The following FCC presentations on topics related to equipment authorization and procedures for compliance have been made by the staff to provide a common understanding and interpretation of applicable policies and regulations. Note that these are staff interpretation of rules and only provide guidance on general policies and procedures; they are subject to change. Also, as the rules change or new procedures are developed the previous guidance may not apply; you should always refer to the latest rules, presentations and guidance documents to determine what equipment authorization procedures should be followed. For the latest guidance on specific topics, please refer to our KDB Publications.

 

Telecommunication Certification Body (TCB) Presentations

2024

October 2024:

  • Introduction - Laboratory Division OET Oct. 2024 [PDF]
  • Cybersecurity Labeling for Consumer IoT Products [PDF]
  • Publication Updates and Administrative Notes [PDF]
  • Improving the PAG KDB Inquiry Process [PDF]
  • Spectrum Proceedings Update [PDF]
  • EMC Updates [PDF]
  • 6 GHz CBP Testing [PDF]
  • Part 15.255 Radar Updates [PDF]
  • Carrier Aggregation and Simultaneous Transmissions [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Updates [PDF]
  • Review of TCB PAG Submissions [PDF]
  • TCB and Test Lab FCC Recognition Procedure [PDF]
  • TCB Surveillance [PDF

April 2024

  • Introduction - Laboratory Division OET [PDF]
  • Publication Updates and Administrative Notes [PDF]
  • 6 GHz Unlicensed Device Policy [PDF]
  • Spectrum Proceedings and Part 15 Waivers [PDF]
  • EMC Updates [PDF]
  • HAC Updates [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Guidance Updates [PDF]
  • Part 18 Wireless Power Transfer Devices [PDF]
  • Review of TCB PAG Submissions [PDF]
  • Device-Specific RF Exposure KDB Inquiries [PDF]
  • TCB Surveillance [PDF]

2023

October 2023:

  • Introduction Overview October 2023 [PDF]
  • Publication Update & Administrative Notes October 2023 [PDF]
  • Spectrum Proceedings & Part 15 Waivers [PDF]
  • Part 15.255 Rules Amendment [PDF]
  • KDB PUB 996369 Modules [PDF]
  • D03 Module Integration Instructions & TCB Review [PDF]
  • EMC UPDATES [PDF]
  • AFC DUT Harness Testing [PDF]
  • HAC Updates [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Guidance Updates KDB Draft Publication 447498 [PDF]
  • New KDB 680106 Part 18 Wireless Power Transfer Devices [PDF]
  • Review of TCB PAG Submissions [PDF]
  • Improving the MPAG Process [PDF]
  • TCB Market Surveillance [PDF]

April 2023:

  • Introduction Overview April 2022 [PDF]
  • Publication Update & Administrative Notes [PDF]
  • Equipment Authorization System (EAS) and Processes Update [PDF]
  • Spectrum Proceedings & Part 15 Waivers [PDF]
  • Updating References to the Commission's EA Programs Standards [PDF]
  • Update on Proposal to Amend Part 15.255 of the FCC Rules [PDF]
  • Updates to the Use of Frequencies in the 4940-4990 MHz Band [PDF]
  • Improving the MPAG Processing [PDF]
  • Part 96 [PDF]
  • KDB 996369 Modules [PDF]
  • EMC Updates [PDF]
  • KDB Draft 987594 6 GHz Devices DR02-45002 [PDF]
  • 6 GHz Standard Power Devices [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Policies Updates [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Procedures [PDF]
  • Review of TCB PAG Submissions [PDF]
  • TCB Surveillance [PDF]
  • KDB 986446 FCC 22-83 Covered Equipment Publication Summary [PDF]

2022

October 2022:

  • Introduction Overview October 2022 [PDF]
  • Publication Update & Administrative Notes [PDF]
  • Equipment Authorization System (EAS) and Processes Update [PDF]
  • Spectrum Proceedings & Part 15 Waivers [PDF]
  • Federal Communications Commission Hearing Aid Compatibility Updates [PDF]
  • Updating References to Standards Related to the Commission’s Equipment Authorization Program [PDF]
  • Update on Proposal to Amend Part 15.255 of the FCC Rules[PDF]
  • Improving the MPAG Processing Flow [PDF]
  • EMC Updates [PDF]
  • Part 15 Antenna Update [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Policies Updates on Draft KDB Publication 447498 [PDF]
  • Mobile and Portable Device RF Exposure Policies and Procedures [PDF]
  • Review of TCB PAG Submissions [PDF]
  • TCB Surveillance [PDF]

April 2022:

  • Introduction Overview April 2022 [PDF]
  • Publication Update & Administrative Notes [PDF]
  • Equipment Authorization System (EAS) Update [PDF]
  • Spectrum Proceedings & Part 15 Waivers [PDF]
  • Updating References to Standards Related to the Commission’s Equipment Authorization Program [PDF]
  • Update on Proposal to Amend Part 15.255 [PDF]
  • Modifications to KDB Pub 653005: 76-81 GHz RADAR Devices [PDF]
  • UWB15F PAG Checklist [PDF]
  • Proposal for MPAG Scheduling Process [PDF]
  • EMC Updates [PDF]
  • Change in FCC ID §2.933 Change in identification [PDF]
  • Part 18 and Wireless Power Transfer Updates [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Procedures [PDF]
  • Mobile and Portable Device RF Exposure Policies KDB 447498 [PDF]
  • Review of TCB PAG Submissions [PDF]
  • TCB Surveillance [PDF]
  • EA Market Surveillance Overview KDB Pub 610077 [PDF]

2021

October 2021:

  • Introduction Laboratory FCC TCB Workshop October 2021 [PDF]
  • OET Lab Administrative Topics [PDF]
  • Equipment Authorization System (EAS) Update [PDF]
  • KDP Publication Changes  [PDF]
  • Spectrum Proceedings and Part 15 Waivers [PDF]
  • Updating References to Standards [PDF]
  • Proposal to Amend Part 15.255 of the FCC Rules. [PDF]
  • Equipment Authorization under Waivers [PDF]
  • PAG Process Improvement Plans [PDF]
  • UNII-4 Devices KDB Publication 291074 and Misc. [PDF]
  • Wireless Power Transfer Updates [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Procedures [PDF]
  • Mobile and Portable Device RF Exposure Policies [PDF]
  • Review of TCB PAG Submissions [PDF]
  • TCB Market Surveillance [PDF]
  • Equipment Authorization Market Surveillance Overview [PDF]

April 2021:

  • Introduction Laboratory FCC TCB Workshop April 2021 [PDF]
  • Administrative [PDF]
  • Spectrum Proceedings & Part 15 Waivers [PDF]
  • Federal Communications Commission2019 ANSI Standard Report and Order [PDF]
  • ANSI C63 Petitions to FCC [PDF]
  • Miscellaneous Part 15 Rule Updates [PDF]
  • Low Power Indoor Devices(KDB Publication) 987594 & Misc. [PDF]
  • Module Integration User Manual [PDF]
  • Module Integration Review [PDF]
  • 20.19 Updates –HAC & Volume Control Guidance[PDF]
  • Part 30 Publication Updatesand a few Reminders [PDF]
  • Aggregate Antenna Gain Review for MIMO Systems [PDF]
  • Remarks on Test Reductions via Data Referencing for Closely Related Products [PDF]
  • Wireless Power Transfer Updates [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Procedures [PDF]
  • Selected Mobile and Portable Device RF Exposure Policies and Procedures [PDF]
  • EAS Production and Modernization Update [PDF]

2020

October 2020

  • FCC Presentations TCB Workshop October 14, 2020 [PDF]
  • Administrative [PDF]
  • Spectrum Proceedings & Part 15 Waivers [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Policies FCC 19 126 [PDF]
  • Update and Status of Select ANSI C63 Standards [PDF]
  • Miscellaneous Part 15 Rule Updates [PDF]
  • 6 GHz U-NII Bands [PDF]
  • Module Publication Update [PDF]
  • Test Reductions via Data Referencing for Closely Related Products [PDF]
  • Wireless Power Transfer -Updates on KDB 680106 [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Procedures [PDF]
  • Updates on Guidelines for 5G Equipment Authorization [PDF]
  • Production EAS And EAS Modernization Update [PDF]
  • FCC Remote Assessment Policy [PDF]

April 2020

  • Introduction TCB Workshop April 8, 2020 [PDF]
  • General Administrative Topics [PDF]
  • Spectrum Proceedings & Part 15 Waivers [PDF]
  • LTE Carrier Aggregation Review [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Policies and Procedures Status [PDF]
  • Update and Status of Select ANSI C63 Standards [PDF]
  • Citizens Broadband Radio Service Devices [PDF]
  • KDB Publication 662911 (MIMO) Updates Measurement Option [PDF]
  • Part 30 Updates [PDF]
  • General EAS And EAS Modernization Update [PDF]

2019

November 2019

  • General Administrative Issues Session [PDF]
  • Suppliers Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) Update [PDF]
  • Pre-Approval Guidance (PAG) Reuse [PDF]
  • Update and Status of Select ANSI C63 Standards [PDF]
  • 5G NR/ EN DC Compliance Test Configurations [PDF]
  • Potential Test Data and Reporting Reduction Opportunities [PDF]
  • Vehicular Radar & Part 95M Radar Certification Updates [PDF]
  • EMC Measurement Updates and Reminders [PDF]
  • Citizens Broadband Radio Service Devices [PDF]
  • FCC-FAA Part 87 Equipment Certification Process [PDF]
  • Signal Boosters Update [PDF]
  • KDB Publication 662911 (MIMO) Updates Measurement Option [PDF]
  • Part 30 Updates Lessons Learned [PDF]
  • Part 15 Waivers & Spectrum Proceedings [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Procedures [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Policy Updates [PDF]

April 2019

  • General Equipment Authorization Topics [PDF]
  • Update on 802.11ax [PDF]
  • 5G NR Physical Layer/Waveforms [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Procedures [PDF]
  • TCB Workshop Rules Update [PDF]
  • EAS Re-design and CORES [PDF]

2018

October 2018

  • General Equipment Authorization Topics [PDF]
  • Overview of Equipment Authorization System (EAS) Redesign [PDF]
  • Recent FCC Rulemakings Panel [PDF]
  • Compliance Verification/ Measurement Methods for Part 30 Devices [PDF]
  • Vehicular Radar Certification Measurement Procedures [PDF]
  • Update on DTS Test Procedures & 802.11ax [PDF]
  • Citizens Broadband Radio Service Devices (CBSDs) and End User Devices (EUDs)Part 96 [PDF]
  • RF Exposure:Order/NPRM Issues [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Procedures [PDF]

April 2018

  • Testing Laboratory and TCB KDB Publication Updates [PDF]
  • General Equipment Authorization Topics [PDF]
  • mmWave Compliance Measurements [PDF]
  • Compliance Verification/ Measurement Methods for Part 30 Devices [PDF]
  • mmWave Prescan with Downconverters [PDF]
  • 700 MHz Narrowband Interoperability Testing [PDF]
  • General Equipment Authorization - Technical Issues [PDF]
  • Licensed Services Equipment KDB Pub. 971168 D01 Update [PDF]
  • Update on U-NII Test Procedures [PDF]
  • DTS KDB Update [PDF]
  • UWB KDB (FAQ) Update [PDF]
  • Vehicular Radar Certification Under Part 95 Subpart M [PDF]
  • Citizens Broadband Radio Service Devices (CBSDS) Part 96 [PDF]
  • Wireless Power Transfer Update [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Procedures [PDF]
  • Module Panel Discussion [PDF]

2017

November 2017

  • TCB Workshop General Topics Session [PDF]
  • Review of the Commission’s Equipment Authorization Proceedings [PDF]
  • Labeling Report and Order FCC 17-93 [PDF]
  • Part 95 Personal Radio Services Report & Order, FCC 17-57 [PDF]
  • 76-81 GHz Radar Operations Report & Order, FCC 17-94 [PDF]
  • FCC and Accessibility Standards [PDF]
  • mmW Measurement Topics for Further Investigation [PDF]
  • Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Certification Issues and Guidance [PDF]
  • U-NII Guidance Updates [PDF]
  • Equipment Filing Considerations for Various Part 95 New Rules [PDF]
  • Licensed Services Equipment KDB Pub. Updates and Review Items [PDF]
  • Wireless Microphones Rule Update (KDB 206256) [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Procedures [PDF]

May 2017

  • FCC Presentations TCB Workshop May 3, 2017 [PDF]
  • Equipment Authorization Order & Accredited Testing Laboratories [PDF]
  • Module Panel Discussion [PDF]
  • FCC Part 15 Panel [PDF]
  • Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) Bands [PDF]
  • Basic Guidance on Antennas Used With Part15 Intentional Radiators - KDB Pub. 353028 [PDF]
  • Considerations on Filing Requirements and Radiated Measurements for in-body Transmitters [PDF]
  • FCC Licensed Equipment Approvals [PDF]
  • Non-US Bands in Client Devices [PDF]
  • Update and Status of ANSI C63.4, C63.10, and C63.26 Standards [PDF]
  • Hearing Aid Compatibility Rules -Update [PDF]
  • Part 96 3.5 GHz Band TCB [PDF]
  • Licensed Services Equipment Review and Approval – Miscellaneous Updates [PDF]
  • Part 20 and Part 90 Signal Boosters – Miscellaneous Updates [PDF]
  • Part 80 Report and Order & Part 87 Review [PDF]
  • SAR Testing for Handheld RFID/Barcode Scanners [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Procedures [PDF]

2016

October 2016

  • FCC Presentations TCB Workshop October 12, 2016 [PDF]
  • Operation and Marketing of RF Devices Prior to Equipment Authorization [PDF]
  • Equipment Authorization Processing Issues [PDF]
  • OET Experimental Licensing System Compliance Testing License Web Demo [PDF]
  • Equipment Authorization Processing Issues [PDF]
  • Selected Licensed Bands Review and Approval Items [PDF]
  • Equipment Authorization - Modular Devices [PDF]
  • Frequency Range of Radiated Measurements [PDF]
  • RF LED Lighting devices [PDF]
  • Part 80 Report and Order(FCC 16-119) Updates [PDF]
  • U-NII-2 DFS Procedures Updates [PDF]
  • Hearing Aid Compatibility Rules - Update [PDF]
  • 700 / 800 MHz Service Rule Update [PDF]
  • SAR Testing for Non-Standard Form Factor Devices [PDF]
  • Wireless Power Transfer Applications [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Procedures [PDF]

April 2016

  • FCC Presentations TCB Workshop April 12 – 13, 2016 [PDF]
  • Equipment Authorization Roles and Responsibilities and Scopes [PDF]
  • Equipment Authorization Administrative Issues [PDF]
  • Review of Selected General Review and Approval Items [PDF]
  • Review of Selected Part 90 PLMRS Review and Approval Items [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Procedures [PDF]
  • U-NII DFS Bin 5 Test Frequencies and Memorandum Opinion & Order (FCC 16-24) U-NII-3 Band [PDF]
  • 3650 MHz Band [PDF]
  • Directional Gain and EIRP Calculations for Transmitters with Multiple Outputs [PDF]
  • Overview and Synopsis of ANSI C63.26 [PDF]
  • Miscellaneous Compliance Measurement Issues [PDF]
  • Mobile Broadband in mmW Bands [PDF]
  • Review of 2015 Hearing Aid Compatibility Rulemaking Actions [PDF]
  • HAC Update [PDF]

2015

October 2015

  • FCC Presentations TCB Workshop October 27 – 28, 2015 [PDF]
  • Spectrum Issues – Recent Rulemakings [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Procedures [PDF]
  • Review of FCC Equipment Authorization Program [PDF]
  • General DiscussionPanel 1 [PDF]
  • General Discussion Panel 2 [PDF]

April 2015

  • FCC Presentations TCB Workshop October 27 – 28, 2015 [PDF]
  • Spectrum Issues – Recent Rulemakings [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Procedures [PDF]
  • Review of FCC Equipment Authorization Program [PDF]
  • General DiscussionPanel 1 [PDF]
  • General Discussion Panel 2 [PDF]

 

2014

October 2014

  • FCC Presentations TCB Workshop [PDF]
  • Medical Body Area Networks (MBANs) [PDF]
  • Signal Booster Recon and FNPRM Impact to Compliance Test Procedures [PDF]
  • Signal Booster Topics for Next Updates of KDB 935210 D01 & D02 [PDF]
  • Recent Rules Updates Highlights Including BRS/EBS Emissions [PDF]
  • Frequencies and Rule Parts Listed on Grants – KDB 634817 Updates [PDF]
  • LPR Measurement Procedure [PDF]
  • RF Lighting Technical Requirements and Testing Guidance [PDF]
  • HAC Update - VoLTE and Voice over WIFI as CMRS [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Procedures Update [PDF]
  • FCC Presentations TCB Workshop October 22, 2014 [PDF]
  • Equipment Authorization Administrative Issues [PDF]
  • E-Labelling Guidance KDB 784748 [PDF]
  • New Rules for Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) Bands KDB 789033, KDB 644545 [PDF]
  • DFS New Rules KDB Publication 905462 D02 Clients without Radar Detection KDB Publication 905462 D03 TCB Workshop [PDF]
  • U-NII Device Security and Software Configuration Control [PDF]

April 2014

  • FCC Presentations TCB Workshop April 8, 2014 [PDF]
  • Consumer Signal Booster Compliance Test Procedures [PDF]
  • Updates on Signal Boosters and Related Devices – Policy Considerations [PDF]
  • Level Probing Radar (LPR) [PDF]
  • Updates on KDB 680106 D01 & Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) [PDF]
  • 802.11 Wi-Fi SAR Procedures [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Procedures General Update [PDF]
  • Laboratory Division FCC [PDF]
  • Equipment Authorization Administrative Issues [PDF]
  • What’s New With Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) [PDF]
  • U-NII Rulemaking Supplemental Information [PDF]
  • Software Configurations Guidance KDB 594280 [PDF]
  • Part 80 Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Update [PDF]

2013

October 2013

  • FCC TCB Workshop Overview [PDF]
  • Equipment Authorization Administrative Issues [PDF]
  • Considerations On Updating KDB Guidance For Grant Listings [PDF]
  • KDB 248227 802.11 SAR Procedures Update Proposal [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Procedures Update [PDF]
  • Cellular Phone Sleeve Accessory Guidance [PDF]
  • Wireless Power Transfer Applications [PDF]
  • Updates on Signal Boosters and Related Devices -Policy [PDF]
  • Consumer Signal Booster Compliance Test Procedures [PDF]
  • EMC Measurement Roundtable [PDF]
  • Hearing Aid Compatibility - Update [PDF]
  • Software Configurations for Non-SDR Devices [PDF]

April 2013

  • FCC TCB Workshop Overview [PDF]
  • April 2013 RF Exposure Procedures [PDF]
  • Hearing Aid Compatibility [PDF]
  • Wireless Power Transfer for Consumer Devises[PDF]
  • Equipment Authorization Overview [PDF]
  • EAS Grantee Update [PDF]
  • Equipment Authorization Applications [PDF]
  • KDB Inquiry System Management [PDF]
  • Equipment Authorization Program Review [PDF]
  • Part 90 Public Safety Narrowbanding [PDF]
  • Signal Boosters - Concepts, Terms, and Definitions [PDF]
  • Signal Boosters - Certification Requirements Overview [PDF]
  • Network Protection Standard for Consumer Signal Boosters [PDF]
  • Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) 4 New Service Rules [PDF]
  • Wireless Communications Service (WCS) [PDF]
  • Medical Body Area Networks(MBANs) [PDF]
  • C63 Activities and Revised Measurement KDB Publications [PDF]
  • Millimeter Wave Measurement Procedure [PDF]
  • What's New With Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure(U U-NII) [PDF]
  • Revisions to MIMO KDB Publication #662911 D01 [PDF]
  • Modular Transmitters [PDF]
  • Software Configurations [PDF]

2012

October 2012

  • FCC TCB Workshop Overview [PDF]
  • General Authorization and Policy Session [PDF]
  • TCB Administration Issues [PDF]
  • Part 90 Public Safety Narrowbanding [PDF]
  • TCB MIMO KDB 662911D01 Revisions [PDF]
  • TCB UNII KDB 789033 Revisions [PDF]
  • TCB Workshop Power Measurement [PDF]
  • RF Exposure [PDF]
  • Wireless Charging [PDF]
  • Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Review [PDF]

April 2012

  • FCC TCB Workshop Overview [PDF]
  • Part 22H Presentation [PDF]
  • Digital Transmission Systems Presentation [PDF]
  • IEEE 802.11ac and Pre-ac Device Emissions Testing Draft Guidance [PDF]
  • Level Probing Radar(LPR)and Millimeter Wave Measurement Procedure Discussions [PDF]
  • General Session 1 [PDF]
  • Grant Frequency Update [PDF]
  • Part 90R Public Safety Narrowbanding [PDF]
  • Bluetooth 4.0 [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Procedures [PDF]
  • Grant Conditions, SAR Listings on Grants, SAR Listings in User Manuals [PDF]
  • Unlicensed Personal Communications Service Devices [PDF]
  • Hearing Aid Compatibility [PDF]

2011

October 2011

  • FCC TCB Workshop Overview [PDF]
  • Market Surveillance Procedure Review [PDF]
  • Administrative Issues [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Procedures Update [PDF]
  • Guidelines for Grant SAR Listing. [PDF]
  • UNII Device Testing [PDF]
  • Multiple Output Devices (MIMO. [PDF]
  • EMC Power Measurement Issues [PDF]
  • Modular Approval Discussion [PDF]
  • General Panel Discussion [PDF]

April 2011

  • TCB Workshop Overview [PDF]
  • TCB Program Administration Review [PDF]
  • Pulse Emission Measurements Part 15 [PDF]
  • Multiple Output TX Measurement Review. [PDF]
  • WCS Power Measurement Review. [PDF]
  • Power Measurement Overview: TV Band (White Space) Devices. [PDF]
  • General Policy Updates Session 1. [PDF]
  • Software Configuration Control Guidance and Review – KDB 594280 [PDF]
  • UNII Device Approvals. [PDF]
  • Access Broadband over Power Line (BPL) Test Procedures and Equipment Authorization. [PDF]
  • Part 90 Narrowbanding Transition Update. [PDF]
  • Hearing Aid Compatibility KDB 285076. [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Guidance. [PDF]
  • General Policy Guidance - Updates. [PDF]
  • Modular Transmitter Approvals KDB 996369. [PDF]

2010

October 2010

  • Administrative Updates / Issues. [PDF]
  • FCC Equipment Authorization System Redesign Overview. [PDF]
  • Hearing Aid Compatibility - August 2010 Second Report and Order. [PDF]
  • HAC Update. [PDF]
  • Power Measurement KDB Update. [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Procedures Update. [PDF]
  • FCC Roundtable General Discussion. [PDF]

April 2010

  • FCC General April, 2010 [PDF]
  • Administrative Updates. [PDF]
  • Proposed Guidance Conducted Emissions of Tx with Multiple Outputs (eg MIMO). [PDF]
  • C63.26 STM1 RF Power Updates and New KDB Publications. [PDF]
  • RF- Exposure Procedures Review. [PDF]
  • TCB RF Exposure Portable PTT Test Plan and PBA Inquiries. [PDF]
  • Accessory Test Reductions. [PDF]
  • General TCB Issues Panel. [PDF]
  • Technical Issues Panel. [PDF]

2009

October 2009

  • Part 90Z 3650-3700 MHz Band Review of Transmitter Devices using Contention Based Protocol [PDF]
  • Administrative Updates [PDF]
  • Transmitters Certified Under Multiple Rule Parts Summary [PDF]
  • Update on Recent Compliance Matters. [PDF]
  • FCC Presentations TCB Workshop – October 2009. [PDF]
  • Discussion of Selected RF Exposure Concepts and Related KDB Publications [PDF]
  • Licensed Devices Recent Rule Interpretations and Updates [PDF]
  • Modular Transmitter Basic [PDF]
  • Permit But Ask Procedures and TCB Exclusion Lists [PDF]
  • SAR Measurement Procedures [PDF]
  • Software Defined Radio (SDR) Application Review Guide [PDF]
  • FCC Part 15 Unlicensed Transmitters Updates [PDF]
  • Update on Hearing Aid Compatibility Guidance [PDF]

2008

October 2008

  • Discussions on SAR Measurement Issues [PDF]
  • Review of Selected Concepts from RF Exposure Basic KDB Publications [PDF]
  • Administrative Clarifications / Issues [PDF]
  • Audit and Compliance Issues [PDF]
  • Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) Test and Compliance Issues - Update [PDF]
  • Equipment Authorization Guidance for Hearing Aid Compatibility [PDF]
  • Licensed Devices Recent Rule Interpretations [PDF]
  • Permissive changes Permit But Ask Procedure Modular Approvals [PDF]
  • TCB Form 731 Filing Requirements / Opportunities [PDF]
  • Hearing Aid Compatibility Presentation [PDF]

February 2008

  • TCB Workshop [PDF]
  • Revised - SAR Evaluation Considerations for Handsets with Multiple Transmitters & Antennas [PDF]
  • SAR Evaluation Considerations for Handsets with Multiple Transmitters & Antennas [PDF]
  • Updates to Mobile and Portable Device RF Exposure Equipment Authorization Procedures [PDF]
  • TCB Exclusion List [PDF]

2007

October 2007

  • Administrative Review [PDF]
  • Basics of Unlicensed Transmitters [PDF]
  • Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) Test and Compliance Issues [PDF]
  • Update Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) Test and Compliance Issues [PDF]
  • General Technical Issues [PDF]
  • Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Update [PDF]
  • SAR Evaluation Considerations for Laptop Computers with Antennas Built-in on Display Screens [PDF]
  • Licensed Devices Recent Rule Interpretations [PDF]
  • Mobile and Portable Device RF Exposure Equipment Authorization Procedures - Selected Refresher Items [PDF]
  • Permissive Changes [PDF]
  • TCB Workshop Part 15 updates and New Interpretations [PDF]
  • RF Exposure Test Procedures - Review & Update - [PDF]
  • SAR Measurement Procedures for 3G Devices [PDF]

2006

October 2006

  • Administrative Review [PDF]
  • Broadband over Power Line (BPL) Update [PDF]
  • Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) Equipment Authorization [PDF]
  • SAR Procedures Update [PDF]
  • Licensed Devices Recent Rule Interpretations [PDF]
  • Updates to Mobile and Portable Device RF Exposure Equipment Authorization Procedures [PDF]
  • TCB Workshop Part 15 updates [PDF]
  • Hearing Aid Compatibility TCB Review Guidance [PDF]

February 2006

  • Broadband over Power Line (BPL) Equipment Authorization - Detailed [PDF]
  • Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) Equipment Authorization [PDF]
  • Administrative Issues / EAS Confidentiality EAS Confidentiality [PDF]
  • Equipment Authorization Issues Roundtable Discussions [PDF]
  • Hearing Aid Compatibility Discussion [PDF]
  • RF Exposure And 3G Technologies [PDF]
  • Software Defined Radios Key Issues [PDF]

2005

May 2005

May 2005

  • Equipment Authorization/ TCB Administrative Issues (1) [PDF]
  • Equipment Authorization / TCB (2) [PDF]
  • New Policies for Part 15 Devices [PDF]
  • Part 80 VHF Transceivers & Marine Radars [PDF]
  • Hearing Aid Compatibility - RF Emissions Measurement / TCB Review Guidance [PDF]
  • Review of RF Exposure Evaluations and Present Technology Requirements [PDF]
  • SAR Measurement Considerations at 3-6 GHz [PDF]
  • SAR Test Configurations & Proposed TCB Review Procedures for 802.11 Wireless LAN Transmitters [PDF]
  • Smart Antenna Systems [PDF]
  • TCB Training (Audits and Compliance Branch / Audits Overview) [PDF]
  • Review of TCB Program [PDF]
  • Evolution of Modern UWB Technology [PDF]

February 2005

  • Technical Problems with TCB Filings [PDF]
  • Broadband over Power Line (BPL) Test Procedures and Equipment Authorization [PDF]
  • Configuring 802.11 Wireless LAN Transmitters for SAR Evaluation [PDF]
  • Electronic Grantee Code Changes [PDF]
  • Emission Test Procedure for 802.11 Transmitters [PDF]
  • Part 2 - FCC ID Information and General Administrative Information [PDF]
  • Hearing Aid Compatibility [PDF]
  • New Rulemakings & Developments For Licensed Services [PDF]
  • Part 15 Test Procedure and Rulemaking Updates [PDF]
  • Part 80 EPIRBs and Part 87 ELTs [PDF]
  • Review of RF Exposure Evaluations and Present Technology Requirements [PDF]
  • RFx Interpretations and Review [PDF]
  • SAR Measurement Considerations at 3-6 GHz [PDF]
  • TCB System Screen Review [PDF]

2004

October 2004

  • Technical Problems with TCB Filings [PDF]
  • Hearing Aid Compatibility [PDF]
  • Knowledge Database (KDB) [PDF]
  • Measurement Techniques [PDF]
  • Latest Rulemakings - Licensed Devices [PDF]
  • Part 15 Rulemaking Updates [PDF]
  • RF Exposure An Update... [PDF]

May 2004

  • Carrier Current Systems (CCS) and Broadband over Power Line (BPL) [PDF]
  • RFID [PDF]
  • Software Defined Radio (SDR)/Cognitive Radio (CR) Technologies [PDF]
  • Ultra-Wideband (UWB) [PDF]
  • Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure Devices (U-NII)/Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) [PDF]

February 2004

  • Administrative Issues [PDF]
  • Hearing Aid Compatibility [PDF]
  • New Rulemakings & Issues for Licensed Services [PDF]
  • Part 15 Approval and Rulemaking Updates [PDF]
  • TCB Council Workshop RF Exposure Portable, Module, Other [PDF]
  • RF Exposure - Handsets, and Fixed and Mobile Devices [PDF]

 

Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) Presentations

2009

May 2009

  • May '09 Intro to APEC TEL MRA. [PDF]
  • May '09 Telecomm. Regulations in US. [PDF]
  • May '09 FCC Conformity Assessment Methods. [PDF]
  • May '09 Overview FCC Regs for Licensed & Unlicensed Devices. [PDF]
  • May '09 Future of Telecommunication Regs in the US. [PDF]