Didn't know about that rule change. This is way OT, but... How would you do this and make it "not easily defeated"? A filter, a trap... Those can be easily bypassed or removed. A microcontroller that calculates the input frequency and only produces an enabling signal when the input frequency is NOT 26-28 MHz? Easy, just supply the enabling signal separately so it's "always on." (And what manufacturer would ever go to that ridiculous extreme in design and cost anyway?)
I guess it depends on how you define "easily." LOL Maybe it's not "easily defeated" if you have to open the cabinet and use a soldering iron... Bill W5WVO -------------------------------------------------- From: "Lyle Johnson" <k...@wavecable.com> Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 9:20 AM To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] What became of the Elecraft's KPA1500 and KPA 800 > >> The only rule I know of is that the amp won't have ten meters, and you >> will >> need to produce a ham license to get a ten meter kit. > > On October 4, 2006 the FCC issued a Report and Order that did away with > that rule. > > Now, according to FCC Rules Section 97.317, external amplifiers must not > operate between 26 and 28 MHz, and this restriction must not be easily > defeated. > > 73, > > Lyle KK7P > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
