[Elecraft] FCC ID & DOC # for the K2...

[Paul Christensen]

> As I find the answer, I'll post to the board.  Thanks, Guy, N7UN/2

The answer is that an FCC ID number may, or may not be affixed to your Part 
97 transceiver.  With the exception of amplifiers under part 97.315, Part 97 
transceivers need no certification/authorization, even if they are imported 
into the U.S.  This should not be confused with certification under Part 15 
where a "personal use" exemption often applies.

In St. Lucia, you'll need to demonstrate that your transceiver is exempt 
from certification/authorization.  Your job is convince the respective 
county's customs officers that amateur-band transceivers require no FCC 
certification/authorization.  If an external RF amplifier is being taken, 
then be prepared to show evidence of the FCC ID number to both U.S. and 
foreign customs agents.

Upon re-entry into the U.S., be prepared to show CBP officers a copy of Part 
97 and 47 CFR 2.1204.  I would also bring a copy of ET Docket No. 03-108 
which DOES specifically state that Part 97 transceivers are exempt from 
certification/authorization.  Otherwise, you will not find a rule within 
Part 97 that specifically excludes certification/authorization for amateur 
transceivers.  It's the absence of an affirmative rule that presents 
difficulties when an officer states: "Fine, but show me the rule."

Paul, W9AC.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "GUY HAMBLEN" <hamblen9 at optonline.net>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 6:53 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] FCC ID & DOC # for the K2...


> Here's a link to information about an FCC ID#.  St Lucia
> Telecommuncations Bureau is asking  for this information prior to
> bringing my transceiver into the country.
>
> "An FCC ID has 2 elements. The first is a three-character Grantee Code
> which usually begins with an alphabetic character and does not contain
> 1s or 0s. The FCC permanently assigns this code to a company for
> authorization of radio frequency equipment."  from
> http://www.tech-faq.com/fcc-id.shtml.
>
> My Yaesu handheld has a FCC ID on the case under the battery. I may be
> mistaken, but isn't this # part of the Type Acceptance process for any
> transceiver?
>
> As I find the answer, I'll post to the board.  Thanks, Guy, N7UN/2
>
>
>> From: Phil Kane
>
>>  AFAIK there is no such thing as "FCC ID" for a transceiver of
>>  this sort but check with Elecraft to see if they have ever run
>>  into this.
>
> An amateur bands-only transceiver capable of operating strictly within
> Part
> 97 spectrum is exempt from FCC importation certification/authorization.
> See
> 47 CFR 2.1204(a)(2).  This rule is further exemplified under ET Docket
> No.
> 03-108; FCC 07-66. "Cognitive Radio Technologies and Software Defined
> Radios."
>
> Paul, W9AC
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