"Charlie" wrote in message
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HRO is now carrying the new Tokyo HyPower HL-1.5k and will be able to
deliver the end of November and begin support.

1. www.hamradio.com
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73,Charlie-AD5TH
www.ad5th.com


Charlie -

Thanks for the HRO link - I did not see that they have "pre-announced" this
change on their web site.

Based on the dates on their web site the sales/support will likely coincide
with Tokyo HyPower being granted a FCC certification under Part 2 equipment
authorization standards.

FCC R&O WT Docket 04-140 ("Omnibus" Amateur Radio proceeding), adopted on
October 4, 2006 and released on October 10, 2006
http://www.arrl.org/announce/regulat...4-140/faq.html
Q. What were the changes eliminating certain restrictions on equipment
manufacturers?

A. Simply put, the guidelines on external RF amplifiers were clarified. They
must still be granted a certification under Part 2 equipment authorization
standards and may not be easily modifiable to non-amateur service use. They
can not exhibit the ability to amplify in the 26 - 28 MHz frequency range.
The FCC also decided not to include a definition of kits as they apply to RF
amplifiers.

Changes to the 75 / 80 meter band are receiving the most "on-air" comments
!!
New band chart -- as listed in FCC R&O, subject to clarification (typos in
FCC R&O -- noted by many observers !!! ).
http://www.arrl.org/announce/regulat...nds3_color.pdf


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