Important Regulatory Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
It is intended to be used ONLY for educational and
experimental use in Class II/III amateur High Power Rockets
which are classified as aircraft by the Federal Aircraft
Administration (CFR 14 §101.25), and which must by FAA and
NFPA regulations be operated at least 1,500’ away from any
populated buildings. Although unlikely, this device may cause
interference with consumer devices that run on the
unlicensed 902-928 MHz band, and therefore must not be
used in residential areas.
The Eggfinder uses RF modules in the 902-928 MHz ISM band manufactured by Hope RF,
model HM-TRP-915. They are intended to be used only in the United States. These modules
have been tested by Hope RF to be compliant with the FCC Part 15 regulations for non-
licensed intentional emitters, and as such have been permitted to be imported into the US.
However, Hope RF (at the time of this document) has not obtained formal certification with the
FCC. As a hobby kit, designed for educational and experimental purposes, the Eggfinder is
considered by the FCC to be “generally exempt” from authorization requirements.
Nonethless, we have made a good faith attempt to comply with all technical regulations, and
you should too by building it
exactly
as per the instructions, and by using only the antenna on
the transmitter module that we recommend in the instructions, or a suitable replacement as
outlined in the Appendix.
Because the Eggfinder runs on an unlicensed band, there is no protection against interference
from other sources; basically, you get what you get. We’ve done substantial testing and are
confident that your Eggfinder system is unlikely to be significantly affected by outside radio
sources, but there’s no guarantee.
If your Eggfinder causes interference in a residential setting, or with licensed radio systems
(such as TV or ham radio), you
must
stop using it until you correct the problem. This is
extremely unlikely given the small amount of power and the “tightness” of the transmitter’s
output, and in particular the distance from any population that HPR rockets must be flown.
Nevertheless, you need to be aware of this, and be willing to abide by the rules. These are the
same rules that govern other non-licensed transmitters, such as cordless phones, WiFi and
Bluetooth® devices, and garage door openers.
Important Links:
FCC Part 15 (governing unlicensed intentional emitters)
http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-
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