FCC Certified? The Ham Radio Lie Everyone Believes

Описание: There's a common myth in the ham radio world: that your radio must be FCC certified. But here’s the real truth—there is no such thing as an FCC certification for a Part 97 ham radio.

In this video, I break down what the FCC actually requires, the difference between Part 15 and Part 97, and why your Baofeng isn’t automatically illegal—despite what the keyboard warriors say.

⚠️ I’ve even got the receipts—from Yaesu and Icom themselves.

📡 Licensed amateurs have the legal authority to build and operate their own radios. So why does the myth persist?

➤ Let’s settle this once and for all.

📚 Relevant FCC Rules:
• 47 CFR Part 97 - Amateur Radio Service: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47...
• FCC Equipment Authorization: https://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea
• How to FCC-IDs are made up: https://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/granteecode

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👉 Icom IC-705 "Certification": https://fcc.report/FCC-ID/AFJ407500/4...

👉 Icom IC-705 FCC Documentation: https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/report...
👉 Yaesu FTX-blah FCC Documentation: https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/report...
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00:00 - Intro: The FCC Certification Controversy
01:05 - The Official Statement (Read-Aloud)
02:00 - What Part 97 Actually Says
03:40 - Why Ham Radios Are Exempt from Certification
05:15 - The Role of the Operator vs. The Manufacturer
07:00 - Chinese Radios: Misunderstood or Misused?
09:00 - When FCC Certification Is Required (Parts 15, 90, 95)
11:20 - What About Homebrew Equipment?
13:00 - The 3,000 Watt Hypothetical Explained
14:30 - Why the Confusion Exists
15:45 - Final Thoughts: The Truth vs. The Gatekeeping

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