FCC old vs. new UNII rules
FCC KDB 905462, guidance for UNII devices subject to DFS requirements; Old and new spectrum plan. The commission revised the rules for UNII devices (FCC 14-30) operating under Part 15 (referred to as new rules). These rules became effective on June 2, 2014. A list of publications have been prepared to provide guidance for demonstrating compliance with the new UNI rules. The commission has established a transition period, during which devices may be approved under different rules. Follow the link to read the full publication.
Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:00 GMT
Taiwan NCC requirement update
Taiwan, the "Low Power Radio-Frequency devices technical standard" LP002 was updated. Section 3.10.1(5) now includes out of band test methods for FHSS and digital modulated devices; section 3.13 adds the use of 57-64GHz for indoor HDFS; section 4.3.3. adds 429.1750-429.2375MHz for metering applications; section 4.7.1(3) excludes Ad-Hoc operation in the 5.6GHz band. Follow the link (Chinese only).
Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:00 GMT
FCC KDB Updates
USA, the FCC recently published the following KDB's:
KDB
941225
for the current SAR test procedures for 3G devices;
KDB
388624
regarding devices require FCC permission for a TCB to issue a grant of equipment authorization, and the procedures to obtain permission;
KDB
273109
for guidance on listing frequency ranges on grants for transmitters subject to Certification;
KDB
178919
on Permissive Change procedures;
KDB
848637
regarding additional Form 731 filing information, not specified in Section 8 (DFS Test Report Guidelines) in MO&O FCC 06-96 (DFS Order), required in order for a DFS device to be approved as a UNII client device without radar detection capability operating in the 5.25 - 5.35 GHz and 5.45 - 5.725 GHz bands;
KDB
996369
regarding modular transmitters;
KDB
643646
regarding SAR for PTT radios;
KDB
662911
regarding valid MIMO measurements;
KDB
579009
regarding wideband and narrowband equipment in the Part 90 re-farming bands.
Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:00 GMT
Latest KDB Publications
Latest FCC KDB Publications are No.
852134
(who is authorized to apply and sign),
443999
(FCC's interim plans to approve 5GHz UNII devices with DFS) and
149672
(transmitters under multiple rule parts).
Wed, 6 Oct 2010 13:30 GMT
Latest FCC KDB articles on DFS
Overview of the most recent articles about Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) published (on 6 October 2010) in the FCC Knowledge Database (KDB).
Wed, 4 Aug 2010 16:00 GMT
FCC memorandum on DFS
FCC, NTIA and FAA memorandum on interference caused to Terminal Doppler Weather Radar systems operating in 5.60-5.65GHz (DFS for UNI devices).
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:00 GMT
FCC certifitaciton of DFS halted
FCC and TCB's halt certification for equipment supporting DFS at 5250-5350 and 5470-5725MHz. NTIA is investigating issues. Find the existing FCC guidelines here.
Sun, 10 May 2009 15:00 GMT
FCC interim approval for UNII
FCC interim plans to approve UNII devices operating in the 5470-5725MHz band with radar detection and DFS capabilities.