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APPENDIX A: FCC RULES AND INFORMATION
The Rules of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and your kit
built FM Stereo Transmitter.
An interim explanation of applicable FCC regulations supplied as a personal
assistance to FM25B builders, by Dan F. Onley (K4ZRA)
It is the policy of Ramsey Electronics, Inc., that knowing and observing the
lawful use of all kits is a first responsibility of our kit user/builders. We do not
endorse any unlawful use of any of our kits, and we try to give you as much
common sense help about normal and lawful use as we can. Further, it is the
policy of Ramsey Electronics, Inc., to cooperate with all applicable federal
regulations in the design and marketing of our electronics kit products. Finally,
we urge all of our overseas customers to observe the regulations of their own
national telecommunications authorities.
In all instances, compliance with FCC rules in the operation of what the FCC
terms an "intentional radiator" is always the responsibility of the user of such
an "intentional radiator".
To order your copy of FCC rules part 15, call the US Government, Superinten-
dent of Documents, at 202-512-1800, or fax at 202-512-2250. To order the
correct document, ask for “CFR Title 17: Parts 1 to 199.” The cost is $24.00.
Master Card and Visa are accepted.
In the United States, this is how the FCC regards your transmitter kit
Licensed FM broadcast stations and their listeners have ALL the rights! Your
use of a device such as the FM25B kit MAY have some limited privileges in
locally-unused band space, but your non-licensed use of the FM25B has ab-
solutely NO rights at all over the rights of licensed broadcast operators and
the rights of their listeners to interference-free reception. If your operation of a
device such as the FM25B interferes with ANYBODY'S use or enjoyment of
an FCC licensed transmission of any kind, your only choice is to IMMEDI-
ATELY terminate or change the operation of your low-power transmitting de-
vice so as to cause no more interference. That's it! No discussion, no excep-
tions.
Unlicensed operation of small transmitting devices is discussed in "Part 15" of
the FCC Rules. These Rules are published in 100 "Parts," covering everything
imaginable concerning the topic of "Telecommunications." The six books con-
taining the FCC Rules are section 47 of the complete Code of Federal Regula-
tions, which you are likely to find in the Reference section of your Public Li-
brary. If you have questions about the legal operation of your FM25B or any
other kit or home-built device which emits RF energy, it is your responsibility
to study the FCC regulations. It is best if YOU read (and consult with a lawyer
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