James C. Owen, III wrote:
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> In message Tue, 12 Aug 1997 10:19:19 -0400, bames@mecasw.com writes:
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> > Perhaps someone has some reference to the FFC rule prohibiting this? If an
> > amp did not cover the CB bands then perhaps it would not be prohibited?
>
> > Sure Bill. Get your copy of The FCC Rule Book. Part 97 Subpart D
> (Technical Standards) section 97.315 and 97.317. I will quote part of
> 97.317. (a) "To receive a grant of type acceptance, the amplifier must
> satisfy the spurious emmision standards". (3) "Driven with at least 50W
> mean RF input power" (c) "Type acceptance may be denied---when---" (6)(i)
> The amplifier must "Not be capable of acheiving designed output power when
> driven with less than 40W mean RF input power."(iii) "Not exibit more gain
> than permitted by paragraph (c)(6)(ii) of this section when driven by an RF
> input signal of less than 50W mean power"
>
> So you see it boils down to an amplifer must not be able to reach it
> designed power or gain when it is driven by less than 50 watts. This
> prevents it from being used with a CB rig. Look over your Rule Book--it
> really does contain a lot of information. 73 Jim K4CGY
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Would this apply to KITS as well?
Jim, K5ROV
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