Fcc Rules And Information - Ramsey Electronics FM25A Assembly And Instruction Manual

APPENDIX A: FCC RULES AND INFORMATION
The Rules of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission)and your kit built
FM Stereo Transmitter.
An interim explanation of applicable FCC regulations supplied as a personal
assistance to FM25A builders, by Dan F. Onley (K4ZRA)
It is the policy of Ramsey Electronics, Inc., that knowing and observing the law-
ful use of all kits is a first responsibility of our kit user/builders. We do not en-
dorse any unlawful use of any of our kits, and we try to give you as much com-
mon sense help about normal and lawful use as we can. Further, it is the policy
of Ramsey Electronics, Inc., to cooperate with all applicable federal regulations
in the design and marketing of our electronics kit products. Finally, we urge all
of our overseas customers to observe the regulations of their own national tele-
communications authorities.
In all instances, compliance with FCC rules in the operation of what the FCC
terms an "intentional radiator" is always the responsibility of the user of such an
"intentional radiator".
To order your copy of FCC rules part 15, call the US Government, Superinten-
dent of Documents, at 202-512-1800, or fax at 202-512-2250. To order the cor-
rect document, ask for "CFR Title 17: Parts 1 to 199." The cost is $24.00. Mas-
ter Card and Visa are accepted.
In the United States, this is how the FCC regards your transmitter kit
Licensed FM broadcast stations and their listeners have ALL the rights! Your
use of a device such as the FM25A kit MAY have some limited privileges in lo-
cally-unused band space, but your non-licensed use of the FM25A has abso-
lutely NO rights at all over the rights of licensed broadcast operators and the
rights of their listeners to interference-free reception. If your operation of a de-
vice such as the FM25A interferes with ANYBODY'S use or enjoyment of an
FCC licensed transmission of any kind, your only choice is to IMMEDIATELY
terminate or change the operation of your low-power transmitting device so as
to cause no more interference. That's it! No discussion, no exceptions.
Unlicensed operation of small transmitting devices is discussed in "Part 15" of
the FCC Rules. These Rules are published in 100 "Parts," covering everything
imaginable concerning the topic of "Telecommunications." The six books con-
taining the FCC Rules are section 47 of the complete Code of Federal Regula-
tions, which you are likely to find in the Reference section of your Public Li-
brary. If you have questions about the legal operation of your FM25A or any
other kit or home-built device which emits RF energy, it is your responsibility to
study the FCC regulations. It is best if YOU read (and consult with a lawyer if
you are in doubt) the rules and do not bother the understaffed and busy FCC
employees with questions that are clearly answered in the rules.
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