OET Knowledge Database (KDB)

Welcome to the OET Laboratory Division Knowledge Database (KDB). The FCC Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) publishes equipment authorization procedures and measurement guidance in the form of FCC Public Notices and Knowledge Database (KDB) publications. The staff guidance provided in the KDB is intended to assist the public in following Commission requirements and does not constitute rules. Accordingly, the guidance is not binding on the Commission and will not prevent the Commission from making a different decision in any matter that comes to its attention for resolution.

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Recent KDB Publications:

Publication Number	Question	Answer
388624	What devices require FCC guidance prior to a TCB issuing a grant of equipment authorization, and what are the procedures to obtain this guidance?	The attached documents provide guidance on the Pre-Approval Guidance (PAG) procedures (Section 2.964), formerly known as the Permit But Ask (PBA) procedure. 388624 D01 Pre-Approval Guidance Procedure v13 provides the Pre-Approval Guidance pro...
996369	What is the FCC guidance for equipment authorization of transmitter module devices, and equipment that incorporates transmitter modules?	See the guidance for transmitter module devices in the following attachments:996369 D01 Module Certification Guide v04r01 guides equipment authorization applications under Section 15.212 modular transmitters. 996369 D02 Module Q and A v02r01 provides addi...
987594	What are the requirements for obtaining a Certification for U-NII 6 GHz devices operating in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band under Part 15, Subpart E.	The following attachments are guides for obtaining certification for devices operating in the 5.925-7.125GHz band under Part 15, Subpart E:987594 D01 U-NII 6GHz General Requirements v03 provides general requirements for filling form 731 and supporting inf...
273109	What is the equipment authorization guidance for Part 25 Transceivers?	The attached document below 273109 D01 Equip Auth Guide Part 25 TXReceiver v02r02 provides equipment authorization guidance for Part 25 Satellite Transceivers.The attached document below 273109 D02 Part 25 SCS and CMRS-Bands v01r01 provides ...

Recent Guidelines and Interpretations:

Posted on Apr 28 2009 3:02PM:

Updates will be forthcoming.

Important Notes:

Inquiry Responses and Publications: FCC staff publications and replies to inquiries from the KDB are based on one or more of the following criteria:

1. Responses that the FCC staff have given to prior inquiries.
2. Staff guidance of the Commission's rules and policies.
3. Prior staff practices

The KDB publications regarding measurement procedures constitute staff guidance only and do not necessarily represent the only acceptable methods for measuring RF emissions. Nor are these guidelines binding on the Commission or any interested party.