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From: crb@raybed2.UUCP (CHRIS BURTTON)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga,sci.electronics
Subject: FCC req for electronic kits
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Date: Fri, 13-Nov-87 09:20:45 EST
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Posted: Fri Nov 13 09:20:45 1987
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	I'm interested in building some interface boards for my
	Amiga.  If they work properly, I might market them.  My   
	question is:  Do kits have to pass FCC certification?  If
	so, does that mean that any electronic equipment I build will
	have to meet FCC even if only used by me?

	I would suspect that ALL equipment has to pass FCC.  I would expect
	the FCC to stop anyone from interfering with a radio or TV  
	broadcast with home brew equipment.  But alot of prototype equipment
	doesn't pass FCC and isn't required to until it is shipped as
	a product.  So where does the FCC draw the line of what has to
	meet it's specifications?  I called the FCC, but the people weren't
	very helpful.  I'll get a copy of the regulations, but I expect
	that it will be in legalese and I might not understand it.

	Sorry that this tends to ramble. 

			Chris Burton

	All opinions and confusions are mine! mine! mine!!!