In message Tue, 25 Feb 1997 10:22:32 -0800 (PST),
"Dana H. Myers" <myers@bigboy.West.Sun.COM> writes:
> Scoot NF3I wrote:
>
>
>> As I understand the rules, it's OK to sell amplifiers so long as they
>> are cut off from operation above 22 MHz.
>>
Well---Scott Robbins of Ten-Tec gave us the FCC requirements back on Dec 30.
I'll reprint it for those of you who didn't see it.
The 6-meter amplifier law, to rehash, is this: The FCC will not type accept
a linear amplifier for sale for use below 144 Mhz that is driven to full
rated output with less than 50 watts of drive power. That is also why you
do not see QRP HF linears for sale (like "5 in, 50 out" etc.) You're
thinking, yeah, but, XYZ sells one like that, and so does.... The answer is
that they are in violation of the law, but the FCC is not enforcing it at
this time.
This includes offering the amplifier in kit form.
If the FCC changes the law, we would certainly give a 6 meter amplifier
consideration as a future kit project.
73, Scott Robbins W4PA at Ten-Tec
Hope this answers a lot of questions and thanks to Scott for the reply. 73
Jim K4CGY qrp-l #72
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