Hobby Lobby cited by FCC for Illegal Transmitters « Result #1 on Aug 4, 2009, 9:22am »
FCC ISSUES CITATION TO PART 15 MARKETER
On July 28, the FCC issued a Citation to Hobby Lobby International (HLI) <http://www.hobby-lobby.com/> for marketing non-compliant radio frequency devices <http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-09-1626A1.pdf>. According to the Commission, these devices were in violation of the Communications Act of 1934, As Amended and the Commission's Rules, as well as United States Customs and Border Patrol regulations.
On March 5, the Spectrum Enforcement Division of the Commission's Enforcement Bureau sent HLI a Letter of Inquiry, initiating an investigation. The FCC wanted to know if the Tennessee-based company was marketing an unauthorized radio frequency device, specifically, the Pilot View FPV 2400 video transmitter <http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=858566>. According to the Citation, the FCC observed that the device was marketed on the retailer's Web site.
HLI responded to the Letter of Inquiry on May 7, telling the FCC that they began selling the Pilot View FPV 2400 video transmitter on May 12, 2008; they have sold 109 units of the device in the United States. In its reply, the company told the FCC that the manufacturer of the transmitter, Intelligent Flight, an Australian company, represented to them that the device was FCC compliant. HLI admitted they imported the transmitters, but did not file any FCC Form 740s for the imported units (before radio frequency devices may be imported to the United States, an FCC Form 740 [or the electronic equivalent] must be filed with the United States Customs and Border Patrol). According to the Citation, HLI stated that the last date that a transmitter was received was November 17, 2008, which is around the time that HLI's contact at Intelligent Flight stopped responding to their requests for further information concerning the device.
The FCC noted that HLI sent a unit to a test lab prior to receiving the Letter of Inquiry. "After receiving the Letter of Inquiry, HLI contacted the test lab to inquire about the test results and learned, for the first time, that the device is not FCC compliant," the Citation said. "HLI provide[d] a copy of the test results, which indicate that the device substantially exceeds FCC radiated emission limits. HLI state[d] that [they] discontinued selling this device as soon as it became aware that the device was not FCC compliant."
The FCC said "it appears that HLI violated Section 302(b) of the Act and Sections 2.803 and 15.209 of the Rules by marketing in the United States the Pilot View FPV 2400 transmitter. It also appears that HLI violated Section 2.1203 of the Rules by importing the Pilot View FPV 2400 transmitter without making the required import declaration."
HLI was warned that "if, after receipt of this citation, you violate the Communications Act or the Commission's Rules in any manner described herein, the Commission may impose monetary forfeitures not to exceed $16,000 for each such violation or each day of a continuing violation." The company was given 30 days to respond to the Citation either through a personal interview at the Commission's Field Office nearest to your place of business or a written statement. HLI was advised that any response should specify the actions that they are taking to ensure that they do not violate the Commission's Rules governing the marketing and importing of radio frequency equipment in the future.
Now that I've flown an airplane that I've built I intend to put quite a bit of time on my P-51D. Then too there is my B-24 Bomber. Not to mention the P-38 Lockheed Lightning. I have all the parts and material necessary to finish them. Those three planes are quite a hanger full. Jackster
Morris Hobbies profile « Result #3 on Apr 24, 2008, 11:28am »
This is the plane that is replacing the Katana profile, She is a 35.00 swap meet airplane, has pull pull rudder and elevator, I put on the Evolution .52 motor w/11x4 prop,
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Katana's last flight « Result #7 on Apr 22, 2008, 7:21pm »
Well today started off good, I had some really good flights with the Katana. Then i tryed to take it to the next level (what a dumb mistake) I was trying to touch the tail on the runway inverted, it touched on about my 4th try and it ripped off the rudder and before i could get it back under control i lost it . This time done it for good, no more being able to repair her.
« Last Edit: Apr 22, 2008, 7:30pm by hotrodrick1 »
Sunday 4-20-08 « Result #8 on Apr 20, 2008, 8:15pm »
Flew the Extra today. It really flys good, nice and stable , but i feel that its too heavy for my style of flying.(3D) So I'm going to remove all the gear and motor and put together my other swap meet profile. I'm not sure what make it is but its a competition flyer, pull pull on the rudder and elevator, & extremely light.
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