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RailPro And Australia
Filip:
Hi, This is a point I never had any idea of and it's like a cold shower to read this post.
I live in France and did research on the availability of RP here in the EU. Zero results. Now I understand why!
Still, I live in a remote place in the middle of nowhere and I wonder what the consequence can be using the RP.
What is the radio interference after all ?
Will it interfere with the radio or TV broadcast signal for my neighbor who lives 2 miles away ? Will it take the airplanes down who fly by ?
So, after all can I - an EU citoyen - buy the RP, say in the US, and have it shipped to my address in France - even if it's 'not legal' ?
Thanks, Filip
G8B4Life:
Hi Filip,
I don't think anyone here will be very familiar with the regulations in France (and I suspect without being able to read/write French it'll be hard for us to locate and study them) but I would imagine the France regulations would be similar to elsewhere in the world. RailPro operates in the 2.4 Ghz spectrum which is the same as WiFi, and, I think that 2.4 Ghz might be the spectrum that things like RC aircraft use in France too so that would be helpful if that's the case.
RailPro doesn't have the power to transmit a signal 2 miles, either horizontally (your neighbour) or vertically (the planes overhead) so you'd be safe from that. Without being able to find and read the France regulations it's hard to say for you. I think you'd be ok buying from a US seller and having it shipped over but it's impossible to say for sure.
- Tim
KPack:
--- Quote from: G8B4Life on August 12, 2020, 10:01:22 AM ---Hi Filip,
I don't think anyone here will be very familiar with the regulations in France (and I suspect without being able to read/write French it'll be hard for us to locate and study them) but I would imagine the France regulations would be similar to elsewhere in the world. RailPro operates in the 2.4 Ghz spectrum which is the same as WiFi, and, I think that 2.4 Ghz might be the spectrum that things like RC aircraft use in France too so that would be helpful if that's the case.
RailPro doesn't have the power to transmit a signal 2 miles, either horizontally (your neighbour) or vertically (the planes overhead) so you'd be safe from that. Without being able to find and read the France regulations it's hard to say for you. I think you'd be ok buying from a US seller and having it shipped over but it's impossible to say for sure.
- Tim
--- End quote ---
That's what people in other countries have done. Australia and Canada come to mind. Of course Ring Engineering will say "no" if you ask them about shipping to a foreign country, which I can understand. Ring does not want to be held liable for potential issues with another country's laws. But I believe (at least in some countries) if a product is bought for personal use then it usually isn't an issue.
-Kevin
Alan:
I don't believe lack of availability outside the US is a technical issue. After all, wi-fi and cordless phones on the same band are used worldwide. I think it is simply lack of certification. I doubt it is cheap and easy to go through the certification process.
I also believe it is legal to own, just not legal to sell. I'm not a lawyer or even play one on TV so do with this information what you will.
Filip:
Merci beaucoup - Thank you very much for your kind replies !
It's a relief to read your comments and I understand the point. Wifi is indeed the same band here in the EU.
Indeed it seems a matter of certification.
Thanks to you all !
Greetings, Filip
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