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Old 12-02-2009, 03:19 AM   #1
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FCC trouble?

Hello,

I am also eagerly awaiting my Nook. Yesterday I stumbled across this link:

http://blogs.zdnet.com/mobile-gadgeteer/?p=2221

I am not knowledgeable about FCC regulations, but could it be B&N is in trouble? What is SAR testing? Any experts here who can shed their light on this?

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Old 12-02-2009, 04:06 AM   #2
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That SAR should be http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Specific_absorption_rate

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Old 12-02-2009, 08:42 AM   #3
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SAR testing is just showing how much radiation is coming off of a device...mostly used in cell phone tests. Because the nook has a mobile radio on it, it needs to be tested the same way.
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Old 12-02-2009, 11:57 AM   #4
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I think lawsuit issues are more likely than this since the last correspondence between B&N and the FCC apears to have been B&N giving the FCC what they requested on 11/10/09. But it is the government, so maybe it is still being processed. If so, I am sure they will finish processing the request in the next 6 to 12 months or so
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Old 12-03-2009, 12:27 AM   #5
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I don't know anything about FCC processes, but FCC ID 'XHHBNRZ100' Correspondence now includes a December 2nd e-mail from the FCC which says:
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RF exposure analysis exhibit submitted 11/10/09 appears to be inconsistent with 47 CFR 2.1093(d)(5), i.e. 30 min. time-averaging not applicable; in future TCB please ensure all submitted exhibits are appropriate. Please revise accordingly, explicitly ensuring to address all items in 11/4/09 FCC corresp.

The items indicated above must be submitted before processing can continue on the above referenced application.
Each round of emails seems to take 3-4 weeks, so it isn't looking good for the Nook appearing in time for Christmas.
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I'm no longer really sure the FCC correspondence is related to the delays, now that I've read a bit more on the FCC filing and the correspondence.

While it sounds like they are talking about getting the device authorized, that has already happened. You can track down the information and even see the authorization grant via the FCC website as well, since the FCC ID can be used to search for the grant.

What is really going on here is that apparently B&N submitted its SAR information in a format that the FCC doesn't like. A group like the FCC wants everything reported the same way, so you can actually do a quick at-a-glance comparison. It makes their jobs easier. It's looking like the correspondence is about getting this information to the FCC in the right format.

The paragraphs about 'denying the authorization' looks to be part of a standard form, and isn't surprising. If a company doesn't respond after a month or so, the FCC has to assume they either can't or won't respond, and can revoke the grant.
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