At 5555

[marconi949]

How many watts is this thing putting out on the 11 meter band ?
And is this a good Radio.

 

[K9WG]

I may be incorrect, but this is a 10-meter transciever. So I guess the answer would be zero watts on 11-meters

 

[Ohio_359]

So I guess the answer would be zero watts on 11-meters

Actually, it'll do 50w pep on 11m, I think it's the same radio as the Alpha 10 Max.

 

[K9WG]

Actually, it'll do 50w pep on 11m, I think it's the same radio as the Alpha 10 Max.

I was actually being a smart a:twisted: as this transceiver is illegal in the US.

 

[marconi949]

I was actually being a smart a:twisted: as this transceiver is illegal in the US.

Its not in Canada,but its still illegal to transmit over 4 watts in Canada.
I guess if your a Ham its OK but if you flip it to the CB band it acts like a scanner,just dont press the talk button.Interesting.

 

[marconi949]

Actually, it'll do 50w pep on 11m, I think it's the same radio as the Alpha 10 Max.

Is the Alpha 10 Max illegal in the US ?

YouTube - ‪Alpha 10 Max AM-1000 10 Meter Export CB Radio Overview by CBRadiomagazine.com‬‏

I wonder why they called it the AT5555 in Canada if its the same as the Alpha.

 

[K9WG]

Its not in Canada,but its still illegal to transmit over 4 watts in Canada.
I guess if your a Ham its OK but if you flip it to the CB band it acts like a scanner,just dont press the talk button.Interesting.

While that may be true, I had no indication that you were in Canada. As far as US anything not certified by the FCC illegal to operate on (US) CB frequencies.

 

[marconi949]

While that may be true, I had no indication that you were in Canada. As far as US anything not certified by the FCC illegal to operate on (US) CB frequencies.

Sorry about that ! Yes, I am your neighbor from the high North lol,So is the is Alpha 10 Max FCC certified illegal or legal in the US.
What i mean to say is,can you buy it in the US for use on the 10 meter band.

Marconi949 from the great White North :0)

 

[K9WG]

Short answer on the Alpha 10 Max is:

For (US) Citizens Band - not legal

For (US) Amateur 10-meter - probably not

Doing a quick search it looks like the radio is not certified by the FCC. All commercially produced ham transceivers must be certified by the FCC.

There has been much discussion and enforcement actions taken by the FCC on so called 10-meter radios that can be converted to 11-meters

 

[marconi949]

Short answer on the Alpha 10 Max is:

For (US) Citizens Band - not legal

For (US) Amateur 10-meter - probably not

Doing a quick search it looks like the radio is not certified by the FCC. All commercially produced ham transceivers must be certified by the FCC.

There has been much discussion and enforcement actions taken by the FCC on so called 10-meter radios that can be converted to 11-meters

Just curious,thanks for the reply.
marconi949

 

[Ohio_359]

Doing a quick search it looks like the radio is not certified by the FCC. All commercially produced ham transceivers must be certified by the FCC.

Does your amateur transceiver have a type accepted sticker on the back?

 

[kb2vxa]

FCC certification aside the main point is legal power output is 4W carrier AM and 12W PEP sideband. Yeah yeah, I expect to get slapped down by the CB outlaws but I'm used to it.

 

[K9WG]

Does your amateur transceiver have a type accepted sticker on the back?

Yes they do.

 

[K9WG]

FCC certification aside the main point is legal power output is 4W carrier AM and 12W PEP sideband. Yeah yeah, I expect to get slapped down by the CB outlaws but I'm used to it.

Yes, I am use to it also. Just to stir the pot... Here is a FCC citation referencing the so called 10-meter transceivers.

http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/FieldNotices/2003/DOC-275915A1.html

By the District Director, Tampa Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: 1. This is an Official Citation issued pursuant to Section 503(b)(5) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), to Racoon's CB Repair, Inc. ("Racoon"), for violation of Section 302(b) of the Act, and Sections 2.803(a)(1) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). 2. Investigation by the Commission's Tampa Office of the Enforcement Bureau ("Tampa Office") revealed that on February 5, 2007, Racoon offered for sale non-certified Citizens Band ("CB") transceivers. A partial listing follows: Brand Name Model Price Galaxy DX-33HML $260.00 Galaxy DX-44 $270.00 Connex 3300-HP $280.00 According to Commission records, these devices have not received an FCC equipment authorization, which is required for CB transmitters marketed in the United States. 3. Section 302(b) of the Act provides: "No person shall manufacture, import, sell, offer for sale, or ship devices or home electronic equipment and systems, or use devices, which fail to comply with regulations promulgated pursuant to this section." Section 2.803(a)(1) of the Rules provides that "...no person shall sell or lease, or offer for sale or lease (including advertising for sale or lease), or import, ship or distribute for the purpose of selling or leasing or offering for sale or lease, any radio frequency device unless: (1) In the case of a device subject to certification, such device has been authorized by the Commission in accordance with the rules in this chapter and is properly identified and labeled..." Racoon's offering for sale of the transceivers listed in paragraph two violates both of these sections. 4. Although Racoon marketed the devices listed in paragraph two as 10 meter amateur radios, the devices in question have been evaluated by the Commission and have been found to fall within the definition of a CB transmitter because they can be easily configured to operate on CB frequencies or are similar to those evaluated by the Commission. Additionally, dual use CB and amateur radios of the kind at issue here may not be certificated under the Rules.

 

[Ohio_359]

Yeah, but my name aint Racoon!

 

[marconi949]

Yes they do.

What if it was made in the US,would it still have that sticker ?

 

[LtDoc]

I figure the only difference in that label would be the "Made In China" part.

There's a big difference between 'legal for use' and 'legal for commercial sale' for radios in the USA and amateur radio. If it's made for sale in the USA then it has to be 'accepted'/'approved' by the FCC. A ham can use almost anything and it does not have to be 'accepted'/'approved', it only has to meet accepted standards in how/what/where it transmits. See the differences?
- 'Doc

 

[K9WG]

What if it was made in the US,would it still have that sticker ?

Yes. All ham transceivers sold in the US have to be approved by the FCC.