Mike has sent the question to the FCC so I'll wait to hear a response
there or if enough time lapses I will pose the question to them.
I can't speak for anyone else, but *I* did not say that I interpreted
the law in any manner. I *asked* the question, "what makes an SBC with a
a radio card any different than a laptop or PC with a radio card".
The closest thing I have seen so far is that it is not a PC because you
can't hook up a keyboard and monitor to it. This is incorrect of course,
a RB230 for instance has a USB port and an LCD connector on the board as
well as a full PCI slot so you have several options for monitor and
keyboard. Of course not all PCs have graphics cards built in either and
newer motherboards are relying entirely on USB for keyboard and mouse ports.
Sam Tetherow
Sandhills Wireless
Ralph wrote:
So we are now going to start thinking that a do-it-yourself access point on
a tower is the same as a wireless laptop computer on a desk? If people are
now going to start believing things like this, then it clearly is obvious
that many WISPS are just interpreting the rules the way that they want to.
I have an idea for a precedent-setting test that may put them more at ease
with their decision to self-regulate.
How about this: One of you who is using build it yourself stuff please call
the FCC and invite them to inspect your company. Tell them that you have
assembled your own access points and CPEs from modular components and that
none of the devices are type accepted as a system. Make sure you have an SBC
in there somewhere (make/model is not important).
After the inspection, you'll have the exclusive opportunity to find out
whether or not you are correct in your own interpretation. Publish the
findings here and we'll know for sure who is right- you, or the FCC.
In order to close the loop, the volunteer needs to be one of you who has
adamantly admitted to creating his own "systems". Since you are willing to
post about your own special interpretation of what is allowed by the FCC in
this archived, searchable public forum, then you should have no problem
eating your own dog food and becoming the poster child.
I'm telling you: In 30 years of licensed radio (Commercial 2-way as well as
Amateur), I have learned at least one thing. NEVER ask the FCC for an
interpretation, because you will not like the answer you get. They will
always interpret in the most conservative way they can- usually telling you
that you can't do what you wanted to do.
I'd really love to see what the end result is and how much you do or don't
get fined!
Who's the volunteer?
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