Fcc Rules And Information - Ramsey Electronics FM100BWT User Manual

APPENDIX A: FCC RULES AND INFORMATION
The Rules of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and your kit built
FM Stereo Transmitter.
An basic introduction of applicable FCC regulations. This basic introduction is
just that: basic and introductory. A complete and thorough explanation of the
FCC rules requires a reading of the regulations contained in the "Code of
Federal Regulations, Part 15." To order your copy of FCC rules part 15, call the
US Government, Superintendent of Documents, at 202-512-3238, or fax at
202-512-2250. To order the correct document, ask for "CFR Title 17: Parts 1 to
19." The cost is $30.00 or so, Master Card and Visa accepted.
It is the policy of Ramsey Electronics, Inc., that knowing and observing the
lawful use of all kits is a first responsibility of our kit user-builders. We do not
endorse any unlawful use of any of our kits, and we do try to give you as much
common 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 telecommunications 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".
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 FM100B kit MAY have some limited privileges in
locally-unused band space.
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
containing the FCC Rules are section 47 of the complete Code of Federal
Regulations, which you are likely to find in the Reference section of your Public
Library. If you have questions about the legal operation of your FM-100 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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