[Amps] Amplifier Rule Changes in the new R&O

[k7fm]

The words"not easily modifiable" could give the FCC a broad authority that 
it previously may not have had.

Assume that the Great Amplifier Company builds amps with a pi-network input 
circuit that covers 80-15 meters.  Then, the local hack shop buys them up, 
pulls out the 15 meter input circuit and replaces with a 10 meter circuit 
and moves the tap on the output circuit.  The amp then will cover 11 meters. 
The conversion would take about 20 minutes.  If the hack shop converts 20 
amps and sells them, then, as a loyal FCC attorney, I would argue that the 
Great Amplifier Company was building and selling amps that were easily 
modifiable and that the US Attorney should get a search warrant and raid the 
Great Amplifier Company and should confiscate all of the production of that 
line and fine the Gret Amplifier Company $1,000,000 to make an example out 
of them.

After selling the corporate DC-3 and paying $300,000 to a high priced law 
firm, and negotiating a settlement with the US Attorney for $200,000, the 
design engineer and cpa get together and decide to put the bandswitch inside 
a welded box, that cannot be opened.  Service is impossible, but at least 
the company stays in business.

Maybe I am exaggerating.  Perhaps the company can simply use those security 
screws that require a special security driver, which can be purchased at 
Harbor Freight in a set for $7.95.

Colin  K7FM