> wd8chl <wd8...@...> wrote: > Except for one thing-the x20 series radios weren't type > accepted for narrowband, and the FCC has already said that > if that's the case, it won't fly.
Based on my direct in-person conversations with FCC Agents, simply reducing the transmit deviation to narrow band specifications doesn't violate the existing type acceptance and the resultant operation is in compliance with the narrow band rules. Doesn't really matter what receiver equipment changes were made. The same FCC Agents also acknowledge and the rules clearly state the emissions are the responsibility of the License Holder. I would expect and take the opinion that proper emission operation within legal narrow band standards using legacy type accepted land mobile equipment will not be a legality problem and have had that opinion confirmed more than once by FCC Agents, in fact once again last week at IWCE. > Someone would have to send a unit in after the mods and > get it re-certified for 12.5 (or 11.0) bandwidth. You can > bet Kenwood ain't gonna do it. This only applies to Part > 90 frequencies, btw. Parts 22, 80, 95, and 97 aren't > affected. Sorry... Yeah, yeah.. based on my personal inquiries I expect the majority of people who get excited about Type Accepted legacy radio equipment properly operating narrow band will not be the FCC. I've never had nor would I expect an inspecting FCC Field Agent ask to see an equipment type acceptance cert/number. Being the responsible person as the License Holder I'm not going to now worry about a current type accepted transmitter now legally operating narrow band becoming illegal because it's not on an equipment list after a certain date. cheers, s. > On 3/17/2010 12:06 PM, skipp025 wrote: > > > 50 cent plug... > > When Narrow Banding is officially jammed down our throats... I > > stock and sell the factory Narrow Band Kits for the TKR-720 and > > the TKR-820 Repeaters... >
