ARGENTINA: ENACOM Establishes Share-use for Radio Electric Frequencies
On September 4, 2018, ENACOM of Argentina established share-use for radio electric frequencies in the Argentinian territory. The Resolution comes to force starting March 6, 2019. As it modifies bandwidth extremes, uses and applications, and maximum allowed powers with respect to current testing standards, it is assumed that these will be modified to suit the resolution. […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Publishes Consultation to Amend the Regulation on Restricted Radio-communication Equipment
ANATEL wants to amend the current Regulation of Restricted Radio-communication Equipment approved by Resolution 680, of June 27, 2017. The change would impact few products like wireless chargers and equipment for Cable Location in the bands between 90 kHz and 110 kHz since currently this band (90-110 kHz) is not allowed to be used in […]
CANADA: ISED Published a Consultation for Bands 18.8-19.3 GHz and 28.6-29.1 GHz, 17.3-17.7 GHz, 19.3-19.7 GHz, and 29.1-29.25 GHz
ISED published in the Gazette Notice SMSE-016-18 to consult on the Utilization of the Bands 18.8-19.3 GHz and 28.6-29.1 GHz, and the Bands 17.3-17.7 GHz, 19.3-19.7 GHz and 29.1-29.25 GHz by the Fixed-Satellite Service. This notice invites comments on proposals for a new spectrum utilization policy for the use of the frequency bands 18.8-19.3 GHz […]
UNITED STATES: FCC OET Published New KDB Drafts
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 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 […]
CHINA: MIIT Announces Radio Transmitter Type Approval Random Inspection Scheme
On October 11, 2018, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China(MIIT) announced the Radio Transmitter Type Approval Random Inspection Scheme. According to the requirements of Notice of ‘Random Inspection Detail List (2018)’ issued by MIIT General Office, the Bureau of Radio Regulation of MIIT (BRR) formulated ‘Radio Transmitter Type […]
SOUTH AFRICA: ICASA Relocating its Head Office from Oct 26th to Oct 29th
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) will be relocating offices and it is expected for the office at Sandton to officially cease their operations on Friday, October 26, 2018, and re-open at the new location on Monday, October 29, 2018. ICASA states that the relocation will, in no foreseen way, affect the services […]
BELARUS: Technical Regulation Updated
The Ministry of Communications and Informatization of the Republic of Belarus have stated safety requirements with the State Standardization Committee making sure they constantly update the standards linked to TR 2018/024 / BY. Testing and labeling of the products with the sign of the certification body is required for DoC and CoC. The certification bodies […]
CHINA: SRRC Testing Fee to be Canceled in order to Reduce Burden on Manufacturer
On September 30, 2018, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China (MIIT) announcement No. 47 of 2018: Announcement commissioned by MIIT for the technical tests required to implement the type-approval of radio transmission equipment. Starting on October 15, 2018, the SRRC testing fee will be canceled. The purpose of […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Approves New Regulation on Human Exposure To Electric, Magnetic And Electromagnetic Fields.
The Board of Directors of ANATEL approved on September 20th a new regulation regarding the Evaluation of the Human Exposure to Electric, Magnetic and Electromagnetic Fields (CEMRF) associated with the operation of radio communication stations. The objective is to incorporate advances of the ITU and IEC. Law 11,934 of 2009 stipulates exposure limits and ANATEL […]
PERU: MTC Modifies the National Frequency Attribution Plan
The Minister of Transport and Communications from Peru (MTC), published in the Official Gazette “El Peruano” the Ministerial Resolution No. 687-2018-MTC / 01.03 that modifies the National Frequency Attribution Plan approved by Resolution No. 187-2005-MTC / 03. The new norm establishes that the allocation of frequency bands that are outside the province of Lima and […]