[PPRAANet] FCC vs Baofeng radios

[Dan Martin]

Looks like us amateurs can use them, but the onus for complying with the 
emission rules is on us.

“Even if a two-way VHF/UHF radio operates solely within the amateur 
frequencies, the operator is required to have an amateur license to 
operate the device and must otherwise comply with all applicable rules.”

That would be consistent with amateur radio rules. I could build a radio 
and use it without FCC certification as long as I comply with FCC 
emission rules. That is why I got my amateur radio license, after all.

- Dan KD0SMP

On 9/28/2018 10:56 AM, Steve KT0DX wrote:
> Glenn, thanks for this information and glad I do not have to do any 
> worrying as I do not own any of these radios.  The advertising is 
> still out there as this just came out a few days ago but sure they 
> will get the word.  I really think the FCC should be a little more 
> clearer on what is ok and not ok for ham use.  From what I came away 
> with from reading all three articles was that if I owned your radio I 
> would have to think twice if I was to decide to sell it since yours 
> can be modified to be used in other service frequencies.
>
> Steve (KT0DX)
>
>
> On 9/28/2018 16:40, Glenn wrote:
>>     To All:
>>
>>   Some interesting discussions popped up regarding Baofeng/ Wouxan 
>> radios and FCC pulling the plug on them as "NON" compliant radios!
>>
>> Heres 3 videos explaining whats going on and what you should do. They 
>> do meet part 90 cert.'s but barely.
>>
>> The first one is on a QRZ website: (Also his take is don't throw it 
>> away, don't hide it nor advertise it, you'll probably not get 
>> arrested "BUT" only use it as you're licensed ergo 2 meters and 70 
>> centimeters).
>>
>> http://qrznow.com/fcc-warns-on-noncompliant-vhfuhf-two-way-radios-baofeng/ 
>>
>>
>> Second vid.: Also on the QRZ site says OMG don't use them and they're 
>> building the scaffolding for hanging as I type! Ironically both 
>> vid.'s dated in Sept.
>>
>> http://qrznow.com/fcc-enforcement-advisory-targets-noncompliant-imported-vhfuhf-transceivers/ 
>>
>>
>> Third vid. again on QRZ site:
>>
>> http://qrznow.com/fcc-enforcement-advisory-targets-noncompliant-imported-vhfuhf-transceivers/ 
>>
>>
>> It too says don't use 'em in the text but the vid. more or less says 
>> have a ball with 'em!!
>>
>>
>> If it's "SO" big and bad an issue why are they still being imported/ 
>> advertised and sold on numerous websites? My take? If you have one, 
>> use it wisely and stay within
>>
>> your licensed band restrictions. I, personally, own a Wouxan KG-UV9D 
>> and it's a fine inexpensive radio, yes it's capable of transmitting 
>> out of normal Ham bands.
>>
>> Do I transmit out of band? Empathically "NO"! Also note Wouxan was 
>> hardly mentioned at all. Seems they picked mainly on Baofeng for 
>> whatever reason.
>>
>>
>> Glenn
>>
>> n3ulw
>>
>>
>>
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