Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] Do I need a FCC license?

[Philip Balister]

Here is the ITU description of ISM bands:

http://www.itu.int/ITU-R/terrestrial/faq/#g013

I forget whch region the US is in and the specific details of US regs, 
but I think you should be able to use theUSRP in TX mode in 
433.05-434.79 MHz.

Philip

LRK wrote:
> On Sun, Jan 08, 2006 at 11:35:57PM -0600, Eunsoo Seo wrote:
>
> > Hi, guys. I'm a newbie.
> > I'm planning to buy some USRPs and start learning gnu radio.
> >
> > By the way, somebody told me that I need a license from FCC to use gnu radio.
> > And he said that getting a license is not the manufacturer's duty but mine.
> >
> > Is this true?
> > Do you guys have licenses?
>
>
> Most of us probably have amateur radio licenses. That allows us to transmit
> higher power on amateur frequencies.
>
> 1. You only need an FCC license if you come under US jurisdiction. If you
>    are in any other country, you need to meet their requirements.
>
> 2. Part 15 allows unlicensed transmission in some frequency ranges at low
>    power. (47 CFR 15)
>
> 3. Test systems using cables and dummy loads which keep signals
>    contained do not need a license.
>
> 4. Receivers do not need a license unless they radiate more than Part 15
>    allows.
>
> Enjoy....

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