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From: daver@felix.UUCP (Dave Richards)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: Laser Pulse Speed Enforcing (FCC)
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Date: Fri, 28-Mar-86 21:23:26 EST
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In article <490@codas.ATT.UUCP> version B 2.10.2 9/18/84; site felix.UUCP version B 2.10.2 9/18/84; site codas.ATT.UUCP felix!hplabs!pesnta!peora!codas!mikel mikel@codas.ATT.UUCP (Mikel Manitius) writes:
>> Of course there are no FCC regulations on IR radiation, because it is not
>> in the electromagnetic band normally considered to be "radio" frequencies.
>> The agency that monitors laser emissions and such is the B.R.H. (Bureau
>> of Radiological Health).  Their safety requirements are quite strict.
>> I used to work for a manufacturer of surgical lasers, and a significant
>> effort went toward ensuring they met B.R.H. standards.
>
>What? The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) regulates COMMUNICATIONS.
>Radio happens to be one means of communication. For example, electronic
>communication (such as computers) may be regulated by the FCC, even though
>they do not use radio frequencies (although the hardware may emit RF).
>IR may be considered a short range form of communication, and may be
>under the regulation of the FCC.
>-- 
>			Mikel Manitius @ AT&T-IS Altamonte Springs, FL
>			...{ihnp4|akgua|bellcore|clyde|koura}!codas!mikel

Okay, so I didn't choose my words carefully enough to be safe from picky
people.  Fine.  Were we talking about communications?  No, we were talking
about IR used for distance/speed measuring equipment.  You find an IR LED
or laser that has a certification sticker from the FCC regarding light
(not RFI) emissions on it, and I'll give you 50 gold stars which you may 
stick where you please.

Dave