Ed Cregger wrote:


And my point is that ANY amplifier is legal, as long as it is operated
within the limits specified by the FCC for the particular amateur band and
license class of the operator. No type acceptance is necessary at all. Am I
missing something Gene?


Ed,

I don't think that is correct. I don't believe it is legal to use an
unmodified DaveMade or other such beast in amateur service, at any power
level. I think that is the point of 97.315. It is about more than just
"operation" within the rules.

I realize there are a million ways to get around any potential
limitations resulting from these loosely worded and rarely enforced
regulations. However, if for some reason the FCC wanted to go after
someone I doubt that amateur "modifications" such as adding a placard or
drilling a hole would carry much weight.

73,
Gene
W4SZ