Re: Attn Dave Houston

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

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.
>