United States: FCC Issues Second Report and Order to Expand the Unlicensed Use of 6 GHz Band
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a Report and Order, a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), and a Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O) that expands the unlicensed use of the 6 GHz band. The Report and Order permit very low power (VLP) unlicensed devices to operate in the U-NII-5 (5.925-6.425 GHz) and U-NII-7 […]
UNITED STATES: FCC Begins Process to Authorize 6GHz Band AFC System Operators
The FCC has announced that the call is open for those interested in becoming AFC system operators in the USA. The parties interested in becoming an AFC system operator as part of the initial evaluation process submit their proposals no later than November 30, 2021. The public will then have an opportunity to review and […]
UNITED STATES: FCC Allows Earlier Equipment Marketing and Importation Opportunities
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopts targeted enhancements that will modernize the Commission’s marketing and importation rules to allow radiofrequency (RF), equipment manufacturers, to better gauge consumer interest and prepare for new product launches. These steps will further the communications sector’s ability to drive innovation that will advance America’s global competitiveness and promote economic growth. […]
UNITED STATES: Public Consultation for WMAS in TV Bands, Guard Bands and other 900 MHz Bands
The FCC has open comments for an NPRM (notice proposed rulemaking) to the allocation for WMAS (Wireless Multi-Channel Audio System) and Wireless Microphones to be used in the TV bands, Guard Band, several 900 MHz bands, 1.5 GHz, 6 GHz, and 7 GHz. The purpose is to make efficient use of the spectrum by revising […]
UNITED STATES: Proposal of Rule-making to Amend Part 15 and 74 for The Use of Wireless Microphones
On April 22 nd, the FCC released public comments on the proposal for rulemaking to optimize the technical requirements for wireless microphones in terms of bandwidth, spectral efficiency, output power, emission mask among others. The comments are open until May 22 nd and 60 replies will be given 60 days later.
USA: FCC Expands Access & Investment in the 4.9 GHz Band
The FCC today adopted rules permitting the expanded use of 50 MHz of mid-band spectrum in the 4.9 GHz (4940-4990 MHz) band that is currently underused. Under the new rules, states are allowed to lease this spectrum to third parties (including commercial and public safety users) to boost wireless broadband, improve critical infrastructure monitoring, and […]
UNITED STATES: Expanding Flexible Use of the 3.7 to 4.2 GHz Band
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopts rules to reform the use of the 3.7-4.2 GHz band, also known as the C-Band. By repacking existing satellite operations into the upper 200 megahertz of the band (and reserving a 20 megahertz guard band), the Commission makes 280 megahertz of spectrum available for flexible use […]
USA: FCC Adopts New Rules for The 6GHz Band
On April 23rd, 2020, The FCC adopted rules that make the 6GHz band available for unlicensed use. With this decision, the adoption of Wi-Fi 6 will be accessible and also will have a great impact on the Internet of Things. The present decision authorizes indoor low-power devices in the frequency range of 5.925-7.125 GHz and […]
USA: FCC Publishes Allocation History File
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) revised The Commission’s Table of Frequency Allocations (Allocation Table) as of October 1, 2019. The FCC released an allocation history file, briefing on Amendments from 1992 – 2019. The table is revised once every October. Next revised version set to come October of 2020. Attached you can find 2019 amendments and history of […]
USA: FCC – Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Guidance
SDoC is an authorization procedure of the FCC to ensure compliance with the appropriate technical standards for the equipment that does not contain a radio transmitter and contains only digital circuitry, introduces a new guide. -Equipment that does not contain a radio transmitter and contains only digital circuitry is subject to approval using the SDoC […]