Shocking News from the FCC (Good News)

And Mighty's post clears up the compliance issue.

Carl hit what part 15 is right on the head. Exactly why the FCC does not regulate what mode part 15 devices operate in or what content they may transmit.

That being said, there are a few bands where different modes of modulation do call for different power levels and field strength restrictions. As far as I know those are mostly in the GHz range.

Short and simple.

I would love to obtain a license or authorization from the FCC to experiment with part 15 field strength, even if I had to pay a fee for that right.

I myself, have mentioned this many times in many threads.

I realize of course, I need to update my test equipment for such purposes and have those calibrated if that equipment is in used condition.

Then again, I would love to work with others in the field, as a team, so we can compare the differences in geographical locations, atmospheric conditions, height of the radiator, band conditions, the list goes on.

Now about part 15 devices.

Yes, I can agree, many devices fall under part 15, VCRs, DVD devices, actually anything that emits any type of RF signal energy for personal low power use, is a part 15 device.

The FCC can not restrict part 15 content, because if thy did, they could restrict what your wireless router is transmitting and receiving, after all, that device is transmitting out into your neighborhood, it also interferes with Cell phones and cell phones interfere with it. Cell phones are another device that emit RF energy, they of course, have a much more powerful RF signal to reach a cell tower. They require no user license to use, but they do carry a lot further than legal part 15 AM and FM broadcast band related devices.

Truth be, a lot of these devices, being the mass usage of such, add a lot of RF energy to the atmosphere and you have to admit, the planet Earth, out of all of the objects in our solar system, emits the most RF energy into space than any other object, that is, unless our Sun, is actually emitting more energy of course.

Bruce.

Hey guys we've got some information we'd like to talk to you on TeamSpeak. We've got a good proposition for you for part 15. It would be easier to talk on TeamSpeak than trying to write it all out.

What is the best date and time (EST) to try and meet?  We're really wanting to have you there David C.

It's nice to be wanted, but I doubt I'm going to have the time for this. I'm out and about all week (I've been following these threads on my smartphone) and then the following week I'm out of the country. I'm at home now, but soon to go out again.

You've been given information by someone in the FCC that contradicts everything that is generally known and accepted by everyone participating in Part 15 broadcasting, across multiple Forums. At the very least, you need to get independent verification from at least one (and preferably more than one) FCC office that the information is valid. And the names and contact numbers for all FCC employees giving out this information need to be published.

It's then and only then that this new information can be considered somewhat credible. And until that happens, you're going to have many doubters, as this entire situation just doesn't make sense, from both an existing rules and a historical enforcement point of view.

I know from experience that there are very few Industry Canada spectrum managers (that's what they're called here) who know much about BETS-1 period, never mind its intricacies, as they most often deal with licensed users. I imagine that the same can be said for the FCC. Whether that's the case, or whether there was some misunderstanding, or whether the agent in question is playing with you, or whether it's true and the world changes - that remains to be determined.

It's only a matter of a few phone calls away. And it needs to be done by the New Radio Revolution, as you first brought the information forward. You now need to prove it.

Going On TeamSpeak Now

Hi Jeff.... I'm signing on TeamSpeak now and will wait for awhile and if you or someone doesn't show up I'll eventually hang up and make it another day.

I'm starting the big "Turn Everything On Process".