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What is the power output of something like this? Would the FCC even care?
by darkarmani 14y ago
What is the power output of something like this? Would the FCC even care?
- limmeau 14y agoThey describe they had to get several concrete walls and a metal cabinet between themselves and the Raspi before reception stopped, so I'd say too high.
- exhilaration 14y agoThey say, "This means that all you need to do to turn the Raspberry-Pi into a (ridiculously powerful) FM Transmitter..." and claim it's transmitting at least 50 meters away, which is far beyond what's allowed by the FCC. Not that they'd care unless someone filed a complaint.
- lifeguard 14y agoWrong. There are multiple rules for different spectrum. Anyone can transmit for miles on FM in the 'green dot' / 'blue dot' spectrum. The laws were written for business, but anyone can use them. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_band#Overview http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_band#Overview
- lifeguard 14y agoA license holder would have to complain to the FCC. If you jammed a commercial station they would try to track you down and seize your gear.