RadioBanter - View Single Post - FYI: Icom IC-7000 approved

November 17th 05, 01:27 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.equipment

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"Dick" LeadWinger wrote in message
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On Wed, 16 Nov 2005 00:16:44 -0500, "Percival P. Cassidy"
wrote:

The FCC approved the new Icom IC-7000 on November 15, and I hear that
they are expected to be available by the end of the month.

"Perce"
(aka Alan NV8A)

And I was told Monday by an HRO manager that the price will be $1,500.

Dick

Since when does ham equipment need FCC approval?

73
Roger ZR3RC

Roger,

Here in the USA, the Federal Communications Commission must
grant Type Approval to commercially-made amateur radio gear
before it can be sold.

73,
Dean K5DH