Macao – update to list of exempted devices
CTT in Macao have revised the list of low power and short range devices exempted from government authorization. The list now includes devices operating in the 57-66GHz band. Maximum power …
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US – FCC New KDBs
The FCC Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) has published new and updated KDB entries. Publication Number Question Answer 971510 The topic previously addressed in this KDB Publication is now …
Australia – Major spectrum decisions for 4G and 5G
Following on from previous consultations, ACMA of Australia have released key decisions to make more spectrum available for spectrum licensing. The announcement includes plans for: Re-allocating the 3.6 GHz band …
EU – Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU) – Harmonized Standards Update
The harmonized standards list for the RED has been updated in the Official Journal of the EU. The latest list can be found at: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv:OJ.C_.2017.344.01.0032.01.ENG&toc=OJ:C:2017:344:TOC The new standards are clearly …
Brazil – New regulation for Restricted Radiated Devices – Technical Requirements
Anatel has published Act 11542 of 2017, which will specify the technical requirements for many restricted radiation (short range devices) that are now covered by Resolution 680. Resolution 680 replaces …
Canada – New Radio Standard RSS-252 – Intelligent Transport Systems (DSRC)
ISED has published Gazette Notice No. SMSE-017-17 to announce the publication of RSS-252 Issue 1. This standard establishes the certification requirements for licence-exempt dedicated short range communication (DSRC) on-board (OBU) …
Taiwan – Draft Technical Specifications for Narrowband Terminal Equipment
NCC in Taiwan has published draft technical specifications for Narrowband Terminal Equipment. To respond to the domestic IoT development and connect to the world, NCC has stipulated the specifications based …
Brazil – New regulation for Mobile Phone Chargers
Anatel has published Act No. 493 of 2017, which introduces certification requirements for mobile phone chargers. The new regulation will specifically cover four types of charger: Mains powered chargers with …
US – FCC New KDB – Hearing Aid Compatibility of mobile handsets
The FCC Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) has published a new KDB 285076 covering Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC): Publication Number Question Answer 285076 What are the equipment authorization …
India – Amendment of Indian Telegraph rules
As an update to the anticipated TEC approval scheme for telecom equipment (previously reported here), the Ministry of Communications has amended the Indian Telegraph Rules to include the testing and …