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From: hbg6@citek.mcdphx.mot.com
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Subject: Re:Selling Electronics Kits: FCC Approval ?
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Date: 19 Sep 90 15:58:52 GMT
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In article <1990Sep18.163715.3371@mdivax1.uucp> mdivax1!moss (Barry Moss) writes:
>In article <9009172016.AA07327@edison.CHO.GE.COM> Martan <mfs@edison.cho.ge.com> writes:
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>>I have a nice little widget I have developed that I would like to sell thru
>>the mail in kit (or assembled) form.  It's a little X-10 controller that is
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>You will probably need to get FCC Part 15 Class B approval for this 
>device (EMI emissions standards) and UL safety approvals as well 
>since I your product will be connecting directly to the AC power lines.

I was under the impression the standards testing was the responsibility
of the 'manufacturer' and thus if the item in question is a kit, the
manufacturer is the end user. I see a lot of radio related kits which
clearly defy FCC regulations and get away with it since they only sell
a bag full of parts.

I also believe UL testing is not manditory by regulation, it's just
that a lot of organizations will not buy products without the test.
Try to find a Korean hair dryer with a UL approval sticker.

I could be wrong but that's how it was explained to me by people who
should know.

John

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