harmful interference (FCC regulations)

English translation: harmful interference (see definitions)

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English term or phrase:	harmful interference (FCC regulations)
Selected answer:	harmful interference (see definitions)
Entered by:	Gayle Wallimann

20:35 Feb 5, 2004

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English term or phrase: harmful interference (FCC regulations)

I'm giving you a quote out of "FCC Part 15" - which can be found as such via Google.
This passage refers to Class B communication devises. The almost identical Class A passage speaks of communication devices which are installed so that they might affect the "commercial environment" or "residential environment", from which I gather that Class A refers to devices installed out of doors.

That in contrast to the wording under Class B, which reads "residential installation". Comparing the two tells me that this is simply "indoors".

So much for the introduction. What I really want to know from you experts is, could the word "harmful" be substituted with "disturbing" - especially indoors and thus only referring to television reception in the same place. Doesn't "harmful" imply that, for example, the tv could explode or something much more catastrophic than just interference or disturbing intereference?

I think that interference is disturbing, whether it is "disturbing interference" or simple interference. While on the other hand, even really bad intereference is not harmful, is it?

That makes me think that the text for outdoors devices might also over-emphasize the interference. I thought it might interfere with airport traffic, but maybe it just interferes with neighborhood tv sets etc.

My question is:
How do you interpret the importance of "harmful interference" in this context?

Here is the text:

(b) For a Class B digital device or peripheral, the instructions furnished the user shall include the following or similar statement, placed in a prominent location in the text of the manual:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

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some sites with definitions of harmful interference

Explanation:
Harmful interference is not just for TV reception. It is interference with important radio, telecommunications. The link provided gives the definition of harmful interference.

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If you enter \"what is harmful interference?\" on Google, you will find many sites that define it.

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Gayle Wallimann
Local time: 15:34

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some sites with definitions of harmful interference

Gayle Wallimann

harmful interference

Mihaela Sinca

might damage

jebeen

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23:32 Feb 6, 2004

Am afraid that the mass of text was too much - but it was necessary if anyone was going to be able to go in-depth on the issue. It is actually quite a problem and important for certain industries to find *exactly* the right wording.

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harmful interference *in this context*

22:55 Feb 5, 2004

I've looked at the 3 recommended links. Also have one from
http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/columns/article.php/1135751
(When the FCC Knocks on Your Door, by Jim Wagner), saying:
"The process for Part-15 compliance is confusing. In fact, one could go so far as to say that the FCC rules governing Wi-Fi systems are overly restrictive and unyielding in their failure to allow for compromise.
The FCC's top officials, engineers, and inspectors seem to be in agreement�although they won't go on the record as saying so."

The first link Gayle gives (a government source) says this:
"Note: To be considered harmful interference, the interference must cause serious detrimental effects, such as circuit outages and message losses, as opposed to interference that is merely a nuisance or annoyance that can be overcome by appropriate measures."

AND in the FCC Part 15 text which I've quoted, the regulation itself definitely describes 4 appropriate measures, which are all rather banal. The warning also seems to have a lot to do with the installation in accordance with the instructions - the emission could be harmful if not done properly.

This is why I think "harmful" could possibly be replaced by "disturbing" - without jeopardizing FCC approval.

The text is part of "Instructions for Use" addressed to elderly/bedridden. Seems like the prescribed warning is too high-geared in this case. ;-) I'm not asking for you to approve, but mainly wonder if anyone has experience with writing these label warnings - and knows how strict the wording HAS to be?

At any rate, thank you for the information. Will be back later.

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spelling - sorry about the typing errors; rushed

20:45 Feb 5, 2004

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harmful interference (fcc regulations)

some sites with definitions of harmful interference

Gayle Wallimann
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harmful interference (fcc regulations) harmful interference

Explanation:
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines harmful interference as interference which endangers the functioning of a radio navigation service or other safety services or seriously degrades, obstructs or repeatedly interrupts a radio communication service operating in accordance with the Radio Regulations.

Reference: http://www.sera.org/inter.html

Mihaela Sinca
Local time: 16:34
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Romanian

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The problem was not "what is harmful interference?" - but how exactly does it apply in this context (the given and detailed context of television reception being disturbed).

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harmful interference (fcc regulations) might damage

Explanation:
the interference (which always is disturbing), might physically damage the TV, the Radio...etc. that is the way I understand.

jebeen
Local time: 09:34

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