The Stiletto Mystery Solved?
Many theories have been presented as to why Sirius asked retailers to remove the Stiletto from websites but Satellite Radio Techworld has more than likely found the answer. The FCC.
From Satellite Radio Techworld:
(from Section 15.1 of some FCC document)
(c) Unless specifically exempted, the operation or marketing of an intentional or unintentional radiator that is not in compliance with the administrative and technical provisions in this Part, including prior Commission authorization or verification, as appropriate, is prohibited under Section 302 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and Subpart I of Part 2 of this Chapter. The equipment authorization and verification procedures are detailed in Subpart J of Part 2 of this Chapter.
So, what does this mean? It means that Sirius can’t market the Stiletto until it’s approved by the FCC. And that means retailers too.
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