[Elecraft] CE labels, band limits - no thanks!

[Toby Deinhardt]

> Incidentally, I'm sure the CE approval on the pre-assembled K3 will be 
> on the basis of the amateur radio interface definition, so will only be 
> valid for operation on the frequencies that form that definition.  That 
> doesn't require the frequency coverage to be restricted (although BR68 
> certainly did, for certain licence classes, and I believe that is still 
> the intent, even if the way it is now worded is rather opaque.

3 points:

1) The CE Marking is involves self-certification and not approval by a 
regulator or other third party.

2) Imho, the CE Marking for the K3 would have to apply to frequencies 
out side of the HAM bands (e.g. KBPF3 is installed) or be invalid in 
some configurations.

3) The CE Marking does not require band limits on the TX but some 
countries on the planet Earth do. Afaik some of them check for the band 
limits on equipment entering the country and confiscate rigs without the 
correct limiting. I remember reading mails on the reflector from hams 
who had high hopes for the K3 because Elecraft was implementing band 
limits for their country.

So back to my original question: What happens if my K3, with US band 
limits, wants to accompany me to such a country? Do you need to get a 
special version of the FW from Wayne & Eric?

vy 73 de toby