Re: A question or two about WGL's V572A

["BruceR" <brNOSPAM@xxxxxxxxxx>]

FCC Registration (no such thing as approval). Dave believes they need
it, WGL doesn't believe they do. So far the FCC has been too busy
reviewing the "wardrobe malfunction" tapes to really give a hoot.

From:Jack Edin
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> Yeah Dave...
>
> I too just decided to buy product from WGL & Associates.
>
> I made a different choice, I bought the W800RF32A, with it's external
> antenna as well.
>
> I too am dumbfounded by your terse statement earlier.
>
> And I too bought on, if not this group's recommendation - their
> heads-up.
> I never would have known of the product if not for recent mention
> here.
> So what is it that is illegal? And just how illegal IS it?
>
> Are they infringing on a patent...?
> Did they overlook FCC approval, or something...??
>
> And like Mike, I don't know who you're calling illegal. WGL or
> SmartHome?
> 'Cause I now own BOTH...!!
>
> Is it UL approval then?
>
> Yes, Dave... If you wouldn't mind...
>
> PLEASE fill us in.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jack
> :)
>
> P.S.
>
> Mike,
>
> Earlier you asked WHICH Powerlinc to buy... Well I asked WGL a few
> questions earlier, and I learned that they can power the V572 off of a
> Powerlinc.
>
> I bought Smart Home's X10 tester, and it came with a Powerlinc - and
> IT powers the tester, etc.
>
> Nice to eliminate a wall-wart, whenever possible - I always say!
>
>
>> Hi Dave,
>>
>> You've got to englighten me here...!
>>
>> What device is illegal?
>>
>> Weren't you the one who recommended the whole-house transceiver in
>> the other thread?
>> Or are the Powerlincs illegal...
>>
>> Please do englighten me!!
>>
>> Thanks!