Information Update on Prohibited Electronic Devices

HELP US TO STOP INTERFERENCES <br />…and the possibility of being fined by Host Nation <br /> <br />• Wireless telephones and electronic devices purchased in the U.S. have labels stating: “authorized/licensed by FCC” as well as a FCC (Federal



By US AFRICOM Public Affairs U.S. AFRICOM Public Affairs STUTTGART, Germany Dec 28, 2010
HELP US TO STOP INTERFERENCES
…and the possibility of being fined by Host Nation

• Wireless telephones and electronic devices purchased in the U.S. have labels stating: “authorized/licensed by FCC” as well as a FCC (Federal Communication Center) license number, meaning THE DEVICE IS CLEARED FOR USE IN THE UNITED STATES!
• Devices which create interference in Europe:
? Baby Monitors operating at 900 Khz (purchased in the U.S., online or at the PX)
V-tech wireless telephones operating at 1.8-1.9 Ghz (purchased in the U.S., online or at the PX)
Remote controlled toys i.e., helicopters, planes, ships, cars or trucks (purchased in the U.S., online or at the PX) - check frequency range; equipment is labeled by manufacturer
Other devices as they are identified by the Bundesnetzagentur (BNetzA) – information will be sent out to the community. The (BNetzA) controls frequencies in Germany. Therefore most electronic devices are labeled with a CE or BNetzA symbol.
• Some communication or remote controlled devices purchased in the U.S. may cause interference in Europe with some of the following networks:
European Cell Telephone Networks
Local Fire Departments
Emergency Services
Banks
Rail System
Medical equipment
Security Systems
Cabs (Taxi)

• In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), U.S. personnel are subject to German Law and can be fined and held liable by companies and organizations (law suit for damages).

• Other European countries have similar systems and regulations in place
• Equipment/electronic devices are labeled to inform the public on the different frequencies
• DoD personnel should only purchase devices which are cleared for Germany/Europe
• The PX offers such devices – DoD personnel should ask the vendor or sales person if the device is known for creating local interferences
• NOTE: the Bundesnetzagentur has the capability of locating interferences and devices to the specific building and room
• Once the Bundesnetzagentur identifies these devices, the German authorities will notify DoD personnel. Fines have to be paid if the Bundesnetzagentur re-assesses the area and the identified devices are still in use.
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