[arrl-odv:32206] Background Material transceivers that are non-compliant, FCC Statement, and Sellers on Walmart.com

Good Afternoon;            The attached Word file is a digest of the original issueof marketing of these radios by Walmart.com .  In recent months thedistribution by major marketers had changed somewhat withAmazon now requiring documentation from the FCC prior toallowing sales through their website. However, what is usuallysupplied is documentation for radios other than what is presentedfor sale.  This tactic was used 8 years ago,, and non-matchingtype approval documentation has been a hallmark of the importationof this non-Part 90 and non-amateur equipment.            The PDF is a copy of the background of one of the FCC citationsissued in the is matter.                   73, Kermit W9XA