CompuServe Thread

#Flicker-fixers

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#71855From: Dave CinegeSep 30, 1992 12:14 AM
Denny, My company is working on a product called TurboSync. It's an external device that will let you fix the scan rate at 31.5, 48, 63, or 75 KHz It's due to come out in NOV But I'm not deffinatly guaranting that it will, I should know in about 2-3 weeks (working on proto's). So you may want to grab onto that 17" Dave Elite MicroComputers 908-541-4214 – via Whap!
#71864From: Don Curtis/SYSOPSep 30, 1992 12:57 AM
Dave, I guess I'm butting in here…but if you're only working on prototypes now, how do you expect to get the final product thru FCC approval and ready for sale by November…or anywhere close? Don
#71918From: Dave CinegeSep 30, 1992 3:47 PM
You don't HAVE to have something go through FCC to sell it……in fact it costs THOUSANDS (like $5000) to have computer systems tested. Other devices are not much cheaper. Dave PS….I never even hinted it would go through FCC Elite MicroComputers 908-541-4214 – via Whap!
#71989From: Don Curtis/SYSOPOct 1, 1992 12:34 AM
Dave, If the device modifies the radiation characteristics of the machine, or has an external port…then according to everything I've read…it MUST be FCC approved. And apparently the FCC also believes this…they've shut down quite a few hardware manufacturers for failing to get their equipment approved. They also pulled equipment from vendors shelves if the equipment isn't registered. I am not a hardware manufacturer, nor do I have a copy of the FCC regs so obviously I'm not an authority on this subject, I just know that the FCC is getting real picky again…and though you might be interested. Don
#71994From: Dave CinegeOct 1, 1992 2:20 AM
The video signals themselves do not emit any radiation….it's the monitor that emits radiation…..so no worries here. Dave Elite MicroComputers 908-541-4214 – via Whap!
#72021From: Sean LallyOct 1, 1992 1:35 PM
Dave, I would think that _any_ electric signal travelling on a wire emits _some_ radiation… -Sean
#72034From: Vic WagnerOct 1, 1992 2:02 PM
Dave, I you're a _cable_ carrying video signals, you emit radiation. So does almost anything else that has video 'in' it.
#72038From: Dave CinegeOct 1, 1992 3:06 PM
Oh come on, It gives of some radiation…..but then so does the sun…so does a bit of everything…..but it won't cook eggs if you know what I mean 🙂 Dave Elite MicroComputers 908-541-4214 – via Whap!
#72053From: Vic WagnerOct 1, 1992 6:59 PM
Dave, I don't think the FCC cares whether it cooks eggs. But they and _I_ care whether it interferes with radio transmission. You can't arbitrarily hook antennas up to radio signals without a license….hence the need for approval.
#72059From: Dave CinegeOct 1, 1992 7:42 PM
OH….So in your strange kind of technical fashion your asking if it has a ground plane and is the chassis grounded? Yes it will be. And it will look real pretty to! 🙂 Dave Elite MicroComputers 908-541-4214 – via Whap!
#72095From: KEITH YOUNGOct 1, 1992 11:32 PM
I don't have direct knowledge (whether you do or do not need FCC approval) but I think what Vic and Don are saying is that if you look into it, you'll find that you DO need FCC approval for a device such as your company is planning so sell. – Keith
#72100From: Don Curtis/SYSOPOct 2, 1992 12:07 AM
Keith, Exactly. Don
#72146From: Vic WagnerOct 2, 1992 3:37 PM
No, in my "strange kind of technical fashion your asking if': does it meet the FCC regulations for emitted EMF?
#72150From: Dave CinegeOct 2, 1992 4:03 PM
It means your all making a big deal out of mothing [D
#72099From: Don Curtis/SYSOPOct 2, 1992 12:06 AM
The video signals traveling along a wire certainly do emit radiation. No, not alot, but enough that the FCC is usually concerned about it. Again, I pass this on only for your information. I'd suggest a call to your local FCC field office…I mean after all, if you're not doing anything wrong selling non-certified equipment…they'll verify it. Again, I'm certainly not an expert in this area…but I truely believe that the answer you'll get is that your equipment needs to be certified. Don