The FCC Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) has published new and updated KDB entries.
| Publication Number | Question | Answer |
| 388624 | What devices require FCC guidance prior to a TCB issuing a grant of equipment authorization, and what are the procedures to obtain this guidance? | The attached documents provide guidance on the Pre-Approval Guidance (PAG) procedures (Section 2.964) formerly known as the Permit But Ask (PBA) procedure. Attachment 388624 D02 Pre-Approval Guidance List v16r05provides a list of the RF devices … |
| 940660 | What procedures should be used to evaluate Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) for compliance under Part 96? | Attachment 940660 D01 Part 96 CBRS Eqpt v02 provides guidance on applicable approval procedures, technical requirements, and Part 96 Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) interaction with Spectrum Access System (SAS) evaluation.Attachment 940660 D02 CBS… |
| 935210 | What is the Commission guidance for the evaluation of Signal Boosters? | A regulatory framework for signal boosters was established and has been updated in FCC rulemaking docket no. 10-4 (e.g., FCC 13-21, FCC 14-138, FCC 18-35), also including the Network Protection Standard that specifies the technical and operational require… |
| 653005 | What are the requirements for vehicular radars operating in the 76 to 81 GHz band under Part 95 Subpart M? | Guidance on the technical requirements for vehicular radars operating in the 76 to 81 GHz band is provided in attachment 653005 76-81 GHz Radars v01r01. |
| 842590 | What measurement procedures should be used for demonstrating compliance of millimeter wave devices? | See attachment 842590 D01 Upper Microwave Flexible Use Service v01 for guidance on the evaluation of millimeter wave (mmW) devices that are subject to Part 30 of the FCC rules. Clause 9 of ANSI C63.10-2013 provides general measurement procedures fo… |
| 558074 | What are the test procedures for measuring Digital Transmission System (DTS), Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum systems (DSS), and hybrid devices subject to the requirements in Section 15.247? | Test procedures for measuring Digital Transmission System (DTS), Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Systems (DSS), and hybrid devices are provided in the attachment 558074 D01 DTSMeas Guidance. |
| 668797 | What guidelines does the FCC provide to an accreditation body performing an assessment of a certification body seeking to authorize equipment in compliance with the FCC requirements? | The attachment 668797 D01 TCB Accreditation Checklist v03r02 below is intended to serve as a guide and provide a minimum list of items to be included in the assessment of a certification body as part of the complete ISO/IEC 17065 assessment for a certification body. This form is not intended to replace the good engineering judgment of the assessor(s), or a thorough evaluation of the facility. |
| 974614 | What guidance is available for FCC recognition of accredited testing laboratories that perform testing of RF Devices subject to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) and Certification approval procedures? | The FCC provides guidance to accredited testing laboratories in the Accredited Testing Laboratory Program Roles and Responsibilities document, 974614 D01 Accredited Test Lab Roles and Resp v05r01. This guidance has been updated to address the decision in the recent order on the requirement for use of FCC-recognized accredited testing laboratories. |
| 641163 | What guidance does the FCC provide to Telecommunication Certification Bodies (TCBs) regarding their roles and responsibilities in order to be recognized by the FCC? | The FCC provides guidance to the TCBs, and an overview of the TCB program, in the TCB Program Roles and Responsibilities document: 641163 D01 TCB Program Roles and Resp v04r01. |