[svlug] Re: looking for a ay to broadcast my mp3s

[Jeffrey B. Siegal]

Karen Shaeffer wrote:
> The way I understand it, you *do* need licensing to transmit in the US on
> a licensed band. Can you point to any literature specifically stating this
> is an errant belief of mine?

http://www.fcc.gov/mmb/asd/lowpwr.html#PART

Unlicensed operation on the AM and FM radio broadcast bands is permitted
for some extremely low powered devices covered under Part 15 of the
FCC's rules. On FM frequencies, these devices are limited to an
effective service range of approximately 35 to 100 feet (11 to 30
meters). See 47 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Section 15.239. On the
AM broadcast band, these devices are limited to an effective service
range of approximately 200 to 250 feet (61 to 76 meters). See 47 CFR
Sections 15.207, 15.209, 15.219, and 15.221. These devices must accept
any interference caused by any other operation, which may further limit
the effective service range. For more information on Part 15 devices,
please see OET Bulletin No. 63 ("Understanding the FCC Regulations for
Low-Power, Non-Licensed Transmitters"). Questions not answered by this
Bulletin can be directed to the FCC's Office of Engineering and
Technology, Customer Service Branch, at the Columbia, Maryland office,
phone (301) - 362 - 3000.