Re: Attn Dave Houston

["Neil Wrightson" <somewhere@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks David,

Big help.

Neil.

"Dave Houston" <nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:43237cd2.283981768@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> 433MHz is also OK here for unlicensed use but the power limits (whether
> for
> 315 or 433) are much, much lower. Certification testing is required for
> all
> transmitters and certification or Declaration of Conformity testing is
> required for receivers. Both certification and DOC tests must be done by
> an
> FCC certified lab.
>
> The latest FCC part 15 Rules are always available at...
>
>     http://www.fcc.gov/oet/info/rules/
>
> They are not easy reading. They explain "Certification" and "Declaration
> of
> Conformity" as well as test procedures and power limits.
>
> You will also need to test for Canada and European Union countries. The
> Canadian equivalent of the FCC is "Industry Canada". The European agency
> is
> "CE".
>
> What is your device?
>
> Testing here will cost $US3000-5000 per model, per frequency.
>
> The best way to proceed is to find a certified Australian lab that can
> test
> for all of the markets where you want to sell your device. It may cost
> less
> for tests if you use 433MHz everywhere.
>
> This link explains the different power levels allowed in Europe (and
> Australia?) and the USA.
>
>     http://www.radiometrix.co.uk/apps/apnt102.htm
>
> Good luck.
>
> "Joe Bloggs" <somewhere@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>Hi Dave,
>>
>>Hope you don't mind this direct contact.
>>Your name and FCC compliance with 315MHz RF gear seems to be bantered
>>around
>>a bit on this list.
>>I'm located in Australia and developing some products that I would like to
>>sell world wide.
>>In Australia we have a public domain frequency of 433MHz that does not
>>require any licensing or testing provided it is within the permissible
>>power
>>requirements.
>>It appears that 315MHz in the US is allocated for similar usage but may
>>require FCC testing or compliance.
>>
>>My question to you is, do you know of any links to FCC that I may
>>investigate and or other sites.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Neil.
>>
>