This is not a new concept to the Government. Its done with other agencies. For example, FCC allows companies to submit their own testing of RF emitters such as cell phones and two way radios and networking cards. The rule of thumb: if it runs above 100 kilohertz or a certain emissions level it needs a FCC type approval on file. Just imagine if the FCC had to approve every new cell phone core that came out. Under the old system, a prototype had to be sent to a FCC lab.It would be tested, and a ID number assigned. On the 50s, 60s, and 70s and 80s, that was how it worked. Imagine how slow that would be just for today's new Motorola models alone. For about a decade now, all you do is submit the paperwork and lab results for review, approval is much faster.
Read laser notices 50 and 55, you'll get some clues about why this was accepted.
Its not novel, except for its depth. I know Omnisystem and Mobolaser had similar systems in the past.
This is good for us all, as it allows clubs to have a safe,legal, system instead of illegal imports.
Yes it does have its downside, but if done right it possibly lightens the load and frees up a few review persons for the rest of the applications backlog.
One other neat thing, if something goes wrong, there is a corporate officer to hold accountable and a recall or modification is possible. We all know after the recent pointer fiasco, that it is nice, from a safety and legal perspective, to be able to hold some one accountable.
Steve
Last edited by mixedgas; 09-21-2010 at 22:03.
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