Why are some imported (to the U.S.) intentional radiators (such as
RC toys, fitness heart-rate monitors, etc.) not FCC EMC Part 15
certified (there is no FCC OET record on file)? These have CE
EMC Certification and a CE 'number'; is there a treaty that
exempts such devices from further FCC certification? Is there
a publicly accessible database of CE 'numbers' similar to the
FCC OET filings? I have found nothing of use on the 'net in
these matters?


Probably because of a similar reason that toys have lead. Customs
agents too busy looking for drugs and such to worry about some paperwork
issue... And years ago I heard an FCC guy say that they frequently see
bogus FCC certification file numbers on stuff.

Why are some imported (to the U.S.) intentional radiators (such as
RC toys, fitness heart-rate monitors, etc.) not FCC EMC Part 15
certified (there is no FCC OET record on file)? These have CE
EMC Certification and a CE 'number'; is there a treaty that
exempts such devices from further FCC certification? Is there
a publicly accessible database of CE 'numbers' similar to the
FCC OET filings? I have found nothing of use on the 'net in
these matters?



If memory serves, there are a couple of "exemptions" which might be what
these units are using.

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If the Effective Radiated Power is below a certain power level, then no
FCC certification is required.

There is also, I think, certain frequency ranges which allow slightly
higher power but still does not need FCC certification.


Jim
N6BIU



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