Matt Van Gordon wrote:
>
> Thankfully, last week I subscribed to the list and recieved promising
> wireless Linux info. With Orinoco's < $80, can I legaly make and use the
> product of the following modifcation?
>
> A few months ago I came across an interesting enhancement to my, prismII
> based, SMC2632w. ~ The procedure is remove a sticker, make a pretty hole
> in some plastic and solder a SMA RF connector into the prefabed holes
>
>http://205.159.169.11/reference/80211_mod/SMC2632_antenna_mod/fresh_cut_wide_angle.jpg?
>
> Asked another way: Is it legal to modify manufactured radio equipment
> without a licence? Under fedral, state, and local regulations (any
> applicable law) may unlicenced "enthusiasts" modify electronics?
Our resident RF engineer says no, it's not legal. The FCC approved the
package
as is, and any modifications to it make it unapproved equipment.
J. Toman
