spread spectrum info

[broscius@dsl.cis.upenn.edu (Al Broscius)]

> In the USA, the limit is 1 watt output.  You can take all the gain you
> can get thru antennas.  There is a restriction to not use "repeaters".

Kevin,
        This is incorrect as of last July's revision.  Receiver gain
is allowed but there is now a limit on transmitted EIRP of 1 Watt into
a 6dBi antenna or equivalent EIRP.

> >I have also heard about a "part 97" that would allow one to use more
> >transmission power.

Part 97 is the section of FCC rules that authorize the amateur radio
service in the US.

-Al
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