Incidentally, I'm sure the CE approval on the pre-assembled K3 will be
on the basis of the amateur radio interface definition, so will only be
valid for operation on the frequencies that form that definition. That
doesn't require the frequency coverage to be restricted (although BR68
certainly did, for certain licence classes, and I believe that is still
the intent, even if the way it is now worded is rather opaque.
3 points:
1) The CE Marking is involves self-certification and not approval by a
regulator or other third party.
2) Imho, the CE Marking for the K3 would have to apply to frequencies
out side of the HAM bands (e.g. KBPF3 is installed) or be invalid in
some configurations.
3) The CE Marking does not require band limits on the TX but some
countries on the planet Earth do. Afaik some of them check for the band
limits on equipment entering the country and confiscate rigs without the
correct limiting. I remember reading mails on the reflector from hams
who had high hopes for the K3 because Elecraft was implementing band
limits for their country.
So back to my original question: What happens if my K3, with US band
limits, wants to accompany me to such a country? Do you need to get a
special version of the FW from Wayne & Eric?
vy 73 de toby
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