[RFI] ARRL to FCC...

[Kelly Johnson]

I understand why the FCC doesn't want to force every device to meet such
strict standards that it can't possibly cause harmful interference.  What I
don't understand is why the FCC isn't willing/able to put the burden of
fixing it or replacing it on the manufacturer and/or importer.  Why do they
put the burden on the consumer?  Well, I think I know the answer: follow
the money.

The problem we have today is that the burden all falls on the poor sap that
bought the device.  Our neighbors assume that the $1000 TV they buy meets
all standards.  They are understandably upset when a neighboring ham tells
them that they must fix or replace it, esp. when the TV manufacturer won't
lift a finger to solve the problem.  IMO, the FCC rules should force
manufacturers and/or importers to fix or replace any device found to cause
harmful interference.  If my neighbor mistakenly buys a device that
interferes with my station, then that neighbor should be able to call a
"hotline" number and get their device fixed or replaced at the manufacturer
or importers expense.  Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way.
Manufacturers typically claim ignorance and refuse to replace these devices.



On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 9:30 AM, <mstangelo at comcast.net> wrote:

> 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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