In article ,
"Ed Cregger" wrote:

"Mike" wrote in message
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According to the FCC, the cheap Chinese-made 2-meter and 440 HT's are
illegal. Here's a link:

http://www.w5yi.org/ama_news_article.php?id=266



It is unlawful to sell uncertified/type accepted equipment. It is NOT
unlawful to own or use such gear in a legal manner in the appropriate
amateur frequency allocated band while adhering to FCC rules and regs
regarding RF emissions for that particular band and license class.

Ed, NM2K (I got it back NM5K)

There is a BIG difference between Type Accepted units, that ARE REQUIRED
for Professional and Government Radio Services and non-Type Accepted
Units that can be used in the Amateur Radio Services..... Equipment for
the Professional and Government Radio Services must at minimum be Part
15 Certified, and if intended for sale in a Licensed Professional and
Government Radio Service must be Type Accepted, BEFORE it is offered For
Sale. This is STILL NOT the case for equipment used in the Amateur Radio
Service. In our service, equipment Imported for Sale, I believe must be
Part 15 Certified, but other than that there is no type Acceptance
Requirement. Equipment built by local hams that is NOT For Sale, does
NOT even Require Part 15 Certification.....