This is a brand new but not in original packaging (would be classified as New Other on e-bay) Broadcastvision BV3001 Part 15 certified FM transmitter, with power supply.
For some reason I thought this was RSS210 certified for Canada, but it turns out that only the AXS line is (and there is some doubt about that, according to member Mark). I thought about using it anyway, but managed to purchase a BETS-certified Decade CM-10, so I'm letting this go (I have too many transmitters). Price is US$50, plus US$20 for shipping anywhere in North America (if actual is less, usually for someone geographically close, I refund the difference). I'll take Paypal.
Message me via this Forum if interested. If there is no interest, I'll put it up on e-bay.
The BV3001 is not certified for Canada. I know the model....the older one in the metal case?
The AXS FMT(current version) as I found out has a IC number but THE NUMBER IS INVALID. It is not in the IC REL look up data and the company told me they had the tests done but never got around to registering it and because not enough sales warrent it they will not pay the fee to have it listed in the REL on IC's(ISED) product look up page.
IC(Industry Canada) told me that the number on the product is not valid and the transmiter is not legal here. And they emailed me the section about any importing of any transmitter and using is not legal without number in their data base to make the point.
It's to bad for the people in Canada who in the past bought one thinking its certified here, me included.
If the one you are selling had an IC number that was valid I would buy from you.
But the part 15 number is valid.
Yes, it’s NOS in a metal case. Purchased it from what I think was a fitness company that never installed it. It’s Part 15 certified only, no IC #.
Eye opener: "Never got around to registering it and because not enough sales warrant it."
Well that hurts the low power movement in both Canada and the U.S.
It's a small niche market because certified transmitters are so expensive but too few companies are willing to pay the high cost of registration because it's a small niche market.
Circular reality.
It is cool how at least the Broadcast Vision is certified here as I’ve heard reports that it is a very good sounding transmitter.
Talking about the AM side of certification at least the Talking House or iAM line of AM transmitters are available to us folks who want to legally broadcast. With the improved ATU/antenna coming out for the Talking House and iAM transmitters it may level the playing field as these are also used in real estate and school applications making it cost effective for Information Station Specialist to be able to sell these at an affordable rate so it is not gouging the folks who wish to maintain legal.
This is a common phenomonon with any product that requires certification or testing by the government.
As one who is involved with experimental aviation e.g. homebuilt aircraft, I'm always amazed in the difference in price. For example, you can be perusing an aircraft parts supply catalog and look at, say, an altimiter, or oil pressure gauge, or door latch. You can buy a $340 altimiter for your homebuilt uncertified airplane, but if you want to put that same altimeter in a Cessna, or Piper Cub or other manufactured certified aircraft, it costs $2900 bucks! Exact same part, made by the same workers, on the same line, in the same factory on the same day. But the paperwork for certification to allow it to be used in a certified aircraft causes the price to increase nearly ten times! Now, to be fair not only is there the costs of certification and testing, but also the manufacturer takes on certain liabilities when selling a certified part, but still.
Certifying a Part 15 transmitter has the cost of the lab testing and the cost of the filing of all that paperwork with the FCC. I doubt a typical Part 15 transmitter sells in numbers large enough to defray that cost.
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From Reply 6: Now, to be fair not only is there the costs of certification and testing, but also the manufacturer takes on certain liabilities when selling a certified part, but still.
Certifying a Part 15 transmitter has the cost of the lab testing and the cost of the filing of all that paperwork with the FCC. I doubt a typical Part 15 transmitter sells in numbers large enough to defray that cost.
At least as far as the manufacturers of FCC-certified transmitters for Part 15 AM/FM use, they pay the up front costs once for the certification processes for their transmitters.
Has anyone seen any public record of those Part 15 transmitter OEMs ever having being found legally/financially responsible for the operation of their equipment after its sale and installation?
IF (and that's a big if) ISS does come out with the Talking House ATU, it will make a big difference to the range of the transmitter. I had that configuration alongside a ProCaster and there was negligible difference (in the range) between the two.
Getting the thread back on topic, is anyone interested in the Broadcastvision? I'll be putting it up on e-bay shortly.