1585.
I hope you find the necessary information that you need,
whether or not its
what you're looking for.
Best regards,
Ron Pickard
ron_pick...@hypercom.com
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Subject: "One-offs" and FCC Part 15 ?
Author: "Bennett Neil" <benne...@genrad.co.uk> at INTERNET
Date: 9/10/98 1:50 PM
Hi Folks,
We are currently planning to supply a single item of test
equipment into the
US. This incorporates a radio modem (spread spectrum LAN
2.4GHz).
I understand that compliance with FCC Part 15 is the usual
requirement.
However, does this requirement apply to one-offs that are
supplied directly
to the customer ?
Is there a way to avoid obtaining approval for this single item?
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Neil Bennett
Standards and Compliance Engineer
GenRad Ltd
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