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Old August 2nd 06, 04:42 AM posted to misc.legal,rec.radio.amateur.misc
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"richard" wrote in
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now, do you have an answer to my question (or are you just playing
ganes-if you're a lawyer, then I can understand the word games)? more
inline:

"harvey" wrote in message
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On wifi 2.4GHZ transceivers they require to be FCC certified:


"Certified" basically means that the device meets or exceeds all of
the requirements set forth by the FCC.


Are vendors required to supply FCC numbers by law to inquiring
customers?


Possibly, depending upon the type of device. What "number"
specifically?


FCC ID the number needed to determine IF in fact radio has been
certified. It is required to be placed visible on the radio, but are
vendors required to supply the number on request?



Are radios that have been modified such as placed in an enclosure
with antenna required to be recertified by law?


Not if you did it yourself and have no intention of marketing it.


But if a company modifies the radio including addition of high power
antenna, it has to be recertified AFAIU.



"Certification" or "Type acceptance" is basically used for mass
marketing letting the public know that the device does meet the
minimal requirements.


also used to make sure the radio meets max. power requirements as set by
the FCC.



What is the real-world policy of the FCC on the above two questions?

Thanks, in advance, for any helpful answers