[RFI] ARRL to FCC...

[CR]

In general, these are between the buyers and vendors, and it is IMO a 
not-so-smart economy to leave them out. Considering the distance between 
buyers and vendors and the (in)ability of buyers to exercise remote 
supervision over process, though, it often turns out that rigorous 
incoming QC (also shirked as too costly) is all that is left.

So long as these are more expensive than any penalties that result, or 
than buying legislators and regulators (which happens) we will not see 
any change.

Cortland Richmond

On 3/30/2014 5:24 AM, Dale J. wrote:
> Ed,
>
> If the manufacturer is required to test the device then the overseeing agency should have the right to visit the mfg lab where the testing is performed and do an audit of the procedures, watch tests being performed and if procedures are followed.  Unscheduled visits are also to be permitted and spot checks in the field