Jeti 2.4Ghz system not FCC certified? - Page 2

village_idiot · Jun 23, 2009, 09:22 PM

If a complaint was really filed, it could take a long time until they are willing to let it get back to market. Did anyone from the FCC confirm if there was a complaint or not? Are you paying for the engineering company to test the equipment or is Jeti?

Flyboone · Jun 24, 2009, 03:34 PM

I do not know if a formal complaint was filed. We talked to some FCC certified labs and gave some information to Jeti. Man are those tests expensive!

Jason Cole

village_idiot · Jun 25, 2009, 12:06 AM

They should check the two listed labs in China for testing too, might be cheaper. There was one place in the USA that had a price lower than I thought, it's in a thread up in the radios forum. Used to be that testing was basically $10,000.00 per item with a reduction for similar items that could all be tested at the same time. The place mentioned was a lot cheaper than that.

I'm surprised that no one from the FCC has been in touch yet, especially since the product is off the market and since they have undoubtedly used google to search about it and found threads all over this site. The clear lack of FCC number on the devices means the case is really closed, they don't have to show if the product passes or fails since all items like this must have an FCC ID clearly applied to the outside of the device. The lack of the sticker is more than enough for a fine up to the maximum allowed. Look at some of the fines the assessed against retailers for failure to disclose the lack (or presence) of a digital (ATSC) tuner in TV's sold recently. Must have been about 20 of those back in February. Maybe Jeti contacted them and is taking all the blame, that could save you from the fines.

Gordito Volador · Jun 25, 2009, 10:40 AM

Jason,

The big question is, are they going to get certified or are all of the US customers out of luck in regards to being able to use their Jeti radios? This is a great product, however if it isn't going to be certified we need to be told so. Then we will have to move on to something else. I for one have five Rx's and a Tx module, that by law I cannot use until they are certified. I am a patient guy, but only for so long.

Regards, Bill

Guz · Jul 05, 2009, 01:31 PM

Gotta ask: Any new information?

Flyboone · Jul 06, 2009, 09:55 AM

No news yet. I have no idea how long something like this takes.

Sorry,
Jason Cole
Hobby Lobby

Guz · Jul 06, 2009, 10:03 AM

Nuts.

I was holding out for going 2.4 till someone came out with a variometer/altimeter sensor and a small 4 channel Rx (I fly DLG's and need small Rx's and I've always wanted to know how high my planes are in real time). Jeti finally comes out with what I want, and BAM! It gets pulled

Jon Koppisch · Jul 06, 2009, 10:14 AM

You can thank the scared competition for that!!!!

Gordito Volador · Jul 06, 2009, 05:59 PM

Jon,

I agree.

Bill

Gordito Volador · Jul 06, 2009, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flyboone

No news yet. I have no idea how long something like this takes.

Sorry,
Jason Cole
Hobby Lobby

Jason,

To begin the process, someone has to make the decision to spend the money and get it tested. Has that happened yet?

Regards, Bill

Flyboone · Jul 07, 2009, 04:31 PM

Bill,
I really don't know. We've provided Jeti with all kinds of information and researched some testing labs for them. I can't speak to what they have done with that information.

Jason Cole

4*60 · Jul 08, 2009, 05:36 AM

Other than the one comment from a 3rd party, it's good to see the desire to be legal is prevalent here. Good show.

village_idiot · Jul 08, 2009, 10:52 AM

Actually... If I had purchased this I would have been fairly unhappy upon finding it had no FCC certification. I work in broadcast and it could have jeopardized my ability to find work and deal with the FCC had I gotten caught using it. Yes chances were very slim of getting caught, but it is still something that needs to be considered for some of us.

Also the last time I checked there was still nothing on the FCC enforcement pages, I still find it very odd that no one at Hobby Lobby has been contacted.

codezilla · Jul 08, 2009, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Koppisch

You can thank the scared competition for that!!!!

I'm actually ok that this is happening NOW than later. Imagine Jeti getting pulled after acquiring 20+ rx's. At least I can pull out with minimal damage (5 rx + 1 sensor) if things don't work out. I guess I can still sell my rx's to Europeans. Of course, it would've been best if Jeti had FCC id to begin with.

Adrian

Gordito Volador · Jul 08, 2009, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flyboone

Bill,
I really don't know. We've provided Jeti with all kinds of information and researched some testing labs for them. I can't speak to what they have done with that information.

Jason Cole

Jason,

Thanks for the update. So, in a nutshell, those of us who own these setups cannot legally use them and are going to be in limbo for an unknown amount of time. My understanding now is that the issue is in the hands of Jeti to get it resolved, but nobody here knows what they are doing about it. This is a great product, and in my opinion, better than most of them on the market. It is a real shame that HL and Jeti didn't accomplish the due dilligence before bringing them to market in the US. I sure hope that someone gets it resolved sooner than later. Perhaps HL should consider stepping up to resolve the matter with the loyal customers who trusted you guys to bring a legal product to the market.

Regards, Bill

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Jun 23, 2009, 09:22 PM	#16
village_idiot Inciting Riots Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,245	If a complaint was really filed, it could take a long time until they are willing to let it get back to market. Did anyone from the FCC confirm if there was a complaint or not? Are you paying for the engineering company to test the equipment or is Jeti?

Jun 24, 2009, 03:34 PM	#17
Flyboone https://twitter.com/flyboone Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Nashville,TN Posts: 1,560	I do not know if a formal complaint was filed. We talked to some FCC certified labs and gave some information to Jeti. Man are those tests expensive! Jason Cole

Jun 25, 2009, 12:06 AM	#18
village_idiot Inciting Riots Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,245	They should check the two listed labs in China for testing too, might be cheaper. There was one place in the USA that had a price lower than I thought, it's in a thread up in the radios forum. Used to be that testing was basically $10,000.00 per item with a reduction for similar items that could all be tested at the same time. The place mentioned was a lot cheaper than that. I'm surprised that no one from the FCC has been in touch yet, especially since the product is off the market and since they have undoubtedly used google to search about it and found threads all over this site. The clear lack of FCC number on the devices means the case is really closed, they don't have to show if the product passes or fails since all items like this must have an FCC ID clearly applied to the outside of the device. The lack of the sticker is more than enough for a fine up to the maximum allowed. Look at some of the fines the assessed against retailers for failure to disclose the lack (or presence) of a digital (ATSC) tuner in TV's sold recently. Must have been about 20 of those back in February. Maybe Jeti contacted them and is taking all the blame, that could save you from the fines.

Jun 25, 2009, 10:40 AM	#19
Gordito Volador Flying Fatboy Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,239	Jason, The big question is, are they going to get certified or are all of the US customers out of luck in regards to being able to use their Jeti radios? This is a great product, however if it isn't going to be certified we need to be told so. Then we will have to move on to something else. I for one have five Rx's and a Tx module, that by law I cannot use until they are certified. I am a patient guy, but only for so long. Regards, Bill

Jul 05, 2009, 01:31 PM	#20
Guz Gutless wonder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 1,703	Gotta ask: Any new information?

Jul 06, 2009, 09:55 AM	#21
Flyboone https://twitter.com/flyboone Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Nashville,TN Posts: 1,560	No news yet. I have no idea how long something like this takes. Sorry, Jason Cole Hobby Lobby

Jul 06, 2009, 10:03 AM	#22
Guz Gutless wonder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 1,703	Nuts. I was holding out for going 2.4 till someone came out with a variometer/altimeter sensor and a small 4 channel Rx (I fly DLG's and need small Rx's and I've always wanted to know how high my planes are in real time). Jeti finally comes out with what I want, and BAM! It gets pulled

Jul 06, 2009, 10:14 AM	#23
Jon Koppisch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mobile Alabama Posts: 773	You can thank the scared competition for that!!!!

Jul 06, 2009, 05:59 PM	#24
Gordito Volador Flying Fatboy Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,239	Jon, I agree. Bill

Jul 07, 2009, 04:31 PM	#26
Flyboone https://twitter.com/flyboone Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Nashville,TN Posts: 1,560	Bill, I really don't know. We've provided Jeti with all kinds of information and researched some testing labs for them. I can't speak to what they have done with that information. Jason Cole

Jul 08, 2009, 05:36 AM	#27
4*60 most exalted one Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,520	Other than the one comment from a 3rd party, it's good to see the desire to be legal is prevalent here. Good show.

Jul 08, 2009, 10:52 AM	#28
village_idiot Inciting Riots Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,245	Actually... If I had purchased this I would have been fairly unhappy upon finding it had no FCC certification. I work in broadcast and it could have jeopardized my ability to find work and deal with the FCC had I gotten caught using it. Yes chances were very slim of getting caught, but it is still something that needs to be considered for some of us. Also the last time I checked there was still nothing on the FCC enforcement pages, I still find it very odd that no one at Hobby Lobby has been contacted.