[RFI] When you absolutely positively have to generate 1.5k of QRM

[Clay Autery]

I suspect that the board/device as purchased does not meet the FCC 
definition of am "amplifier".  It's just an amp module... Needs lots of 
extras to make it work.

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Clay Autery, KY5G
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On 05/24/18 16:38, Cortland Richmond wrote:
> Ohhhh-Kay now:
>
>
> From FCC Part 2:
>
> § 2.815
>         External radio frequency power amplifiers.
>
>         (a) As used in this part, an external radio frequency power 
> amplifier is any device which, (1) when used in conjunction with a 
> radio transmitter as a signal source is capable of amplification of 
> that signal, and (2) is not an integral part of a radio transmitter as 
> manufactured.
>         (b) No person shall manufacture, sell or lease, offer for sale 
> or lease (including advertising for sale or lease) or import, ship or 
> distribute for the purpose of selling or leasing or offering for sale 
> or lease, any external radio frequency power amplifier capable of 
> operation on any frequency or frequencies below 144 MHz unless the 
> amplifier has received a grant of certification in accordance with 
> subpart J of this part and other relevant parts of this chapter. These 
> amplifiers shall comply with the following:
>         (1) The external radio frequency power amplifier shall not be 
> capable of amplification in the frequency band 26-28 MHz.
>         (2) The amplifier shall not be capable of easy modification to 
> permit its use as an amplifier in the frequency band 26-28 MHz.
>         (3) No more than 10 external radio frequency power amplifiers 
> may be constructed for evaluation purposes in preparation for the 
> submission of an application for a grant of certification.
>         (4) If the external radio frequency power amplifier is 
> intended for operation in the Amateur Radio Service under part 97 of 
> this chapter, the requirements of §§ 97.315 and 97.317 of this chapter 
> shall be met.
>
>
> Cortland
>
> KA5S
>
>
> On 5/24/18 3:01 PM, qrv at kd4e.com wrote:
>> Does the FCC have to look the other way because it's a kit without a
>> power supply?
>>
>> Or do they just not care?
>>
>> https://www.rflinear-amplifiers.com/product-page/1500-watt-pep-ldmos-rf-amplifier 
>>
>>
>> Isn't this a public confession of guilt?
>>
>> At least intent to operate illegally ...
>>
>> What's the point of laws that aren't enforced?
>>
>> Sigh ...
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