The SC/MP is finally alive!

[Tony Duell]

> Yes, building things for you own personal use is still ok, 
> selling them them as a business needs them to be CE 
> certified..

The rules I've seen state (and this is from the DTI and in books) that if 
a device is 'taken into use' after a particular date (now long in the 
past) then in must comply with the EMC directives. This applies to 
devices used in-house only (specifically stated in at least one book on 
the subject). You don't need to put the CE mark on such devices, but they 
do need to comply.

FWIW, I don't think homebrewers need worry too much about this, unless 
you are trying to make a pirate radio station or something. 


> 
> To get an amateur radio licence now the Government *requires* 
> you to demonstrate your ability to build things and make 
> them work!
>

I believe there is actually an exemption for amateur radio equipment that 
is to be used by the constructor (i.e. not offered for sale). 

Alas I got my aamteur license back in the old days of the multi-guess 
exam. Still, that means I now have a full license without ever passing a 
morse test :-)
  

-tony