Import restictions on radios?

Double Tapper · July 31st, 2010, 10:31

I was looking through Ebay.ca and came across a prc-77 radio.
Are these a restricted item? It is not from the US.

The Chad · July 31st, 2010, 10:37

No. As long as you have the FCC sticker on there, you should be fine.

Double Tapper · July 31st, 2010, 10:42

They appear to be old US radios left behind I guess in other country's.
I'm not sure of a FCC sticker on them.Would they need to be tested
then?

Double Tapper · July 31st, 2010, 10:48

Perhaps I should ask if someone on the forum knows of a good place in
Canada to look,I have seen some in surplus stores,but they
were non working.

The Chad · July 31st, 2010, 10:49

Well most things wireless, have a sticker or engraving that says they operate withing FCC standards. Not sure if that would decrease your chances of importing though. The import laws should mention something, if not, and you are still in doubt, call them. Contrary to what some might say, they are pretty helpful.

Double Tapper · July 31st, 2010, 11:16

I shall do that,thanks.mean while I might find one yet in Canada
with a little time.

Kokanee · July 31st, 2010, 11:39

These are fine to bring in; you don't need to be so paranoid when it comes to importing radio equipment.

They will not have FCC stickers, they are military radios. We also used these before we received the TCCCS digital radios, so there are enough of them floating around in country as well.

mcguyver · July 31st, 2010, 11:41

I thought Canada had 2-watt limits without a license vs. 5-watt limits in the U.S.?

Kokanee · July 31st, 2010, 11:54

Correct, however I've brought in numerous 5 watt radios over the past 5 years and have had no problems.

The only experience I had where someone pitched a fit was when I had a moto saber 2 that I wanted programmed, and the owner of the radio store I took it to proceeded to lecture me on the limits and licensing req's etc.

Double Tapper · July 31st, 2010, 12:36

Flyguy was telling me of there use and the undesired interference
to others.But this is starting sound a bit better,I will keep looking
in country first though.
I was just looking through my manual and it says, 1.1 to 2 watts.
Range is 2.5 to 8 KM as a man pack,and 13 KM vehicle.

Danke · July 31st, 2010, 13:00

Are you planning on using it, or just having it?

Double Tapper · July 31st, 2010, 13:12

Would be fun to listen to,but I wouldn't mind using it once in awhile.

Kokanee · July 31st, 2010, 14:03

Does your team run VHF band radios instead of UHF? Most airsoft players run UHF setups so you won't be compatible w/ the vast majority of players.

Double Tapper · July 31st, 2010, 14:18

I was thinking of having two radios for personal use,maybe for a
large game I might use them.I kind of like that they are not compatible
in a small way,but hey,I like to be different

Danke · July 31st, 2010, 18:49

What are you doing about batteries, making your own or vehicle mounting it?

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July 31st, 2010, 10:31	#1
Double Tapper Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The land of the over regulated and the banners	Import restictions on radios? I was looking through Ebay.ca and came across a prc-77 radio. Are these a restricted item? It is not from the US. __________________

July 31st, 2010, 10:42	#3
Double Tapper Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The land of the over regulated and the banners	They appear to be old US radios left behind I guess in other country's. I'm not sure of a FCC sticker on them.Would they need to be tested then? __________________

July 31st, 2010, 10:48	#4
Double Tapper Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The land of the over regulated and the banners	Perhaps I should ask if someone on the forum knows of a good place in Canada to look,I have seen some in surplus stores,but they were non working. __________________

July 31st, 2010, 11:16	#6
Double Tapper Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The land of the over regulated and the banners	I shall do that,thanks.mean while I might find one yet in Canada with a little time. __________________

July 31st, 2010, 11:39	#7
Kokanee Ministry of Peace Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2002	These are fine to bring in; you don't need to be so paranoid when it comes to importing radio equipment. They will not have FCC stickers, they are military radios. We also used these before we received the TCCCS digital radios, so there are enough of them floating around in country as well.

July 31st, 2010, 11:41	#8
mcguyver Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Alberta	I thought Canada had 2-watt limits without a license vs. 5-watt limits in the U.S.? __________________ Age verifier Northern Alberta Democracy is two wolves and a sheep discussing what's for dinner. Freedom is the wolves limping away while the sheep reloads. Never confuse freedom with democracy.

July 31st, 2010, 11:54	#9
Kokanee Ministry of Peace Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2002	Correct, however I've brought in numerous 5 watt radios over the past 5 years and have had no problems. The only experience I had where someone pitched a fit was when I had a moto saber 2 that I wanted programmed, and the owner of the radio store I took it to proceeded to lecture me on the limits and licensing req's etc.

July 31st, 2010, 12:36	#10
Double Tapper Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The land of the over regulated and the banners	Flyguy was telling me of there use and the undesired interference to others.But this is starting sound a bit better,I will keep looking in country first though. I was just looking through my manual and it says, 1.1 to 2 watts. Range is 2.5 to 8 KM as a man pack,and 13 KM vehicle. __________________

July 31st, 2010, 13:00	#11
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	Are you planning on using it, or just having it? __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

July 31st, 2010, 13:12	#12
Double Tapper Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The land of the over regulated and the banners	Would be fun to listen to,but I wouldn't mind using it once in awhile. __________________

July 31st, 2010, 14:03	#13
Kokanee Ministry of Peace Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2002	Does your team run VHF band radios instead of UHF? Most airsoft players run UHF setups so you won't be compatible w/ the vast majority of players.

July 31st, 2010, 14:18	#14
Double Tapper Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The land of the over regulated and the banners	I was thinking of having two radios for personal use,maybe for a large game I might use them.I kind of like that they are not compatible in a small way,but hey,I like to be different __________________ Last edited by Double Tapper; July 31st, 2010 at 19:07.. Reason: Again I forgot a word LOL

July 31st, 2010, 18:49	#15
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	What are you doing about batteries, making your own or vehicle mounting it? __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

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