Quoting Paul Tansley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

> On 9/7/03 11:26 am, "Karl" wrote:
> 
> > I have ordered an Itrip for nearly 6 weeks now and have had one apology
> > for the delay, but that was weeks ago.
> > 
> > I am now 4 days without a response to my latest email
> > 
> > Is it only me, or is anyone else having this difficulty?
> 
> Yes, I had the same problem. I ordered one when they were first announced,
> months ago. It came finally at the end of last week, after many an e-mail
> complaining about the lack of information.
> 
I thought you might be interested in this:

Macworld Daily News

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Monday - February 17, 2003 
iTrip on wrong wavelength
By Jonny Evans 

Griffin Technology's iTrip FM transmitter for the iPod will not ship in the UK 
because of radio-communications regulations here.


iTrip broadcast songs from iPods to an FM radio receiver within 30 feet. The 
product works in the 87.5-108MHz frequency band, which is regulated under UK 
law.


A spokesperson for the UK Radiocommunications Agency explained that, despite 
the relative short range of such signals, the frequency concerned is subject 
to licensing under Section 1 of the UK's Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949.


"As the FM broadcast band is allocated for the exclusive use of licensed 
broadcasters no other systems are permitted to operate within the band," the 
agency explained.


The ruling applies to all such products, including CD players and attachments 
for mobile phones. The regulator explains that breaking such regulation 
carries heavy penalties. 


"Use of these systems is an offence and can lead to the prosecution of the 
user and the supplier of the equipment and seizure of the equipment causing 
the interference and of the suppliers stock," the regulator warned.


On account of this ruling, Griffin's UK distributor AM Micro will not handle 
the product in the UK. This means neither company will accept any 
responsibility for users or resellers importing this product into the UK for 
sale.
 
ou might be able to get a refund!

Regards

John Blythe



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