Hong Kong – Class License for 79GHz Radars
The Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) have completed the rule changes that allow automotive radars operating in the 77-81GHz band under a Class Licence. This would allow the operation …
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Canada – New version of CS-03, Part V
ISED has released an update to: Compliance Specification CS‑03, Part V, issue 9, amendment 2, Requirements and Test Methods for Magnetic Output From Handset Telephones for Hearing Aid Coupling and …
EU – Consultation on changes to ERC/REC 70-03
The ECC has an open consultation on changes to ERC/REC 70-03. This covers changes to the main text, Annex 9 (Inductive Applications) and Annex 10 (Radio microphones applications including Assistive …
Hong Kong – Class License for 60GHz Devices
The Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) have completed the rule changes that allow 60GHz WLAN devices to operate under a Class License. Technical rules for such devices are defined …
Trinidad & Tobago – Modular approvals no longer accepted
Trinidad and Tobago has confirmed that type approvals for radio modules will no longer be accepted and that only final products can apply for type approval.
Brazil – New registration requirements for Manufacturers, Factories and Local Representatives
Anatel now requires registration of new manufacturers, factories and local representatives on its MOSAICO web system. Registration details now must include a contact person, email and telephone number (that were …
Mexico – Final NOM-208 Standard
A final version of NOM-208-SCFI-2016 has been published in the Official Gazette of Mexico on 7 February 2017. This new standard has an enforcement date 60 days from its publication …
Tonga – New Type Approval Guidelines
The Department of Communication in Tonga has published new type approval guidelines. The following types of equipment require Type Approval in Tonga: a) Radio/Wireless and Broadband – Includes …
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_.2017.044.01.0004.01.ENG&toc=OJ:C:2017:044:TOC The new standards are clearly …
Azerbaijan – Samples now required for new applications and renewals
The Telecom Ministry in Azerbaijan has announced that product samples will be required for all new certification applications. The sample requirement was included in the existing Decision of the Cabinet …