On 8/30/2010 11:50 PM, terry dalpoas wrote: > Thanks Steve, that answered my question. I did not mean to start such a big > discussion on this. The only reason I asked about the radio was some local > hams > said that they could not be used unless the radio is FCC approved. I told > them > that it did not matter whether it was approved or not (because home built > equipment is not approved, and there's a lot of modified equipment on the > bands), just as long as the transmitters are clean and do not cause > interference > and is ONLY transmitted on amateur frequencies, no commercial or public > safety. > I just wanted to verify what my belief was. > > Terry, KM5UQ
I can't believe that there are so many that think ham rigs have to be type-accepted. The only testing is Part 15 testing that applies to any electronic equipment that might generate RF signals, including receivers, computers, etc. And it does not apply to home-made or kit radios. <I'm not sure exactly how it's worded, but while Kenwood, Icom, etc have to have Part 15 testing, you making something in your basement do not.> Now, maybe these Chinese radios don't have Part 15 approval? > ________________________________ > From: "[email protected]"<[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Mon, August 30, 2010 8:40:33 AM > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Wouxun Radio > > > > The original question was > >> I saw some dual band portables on eBay, new for about $100, made by > Wouxun. >> I doubt very much they are FCC type accepted. Is it okay to use these > on >> amateur frequencies? > > There is NO requirement for hams to use only type-accepted equipment in > the ham bands. You can build your own gear, modify any equipment, use > commercially made gear of any kind, etc. Go for it if ... that's one > of the main points of amateur radio. > > Steve > > [email protected] > http://www.wd8das.net/ <seriously ridiculous amount of snippage!!! C'mon folks!>
