UNITED STATES: FCC Considers Expanding the Use of the 3.7 to 4.2 GHz Band
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published on August 20th a rule to consider expanding the use of the 3.7 to 4.2 GHz band. In this document, “the FCC adopts certification and information collection requirements for 3.7-4.2 GHz band spectrum that will be available for new wireless uses while balancing desired speed to the market, efficiency […]
INDIA: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Publishes Notification Number BS/11/11/2018
During this notification, the following changes were introduced: 1) Multiple brands can be together in a single application if are owned by a single brand owner. 2) The samples of the notified goods shall be randomly picked up for surveillance from any location within the country. The Notification mentions that the Bureau is able to […]
CANADA: ISED Publishes Consultation for Certification of Equipment Employed in RRBS
On August 2, 2018, the Department of Innovation, Sciences, and Economic development from Canada (ISED) published the official document to joint the consultation of radio standards specification (RSS-196). It comprises Issue 2 that covers point-to-multipoint broadband equipment that operates in the bands 512-608 MHz for rural remote broadband systems (RRBS) (tv channels 21 to 36), […]
CHILE: Short Range Devices (SRDs) Standard Receives Update in Resolution No. 1.985 of 2017
On July 31, of 2018, the Library of the National Congress of Chile released an update for frequency bands and output powers set by their Short Range Device (SRDs) Standard. The main changes are listed below: – RFID devices can operate in the 915-928 MHz if it meets the j.3 part and can operate in […]
UNITED STATES: FCC Amends Rules Governing Emergency Alert System (EAS)
On August 2, 2018, the FCC published the amendments to its rules governing the Emergency Alert System (EAS) by establishing the Alert Reporting System (ARS), a comprehensive online filing system for EAS that combines the existing EAS Test Reporting System (ETRS) with a new, streamlined electronic system for State EAS Plans filing. By replacing paper-based […]
UNITED STATES: FCC Changes Adoption to Governing the Emergency Alert System (EAS)
On August 10, 2018, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published the changes made to its rules governing the Emergency Alert System (EAS) to facilitate “Live Code Tests” of the EAS; permit use of the EAS Attention Signal and EAS Header Code tones in Public Service Announcements; implement certain alert authentication and validation procedures; and require […]
CANADA: Minister of Industry Issues Amendment for Devices Using Ultra-Wideband Technology
On July 31, 2018, the Minister of Industry from Canada issued amendment 1 for Radio Standards Specification (RSS-220) – Devices Using Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Technology. These type of devices are classified as Category I equipment and will require a technical acceptance certificate (TAC) issued by a CB or by the Certification and Engineering Bureau of Industry […]
RUSSIA: Changes in EAC Certification Procedure Came into Force July 2018
In accordance with the Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission, No. 41 of March 20, 2018, the following changes for EAC certification came into force on July 1st, 2018: 1. In order to register the declaration of conformities, the required documentation must be supported with extra copies that support the submission of […]
MEXICO: CCONNSE Answers to Comments for Draft PROY-NOM-221-SCFI-2017 (Part 1)
On July 25, 2018 the National Standardization Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Economy from Mexico (CCONNSE) published answers to comments regarding the Mexican standard PROY-NOM-221-SCFI-2017 draft from July 17, 2017, which spoke about specifications of mobile terminal equipment that can make use of the radioelectric spectrum or be connected to telecommunications networks Part 1. […]
NEW ZEALAND: New G Band for Land Mobile Use
On August 2nd, 2018, the Radio Spectrum Management of New Zealand announced a new land mobile band in the frequency range 174-184 MHz. The band is set to be available for licensing starting August 2nd, 2018. The new license will commence transmission starting September 1, 2018. The Public Information Brochures – PIB 24, PIB 39 […]