What procedures used for Part 15 radiators compliance testing?

Publication Number: 300643	Rule Parts:	Publication Date: 08/07/2015
Keyword: Part 15 Intentional and Unintentional Radiator measurement procedures

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First Category:	Equipment Authorization Process *
Second Category:	General [Equipment Authorization Process]

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Question:   What measurement procedures should be used for Part 15 intentional and unintentional radiators compliance testing?

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Answer: The Equipment Authorization Report and Order FCC 14-208 has updated rule references to the measurement procedures for unintentional radiators (ANSI C63.4-2014) and intentional radiators (ANSI C63.10-2013). These new standards may be used effective immediately. A one-year transition period is provided in the rules, which requires that these standards be used by July 13, 2016. During the transition period, the new editions as well as the older editions of ANSI C63.4 and ANSI C63.10 (as noted in FCC Public Notice DA 09-2478) may be used. Devices tested using the previous editions of the measurement standards and authorized prior to the end of the transition period are not required to be re-tested using the editions of the measurement standards established by FCC 14-208. Other basic requirements for measurement procedures for unintentional and intentional radiators are listed in Section 15.31. A list of measurement procedures is also found on the equipment authorization measurement page at: https://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/eameasurements.html. Finally, the FCC Knowledge Database provides additional guidance on testing devices subject to the FCC's rules.