FCC BeBox Testing
In May 1996, the dual 66MHz BeBox received FCC Class A approval (but not Class
B approval). This meant that Be Inc could then sell BeBoxes for commercial use.
Practically, this meant that they could ship the BeBox to professionals almost
anywhere, and to consumer in countries where FCC Class A is acceptable. (FCC
Class B is specifically for consumer devices).
The Revision 5 BeBox mainboards have been noted as producing some RFI noise.
Unlike the 66MHz BeBox, the 133 MHz BeBox complies with the FCC and European
class B requirements, and therefore can be sold to end users almost anywhere.
In December 1996, Guillaume Desmarets wrote an article in the BeNewsletter
explaining the purpose and design of FCC testing.
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| The BeBox at the FCC test lab |
BeBox with 29 cables attached |
BeBox with 29 cables attached |
Close up of cabled BeBox |
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