[RFI] ARRL to FCC...

[Dale J.]

I know it's not very practical to hire a bunch of FCC inspectors to check each and every product that's sold.  However, spot checking of these requirements should be within the reach of one of the government agencies.  For example, we have a Homeland security agency which scans each and almost every passenger that gets on commercial aircraft yet we have tons of fireworks that are distributed all across the nation, both imported and mfg inside the country yet nothing is done about that.  It's like we do, but we don't.  That goes for junk products that's imported and put on shelves of the big box stores eventually making it's way to your neighbors house, then we're expected to clean up the mess.  

I'd love to be that mouse in the corner when #'s 1,2,3 are processed.  Better yet, I'd love to be on the audit team which checks to see if #'s 1,2,3 are being performed as required (if there even is such a thing). I'll bet I could find a zillion things wrong with the processes.  The certifications are probably boiler plate copies with blanks filled in and no traceability, signature blocks typed in or no signature of a responsible party even on the paper.  

All three have lots of wiggle room to skate by requirements.  

Dale, K9VUJ




On 23, Jul 2014, at 10:56, "Hare, Ed W1RFI" <w1rfi at arrl.org> wrote:

> The FCC has not tested equipment for authorization in over 40 years.  There are 3 main levels of authorization for equipment:
> 
> 1. Certification.  The manufacturer submits test data to the FCC and it or one of its Technical Certification Bodies approves the design for manufacture.  Intentional emitters are subject to certification.  Computers can also be certified if the manufacturer chooses to do so.
> 
> 2. Verification. The manufacturer is required to ensure that the product complies with the rules. The vast majority of Part 15 and Part 18 deices are verified, with no FCC involvement.
> 
> 3. Declaration of Conformity.  In this case, the manufacturer tests it, but must use an approved lab.  Most computers are authorized under a DoC.
> 
> 73, Ed, W1RFI
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: RFI [mailto:rfi-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of mstangelo at comcast.net
> Sent: Friday, March 21, 2014 12:30 PM
> To: kgordon2006 at frontier.com
> Cc: Dale J.; rfi at contesting.com Reflector
> Subject: Re: [RFI] ARRL to FCC...
> 
> Ken brings up a good point.
> 
> How many of us buy goods on ebay which is shipped directly form China because the price is right.
> 
> How many of us check to see if it meets FCC Part 15?
> 
> The most effective oversite is if the FCC tested every piece of electronic equipment. It would severly delay the introduction of electronic devices to the marketplace and jack up the price. Unfortunately this is not practical.
> 
> Mike N2MS
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Kenneth G. Gordon <kgordon2006 at frontier.com>
> To: Dale J. <dj2001x at comcast.net>, rfi at contesting.com Reflector <rfi at contesting.com>
> Sent: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 15:40:24 -0000 (UTC)
> Subject: Re: [RFI] ARRL to FCC...
> 
> On 21 Mar 2014 at 9:37, Dale J. wrote:
> 
>> have to live next door to my neighbors.  That's why I would like to 
>> see better oversight of potential RFI generators being sold to the 
>> general public.  The ultimate burden should, must be placed on the 
>> manufacturer of the errant product, not on the end user or me.
> 
> The U.S. gummint has no authority whatever over manufacturers in other countries, especially China.
> 
> The only ones our gummint can go after are the importers and sellers.
> 
> Ken Gordon W7EKB
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