Mon, 02 Nov 2020 07:50 GMT
About adopted KDB procedures, Wireless Power Transfer Devices, Alternate measurement procedures, IECS-002 Issue 7, IECS-001 Issue 5, RSS-125 Issue 3, RSS-192 Issue 4, RSS-HAC Issue 1, TAS protocol, RSS-222 Issue 2, RSS-191 Issue 3, RSS-310 Issue 5, RSS-210 Issue 10, Applicability of IEC6209-3, January update on Electronic labelling, etc.
Mon, 12 Oct 2015 14:00 GMT
Latest KDB 610077 of June 26 regarding FCC Market Surveillance policies, procedures and guidelines.
Mon, 02 Jun 2014 12:00 GMT
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.
Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:00 GMT
FCC KDB 644545, final release about 802.11ac methods to follow for testing and certification.
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00 GMT
You can easily keep track of the major FCC KDB (Knowledge Data Base) publications via the Teleconformity website www.teleconformity.com/kdb For direct and easy access, we also added a blue squared KDB button "KDB" top right on our homepage.
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:00 GMT
USA FCC, a batch of 13 KDB's is currently pending for release in June 2012. These KDB are especially important for testing labs, who should make themselves aware, and prepared before they come into force. Follow the link to these KDB. You can still provide comments on these KDB until the 1st of June (2012). It is expected these KDB will come into force soon after this closing date.
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:15 GMT
FCC KDB 634817, guidance on listing frequency ranges on grants for transmitters subject to Certification.
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:10 GMT
FCC KDB 212821, is it required to show the highest SAR values for head and body in the users documentation?
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:05 GMT
FCC KDB 690783, guidelines for TCBs for listing SAR numbers on FCC equipment authorization grants.
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:00 GMT
FCC KDB 741304, guidelines for requesting a waiver of the importation requirements in Section 2.1204 when importing devices in an amount in excess of the rules for the purposes of either testing and evaluation or suitability for marketing under 2.1204(a)3 and or for demonstration at an industry trade show per 2.1204(a)4, but not offered for sale in the USA.
Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:00 GMT
USA FCC, currently (Yes, again!) a new DTS measurement guidance document is in Draft in the FCC KDB. This will soon (modified or not) be the only acceptable way to perform part 15.247 DTS measurements. The new procedure will require additional information for the RF power over the different data rates, modified power density measurement method, modified 6dB bandwidth measurements, etc. Please take a look as soon as possible and check the changes that may (will) affect your testing preparations very soon. The last date to provide comments to the FCC KDB for the new procedure is 2012-04-21. Until publication, you can use the current DTS measurement procedure, but this old DTS measurement procedure shall not be used.
Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:30 GMT
USA FCC, Guidance published for approving TETRA devices under Part 90.
Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:00 GMT
FCC KDB 450824, what are the SAR probe calibration and System Verification considerations for measurements from 150MHz to 3 GHz?
Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:00 GMT
FCC KDB 772105, what household appliances, identified as Part 15 unintentional radiators, are considered exempt from the equipment authorization procedures?
Wed, 06 Mar 2012 08:30 GMT
FCC KDB 789033, regarding procedures for 15.407 testing.
Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:00 GMT
All FCC KDB (Knowledge Data Base) publications can be followed on the Teleconformity website www.teleconformity.com/kdb
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:00 GMT
FCC KDB 558074, what are the in band, out-of band and restricted band radio frequency measurement requirements for a Digital Transmission System (DTS)? FCC issued the updated DTS measurement procedure. This procedure is effective from March 1, 2012.
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:55 GMT
FCC KDB 171051, what are the measurement guidelines for equipment authorization for in-house BPL systems?
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:50 GMT
FCC KDB 388624, what devices require FCC permission for a TCB to issue a grant of equipment authorization, and what are the procedures to obtain permission?
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:45 GMT
FCC KDB 648474 update, outlining test procedures for SAR evaluation for handsets that contain multiple transmitters and antennas.
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:00 GMT
FCC KDB 300643, what are the test procedures for Part 15 intentional and unintentional radiators?
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:00 GMT
FCC KDB 823311, will the FCC accept measurement data made in GTEM cells for equipment authorization purposes?
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:00 GMT
FCC KDB 546630, can a TCB supersede attachments to a Form 731 application that has been filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) by the TCB associated with that application?
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:55 GMT
FCC KDB 634817, providing guidance on listing frequency ranges on grants for transmitters subject to Certification.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:50 GMT
FCC KDB 892282, regarding battery charger and associated digital electronics on-board a vehicle that is used for charging the vehicle battery while parked and connected to AC power lines exempt from an equipment authorization under 15.103.
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:00 GMT
FCC, in the link below, you will find a list of KDB which are the major guidance publications made available by the OET.
Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:00 GMT
FCC KDB 726920, updated KDB about Confidentiality. How can information included with a request for an equipment authorization be held confidential?
Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:00 GMT
FCC, new KDB regarding Certification Test Procedures for TV Band (White Space) Devices.
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 06:00 GMT
USA, FCC KDB about recommended emission designator that would be acceptable for ATSC DTV transmitters for equipment authorization purposes (KDB No. 442705).
Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:00 GMT
USA, FCC draft KDB about DTS testing, providing Guidance for Performing Compliance Measurements on Digital Transmission Systems (DTS) Operating Under 15.247. (FCC document No. 718828 DTS Meas Guidance DR01).
Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:00 GMT
USA, what web services are available for accessing data in the FCC Laboratory Equipment Authorization System? (KDB No. 953436)
Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:00 GMT
USA, the FCC recently published the following KDB's:
KDB 997198 regarding FCC requirements for importation of radio frequency 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 996369 guidance for equipment authorization of transmitter module devices, and equipment that incorporates transmitter modules.
Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:00 GMT
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, 01 Apr 2011 16:07 GMT
FCC KDB No. 634817 providing guidance on listing frequency ranges on grants for transmitters subject to Certification.
Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:06 GMT
FCC KDB No. 616217 update regading the SAR evaluation considerations for laptop computers with antennas that are built into display screens.
Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:05 GMT
FCC KDB No. 648474 update, outlining test procedures for SAR evaluation for handsets that contain multiple transmitters and antennas.
Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:00 GMT
FCC KDB No. 579009 update regarding the handling of new applications and permissive change applications for wideband and narrowband equipment in the Part 90 re-farming bands.
Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:00 GMT
FCC, maximizing the measured emission when performing Part 15 electric field radiated emission measurements above 1 GHz, the use of a planar height scan method (as referenced in CISPR 22) without bore sighting the horn antenna permissible is not permitted (KDB 746324).
Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:00 GMT
The FCC is working on an API to retrieve data from the FCC database, which already functions on a experimental basis. The document, No. 953436 D01 OET, is currently review in the KDB. The last date to post comments is 2011/04/25.
Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:00 GMT
USA, the FCC published a draft procedure (currently under review, KDB No. 662911) for Conducted Emissions testing of transmitters with Multiple Outputs in the same frequency band (e.g. IEEE 802.11n MIMO, other MIMO systems, Smart Antennas, etc)
Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:00 GMT
USA, the FCC recently published the following KDB's:
KDB 996369 for guidelines on modules;
KDB 594280 regarding end user setting country codes, etc;
KDB 273109 for guidance on Part 25 Transceivers;
KDB 285076 on HAC requirements for mobile handsets;
KDB 178919 guidelines for permissive changes;
KDB 388624 for devices requiring FCC permission for a TCB to issue a grant;
KDB 552295 guidelines for providing a Contention Based Protocol (CBP) operational description, as required by Part 90Z.
Fri, 14 Jan 2011 08:15 GMT
In addition to our news item of July 2, 2010 regarding Accepted FCC KDB for SAR measurement, Industry Canada released SPR-001 (Issued on January 1, 2011) specifying supplementary requirements for bystander SAR concerning Laptop Type Computers with Antennas Built-In on Display Screen (Laptop Mode/ Tablet Mode).
Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:00 GMT
FCC, handling new applications and permissive change applications for wideband and narrowband equipment in the Part 90 re-farming bands (KDB 579009).
Fri, 17 Dec 2010 09:00 GMT
FCC's most current RF exposure (SAR) test procedures for 3G devices (KDB 941225).
Fri, 17 Dec 2010 08:30 GMT
FCC equipment authorization requirements for Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) of mobile handsets (KDB 285076).
Fri, 17 Dec 2010 08:00 GMT
FCC RF exposure (SAR) test requirements for occupational push-to-talk (PTT) radios (KDB 643646).
Tue, 14 Dec 2010 08:30 GMT
FCC RF exposure requirements and procedures for mobile and portable devices (KDB 447498) and also SAR procedures for USB Dongles. Additionally includes a Mobile Multi-transmitter MPE Estimation Excel sheet.
Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:00 GMT
FCC published recently the following KDB:
971168 (measurement of fundamental emissions for licensed wideband (> 1 MHz) DTS), 412172 (ERP vs. EIRP Values), 449343 (pre-calibrated field method in conjunction with TIA-603-C to measure radiated emissions), 966099 (log AV detector to make AV measurements), 714737 (what AV detector to use for EMC).
Wed, 03 Nov 2010 08:00 GMT
Can a DECT CAT-iq system that defines five frequency bands divided into 12 time slots for each band, for a total of 60 duplex time/frequency windows, apply the provisions of FCC Section 15.323 (c) (5) if a connection uses an access channel with one or two time windows? For the case when two time/frequency windows are used the system would still monitor 60 time/frequency windows. (KDB 377704)
Tue, 02 Nov 2010 09:00 GMT
Overview of the most recent articles about Software Defined Radios (SDR) published (on 02 November 2010) in the FCC Knowledge Database (KDB).
Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:30 GMT
Overview of the most recent articles about Short and Long Term Confidentiality (STC/LTC) published (on 01 November 2010) in the FCC Knowledge Database (KDB).
Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:00 GMT
What are the FCC (part 15&18) labeling requirements? How should I label a device? Read this KDB (784748) and you will know (follow the information link). Additional information is provided in FCC Document "784748 D01 labeling Part 15 18 Guidelines v07".
Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:00 GMT
Overview of the most recent articles about Permit But Ask (PBA) published (on 26 October 2010) in the FCC Knowledge Database (KDB).
Mon, 18 Oct 2010 07:00 GMT
What devices require FCC permission for a TCB to issue a grant of equipment authorization, and what are the procedures to obtain permission? (KDB 388624)
Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:00 GMT
What are the current FCC RF exposure SAR test procedures for 3G devices? (KDB 941225)
Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:50 GMT
What devices require FCC permission for a TCB to issue a grant of equipment authorization, and what are the procedures to obtain permission? (KDB 388624)
Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:40 GMT
What are the FCC equipment authorization requirements for hearing aid compatibility (HAC) of mobile handsets? (KDB 285076)
Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:30 GMT
What are the FCC guidelines for permissive changes? (KDB 178919)
Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:20 GMT
What is the FCC guidance for equipment authorization of modular transmitter devices, and equipment that incorporates transmitter modules? (KDB 996369)
Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:10 GMT
What are the FCC guidelines for providing a Contention Based Protocol (CBP) operational description, as required by Part 90Z? (KDB 552295)
Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:00 GMT
Can a FCC Part 15 transmitter such as an 802.11b/g, or a UNII device, allow users or professional installers to set the country code to ensure compliance, if the users manual contains the following statement: ' WARNING: Select only the country in which you are using the device. Any other selection will make the operation of this device illegal.'? (KDB 594280)
Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:00 GMT
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).
Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:00 GMT
Overview of the most recent articles about RF exposure Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) published (on 12 October 2010) in the FCC Knowledge Database (KDB).
Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:30 GMT
Overview of the most recent articles about Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) published (on 12 October 2010) in the FCC Knowledge Database (KDB).
Wed, 6 Oct 2010 13:30 GMT
Overview of the most recent articles about Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) published (on 6 October 2010) in the FCC Knowledge Database (KDB).
Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:15 GMT
Modular approval under part 15 is described in section 15.212. The FCC initially provided guidance on part 15 in document DA 00-1407 . The latest (and further clarified) guidance on the integration of radio modules into end product (host) can be found in KDB996369 issued by the FCC on July 22 (provided with this news feed).
Thu, 30 Sep 2010 08:00 GMT
FCC, overview of latest KDB issued:
KDB149672 on multi- rule part certification restrictions and KDB273109 providing guidance for Part 25 transceivers.
Tue, 3 Aug 2010 15:00 GMT
FCC, overview of latest KDB issued:
KDB579009 (handling applications in the part 90 re-farming bands) , KDB610077 (TCB market surveillances) , KDB853844 (accreditation guidelines part 2,15 and 18) , KDB996369 (modular approval guidelines, part 15.212) , KDB641163 (TCB role and responsibility) , KDB974614 (guidelines for laboratories) .
Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:00 GMT
FCC KDB publication 974614 D01 regarding accredited test lab roles and responsibilities (published: 2010/7/22).
Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:00 GMT
FCC, overview of latest KDB issued: KDB704992 (site validation above 1GHz) , KDB822428 (antenna calibration procedure & NSA) , KDB546630 (supersede procedure) , KDB680106 (inductive & wireless charging) , KDB388624 (PBA procedures) .
Fri, 2 Jul 2010 12:00 GMT
Industry Canada overview of currently accepted KDB or SAR (RF exposure) measurements.