Re: Attn Dave Houston

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

You didn't answer my "What is your device?" question. There are restrictions
on what a device is allowed to do and on how often and how long it can
transmit. You cannot send continuous data. Some devices face even more
severe restrictions on radiated power.

I forgot to mention that the FCC will answer questions by e-mail. You can
find the address at the site I referenced.

"Neil Wrightson" <somewhere@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>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.
>>>
>>
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