31-07-2022, 08:09 AM
Hello SWL-VK3
Australia does not require a transmitter to have any certification when used in the Amateur service. is it up to the station owner to ensure it meets acceptable emission criteria. Unlike the USA which seems to thrive on FCC approval before anything gets sold.
As the SDR board its self is of so low power, and would require a few additional stages to get any noticeable RF level on TX then I would feel this would fall under the 'Home Brew' category if it was to be scrutinised.
As far as import restrictions go, the customs people just see it as a electronic device unless you declare it as a TRANSMITTER but as its called a SDR you should see no interest from them. vk3rx has covered the import duty side of it so keep us in touch with how you go.
Australia does not require a transmitter to have any certification when used in the Amateur service. is it up to the station owner to ensure it meets acceptable emission criteria. Unlike the USA which seems to thrive on FCC approval before anything gets sold.
As the SDR board its self is of so low power, and would require a few additional stages to get any noticeable RF level on TX then I would feel this would fall under the 'Home Brew' category if it was to be scrutinised.
As far as import restrictions go, the customs people just see it as a electronic device unless you declare it as a TRANSMITTER but as its called a SDR you should see no interest from them. vk3rx has covered the import duty side of it so keep us in touch with how you go.
Peter Sumner, vk5pj
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