Canadian requirements for reception of Closed Captioning

Greetings, I am trying to locate Canada's requirements for television sets, which requires the display of closed caption text. Do you know where it is located, or what the documents name might be? Thanks, Mat Mat Aschenberg Agency Engineer EchoStar Technologies Corporation Englewood,

RE: Legal Precedents

I believe in the US that database is called Westlaw. (www.westlaw.com) Mat Mat Aschenberg Agency Engineer EchoStar Technologies Corporation Englewood, Colorado (303) 706-5064 From: richhug...@aol.com [mailto:richhug...@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 4:10 AM To:

On-line Pay stubs

I just received notice both from my National Guard commander and now from my full-time employment that I won' be receiving paystubs anymore. I have to go on-line and look them up. I feel very uncomfortable with this. Is it really legal to not give a paystub? Mat

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Greetings, I am looking for some older FCC documents. Do any of you have copies of these? Memorandum, Opinion and Order, Docket No. 85-301, 3 FCC Rcd 6491 (1988). Memorandum, Opinion, and Order, Docket No. 87-107, 3 FCC Rcd 4222 (1988). Thanks, Mat Mat Aschenberg Agency Engineer

Antenna Factors for standard TV UHF loop antenna

Greetings, I am trying to locate antenna factors for a loop antenna typically used for UHF TV reception. I haven't found them on the internet yet. Do you have them? I am looking for frequencies between 200MHz and 1GHz. Thanks in advance, Mat Mat Aschenberg Agency Engineer EchoStar

TV Interface Devices - Lower Sideband and the -4.6MHz limits

Hello, Why does the FCC limit the signal from a TV interface device? In particular, I find the out of band requirements are peculiar. (below -4.6MHz, and above +7.4Mhz) The FCC requires a transfer switch that switches between the generated signal, like a VCR, and the over-the air signals. When

RE: About Radiated Measurements

I would have to concur. My experience with GTEMs, is that cables exiting the cell create measurement errors. Mat Aschenberg From: brent.dew...@us.datex-ohmeda.com [mailto:brent.dew...@us.datex-ohmeda.com] Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 1:14 PM To: Muriel Bittencourt de Liz Cc: EMC-PSTC

China Approvals

Hello, I am looking get a copy of YD/T993: Technical Requirements and Test Methods of Lightening Resistibility for Telecommunication Terminal Equipment or preferably an equivalent document in English. Do you know where I might be able to locate this? Thanks, Mat Mat Aschenberg Agency

Pulse Dialing

Hello all, I am certain there are more than a few telecom gurus on this list. Maybe you can help me out. Our engineering team is looking for a spec that defines U.S pulse dialing. Any suggestions? Thanks for your help, Mat Aschenberg --- This

RE: Immunity severity levels

Please ignore my auto message. I am still refining it to prevent the continual spam my employer can't seem to filter out. Sincerely, Mat Aschenberg -Original Message- From: John Woodgate [SMTP:j...@jmwa.demon.co.uk] Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2002 2:59 PM To:

RE: Marking Languages for Canada

Kris, It is a requirement, and customs can hold the shipments if they find it. UL does a poor job of checking the markings for both languages. Many manufacturers of CUL (Canadian UL) listed products are not aware that dual language markings are a requirement for Canada. It is a requirement, and

RE: IEEE Conference Proceedings (2000 - 2001)

Let me clarify... Is there a company sponsoring the distribution of the IEEE conference proceedings, so that they are not approx. $150 each? -Original Message- From: Benoit Nadeau [SMTP:bnad...@matrox.com] Sent: Monday, July 15, 2002 11:44 AM To: Aschenberg, Mat; emc-p...@ieee.org

IEEE Conference Proceedings (2000 - 2001)

Hello, In the past the IEEE procedings have been made available to the public. Applied Microfilm sponsored the 40 years for $40. UL sponsored a CD for the few years following. Has anyone seen a CD for the last two years? Mat --- This message is

Measurement Consistency of OATS

Hello, Have any of you seen a paper written on the measurement consistency of an OATS? If I were to have a product repeatedly measured at an OATS, how close should I expect the measurements to be? For sake of this example, there are no cables. All measurements are performed at the same OATS.

RE: Conductive Conformal Coatings for reducing PCB Emissions

conformal coating would short out all the components on the PCB? Or is a two-pass technology with the ordinary insulating coating over the components and a conductive layer on the outside? Awaiting your clarification. - Regards - Chris -Original Message- From: Aschenberg

RE: Conducted noise emission diagnosis device

What is that title of the Clayton Paul book? -Original Message- From: Chris Maxwell [SMTP:chris.maxw...@nettest.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 6:16 AM To: mur...@eel.ufsc.br Cc: EMC-PSTC Internet Forum Subject: RE: Conducted noise emission diagnosis device Hi

RE: Spray-on Conductive Coatings

Darrell, UL will require it if you seek UL approval for your device. Mat -Original Message- From: Darrell Locke [SMTP:dlo...@advanced-input.com] Sent: Friday, January 11, 2002 11:52 AM To: Aschenberg, Mat Cc: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: RE: Spray-on Conductive

RE: Spray-on Conductive Coatings

Darrell, I have used this process in the past. It presents a bit of a safety nightmare. The products I work on are UL tested and approved. Getting a product approved with UL having a spray-on conductive coating is difficult. The spray needs to be UL listed for use with the particular plastic

ANSI C63.4 - Annex M

Hello, I just got hold of a copy of ANSI C63.4-2000 annex M. Does anyone have experience using the Table M1.1 spreadsheet? Some of the equations look wrong to me. It is probably my ignorance, but I could get lucky. :) For example: You have 2 arrays of frequencies and field strength readings in

RE: Revised EMC standards and CE Declarations.

I wonder how many of the engineers on here have been or currently musicians. I play clarinet and saxiphone. I figure the bastard that invented the saxaphone made it out of metal because they were always burning the bassoons. -Original Message- From: Pettit, Ghery

Component ESD Immunity Testing

Since all of you have your ESD hats on. Are there standards for testing of components on a pwb? There is some concern here that we should be testing individual components on the pwb. Thanks for your help. Mat Aschenberg --- This message is from

RE: Steel ball for impact tests

Or, you can go to a ball bearing company and get one for $15. -Original Message- From: Dan Irish - Sun BOS Hardware [SMTP:dan.ir...@sun.com] Sent: Monday, September 24, 2001 9:22 AM To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: RE: Steel ball for impact tests The cheapest

Korean EMC Standards

Greetings, I need to find a place to order the KSC 5858, Korean EMC Standard. I have tried Global Engineering Documents, however they do not have it in stock and are now charging a minimum $100 order. I would like to find an alternate, and have heard others address this in the past. I

RE: Good book for SMPS EMC ???

Where is a good place to purchase this? -Original Message- From: Neven Pischl [SMTP:npis...@cisco.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2001 5:08 PM To: emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: Re: Good book for SMPS EMC ??? ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY IN POWER ELECTRONICS By Laszlo Tihany

RE: Philippines

Jim, I recently requested information from the Philippines. Maybe this information will help you. Sincerely, Mat Aschenberg Reference to your request, the regulatory body for your products is the Philippine National Telecommunications Commission. I understand from them that you need to get

RE: Client Presence During Testing

see below -Original Message- From: k.macl...@aprel.com [SMTP:k.macl...@aprel.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2001 6:04 PM To: t...@world.std.com; emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: Client Presence During Testing Hello, Folks - Can you share with me how your

RE: GTEM Stuff

Javor [SMTP:ken.ja...@emccompliance.com] Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2001 1:14 AM To: Aschenberg, Mat; emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: Re: GTEM Stuff The electric field is developed between septum and outer shell, so the field is vertically oriented at the center of the septum

Television Susceptibility Standards

Fellow engineers, Is any one aware of a television receiver susceptibility standard? I need to know what the standard S/N ratio is for a television receiver, along with other interference factors that affect clear reception. You may have noticed that when some VCR's are turned on when you are

GTEM Stuff

Here is another specific question dealing with GTEM - OATS correlation. Is a GTEM cell horizontally or vertically polarized? Thanks for your help, Mat Mathew Aschenberg Agency Engineer EchoStar Technologies Corporation 90 Inverness Circle East Englewood, CO 80112

GTEM use

Hello, I recently began working with a GTEM, Emco model 5407. Is there a discussion group you might know of that covers GTEM testing? I could use some pointers. Sincerely, Mat Aschenberg --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product

RE: SAFETY LISTING

Courtland, We list the product with UL under a generic Regulatory ID number. This has many advantages. 1) We can change the model number as often as we like without having to resubmit to UL, given that the hardware doesn't change. 2) We can sell the product under other verndor's names without

RE: Principal Compliance Engineer

Sure, I bet you even have a private personal jet. :) -Original Message- From: jim_bac...@mail.monarch.com [SMTP:jim_bac...@mail.monarch.com] Sent: Monday, October 16, 2000 2:16 PM To: Nazeeh Shaheen; 'emc-p...@ieee.org' Subject: Re:Principal Compliance Engineer

RE: UL certification and Underwriter Laboratory - Over voltage te ster

Hello, I have a related question. It is indicated that one can get a CB Scheme report to UL 1950. UL 1950 paragraph 6.6 requires an overvoltage test. Who makes these overvoltage testers? Mat Mathew Aschenberg Agency Engineer EchoStar Technologies Corporation 90 Inverness Circle East Englewood,

RE: UL6500

Paul, UL6500 2nd edition requires that decorative parts meet any of the following flame ratings: HB, V-2, V-1, V-0, HBF, HF-2, HF-1, HF-0, VTM-2, VTM-1, VTM-0 (Reference Table 13) I hope this is helpful. Mat Aschenberg -Original Message- From: Paul Smith [mailto:phsm...@excite.co.uk]

RE: Safety Listing Required in Canada ?

:05 AM To: emc-p...@ieee.org Cc: Aschenberg, Mat Subject: RE: Safety Listing Required in Canada ? Hello Mat, Chances are that no one is going to fax this to you due to its size. However, all is not lost ... Just visit the Safety Link www.safetylink.com and search on the term 1910

10Kv Surge unit to EN60065 standards

Hi all, I am looking for a 10KV surge unit. I understand that Keytek has one, but I think that it is overpriced. Does anyone know of a manufacturer that makes these devices? It is a European standard, are there European companies making these? Thanks, Mat Aschenberg - This message is

RE: impact /probes

Hi, I just bought a 2 ball bearing from Whistler Bearing Company in Denver for $15.00. Thats fifteen, not one hundred and fifty. However, I will be happy to charge you a mere $75, to purchase it for any of you and mail it to you. :) Mat Aschenberg -Original Message- From: Dwight

RE: FCC, UL and CSA requirements

That would be FCC part 15, and UL 1409. UL 1409 is transitioning to UL6500 in a couple of years, but is not mandatory yet. If it is a television interface device as described in the FCC part 15, then there is additional testing needed for signal strength and noise levels leaving the device.

RE: cost effective EMC facility

...@mmm.com [SMTP:rehel...@mmm.com] Sent: Thursday, August 05, 1999 10:26 AM To: Aschenberg, Mat; emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: RE: cost effective EMC facility It could be very cost effective if EMC testing is a by-product of the salt mine

RE: cost effective EMC facility

I was under the impression that we were discussion the Cost-effective emc testing solutions, not the cost-absurd solutions. Maybe salt mines are going for a lot less these days. -Original Message- From: roger.vi...@wwgsolutions.com [SMTP:roger.vi...@wwgsolutions.com] Sent: Thursday,

RE: Precompliance Testing

What would that method be? Mat -Original Message- From: Gorodetsky, Vitaly [SMTP:vgorodet...@canoga.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 1999 6:22 PM To: 'Flinders, Randall'; 'Hans Mellberg'; 'emc-pstc' Subject: RE: Precompliance Testing In stationary case, such as OATS, there's

Conducted emissions from a Modulator

Anyone know of a good reference to address conducted emissions problems from a modulator? Mat Mathew Aschenberg Agency Engineer EchoStar Technologies Corporation Englewood, Colorado (303) 706-5064 (303) 799-6406 Fax - This message is coming from the emc-pstc

Reverberating chambers and screen rooms

I was wondering how feasible it is to convert a screen room into a reverberating chamber? How useful are reverberating chambers in measuring radiated emissions? Mat Mathew Aschenberg - This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription,

RE: Country of origin

FCC Part 68 requires the wording Made in_ -Original Message- From: Russell, Ray [SMTP:ray_russ...@gastmfg.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 1999 9:09 AM To: 'kim.boll.jen...@i-data.com'; emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: RE: Country of origin Greetings, I always understood that

FCC and Off Air television reception

Here is an interesting question, of maybe even a laughable question. Does a television interface device, that is required to pass off air signals when it is properly powered, also have to pass off air television signals when it is unplugged? What FCC regulation paragraph regulates this either