I am not an expert, but, a kit cannot be evaluated for safety and emc
because as it appears in the market it is just a collection of parts which
cannot be tested. The purpose of CE marking is to allow free marketing
across the EU using harmonised standards; it is not in itself an approval.
The Certificate Of Compliance must list all the certification required to
allow this free movement, ie to ensure a level playing field across the EU.
The UK Foundation licence allows a kit to be used as apposed to a tx that is
made from just diagrams, say in a magazine or book. The "manufacturer" ie
designer/seller of the kit has made a diligent effort to ensure it will
comply with emc legislation when assembled, eg power, frequency coverage,
stability, spurii, etc. The safety part is "largely" covered by operation
from low voltage isolated supply which is purchased separately and is CE
marked and certified. The kit supplier needs to ensure that it cannot
catch fire or exude noxious fumes etc when properly assembled. I would not
suggest that the K2 is suitable for a Foundation project, except by someone
with proper skills, which an average 10 year old is unlikely to possess.
Interestingly, a Foundation licence holder is not allowed to modify another
equipment, say PMR radio, onto the amateur bands (whatever his personal
skills) or even use such a radio modified by others unless it is actually
sold as amateur radio equipment and CE marked (certified) as such.
David
G3UNA
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