Teleconformity Compliance News

2013: Happy New Year!

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 1 Jan 2013 00:00 GMT

Teleconformity wishes you a happy and prosperous New Year.

Happy X-mas to you!

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 12:00 GMT

Teleconformity wishes its clients and visitors a happy X-mas.

Office closed Information

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:00 GMT

Dear Client, our office is closed during Xmas on Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 of December. In addition we are closed on January 1, 2013 for the Newyears day celebration. We will be happy to assist you all other working days, and you can count on our services. For an overview of our office opening time and dates, please follow the link.

ETSI publications June '12

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 02 July 2012 08:00 GMT

Europe, overview of all ETSI standards published in June 2012.

IEC publications June '12

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 02 July 2012 07:00 GMT

Switzerland, overview of all ITU standards published in June 2012.

Wireless Tooth Tattoo

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:00 GMT

USA Princeton, Using silk strands pulled from cocoons and gold wires thinner than a spider's web, researchers at Princeton University have created a removable tattoo that adheres to dental enamel and could eventually monitor a patient's health with unprecedented sensitivity. A nearby radio field makes the graphene designed radio mounted on a thooth sening an RF signal iwth the measured information. Follow the link to read the full story. (source: Princeton Universtity)

Teleconformity Research Partner

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 16:00 GMT

Teleconformity is a research partner in the regulator field for leading industry partners. We have conducted various studies and investigation reports, including scientific analysis. Our experience and daily hands on testing, certification and type approval work is our basis for your inquiries. For more information, please contact us.

FCC Sofwaware Defined Radio

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:00 GMT

USA FCC, Software Defined Radio (SDR) provides great flexibility to grantees that want to enable frequency bands in their device, already supported by the RF chipset. SDR requires tight control by the manufacturer, and end-users must never be able to enable settings affecting the certified parameters. By means of Class III change, bands can be added to the existing FCC ID without the need for a new FCC ID. For more information or possibilities to use this authorization method, please contact Teleconformtiy.

FCC Grantee Codes update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:00 GMT

USA FCC, Sections 2.925 and 2.926 of the rules regarding Grantee Codes for certified Radio Equipment. FCC extends the 3 digit Grantee Code to a 4 digig code because they run out of 3 digit codes.

FCC DoC procedure

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:00 GMT

USA FCC, Part 15B devices that allow for authorization under Declartion of Conformity (DoC) must bear the FCC DoC logo on the device label (not in the user manual), along with trade name and model number per 15.19(b)1. If additional Certification applies under 15C or other intentional radiator rule part, the FCC ID shall be printed additionally on the device label. A DoC letter shall be drawn up by a US legal entity, refering to the test report (from an accredited lab), rule part section used, manufacturer name, trade name and model(s).

FCC methods for IEEE802.11ac

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:00 GMT

FCC KDB 644545, final release about 802.11ac methods to follow for testing and certification.

IC RX label when sold with TX

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:00 GMT

Canada, Industry Canada allows for receivers that are shipped/sold together with transmitters/transceivers in the same package, to also bear the same IC ID as the (tested) transmitter/transceiver. For more information, please contact Teleconformity.

CAT-iq Conference 2013

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:00 GMT

Europe, an international CAT-iq World Conference is being held from January 29-30, 2013, in Barcelona, Spain.

Children and EMF

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:00 GMT

Dutch video about the exposure risk of using wireless devices near to young children.

Canada Spectrum Demand

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 18:00 GMT

Canada, IC Study of Future Demand for Radio Spectrum in Canada 2011-2015 (published on 6/1).

FCC Tune Up procedure

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 22:00 GMT

USA, the FCC Tune Up procedure is a mandatory exhibit for certain rule parts, and must specify the exact settings and deviations for the power set during manufacturing for e.g. Part 22H, 24E and 27 devices. Output power values in SAR reports shall represent the worst case and match with power output measured in the RF report and Tune Up procedure. For more information feel free to contact us.

FCC TV White Space Waivers

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:45 GMT

USA FCC, Office of Engineering and Technology granted TV White Space Waivers.

ETSI publications May '12

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 31 May 2012 07:00 GMT

Europe, overview of all ETSI standards published in May 2012.

IEC publications May '12

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 30 May 2012 06:55 GMT

Switzerland, overview of all ITU standards published in May 2012.

Canada FSS Licensing

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:20:00 GMT

Canada, Comments Received on Gazette Notice No. SMSE-003-12 regarding Consultation on the Licensing Framework for Fixed-Satellite Service (FSS) and Broadcasting-Satellite Service (BSS) in Canada.

FCC Test Labs

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 28 May 2012 11:00 GMT

USA, Test labs for FCC authorization by certification must have a registered OATS or FAR. Thes labs do not require accreditation. It is the task of the TCB to ensure the test results were obtained in a proper and skilled manner. For the purpose of FCC authorization under Declaration of Conformity, the laboratory must be accredited. Accredited labs can only be found in MRA countries, where the USA has closed a sectorial (telecommunications) agreement with. Please check your FCC listed or accredited test lab by following the link.

MAB First Report and Order

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:01 GMT

USA FCC, Office of Engineering and Technology about Medical Area Body Network First Report and Order.

Medical Area Body Network

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:00 GMT

USA FCC, Office of Engineering and Technology about Medical Area Body Network (MAB).

R&TTE Frequency Band settings

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:00 GMT

Europe, according the R&TTE directive, end users may be instructed how to select the regulatory domain correctly, but the device shall never be able to send on frequencies not harmonized or allowed in certain memberstates. This is completely different in the US, where an end user shall never be able to bring the device out of compliance, by choosing accidentially the wrong settings.

R&TTE OSN

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:00 GMT

Europe, devices using non harmonised freuqencies or standards need to be notified to the national radio agenecies of the memberstates. This can be done using the one-stop procedure (OSN).

R&TTE Host labeling

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00 GMT

Europe, Host devices containing separately assessed radio modules shall bear the notified body number used for the modules on the host equipment label. If a Host is shipped without module, then the NB number shall (in principal) NOT be printed on the Host. For more information, please contact us.

Canada Study WiFi EMF

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:00 GMT

Canada, case Study regarding Measurements of Radio Frequency Exposure from Wi-Fi Devices.

Canada Roaming & Towers

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:40 GMT

Canada, comments Received on Gazette Notice DGSO-001-12 regarding Proposed Revisions to the Frameworks for Mandatory Roaming and Antenna Tower and Site Sharing.

Hong Kong OFTA renamed

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 16 May 2012 06:50 GMT

Hong Kong, the national OFTA agency was renamed to OFCA on April 1, 2012. A new label design will be required. Contact Teleconformity for more information.

Taiwan NCC update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00 GMT

Taiwan, on May 9, NCC updated the regulations PLMN01 (GSM1900/1800), PLMN02 (PHS), PLMN08 (3G mobile) and PLMN09 (subscriber station for WBA). Contact Teleconformity for more information.

Europe's mission

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00 GMT

Europe is facing a severe economic crisis. But this situation and the changes are also an opportunity. We cannot let our industry simply leave Europe. It is a significant contributor to the real economy producing real values. Now, all efforts need to be undertaken to secure a modern, resource efficient, competitive and robust industry in Europe. Read the full article by following the link.

Canada TFA issues

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:10 GMT

Canada, Gazette Notice No. SMSE-010-12 regarding Consultation on Changes to the Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations and to RBR-4 to Allow for Amateur Radio Service Use in the 5 MHz Band.

UHF where Microwave Can't Go

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:00 GMT

World, Blog about UHF signals, as they go where Microwave signals can't go. Follow the link to read the full article.

From Analogue to Digital TV

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00 GMT

Switzerland, ITU article about switching from analogue to digital television. Follow the link to read the full article.

How spectrum sharing works

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:00 GMT

USA, New York Times article about How Spectrum Sharing Would Work. Follow the link to read the full article.

LTE battery testing

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:00 GMT

Europe, GCF included performance testing of the battery in TS.09 V7.0. for E-UTRAN (LTE). Major topic in LTE is to ensure battery life. For more information, please contact us.

Saudi Arabia enforces 230VAC

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 07 May 2012 10:00 GMT

Saudi Arabia, on May 22, 2012 the country stops importing electrical equipments, devices and accessories that do not operate on voltage 230VAC. Spare parts are not falling under the new regulation for a long time (15 years).

ACMA RCM Scheme dates

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 04 May 2012 07:30 GMT

Australia, ACMA RCM scheme covering both EMC and Safety will be mandatory from March 1, 2013, whereas existing products may be re-applied for until not later than March 1, 2016. Contact Teleconformity for more information.

Singapore Safety update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 03 May 2012 10:20 GMT

Singapore, consumer protection registration scheme (CPS scheme for CoC certification) now allows more than one model on the certificate for similar constructed EUT covered within the same CB safety report.

Canada 38 GHz band

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:40 GMT

Canada, CPC-2-1-17 regarding Licensing Process and Application Procedure for Non-auctioned Spectrum Licences in the 38 GHz Band.

Canada new SRSP issued

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:45 GMT

Canada, Gazette Notice No. SMSE-004-12 regarding the New Issue of SRSP-308.2, SRSP-310.5 and SRSP-301.7.

ETSI publications April '12

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:00 GMT

Europe, overview of all ETSI standards published in April 2012.

IEC publications April '12

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:00 GMT

Switzerland, overview of all ITU standards published in April 2012.

FCC KDB at Teleconformity

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00 GMT

You can easily keep track of the major FCC KDB (Knowledge Data Base) publications via the Teleconformity website www.teleconformity.com/kdb For direct and easy access, we also added a blue squared KDB button "KDB" top right on our homepage.

Important FCC KDB update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:00 GMT

USA FCC, a batch of 13 KDB's is currently pending for release in June 2012. These KDB are especially important for testing labs, who should make themselves aware, and prepared before they come into force. Follow the link to these KDB. You can still provide comments on these KDB until the 1st of June (2012). It is expected these KDB will come into force soon after this closing date.

FCC LED authorization

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:00 GMT

For FCC, LEDs lights (bulbs, tubes, lamps) using intenal converters with a switching rate over 9kHz shall be tested for part 15B and authorized by the Verification procedure (only verification testing). As such, it is not allowed to print or use the FCC logo, and not appropriate to issue a DoC, neither possible to apply for Certification. Some consider LED as RF lighting, however part 18 devices are devices using RF energy to emit gaz, and this is not the case with LED lights. For more information, contact Teleconformity.

ECC Jan. - Apr. '12 Consultations

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:00 GMT

Europe, WG SE consultation (deadline: 2012/06/06) on improving spectrum efficiency in the SRD bands provided in ECC report 181 including MCL calculations and the related SEAMCAT files , WG SE consultation (deadline: 2012/06/06) on the compatibility between RDSS and other services in the 2.4GHz band provided in report 150 and WG SE consultation (deadline: 2012/06/06) on the compatibility between pseudolites and services in the 1164-1215, 1215-1300 and 1559-1610MHz bands provided in report 128 .

Guideline grant frequency range

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:15 GMT

FCC KDB 634817, guidance on listing frequency ranges on grants for transmitters subject to Certification.

SAR details in user manuals

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:10 GMT

FCC KDB 212821, is it required to show the highest SAR values for head and body in the users documentation?

SAR details noted on grants

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:05 GMT

FCC KDB 690783, guidelines for TCBs for listing SAR numbers on FCC equipment authorization grants.

KDB on import waivers

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:00 GMT

FCC KDB 741304, guidelines for requesting a waiver of the importation requirements in Section 2.1204 when importing devices in an amount in excess of the rules for the purposes of either testing and evaluation or suitability for marketing under 2.1204(a)3 and or for demonstration at an industry trade show per 2.1204(a)4, but not offered for sale in the USA.

FCC part 90 exclusions

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00 GMT

FCC, Part 90 transmitters under 90.203(j)4 using a bandwidth of 12.5kHz or more, and that also support multi-bandwidths per 90.203(j)5 or support one-way paging channels as defined in 90.203(j)7, shall be authorized by the FCC directly.

Qi 1.1 specification available

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:00 GMT

The Qi specification Version 1.1 is now available for download. The new version increases the design freedom for transmitters (12 variants), has increased sensitivity of Foreign Object Detection preventing heating nearby metals, and powering the transmitters with a USB charger. Please follow the link. In addition, one of the resonating transmitter versions is actually able to power a Qi receiver though a 4cm table top.

Telcordia's database service

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:05 GMT

USA FCC, Office of Engineering and Technology approved Telcordia to provide TV bands database service.

Telcordia's database approved

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:00 GMT

USA FCC, Office of Engineering and Technology grants approval for Telcordia's TV bands database.

What again was IEEE802.11ac ?

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:00 GMT

Stay up to date, read this article about the IEEE802.11ac standard.

Energy Star for Televisions

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:30 GMT

Energy Star, as TV's get larger, they use more energy, as much as a refrigerator (500kWh). Check the new Energy Star specifications for TV'.

SG label requirement update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:10 GMT

Singapore, IDA has revised the label requirements for telecommunication equipment.

SG Import Declaration update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:00 GMT

Singapore, IDA has revised the list of AHTN (2012) codes (TN Version 4.1) for Telecom equipment needing a Dealer License.

FCC draft DTS guidance

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:00 GMT

USA FCC, currently (Yes, again!) a new DTS measurement guidance document is in Draft in the FCC KDB. This will soon (modified or not) be the only acceptable way to perform part 15.247 DTS measurements. The new procedure will require additional information for the RF power over the different data rates, modified power density measurement method, modified 6dB bandwidth measurements, etc. Please take a look as soon as possible and check the changes that may (will) affect your testing preparations very soon. The last date to provide comments to the FCC KDB for the new procedure is 2012-04-21. Until publication, you can use the current DTS measurement procedure, but this old DTS measurement procedure shall not be used.

Canada Telecom Decision CRTC 2011-733

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:00 GMT

Industry Canada, comments received on gazette notice DGPT-001-12 related to the petition to the Governor in Council concerning Telecom Decision CRTC 2011-733.

FCC Guidance TETRA devices

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:30 GMT

USA FCC, Guidance published for approving TETRA devices under Part 90.

FCC experimental applications

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:00 GMT

USA FCC, Office of Engineering and Technology granted several experimental applications from February 1 (2012) to March 1 (2012). Follow the link.

Europe new list of HS for R&TTE

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:05 GMT

Europe, OJ 20101/C 104/01 publishes a new list of harmonised Standards for the R&TTE directive.

Europe new list of HS for EMC

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:00 GMT

Europe, OJ 20101/C 104/38 publishes a new list of harmonised Standards for the EMC directive.

ACMA Labeling fact sheets

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed 11 Apr 2012 09:00 GMT

Australia, ACMA label changes for a new single compliance mark per July 2012 in force. The fact sheets are now available to download, please follow the link to go to the relevant ACMA information.

New List of HS LVD standards

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:30 GMT

Europe, a new list of Harmonised standards for the LVD directive was published in OJ C061 of 2012-02-29.

Office closed on Monday

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:00 GMT

Dear Client, our office is closed next Monday April 9, however we will have limited personnel available to keep taking in your projects. For the ones who are celebrating Easter, Happy Easter to you! For urgent matters, please email your contact person and he or she will turn back to you as soon as possible. Next Tuesday, we are happy to assist you again with our full team. For an overview of our office opening time and dates, please follow the link.

FCC unlicensed < 900MHz & > 3GHz

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:00 GMT

USA FCC, OET about unlicensed operation in the TV broadcast bands/additional spectrum for unlicensed devices below 900MHz and in the 3GHz band.

SAR probe calib. & system verif.

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:00 GMT

FCC KDB 450824, what are the SAR probe calibration and System Verification considerations for measurements from 150MHz to 3 GHz?

FCC Permissive Changes

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:00 GMT

Teleconformity has summarized the FCC policy for Permissive changes. Please follow the link to publication number 031.

PLT equipment for Europe, CE

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:00 GMT

Teleconformity tests and certifies (NB opinion) Power Line Communication equipment (PLC, or called PLT) under the EMC directive for market access in the EU. For more information, please contact us for a quotation.

Teleconformity's new location

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:00 GMT

Teleconformity has moved to a fully new location. For details on our new location, follow the link.

ETSI publications March '12

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:00 GMT

Europe, overview of all ETSI standards published in March 2012.

IEC publications March '12

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:00 GMT

Switzerland, overview of all ITU standards published in March 2012.

Canada 3500MHz licenses

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:05 GMT

Industry Canada, Extension of Implementation of Spectrum Usage Deadline for 3500 MHz Licenses.

Canada 2300MHz licenses

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:00 GMT

Industry Canada, Extension of Implementation of Spectrum Usage Deadline for 2300 MHz Licenses.

APEMC Singapore 2012

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:00 GMT

Singapore, the Asia Pacific EMC week is organized in Singapore from May 21-24.

KDB on part 15 household

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:00 GMT

FCC KDB 772105, what household appliances, identified as Part 15 unintentional radiators, are considered exempt from the equipment authorization procedures?

FCC Tank Level Probing update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:30 GMT

USA FCC, FCC Amends Rules for Tank Level Probing Radars. Follow the link.

FCC okays Telcordia dBase 2/2

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:10 GMT

USA FCC, announcing the approval of Telcordia Technologies, Inc.'s TV Bands Database System for Operation. Follow the link.

FCC okays Telcordia dBase 1/2

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:00 GMT

USA FCC, OET announces approval for Telcordia's TV Bands Database System. Follow the link.

Canada FSS & BSS licensing

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:00 GMT

Industry Canada, Consultation on the Licensing Framework for Fixed-Satellite Service (FSS) and Broadcasting-Satellite Service (BSS).

FCC DECT forum 1910-1930

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:00 GMT

USA FCC, Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) Forum (1920-1930 MHz). Follow the link.

LTE small cell success

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:15 GMT

Small LTE cell equipment will surpass the amount of macro base station shipments soon. Follow the link.

Oman Spectrum update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00 GMT

Oman, the Ministry allocates R050m for radio frequency spectrum. Follow the link.

FCC TAC meeting

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:00 GMT

USA FCC, announcing the next Technological Advisory Committee meeting. Follow the link.

Efficient 1 W Gbit Transmitter

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:00 GMT

Japan, Industry's lowest power consuming Chipset of less than 1 Watt for Multi-gigabit Millimeter wave communication. Follow the link.

Qatar Spectrum Policy

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:00 GMT

Qatar, ictQatar Radio Spectrum Policy was issued by the Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology in accordance with Decree Law No. 34 of 2006 on the promulgation of the Telecommunication Law and the executive By-Law.

Japan RF exposure overview

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:00 GMT

Japan, a short overview of common MIC RF exposure regulations, notices and standards used under the respective Japanese Radio Law.

Canada Roaming & Sharing

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:00 GMT

Industry Canada, Gazette Notice DGSO-001-12 concerning Proposed Revisions to the Frameworks for Mandatory Roaming and Antenna Tower and Site Sharing.

Israel cuts standby power

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:00 GMT

Israel, following many countries with a new so called MEPS regulation 5771-2011 to save energy, is mandatory as of the beginning of 2012, and affects a range of home and office devices, that shall comply with IS 62301 from now on. For more information, contact Teleconformity.

Europe RF exposure overview

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:00 GMT

Europe, a short overview of common Harmonised and Non-Harmonised standards for RF exposure used under the R&TTE directive.

Canada Telecom Decision CRTC

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:00 GMT

Industry Canada, Gazette Notice DGTP-001-12 concerning a Petition to the Governor in Council concerning Telecom Decision CRTC 2011-733.

FCC efficiency workshop

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:00 GMT

USA FCC, OET, WTB and OSP are hosting a workshop on Spectrum Efficiency and Receivers. Follow the link.

China SAR update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:00 GMT

China, what standards to use for SAR in China? Standard YD/T1644.1:2007 is identical to EN 62209-1 (for devices held to the ear) and is intended for the evaluation of hand held devices such as cellular phones. GB21288:2007 defines a SAR limit of 2W/Kg averaged over 10g tissue. For more information, please contact Teleconformity.

FCC experimental applications

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 08 Mar 2012 16:00 GMT

USA FCC, Office of Engineering and Technology granted several experimental applications from November 2011 to February 2012. Follow the link.

Customs Union approvals

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu 08 Mar 2012 12:00 GMT

Teleconformity to provide Customs Union approvals for Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan.

Croatia accepts R&TTE approval

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed 07 Mar 2012 10:00 GMT

Croatia, as of this month, R&TTE approved products can be marketed in Croatia without R & TT equipment approval HAKOM.

ACMA Labeling change update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue 06 Mar 2012 09:00 GMT

Australia, label changes per July 2012 in force. Follow the link to the respective ACMA publication.

KDB on UNII testing

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 06 Mar 2012 08:30 GMT

FCC KDB 789033, regarding procedures for 15.407 testing.

Asia Approvals

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon 05 Mar 2012 09:00 GMT

Teleconformity provides efficient Type Approval Certification services for South East Asia. Find out more about the countries we support.

EU Enterprise & Industry SDR/CR

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:00 GMT

Europe, article on driving wireless communication forward. Software Defined Radio and Cognitive Radio. The demand for wireless broadband applications is continuously increasing. Two technologies enabling this evolution, Software Defined Radio (SDR) and Cognitive Radio (CR) are expected to provide more efficient management of radio resources and to improve re-usability of equipment. Read the article (published: December 2011) by following the link.

Canada energy update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 08:30 GMT

Canada, as of April this 2012, external power supplies for audio/video products, including televisions, must be verified by NRCan related to energy efficiency. For more information, contact Teleconformity.

India Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 08:00 GMT

India, DCA proposal for DoC and mandatory Registration of IT and AV equipment includes marking.

FCC KDB at Teleconformity

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:00 GMT

All FCC KDB (Knowledge Data Base) publications can be followed on the Teleconformity website www.teleconformity.com/kdb

New CENELEC website

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:00 GMT

Europe, CENELEC has a new website to easy find and obtain standards.

ETSI publications February '12

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:00 GMT

Europe, overview of all ETSI standards published in February 2012.

IEC publications February '12

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:00 GMT

Switzerland, overview of all ITU standards published in February 2012.

Russia postpones safety regulation

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:00 GMT

Russia, policy makers postponed the implementation of the new Technical Regulation on safety of Low Voltage Equipment, that should have been in force as of 2011/01/01. The CU in which Russia participates, decided to implement it by February 2013. For more information contact Teleconformity.

FCC efficiency workshop

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:00 GMT

USA FCC, Office of Engineering and Technology workshop on Spectrum Efficiency and Receiver Performance.

802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth, Zigbee

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:00 GMT

Teleconformity provides Testing and Certification services for all kinds of IEEE 802.11abgn, Bluetooth (+/-EDR, all versions) and Zigbee devices for FCC (15.247, 15.407), Industry Canada (RSS-210), R&TTE Europe (EN300328, EN301893) and MIC Japan (item 19 to 19-3-2 and if desired including the 4.9-5.091GHz band). For more information or an inquiry, you are welcome to contact us.

GSM-WCDMA-HSPA Compliance

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:00 GMT

Teleconformity provides Testing and Certification services for CDMA, GSM/DCS/PCS and WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA for FCC (22H/24E/27), Industry Canada, R&TTE Europe and MIC Japan. Learn more about Cellular Technologies in the link provided. For more information or an inquiry, you are welcome to contact us.

Teleconformity DECT Certification

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:00 GMT

Teleconformity provides North American DECT testing and Certification, covering traditional CDMA450 systems, 2.4GHz DSSS phones and "real DECT" in the 1910-1930MHz band (which for FCC requires UTAM involvement). For Canada, the standard used is RSS-213. For Europe, DECT is designated in the 1880-1900MHz band and has also the experience to test and certify this technology. Learn more about DECT in the link provided. For more information or an inquiry, you are welcome to contact us.

Teleconformity Energy Star

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:00 GMT

Teleconformity provides Energy Star Compliance Testing for ITE equipment, such as computers, workstations, servers and imaging equipment such as copiers and printers. For more information, please contact us.

Teleconformity UWB Compliance

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:00 GMT

Teleconformity provides Regulatory Testing and Certification services for UWB devices for R&TTE and MIC Japan. UWB is used for distance determination, tracking, speed measurement and more. Also data communication devices may use UWB. For more information, please contact us.

RFID in Japan moving to 920MHz

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:00 GMT

Japan, the UHD RFID band in Japan from 950-958MHz will move to 915-928MHz. The advantage will be improved data transfer for high power tags, and passive devices in the new band will be unlicensed. The new band will be possible to use (after certification) from July 25, 2012.

FCC input on TV database

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:00 GMT

USA FCC, Office of Engineering and Technology requests comment on the public testing of Telcordia's TV bands database.

3GPP Release 10 and beyond

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:00 GMT

White paper on 3GPP Release 10 and beyond - HSPA+, SAE/LTE and LTE Advanced (source: lteworld.org)

FCC asks comment on M-LMS

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:00 GMT

USA FCC, WTB and OET seek comments on Progeny's M-LMS field testing report.

Teleconformity Research Partner

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:00 GMT

CeBIT 2012

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:00 GMT

Europe, CeBIT is industry's biggest and most international event, to be held from March 6-10 in Hannover Germany.

RTTECA meeting proposed

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:00 GMT

Europe, RTTECA and ECANB proposed to hold the next meeting on May 24-25 in Vienna.

Mexico-USA Telecom MRA

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:00 GMT

Mexico USA, final version of the US-Mexico MRA for Telecommunication equipment.

KDB on DTS measurement

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:00 GMT

FCC KDB 558074, what are the in band, out-of band and restricted band radio frequency measurement requirements for a Digital Transmission System (DTS)? FCC issued the updated DTS measurement procedure. This procedure is effective from March 1, 2012.

KDB on BPL measurement

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:55 GMT

FCC KDB 171051, what are the measurement guidelines for equipment authorization for in-house BPL systems?

When does a TCB need FCC permission

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:50 GMT

FCC KDB 388624, what devices require FCC permission for a TCB to issue a grant of equipment authorization, and what are the procedures to obtain permission?

FCC handset SAR update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:45 GMT

FCC KDB 648474 update, outlining test procedures for SAR evaluation for handsets that contain multiple transmitters and antennas.

KDB on part 15 testing

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:00 GMT

FCC KDB 300643, what are the test procedures for Part 15 intentional and unintentional radiators?

KDB on GTEM Cells

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:00 GMT

FCC KDB 823311, will the FCC accept measurement data made in GTEM cells for equipment authorization purposes?

Canada-US sharing agreement

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:00 GMT

Industry Canada, Sharing Arrangement Between the Department of Industry of Canada and the Federal Communications Commission of the United States of America Concerning the Use of the Frequency Bands 806-824 MHz and 851-869 MHz by the Land Mobile Service Along the Canada-United States Border.

KDB on TCB Supersede

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:00 GMT

FCC KDB 546630, can a TCB supersede attachments to a Form 731 application that has been filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) by the TCB associated with that application?

Frequency-range on FCC grants

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:55 GMT

FCC KDB 634817, providing guidance on listing frequency ranges on grants for transmitters subject to Certification.

FCC onboard charging 15.103

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:50 GMT

FCC KDB 892282, regarding battery charger and associated digital electronics on-board a vehicle that is used for charging the vehicle battery while parked and connected to AC power lines exempt from an equipment authorization under 15.103.

FCC input on TV database

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:00 GMT

USA FCC, FCC asks comment on the public testing of Telcordia's TV band database.

ETSI publications January '12

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00 GMT

Europe, overview of all ETSI standards published in January 2012.

IEC publications January '12

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00 GMT

Switzerland, overview of all ITU standards published in January 2012.

Canada RSS-Gen/310 Changes

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:06 GMT

Industry Canada, Regulatory Standards Notice 2012-DRS0126 regarding Changes to RSS-Gen Issue 3 and RSS-310 Issue 3.

Canada RSS-111

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:04 GMT

Industry Canada, RSS-111 for Broadband Public Safety Equipment Operating in the Band 4940-4990 MHz.

Canada RSS-182

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:02 GMT

Industry Canada, RSS-182 for Maritime Radio Transmitters and Receivers in the Band 156-162.5 MHz.

Canada RSS-288

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:00 GMT

Industry Canada, RSS-288 for Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).

Teleconformity translation services

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 28 Oct 2012 09:00 GMT

Teleconformity provides professional translation services for technical datasheets, procedures, standards and user manuals. For technical documentation, our technical experience in the radio and telecom world is to your benefit. For user manuals, we cover installation instructions and regulatory texts, including advise on the regulatory content for each specific country/language. We cover the 7 languages, or even more on your request. Follow the link for more information.

Canada Receivers Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 28 Jan 2012 08:35 GMT

Industry Canada, 30-960MHz stand alone receivers do not any longer require Certification, however testing against RSS-Gen and labeling per RSS-Gen remains required. All other 30-960MHz receivers are excluded from testing, labeling and certification.

Li-Fi

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 27 Jan 2012 15:00 GMT

A fast and cheap optical version of Wi-Fi is coming. Read the article.

60MHz emerging

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:00 GMT

60GHz technology entering the AV world rapidly. Read the article.

FCC experimental grants

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:00 GMT

USA FCC, experimental applications granted during the period of 10/1/11 to 11/1/11.

Onboard Wi-Fi emerges

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:00 GMT

Onboard Wi-Fi to generate $1.5 billion for airlines by 2015. Read the article from the Los Angeles Times.

Happy Luna New Year!

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT

Teleconformity wishes you a happy and prosperous Luna New Year.

Canada standards Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 18 Jan 2012 18:00 GMT

Industry Canada, Gazette Notice SMSE-001-12 regarding the revision of RSS-111, RSS-182 and RSS-288 (renumbered from RSS-188).

MIC MRA Workshop 2012

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:00 GMT

Japan, MIC MRA Workshop "March 2012" to be held in Tokyo on March 29-30.

TCB Council Workshop

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:00 GMT

The TCB Council organizes a Workshop to be held from April 24-26 in Baltimore.

Canada standards Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:00 GMT

Industry Canada, Gazette Notice SMSE-001-12 regarding the release of New Issues of RSS-111, RSS-182 and RSS-288, as well as well as the Withdrawal of RSS-193.

China GB4943 Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:00 GMT

China, the standard for Safety of information technology equipment GB4943:2001 has been replaced by the new version GB4943:2011 and will be mandatory from 2012-12-01.

FCC waives certain rules

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:00 GMT

USA FCC, waiver granted to waive parts 15.503(d) and 15.531(d).

EU guide to broadband

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:00 GMT

Europe, the European Commission has published a guide for public authorities managing EU funds on the strengths and weaknesses of different models of investment in high speed internet infrastructures. It provides advice to managing authorities and project promoters on the issues that should be considered when planning a public sector investment in broadband infrastructure. The guide is based on a detailed review of several broadband investment projects (mostly co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund).

ITU Broadband Atlas

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:00 GMT

ITU has released an interactive infographic tool showcasing the status of broadband deployment worldwide and the regulatory landscape for broadband. The tool runs with authoritative ITU data and allows visualizing latest broadband trends in an appealing and accessible format.

EC additional CABs

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:00 GMT

Europe, additional CABs confirmed (L 328/56).

Draft TIA 4965 Volume Control

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:00 GMT

USA ACTA, Canada TAPAC, ANSI/TIA 4965 regarding Receive Volume Control Requirements for Digital and Analog Wireline Terminals (equal to TAPAC-2011011005).

Saudi Arabia goes to 230VAC

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:00 GMT

Saudi Arabia stops the import of electrical equipments, devices and accessories that operate on voltage 127VAC. After 5 years of the issuance of the above decision, the import of the electrical equipments and accessories, will be only those operates on 220VAC or 230VAC. It will be allowed to import and manufacture spare parts for electrical equipments and accessories that operate on 127VAC for a period of 15 years.

China GB8898 Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:15 GMT

China, the standard for Audio and Video and similar electronic apparatus, GB8898:2001 has been replaced by GB8898:2012.

Japan MIC ID labeling change

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:00 GMT

Japan, MIC has implemented a new MIC ID numbering system, allowing more technologies and certification updates under ONE and the same MIC ID. The new number still refers to the three numbers of the issuing CAB, then a "-" sign, and finishes up with no more than 6 characters behind. The RF technology symbols WW, XY, etc, will not be used anymore. Teleconformity already provides the new numbering for you certifications. For more information, contact Teleconformity.

2012: Happy New Year!

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sun, 1 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT

Teleconformity wishes you a happy and prosperous New Year.

ETSI publications December '11

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 07:00 GMT

Europe, overview of all ETSI standards published in December 2011.

IEC publications December '11

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:00 GMT

Switzerland, overview of all ITU standards published in December 2011.

Canada TV Channel 51 Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:50 GMT

Industry Canada, Advisory Letter of Moratorium on the Use of Television Channel 51 (published: 2011-12-30).

Egypt NTRA mobile phones

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:30 GMT

Egypte NTRA, Starting from Sunday 2011-09-04, the following procedures will apply to type approval samples that will be submitted after that date: The samples can be retrieved 30 days after the submittal date, and not later than 45 days from such date (two weeks only). It is not permitted to request the retrieval of samples after the above mentioned period as these samples will be scrapped. As for the equipment imported from China (the country of origin), the company is entitled to retrieve only one sample from the two submitted samples; and the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) will keep and retain the second sample in order to refer thereto (when necessary) and compare it with the samples taken from the upcoming shipments. In order to have the samples re-delivered, a letter certified from the importing company should be issued stipulating the the authorization of a delegate or representative in addition to a description of the number of models to be re-delivered. These rules will not apply to mobile devices commonly known as "Tablet" or "PDA" whose screen size exceeds 4 inches, provided that only one sample of these models will be submitted to get a Type Approval certificate.

Canada Importing RF Equipment

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00 GMT

Industry Canada, information on Importing Wireless Equipment into Canada (published: 2011-12-27).

FCC waiver TV Receive Sites

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:00 GMT

USA FCC, OET Seeks Comment on Requests for Waiver of Section 15.712(b) to Register Certain TV Receive Sites in the TV Bands Database.

South Korea emission testing

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:25 GMT

South Korea, as of 2011-02-24, emission testing above 1GHz becomes mandatory for all equipment, whereas RJ11 or RJ45 equipment with a working frequency above 108MHz shall be tested up to 6GHz. For more information, contact Teleconformity.

AU/NZ unified RCM marking

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon 26 Dec 2011 12:00 GMT

Australia, New Zealand, the current C-tick and A-tick marks will be replaced by the 1st of July 2012. From that date, all newly certified devices shall bear the RCM mark.

Canada FM Broadcast Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:10 GMT

Industry Canada, BPR-3 regarding Application Procedures and Rules for FM Broadcasting Undertakings.

FCC TV White Space Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:35 GMT

USA FCC, Chairman Genachowski Announces Approval of First Television White Spaces Database and Device.

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Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:00 GMT

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Russia Energy Efficiency Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:00 GMT

Russia, since 2009, Russia already has Energy rate labeling requirements for certain household devices, resulting from decree N1222. Now, from 2012-01-01, new products have been added to list of devices under this regulation, such as monitors, printer and or copiers.

Central Asian Approvals

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:00 GMT

Teleconformity adds Central Asian Countries to its approval portfolio. Depending on the product and risk factor, Teleconformity can provide approval services in these countries.

South Korea Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:00 GMT

South Korea, pre-announcement that MKE (EK-mark) will become the only party providing Safety approvals for ITE/RF devices. KCC (RRA-MIC) will integrate EMC into in their RF approval system and MKE-KATS will not provide EMC approvals anymore.

South Korea Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:00 GMT

South Korea, as of 2013-01-01, KCC (RRA-MIC) SAR requirements will change, and not only be required for Mobile phones anymore, but follow to a large extend the FCC SAR requirements, meaning that other RF devices (WLAN, WiMAX, etc) shall be applied for SAR measurements.

Energy Efficiency Check !

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:00 GMT

In general, we strongly advise you to check if any Energy Efficiency regulation exists in the markets you sell your equipment. Energy regulations are constantly on the move and updated. Many countries adopt requirements in Europe, California, South Korea, Australia, which all set similar limits. The list of equipment requiring such labeling (and possibly testing as well) is growing fast. If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Especially power adapters, equipment with integrated power conversion, ITE and household equipment are frequently listed.

FCC Revisions of Part 2, 15, 18

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:50 GMT

USA FCC, Editorial Revisions to Parts 2, 15 and 18 of the FCC Rules.

Australia Labeling Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:00 GMT

Australia, in the link provided, find an overview of Australia's labelling notice 2001, including the latest consolidated labeling notice 2011-2.

FCC list of major KDB

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:00 GMT

FCC, in the link below, you will find a list of KDB which are the major guidance publications made available by the OET.

KDB on Confidentiality

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:00 GMT

FCC KDB 726920, updated KDB about Confidentiality. How can information included with a request for an equipment authorization be held confidential?

KDB for White Space Devices

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:00 GMT

FCC, new KDB regarding Certification Test Procedures for TV Band (White Space) Devices.

Europe Spectrum Update SRD

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:00 GMT

Europe, Commission Implementing Decision of 8 December 2011 amending Decision 2006/771/EC on harmonisation of the radio spectrum for use by short-range devices (notified under document C(2011) 9030).

Canada 698MHz Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:20 GMT

Industry Canada, Reply Comments on Gazette Notice No. SMSE-012-11 regarding Consultation on a Policy and Technical Framework for the Use of Non Broadcasting Applications in the Television Broadcasting Bands Below 698 MHz.

Teleconformity Certification Services - Overview

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:00 GMT

Read the Teleconformity brochure for a quick overview of its Product Certification services. Besides Certification, Teleconformity provides International Type Approval, Testing, Research Services. You are welcome to experience Teleconformity reliable and effective services. Experienced reviewers help you in a very personal and dedicated way, and really help you to solve any issue in time. You always talk to the same person helping you from a to z. We will make you feel welcome to work with our people.

FCC TV Band Database Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:10 GMT

USA FCC, OET Announces 45-day Trial of Telcordia's TV Band Database System.

FCC broadband in healthcare

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:00 GMT

USA FCC, OET news item about Actions to empower broadband and health IT to transform health care (published: 2011-11-30).

ETSI publications November '11

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 7:00 GMT

Europe, overview of all ETSI standards published in November 2011.

IEC publications November '11

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:00 GMT

Switzerland, overview of all ITU standards published in November 2011.

Teleconformity Research Partner

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:00 GMT

Online Unit Conversion

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:00 GMT

Vice versa Conversion from dBm to mW, uV to dBuV and more for you ease of use, published by Teleconformity (TCMY).

Canada broadcast under 698MHz

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:00 GMT

Industry Canada, Gazette Notice No. SMSE-015-11 regarding the New Issue of TRC-49 (published: 2011-11-19).

FCC Amateur Radio at 5 MHz

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:00 GMT

USA FCC, OET news item about Amateur Radio Service at 5 MHz (published: 2011-11-18).

South America Approvals

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu 24 Nov 2011 13:10 GMT

Teleconformity provides efficient Type Approval Certification services for South America. Find out more about the countries we support.

Middle East Approvals

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu 24 Nov 2011 13:00 GMT

Teleconformity provides efficient Type Approval Certification services for the Middle East. Find out more about the countries we support.

China Certification and Approvals

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu 24 Nov 2011 12:00 GMT

Teleconformity provides efficient Certification and Type Approval services for China: MII (Radio), CCC (Safety), NAL (Telecom), etc. Find out more about our China services.

Samoa Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:00 GMT

Samoa, by national Regulator order 2011/02, all manufacturers and suppliers of telecom equipment which can be connected to the public network, are requested to obtain Type Approval.

Vietnam Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:00 GMT

Vietnam, MIC announced new Type Approval requirements to become mandatory as of 2012. Only test reports from national accredited and MRA labs will be accepted, test reports from other labs in the old ICTQC list will not be possible to use for applications.

Ukraine Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:00 GMT

Ukraine, as of 2012, Ukraine introduces Declaration of Conformity for Electrical Safety for most products, replacing mandatory safety certification for most products. Safety certification though may ease the process of import registration. Energy efficiency requirements and RoHS requirements under preparation, and may become mandatory soon.

Europe Digital Agenda Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:00 GMT

Europe, The European Commission launched two public consultations related to access for alternative operators to the fixed telephone and broadband networks of established operators. The consultations are part of Commission efforts to boost the Single Market for telecoms services by ensuring consistent and coherent approaches to regulating telephone and broadband networks in all Member States.

Europe Digital Agenda Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:30 GMT

FCC TV Bands Database Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:00 GMT

USA FCC, Public Testing of Spectrum Bridge Inc.'s TV Bands Database System (published: 2011-11-10)

Canada broadcast under 698Mce

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:00 GMT

Industry Canada, Comments Received on Gazette Notice SMSE-012-11 regarding the Consultation on a Policy and Technical Framework for the Use of Non Broadcasting Applications in the Television Broadcasting Bands Below 698 MHz (published: 2011-11-08).

Japan Frequency Reallocation

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:00 GMT

Japan, MIC issued a plan for Spectrum Reallocation (Published: 2011-09)

China CQC Energy update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00 GMT

China, CQC issued a notice on energy conservation of ITE Servers (Published: 2011-08-18)

Canada UWB update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:00 GMT

Industry Canada now permits UWB medical indoor communication devices in hospitals and health facilities (CB notice 2010-14) per updated section 6.5 of RSS-220 (UWB).

MIC International MRA Workshop

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:00 GMT

Japan, JVLATE announced the MIC International MRA Workshop to be held in Tokyo from 2012-03-29 to 2012-03-30.

MIC conformity marking Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:00 GMT

Japan, MIC simplifies conformity marking for devices falling in more than one category, resulting into one MIC ID for all RF portions inside. For more information, please contact us.

Canada service fees

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:00 GMT

Industry Canada, new IC certification fees published in TRC-49.

MIC adds technical regulations

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:00 GMT

Japan, MIC recently introduced technical Radio (RF) regulations for Digital Convenience Radio (Art. 54), Animal Tracking and Notification System (Art. 49-14 item 2), UWB (Art. 49-27), 3.9GHz Mobile Telecom and 2GHz TDD Mobile Telecom System (Art. 49-6-7 to 12) and BWA/WiMAX (Art. 49-28 to 49-6-6).

MIC Terminal equipment scope

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:00 GMT

Japan, MIC recently added Leased Line Terminal Equipment (LTE, 100BASE-T, XGP), DECT and sPHS to the Types of Terminal Equipment. For more information, please contact us.

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Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:00 GMT

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BSMI regulates network devices

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:00 GMT

Taiwan, as of 2012-07-01, BSMI will start to regulate servers, routers, bridges, switches and hubs under mandatory commodity inspection. The main standards used will be CNS 13438: 2006 (EMC)and CNS 14336-1: 2010 (Safety). For more information, please contact us.

FCC Advisory Council Meeting

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:00 GMT

USA FCC, announcement of Advisory Council Meeting.

ETSI publications October '11

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:00 GMT

Europe, overview of all ETSI standards published in October 2011.

IEC publications October '11

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:00 GMT

Switzerland, overview of all ITU standards published in October 2011.

Serbia new CoC scheme

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:00 GMT

Serbia, EMC and Safety certification of electrical products is not mandatory since 2010-03-20. Previously issued certificates will be valid until 2012-01-01. In the new situation, products must apply for a CoC and there is only one marking (logo) covering EMC and Safety. For more information, please contact Teleconformity.

BSMI TV sets & set top boxes

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:00 GMT

Taiwan, BSMI revises standards for TV sets & set top boxes, those should be equipped with HDTV and SDTV receivers as of 2012. Further, CNS 14336 (2005) is replaced by CNS 14336-1 (2010). For more information, please contact Teleconformity.

FCC forum on indoor sites

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:45 GMT

USA FCC, forum on indoor deployments of small cell sites (published: 2011-10-25).

FCC access broadband over PLT

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:00 GMT

USA FCC, Access Broadband over Power Line Systems (published: 2011-10-24).

IC comments for fixed services

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:50 GMT

Industry Canada, comments received on Gazette Notice SMSE-010-11 regarding the Consultation on Spectrum Utilization of Frequency Bands 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz and 92-95 GHz by the fixed service.

Canada Efficiency Regulation A11

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:00 GMT

Canada, on 2011-10-12, Part II of the Canada Gazette announces a new Amendment (number 11) providing changes to Canada's Energy Efficiency Regulations. Products affected are Electrical motors, Residential gas and oil boilers, dry-type transformers, large airconditioners and heat pumps and commercial self-contained refrigeration. Follow the link to read the details.

IC Professional Radio Website

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:15 GMT

Industry Canada, the new Professional Radio Operator website relates to professional radio operator certificates services. This new website provides an accredited examiner search option for the Restricted Operator Certificate - Aeronautical (ROC-A) and includes a current list of accredited institutions for the training and assessment for the Restricted Operator Certificate - Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC) and the General Operator Certificate (GOC). In addition, various online application forms are now available for accredited examiners and radio certificate holders.

IC Amateur Radio Website

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:10 GMT

Industry Canada, the new Amateur Radio Operator website provides information regarding available call signs, accredited examiners, amateur certificate holders and assigned call signs, including those for clubs and special events. In addition, various online application forms are now available for amateur radio operators and accredited examiners.

IC launches 2 new Radio websites

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:00 GMT

Industry Canada, Launch of a new Amateur Radio Operator Certificate Website and Launch of a new Professional Radio Operator Certificates Website.

South America Approvals

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri 21 Oct 2011 12:00 GMT

Teleconformity provides efficient Type Approval Certification services for South America. Find out more about the countries we support.

Middle East Approvals

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu 20 Oct 2011 12:00 GMT

Teleconformity provides efficient Type Approval Certification services for the Middle East. Find out more about the countries we support.

China Certification and Approvals

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed 19 Oct 2011 12:00 GMT

Teleconformity provides efficient Certification and Type Approval services for China: MII (Radio), CCC (Safety), NAL (Telecom), etc. Find out more about our China services.

First tunable broadband RF device

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:00 GMT

Europe, Spain, Article about the researchers from the University of Valencia, who have created the first, tunable broadband radio frequency (RF) photonic phase shifter.

Albania moving towards R&TTE

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:00 GMT

Albania, AKEP published a list of (Class I) equipment not requiring notification before placing on the market.

Australia AS/NZS60950-1:2011

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:00 GMT

Australia, a new safety standard AS/NZS60950-1:2011 for ITE equipment will be mandatory as of 2011-05-01. (source: Saiglobal). ACMA has not (yet) implemented the new standard for use with Telecom Equipment. The previous EN 60950-1:2003 remains valid until the new cut-off date. Please refer to our news item published on 2011-02-28.

FCC ATSC DTV TX designator

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 06:00 GMT

USA, FCC KDB about recommended emission designator that would be acceptable for ATSC DTV transmitters for equipment authorization purposes (KDB No. 442705).

FCC draft KDB about DTS testing

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:00 GMT

USA, FCC draft KDB about DTS testing, providing Guidance for Performing Compliance Measurements on Digital Transmission Systems (DTS) Operating Under 15.247. (FCC document No. 718828 DTS Meas Guidance DR01).

Electromagnetic Antenna Simulation

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:00 GMT

Article about the wonderful world of Electromagnetic Antenna Simulation (source: rfglobalnet.com)

Teleconformity translation services

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:00 GMT

IC release of DES-LAB Issue 5

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:20 GMT

Industry Canada, new DES-LAB, Issue 5, about Designation of Testing Laboratories.

IC release of DES-CB Issue 3

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:15 GMT

Industry Canada, new DES-CB, Issue 3, about Designation of Certification Bodies.

IC release of CB-02 Issue 6

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:10 GMT

Industry Canada, new CB-02, Issue 6, about the Operation of Certification Bodies.

IC release of CB-01 Issue 4

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:05 GMT

Industry Canada, new CB-01, Issue 4, about Requirements for Certification Bodies.

Update of CB-01/-02 & DES-CB/-LABregional and district info

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:00 GMT

Industry Canada, Gazette Notice SMSE-014-11 about CB-01 Issue 4, CB-02 Issue 6, DES-CB Issue 3, and DES-LAB(E).

Teleconformity Research Partner

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:00 GMT

Europe new HS standards

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:00 GMT

Europe, new versions of important standards used in our industry are already, or will become harmonised soon.
Be aware of new HS versions of:
EN 50364 (Human Exposure),
EN 55022/24 (EMC/EMI),
EN 60065, EN 60950-1 (Safety),
EN 300 220-2/330-2/440-2,
EN 301 489-1/17/23/24,
EN 301 502, EN 301 908-1/2/3,
EN 302 065, EN 302 208-2.

Europe new harmonised EMC standards

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:00 GMT

Europe, OJ Notice No. 2011/C 288/1 was published by the Commission: a new list of harmonised Standards for the EMC directive.

Revision of EN 301 489-1

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:00 GMT

Europe, ETSI released a new revision of the EMC standard for radio equipment and services, EN 301 489-1 V.9.2.

ETSI publications September '11

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 06:00 GMT

Europe, overview of all ETSI standards published in September 2011.

IEC publications September '11

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 06:00 GMT

Switzerland, overview of all ITU standards published in September 2011.

IC regional and district info

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:00 GMT

Industry Canada, publication of RIC-66, Addresses and Telephone Numbers of Regional and District Offices.

Guyana not breaking monopoly

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:00 GMT

Guyana, dropping Plans to Liberalise International Voice Traffic Market.

Brazil LTE certification mandatory

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:00 GMT

Brazil, ANATEL included LTE in the list of category I and II products, meaning that LTE devices must be tested locally and obtain ANATEL certificaiton. For more information, please contact Teleconformity (announced: 2011-09-09).

US-Mexico MRA small companies

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:00 GMT

USA-Mexico, the recently closed MRA brings new possibilities for small companies to bring their products cost effective to the Mexican market.

India creates new spectrum entity

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00 GMT

India, The Ministry of Communication and IT has proposed to set up a new entity to manage and regulate spectrum allocation. To be called the Spectrum Management Commission, the new body will be set up through the proposed Spectrum Act. The Commission will subsume Wireless Planning Coordination wing of the Department of Telecom and will get wider powers including dispute settlement, pricing and regulations related to spectrum.

FCC amending AAD definition

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:00 GMT

USA, FCC proposes to amend the definition of "auditory assistance device" in Part 15 of the rules to allow such devices to be used by anyone at any location for simultaneous language interpretation by NPRM (published: 2011-09-16).

FCC TV Band Database

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:00 GMT

USA, FCC Office of Engineering and Technology Announces the Opening of Public Testing for Spectrum Bridge's TV Band Database System (published: 2011-09-14).

FCC reestablishes TAC

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:00 GMT

USA, FCC Announces Reestablishment of the Technological Advisory Council (published: 2011-09-12).

ECMA Standard on Induction

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 06:00 GMT

Europe, ECMA published a standard on Close Proximity Electric Induction Wireless Communications (ECMA-398) last July.

FCC Confidentiality (STC/LTC)

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:00 GMT

Article (No. 030) on the FCC Short Term Confidentiality (STC) and Long Term Confidentiality (LTC) published by Teleconformity. See also Article No. 006 on FCC Confidentiality Procedures.

ECMA TR-097 on RF Safety

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:00 GMT

Europe, ECMA TR-097 (1st Edition issued in 2009) provides guidance on assessment in accordance with IEC/EN62311 for RF Safety (EMF).

Guidance on Acoustic Safety

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:00 GMT

Europe, the RTTECA updated their Technical Guidance Note 14 on acoustic safety to Revision 2.

Australia Telecom Act Penalties

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:00 GMT

Australia, consultation paper on Telecommunications Act penalties.

Mexico Local Testing

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:00 GMT

Mexico, the first labs in Mexico are about to receive their accreditation for NOM 121 related to 2.4GHz devices. Local testing will become mandatory in about 2 weeks from now. For more information, please contact Teleconformity.

IC 17GHz BSS Gazette Notice

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:00 GMT

Industry Canada, Gazette Notice - Call for Interest in the Licence for 17 GHz Broadcasting-Satellite Service (BSS) Spectrum at the 95 degrees West Orbital Position.

IC 17GHz BSS Interest

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:00 GMT

Industry Canada, Call for Interest in the Licence for 17 GHz Broadcasting-Satellite Service (BSS) Spectrum at the 95 degrees West Orbital Position.

LTE Architecture Videos

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:00 GMT

LTE training material including Videos about LTE Architecture of R8 and R10.

CAT-iq Conference

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:00 GMT

Europe, an international CAT-iq Conference is being held from September 20-21 in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

South America Approvals

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed 07 Sep 2011 12:00 GMT

Teleconformity provides efficient Type Approval Certification services for South America. Find out more about the countries we support.

Middle East Approvals

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed 07 Sep 2011 12:00 GMT

Teleconformity provides efficient Type Approval Certification services for the Middle East. Find out more about the countries we support.

FCC OET Web services

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:00 GMT

USA, what web services are available for accessing data in the FCC Laboratory Equipment Authorization System? (KDB No. 953436)

ERO report on RFID

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:00 GMT

Europe, ERO about the dynamic evolution of the RFID market.

ERO about Receiver parameters

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:00 GMT

Europe, ERO pilot study about the impact of receiver parameters on spectrum management regulations.

New List of HS LVD standards

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:00 GMT

Europe, a new list of Harmonised standards for the LVD directive was published in OJ C256 of 2011-08-31.

India spectrum for in-building use

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:00 GMT

India, DoT looking at policy to free up spectrum for exclusive in-building use (published: Telegraph India, 2011-08-28).

ETSI publications August '11

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:00 GMT

Europe, overview of all ETSI standards published in August 2011.

IEC publications August '11

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:00 GMT

Switzerland, overview of all ITU standards published in August 2011.

FCC - IC sharing agreement

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:10 GMT

US - Canadian sharing agreement between the Department of Industry of Canada and the FCC of the United States of America Concerning the Use of the Frequency Bands along the Canada-United States Border in:
698-758 + 776-788 MHz for Fixed and Mobile (Except Aeronautical Mobile) services;
824-849 + 869-894 MHz for Cellular Radio Systems;
806-824 + 851-869 MHz for Land Mobile Services.

IC policy TV bands < 698MHz

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00 GMT

Canada, IC Gazette Notice SMSE-012-11 about the Consultation on a Policy and Technical Framework for the Use of Non-Broadcasting Applications in the Television Broadcasting Bands Below 698 MHz (published: 2011-08-27).

IC policy TV bands < 698MHz

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00 GMT

Canada, IC Gazette Notice SMSE-012-11 about the Consultation on a Policy and Technical Framework for the Use of Non-Broadcasting Applications in the Television Broadcasting Bands Below 698 MHz.

Mexican Telmex testing LTE

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:00 GMT

Mexico, Telcel, the cellular branch of Telmex, nationally the biggest operator, is testing LTE for 2012 launch. The LTE trials reached speeds 50-96 Mbps. Additionally in 2012, WiMAX technology will also be introduced. Follow the link to read the article.

TV towers rise again

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:00 GMT

Spectrum deficit, cognitive radio, IEEE802.22, and TV towers rise again (published by Left2MyOwn on 2011-08-09). Follow the link to read the article.

EU wants better standards

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:00 GMT

Europe, the Commission wants better standards to boost European competitiveness and promote consumers interest (published: 2011-06-01).

EU facilitates road safety

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:00 GMT

Europe, the Commission facilitates deployment of car radar systems to boost road safety (published: 2011-07-29).

FCC extends 15.205 waiver

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:00 GMT

USA, FCC extends the existing waiver for Boston Scientific Corporation regarding rule part 15.205 for its Contak Renewal TR, Cognis, and Teligen cardiac devices.

FCC experimental grants

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 07:00 GMT

USA, FCC experimental grants issued:
6/1/2011 - 7/1/2011
5/1/2011 - 6/1/2011
2/1/2011 - 4/1/2011

Canada Licensing (CPC-2-1-25)

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:00 GMT

Industry Canada, CPC-2-1-25 Radio Station licensing proce- dure for Radiocommunication Service Providers (published: 2011-08-17).

Canada PCS in the 2GHz band

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:05 GMT

Industry Canada, Gazette Notice DGSO-003-11 regarding Available Personal Communications Services (PCS) Spectrum in the 2 GHz Frequency Range (published: 2011-08-13).

Canada PCS in the 2GHz band

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:00 GMT

Industry Canada, regarding available Personal Communications Services (PCS) Spectrum in the 2 GHz Frequency Range (published: 2011-08-13).

60GHz complementary to WiFi

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:00 GMT

60GHz band emerges as a complement to WiFi. Follow the link

Swaziland mobile market

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:00 GMT

Swaziland, the government is currently considering applications from four international telecoms operators that are interested in entering the country's mobile phone market. Follow the link.

FCC KDB Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:00 GMT

USA, the FCC recently published the following KDB's:
KDB 997198 regarding FCC requirements for importation of radio frequency devices;
KDB 388624 regarding devices require FCC permission for a TCB to issue a grant of equipment authorization, and the procedures to obtain permission;
KDB 996369 guidance for equipment authorization of transmitter module devices, and equipment that incorporates transmitter modules.

RoF replacing Femtocells?

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:00 GMT

A blogspot about Radio-over-Fiber (RoF) and if it may be an alternative to existing Femtocells. Follow the link (3g4g.blogspot.com)

Using cars as mobile network

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:00 GMT

Ford investigates creating a mobile data network using the cars themselves. Follow the link (connectedplanetonline.com)

EU states delaying telecom rules

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:00 GMT

Europe, Digital Agenda, the Commission starts legal action against 20 Member States on late implementation of telecoms rules.

HiPhone 5 launched in China

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:45 GMT

China's top online-retail company, www.taobao.com, is selling the "HiPhone 5" to customers for 210 yuan ($33). The device seems to feature a design similar to that of both the black and the white iPhone 4, but it also comes in red and pink.

Canada broadband use increase

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:00 GMT

Canada, the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommuni- cations Commission (CRTC) issued its annual Communi- cations Monitoring Report providing an overview of the Canadian telecommunications and broadcasting industries.

The 10 ZigBee standards

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 07:00 GMT

Overview of the present ZigBee standards and profiles (source: ZigBee Allicance).

Bolivia Telecom Act

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:00 GMT

Bolivia, La Paz, The new Telecon Act will affect unlicensed frequency bands and freuqency bands for national safety (source: El Pais).

EU-South Korea FTA

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:00 GMT

The Europe - South Korean Free Trade Agreement formally entered into force on July 1, 2011. Test EMC/EMI/RF results created in Europe may be accepted by KKC under certain conditions. Contact Teleconformity for more information. Follow the link to read the first effects of this FTA after one month.

Single Chip 3/2G Basestation

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:00 GMT

Europe, Cambridge Consultants Develop Industry's Smallest 2G And 3G Femtocell Base Station.

FCC TV Band Administrator

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 07:00 GMT

USA, Microsoft Corporation has been Designated by the FCC as a TV Bands Database Administrator (published: 2011-07-29).

Importing Wireless in Canada

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 06:00 GMT

Industry Canada, information by IC regarding Importing Wireless Equipment into Canada (published: 2011-07-29).

ETSI publications July '11

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:00 GMT

Europe, overview of all ETSI standards published in July 2011.

IEC publications July '11

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:00 GMT

Switzerland, overview of all ITU standards published in July 2011.

Middle East Approvals

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:00 GMT

Teleconformity provides efficient Type Approval Certification services for the Middle East. Find out more about the countries we support.

Jammers prohibited in Canada

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 06:00 GMT

Industry Canada, Jamming Devices are Prohibited in Canada: THAT'S THE LAW (published: 2011-07-22).

Canada 71-76+81-86+92-95 GHz

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:05 GMT

Industry Canada, Consultation on Spectrum Utilization of Frequency Bands 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz and 92-95 GHz by the Fixed Service (published: 2011-07-22).

Canada 71-76+81-86+92-95 GHz

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:00 GMT

Industry Canada, Gazette Notice SMSE-010-11 regarding the Consultation on Spectrum Utilization of Frequency Bands 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz and 92-95 GHz by the Fixed Service (published: 2011-07-22).

E-marking services for Telecom

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00 GMT

Teleconformity provides a program for telecommunication and/or RF equipment in need for compliance with the European Automotive directive. For more information on E-marking, please contact us.

Mexico 77-76 and 81-86 GHz free

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:00 GMT

Mexico, COFETEL designates the 77-76 and 81-86 GHz band as free to use (CFT press release of 2011-07-13).

RoHS Directive requires CE mark

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:00 GMT

Europe, the EP approved the new (recast) RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, replacing 2002/95/EC that was valid from 2006, requires CE marking and sDoC and targets all electronic devices and enters into force on July 22, 2011. For more information about RoHS compliancy, call or email Teleconformity.

Niger 3G cellular licenses

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:00 GMT

Niger, the Niger Communications Ministry has invited telecoms companies to apply for the West African country's first 3G cellular licenses.

FCC modifies & approves Waiver

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:30 GMT

USA, FCC OET Modifies and Approves Waiver Granted to SafeView, Inc. (L-3).

FCC Second Sight Request

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:00 GMT

USA, FCC OET Declares Second Sight Request for Waiver of Rule Section 15.209(A).

T-Shirt Antenna?

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:00 GMT

Remarkable news regarding wearable antennas, embedded in a T-Shirt...Follow the link to find out!

South Korea Safety marking

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:00 GMT

South Korea, the eK mark for electrical safety, to be applied to equipment certified by KATS, will be change to use the new KC mark. For more information safety certification for South Korea, please contact us.

E-marking services for Telecom

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:00 GMT

Teleconformity provides a testing program for telecommunication and/or RF equipment in need for compliance with the European Automotive directive. For more information on E-marking, please contact us.

TCB Council Workshop

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:00 GMT

The TCB Council organizes a Workshop to be held from October 25-27 in Baltimore.

Taiwan BSMI requirement update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 07:00 GMT

Taiwan, as of 2012-01-01, CNS14336-1: 2010 will be mandatory for RPC or TABI applications, whereas the 2005 version can be used until 2012-06-30 for DoC. Follow the link (Chinese only).

Taiwan NCC requirement update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:00 GMT

Taiwan, the "Low Power Radio-Frequency devices technical standard" LP002 was updated. Section 3.10.1(5) now includes out of band test methods for FHSS and digital modulated devices; section 3.13 adds the use of 57-64GHz for indoor HDFS; section 4.3.3. adds 429.1750-429.2375MHz for metering applications; section 4.7.1(3) excludes Ad-Hoc operation in the 5.6GHz band. Follow the link (Chinese only).

Mexico Energy regulation in force

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:10 GMT

Mexico, as of 2011-09-01, the new "yellow" energy labeling regulation by CONUEE and PROFECO will be mandatory, informing the end-users about the kWh consumption of the product. After testing, registration for each model has be concluded. High penalties will be applied when failing with the new requirement as of the date mentioned. The new regulation does apply to the main product only, not to AD/DC power adapters, unless sold separately. Find attached the list of regulated products.

E-marking services for Telecom

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 07:00 GMT

Teleconformity provides a program for telecommunication and/or RF equipment in need for compliance with the European Automotive directive. For more information on E-marking, please contact us.

South Korea revised KKC EMC

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 07:00 GMT

South Korea, as of 2011-07-01, EMI "RS" testing according standard KN301-489 has to be performed up to 2.7GHz (was before up to 1GHz), in line with the European EN301489 standard for Radio devices. EMC "RE" testing above 1 GHz will also be implemented as of 2012-01-01.

25.25-28.35 GHz in Canada

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 09:00 GMT

Industry Canada, Gazette Notice SMSE-011-11 regarding Spectrum Utilization Policy, Decisions on the Band 25.25-28.35 GHz (published: 2011-06-30).

ITR review by CPC Canada

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:00 GMT

Industry Canada, ITU review of the International Telecommunication Regulations (ITRs), 2012 World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT-2012), Canadian Preparatory Committee (CPC/ITU-WCIT); (published: 2011-06-30).

UMTS-LTE 3500MHz progress

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 07:00 GMT

According 3GPP, 3GPP RAN has made significant progress on the work on 3500MHz spectrum range for LTE and UMTS/UTRA. At the recent RAN Plenary meeting (RAN#51, March 2011) the major work item was 80% complete and is expected to be finalised by June 2011, after coordination with the European Radio Office 'IMT Matters' Project Team (ECC PT1) on alignment with their plan for band arrangements. User equipment testing work items in 3GPP should be completed by September 2011.

ETSI publications June '11

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:00 GMT

Europe, overview of all ETSI standards published in June 2011.

ACMA Labeling notice

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:00 GMT

Australia, by IFC 23/2011, ACMA proposes to amend the Telecommunications Labeling per Notice 2001 (IECEE CB Scheme and IMT-2000) with the purpose recognise the CB Scheme, introduce an alternative compliance path for IMT-2000 CE, and clarify the application of notes and compliance levels.

Femtocells outnumber 3G BS

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:00 GMT

According the Femtoforum press release, 3G Femtocells now (already) outnumber conventional 3G basestations globally.

New ARIB standards Q1-Q2 2011

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:00 GMT

Japan, this year until now, ARIB released the following new standards (ARIB STD-Txxx):
T28 (PHS),
T63 (DS/TDD CDMA),
T94 (BWA WiMAX),
T97 (BWA IEEE802.20 TDD),
T101 (TDMA Cordless),
T102 (narr-band SCPC/4FSK),
T103 (200MHz-band PBS-MSS).

Cognitive Radio in the EEC

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 06:00 GMT

Europe, article from the ECC about future Cognitive Radios avoiding waste through inefficiencies of design, or the limitations of conventional technology, or the determination of incumbent users to protect what they regard as an exclusive right to their existing spectrum allocation.

RRA market surveillance

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:00 GMT

South Korea, within the new RRA certification scheme for RF, Telecom and ITE devices, market surveillance has become formal and will be executed more frequently compared to the past. The test reports will be checked and a sample will be requested for re-testing in the RRA lab.

RRA EMC notice

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 06:30 GMT

South Korea, as of 2011-07-01, additional EMC tests will be required for wireless devices, based on European standards. For more information, please contact Teleconformity.

e-Standby for Servers

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 06:00 GMT

South Korea, as of 2011-06-01, computer servers will have to comply with the e-Standby energy requirements. The power consumption in standby mode for Single processor equipment (general use) shall not exceed 55W. Requirements for other equipment and more details can be found at the e-Standby website section.

Indonesia SDPPI

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 07:00 GMT

Indonesia, DGPT has been split up into two separate organizations, SDPPI and PPI. SDPPI is the Type Approval entity, whereas PPI is the entity managing frequencies and licensing. Consequently, the name POSTEL disappears from the type approval label and has to be replaced by DSPPI.

Harmonics Calculation

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:00 GMT

Form to calculate up to the 30th harmonic. Published by Teleconformity (TCMY).

Linear Interpolation

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:00 GMT

Linear Interpolation method, to be used for FCC emission limits where a linear range is provided, for example in 15.109, 15.209, 15.231, etc; published by Teleconformity (TCMY).

Taiwan BSMI update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:00 GMT

Taiwan, as of 2012-01-01, BSMI becomes mandatory for Server equipment (TABI or RPC module II & III) and Routers, switches and hubs (DoC). The equipment has to fulfill CNS13438:2006 (EMC) and CNS14336-1:2010 (Safety).

Malaysia SAR requirements

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed 22 Jun 2011 06:00 GMT

Malaysia, SIRIM announced a new requirement for GSM, 3G/UMTS, land mobile radio, and amateur radio equipment to comply with RF exposure, effective as of 2011-11-02. These devices shall meet EN 50360:2001 and/or EN 62209-1:2006 for GSM and 3G/UMTS devices, including the ICNIRP guidelines for limiting exposure to time varying Electromagnetic Field (EMF) up to 300 GHz for land mobile radio and amateur radio equipment. Foreign test reports from accredited laboratories will be accepted.

New world, new Legislation?

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue 21 Jun 2011 07:00 GMT

Canada, according to CRTC Chairman, Konrad von Finckenstein, in a digital world, regulatory change is necessary. He said: "We need new legislation and a new institutional framework. We cannot make the most of new opportunities when we are limited by the practices and the structures of the past".

Canada Spectrum Inventory 2010

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon 20 Jun 2011 17:00 GMT

Industry Canada has published a Radio Spectrum Inventory for the year 2010. Please follow the link to download the respective document. It may take a while, because the document size is over 18 Megabyte!!

South America Approvals

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon 20 Jun 2011 07:00 GMT

Teleconformity (TCMY) provides efficient Type Approval Certification services for South America. Find out more about the countries we support.

Middle East Approvals

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri 17 Jun 2011 07:00 GMT

Teleconformity (TCMY) provides efficient Type Approval Certification services for the Middle East. Find out more about the countries we support.

India WPC update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu 16 Jun 2011 07:00 GMT

India, the import of vehicle tracking device using GPRS/GPS, or any unit having combination of GSM Modem and GPS/GPRS receive only technologies do not require operating license from WPC wing, since the GSM service is operating through licensed service providers (Source: WPC, F.No.R-11020/05/2011-PP).

Metering Billing CRM

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed 15 Jun 2011 08:10 GMT

Europe, the "Metering Billing CRM 2011" is being held from October 4-6 in the Rai Convention Centre in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Introduction to INSTEON

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue 14 Jun 2011 08:00 GMT

INSTEON is a system for connecting lighting switches and loads without extra wiring, similar to the X10 standard, designed specifically to address the inherent limitations in the X10 standard but also to incorporate backward compatibility with X10. The system is a dual-band mesh topology employing AC-power lines and a radio-frequency (RF) protocol to communicate with devices.

Introduction to EnOcean

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon 13 Jun 2011 08:00 GMT

EnOcean is a German wireless, energy harvesting technology used primarily in building automation systems. Follow the link to the EnOcean website to learn more about this technology and its applications.

Introduction to Z-wave

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri 10 Jun 2011 10:00 GMT

Z-Wave is a proprietary wireless communications protocol designed for home automation, specifically to remote control applications in residential and light commercial environments. The technology uses a low-power RF radio embedded or retrofitted into home electronics devices and systems, such as lighting, home access control, entertainment systems and household appliances. Follow the link to the Z-wave alliance.

Introduction to RuBee

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu 09 Jun 2011 10:00 GMT

RuBee IEEE 1902.1 is a two way, active wireless protocol designed for harsh environment, high security asset visibility applications. RuBee utilizes Long Wave (LW) magnetic signals to send and receive short (128 byte) data packets in a local regional network. Follow the link above to read on.

New FCC wireless bureau Chief

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed 08 Jun 2011 08:00 GMT

USA, Rick Kaplan, the chief counsel to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski, is moving the wireless bureau to assume the position of bureau chief, the agency announced Tuesday. Follow the link above to read the full article.

Bluetooth 4.0 in medical devices

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue 07 Jun 2011 12:00 GMT

The Bluetooth standards adds support for two specific data types in the Bluetooth 4.0 specification, the Health Thermometer Profile (HTP) and the Heart Rate Profile (HRP). This will give rise to wireless devices that can help monitor and send health information from wearable sensors to smartphones and central monitoring systems, proving Bluetooth still has legs.

IC issues RSS-119 Issue 11

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:00 GMT

Industry Canada, notice No. SMSE-007-11 announcing a new version of RSS-119 (version 11) was issued, concerning Land Mobile and Fixed Radio Transmitters and Receivers Operating in the Frequency Range 27.41-960 MHz.

Zimbabwe Type Approval Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:00 GMT

Zimbabwe, POTRAZ has published a notice that basically specifies some technical requirements that all Wi-Fi devices need to meet and states that Wi-Fi equipment is subject to Type Approval by POTRAZ. Another new specific requirement is that all operators of Hot spots need to register with POTRAZ. The new regulation takes immediately effect.

TELEC Standard Updates

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 08:00 GMT

Japan, TELEC regularly updates it standards, also the 2.4 and 5 GHz standards based on ARIB STD T33/66 and 71. The last update to T401, T402 and T403 was completed in February. It is advised to check if you use the latest ARIB and TELEC requirements for testing.

ICASA reviews Digital Dividend

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 08:00 GMT

South Africa, the Communications Ministry will issue a policy directive to telecommunications regulator, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), to conduct a review of the so-called digital dividend spectrum that will be freed up when South Africa completes its migration from analogue to digital terrestrial television. Spectrum around the 800 MHz band will be freed up when broadcasters move to digital technology in December 2013.

ETSI publications May '11

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:00 GMT

Europe, overview of all ETSI standards published in May 2011.

Vietnam import restrictions

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 31 May 2011 14:00 GMT

Vietnam, the mobile phone networks and handset retailers are complaining about a new law that restricts handset imports to just three seaports, in HCM City, Da Nang and Hai Phong. Currently, many of the higher value smartphones are shipped via air-freight and with minimal paperwork needed to clear customs, but the new regulations will also impose additional paperwork requirements. To read the full story, click on the news link provided above (source: ITU)

Vietnam import restrictions

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 31 May 2011 14:00 GMT

ACMA UHF CB Radio Standard

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 30 May 2011 12:00 GMT

Australia, ACMA issued a new mandatory standard for the performance of UHF CB radio equipment, Standard 2011 No.1 and it will come into effect on May 27, 2011.

Industry Canada update (2x)

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 27 May 2011 18:00 GMT

(1) 31/5: CPC-2-1-27 regarding Licensing Procedure for Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) Stations

(2) 27/5: Gazette Notice DGTP-003-11 regarding a Petition to the Governor in Council Concerning Telecom Decision CRTC 2011-28.

South Korea Updates

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 27 May 2011 12:00 GMT

Presentations from South Korean representatives at the spring TCB Council workshop:
(1) Korea and MRA
(2) KCC Certification
(3) KCLAP Introduction
(4) Technical Standards

US-Mexico Telecom MRA

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 26 May 2011 18:00 GMT

USA/Mexico, the US-Mexican telecom MRA was signed today 26 May 2011. It will reduce technical barriers to trade for exporting telecommunications manufacturers, saving ICT manufacturers the time and expense of additional product testing and also contribute to lowering prices for consumers. The MRA ensures technical conformity by allowing U.S. certified laboratories to test telecommunications equipment to Mexican technical standards, and vice versa. The Agreement will cover telecommunications products such as wire-line and wireless equipment, and terrestrial and satellite equipment. This MRA is the first Inter-American MRA within the CITEL MRA Framework.

New CEPT web portal

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 26 May 2011 09:00 GMT

Europe, the new CEPT web portal and the websites for its three committees ECC, CERP and Com-ITU, and its permanent office, ECO is now on line for you to see and become familiar with it.

FCC changes 15.35 &15.253

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 25 May 2011 07:00 GMT

USA, the ECC proposes to modify section 15.35 and 15.253 of the rules to enable enhanced vehicular radar technologies in the 76-77 GHz band to improve collision avoidance and driver safety.

FCC OET news (waiver & invite)

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 24 May 2011 10:00 GMT

USA, two FCC OET news items:
(1) FCC Grants Waiver of Part 15 of Rules for Bosch Wall Imaging Device.
(2) Spectrum Task Force Invites Technical Input on Approaches to Maximize Broadband Use of Fixed/Mobile Spectrum Allocations in the 2 GHz Range.

Wireless Embedded Internet

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 23 May 2011 08:00 GMT

6LoWPAN is taking care of connecting small devices to the internet. For introduction to this subject, read this presentation from the University of Bremen. Find also some slides on the CoRE Resource-Oriented Applications in Constrained Networks. The IETF WG pages can be found here.

IC update (2500-2690 MHz)

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 20 May 2011 18:00 GMT

Industry Canada, Reply Comments received on Gazette Notice SMSE-005-11 about Decisions on a Band Plan for Broadband Radio Service (BRS) and Consultation on a Policy and Technical Framework to License Spectrum in the Band 2500-2690 MHz.

Home brew 2.4GHz antenna

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 20 May 2011 08:00 GMT

Did you ever want to make you own 2.4GHz directional waveguide antenna? Here is the recipe you were looking for!

IC Surveillance Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 19 May 2011 08:00 GMT

Industry Canada has issued a document that clarifies its market surveillance requirements.

KCC accepting LTE applications

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 18 May 2011 10:00 GMT

South Korea, as of the 12th of May, the Korean Communication Commission (KCC) allows LTE applications based on test standards previously ratified. For more information, contact Teleconformity.

Eight popular LTE bands

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 17 May 2011 14:00 GMT

The core bands for LTE are currently concentrated around the lower bands at 700-800MHz, the midrange bands at 1800-2100MHz and the high-range bands at 2500-2600MHz (source: wirelessfederation)

Home Wireless Protocol

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 16 May 2011 15:00 GMT

San Francisco, on its developer conference, Google stated to work towards an open source Home Wireless (mesh) Protocol (source: gigacom)

BRIC BRICS BRIKT MIST

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sat, 14 May 2011 14:00 GMT

BRIC Countries are considered to be the emerging economies, but the world is changing and the concept appears dynamic and gets follow ups. South Africa also is mentioned with the enlarged abbreviation BRICS, however China might go solo and suddenly we have BRI, if not South Korea and Turkey are also fast growing economies so may becomes BRIKT. Recently, MIST is also being coined, which are Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea and Turkey. Just keep following the developments here (source: Guardian)

Dutch DECT guard band boosted

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 13 May 2011 09:00 GMT

Europe, the Netherlands ministry of economic affairs has stated that it wants to keep the digital dividend (762-890 MHz) free for mobile Internet and permanently allow the DECT guard band suitable for license free use, such as for microphones and low power networks like pico cells (source: wirelessfederation)

Malaysia update (spectrum)

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 12 May 2011 09:00 GMT

Malaysia, WiMAX network Packet One Networks (P1) has said that it is in "dire need" of additional radio spectrum to continue to manage its subscriber growth, and has asked the regulator to grant it 30Mhz of spectrum in the 2.3Ghz bands.

Argentina update (spectrum)

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 11 May 2011 09:00 GMT

Argentina, Secretaria de Comunicaciones (SeCom), has announced it will auction wireless spectrum in the 800MHz and 1900MHz bands in the second half of 2011.

4x4 MIMO chipsets are coming

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 10 May 2011 09:00 GMT

Last week, Quantenna announced a family of carrier-grade 4x4 MIMO WiFi home-networking chipsets that deliver up to four simultaneous spatial streams.

Speech Power for Charging

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 9 May 2011 09:00 GMT

Researchers at the Institute of Nanotechnology at Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul, South Korea have developed a new technique for turning sound into electricity, allowing a mobile phone to be powered up while its user holds a conversation. The technology would also be able to harness background noise and even music to charge a phone while it is not in use.

ACMA requirements and standard updates

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 6 May 2011 11:00 GMT

Australia, ACMA amended the Telecommunications Labeling (Customer Equipment and Customer Cabling) Notice 2001. This amendment includes the new revision AS/CA S002-2011 (PSTN CE); AS/CA S2008-2011 (cabling products); AS/NZS 60950.1-2011 that incorporates Amendment 1, 2 and 3 now (Safety CE); AS/CA S042.1-2011 (air I/F requirements for PMTS & satelite service; added definition for IMT-2000; introduction of AS/CA 042.4-2011 (IMT-2000 PMTS CE); new section 4.9A for phase in of AS/CA S042.4-2011; added category A55 for IMT-2000 mobile devices and new note 34 related to section 4.9A; added clarification of 4.9(1) that carrier network permission is required before connecting in case not covered by the categories in schedule 1 other than category A53; and some editorial changes. Also the RF exposure standard 2003 has been amended, which is important for portable transmitter manufacturers and importers! Find the booklet containing requirements for transmitters with integrated antennas here.

Nigeria 5GHz band rollout

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 6 May 2011 09:00 GMT

Nigeria, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a new set of guidelines for the deployment of wireless broadband services in rural and urban areas of the country on the 5.2-5.9 GHz band. The 5.47-5.725 GHz band shall be licensable, while the 5.25-5.35 GHz and 5.725-5.875GHz bands shall be license exempt.

Spectrograms of Wireless Signals

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 5 May 2011 16:00 GMT

Insight in waves from different wireless emissions visualized by spectrograms made from Bluetooth, GSM/EDGE, WCDMA, 802.11b and g signals. More information about spectrograms can be found at www.constantwave.com

FCC spectrum crisis overstated?

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 5 May 2011 12:00 GMT

USA, in a study from the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), in is shown that insufficient analysis and reliance on faulty information in the formation of the FCC National Broadband Plan has led to the overstated assumption of a nationwide spectrum "crisis". The paper cautions that using flawed data to address the capacity crunch affecting only a handful of cities will lead to inadequate solutions. The study is calling for a comprehensive and quantitative analysis of the issue that is not based on preconceived assumptions.

Revision of EN 301 908 (IMT)

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 5 May 2011 10:00 GMT

Europe, ETSI released new revisions of IMT standard EN 301 908-1 (V5.2.1) covering common requirements; -13 (V5.2.1) covering E-UTRA EU equipment; and -14 (V5.2.1) covering E-UTRA BS equipment. For more information on the upcoming impact of these changes once they become Harmonized Standards, please contact Teleconformity.

ACMA considering future spectrum for mobile broadband

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 4 May 2011 11:00 GMT

Australia, ACMA issued two documents, Trends 2020-Future spectrum requirements for mobile broadband and 900 MHz Band - Exploring new opportunities

Introduction to 60 GHz

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 4 May 2011 10:00 GMT

Introduction to 60 GHz applications, used for Gigabit streams, WLAN and WPAN. From the Theory of Practice (Su-Khiong Young, Wiley 2010). Uncompressed video streaming getting hot in the near future.

Israel amending SI 900

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 4 May 2011 08:00 GMT

Israel, the proposed amendment to mandatory standard SI 900 (part 1) changes the normative references appearing in section 2; adds a general requirement to section 4 that an electrical appliance which should comply with any of the standards of SI 900 should also comply with SI 900 part 1; and adds section 25.1 dealing with supply connection and external flexible cords two new requirements. For more information, contact Teleconformity.

ACMA focus on spectrum efficiency

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 3 May 2011 09:00 GMT

Australia, ACMA annual conference dealing with more efficient use of spectrum on RadComms2011.

Korea KCC marking update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 2 May 2011 12:00 GMT

South Korea, the conformity assessment label shall show the KC logo and identification code. The package and user manual must contain company name, model name, manufacturing information (name and country of the manufacturer, production year and month).

ETSI publications April '11

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sun, 01 May 2011 12:00 GMT

Europe, overview of all ETSI standards published in April 2011.

FCC seeking comments TV band administration

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:00 GMT

USA, the FCC is seeking commnet on Microsoft Corporation proposal to be designated as TV band device database administrator.

Wireless going battery-free

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:00 GMT

Battery-free operational constraints drive wireless sensor network market in 2011 (source: fincance.bnet.com)

European Broadband consultation

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:00 GMT

Europe, the EC has has invited stakeholders views on the forthcoming revision of EU rules on the public financing of broadband infrastructure. The current guidelines, adopted in September 2009 provide a comprehensive framework for furthering the deployment of high and very-high speed broadband in Europe.

FCC proposed testing for TV band

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:00 GMT

USA, the FCC published a proposal for certification test procedures for TV band (White Space) devices authorized under subpart H of the part 15 Rules.

Ukraine Updates

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:00 GMT

Ukraine, Derzhspozhyvstandart DSSU is being reorganized and changed into the State Service of Technical Regulation of the Ukraine (SSTR).

IC, consultation on BRS & 2.6GHz

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:00 GMT

Industry Canada, Comments received on Gazette Notice SMSE-005-10 - Decisions on a Band Plan for Broadband Radio Service (BRS) and Consultation on a policy and technical framework to license spectrum in the band 2500-2690MHz.

Syria postpones license auction

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:00 GMT

Syria, the auction of the third mobile license has been postponed because some elements on the supervisory committee were from the old government. Read further by following the news link.

Battery-less sensors

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 14:00 GMT

Battery-less, RF-powered energy harvesting wireless sensor system targets building and industrial automation. Powerharvester receivers embedded inside the sensor nodes can receive RF energy up to 25 metres away from the Powercaster transmitters broadcasting radio waves at 915 MHz.

FCC experimental applications

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:00 GMT

USA, FCC experimental applications granted during the period from 10/1/10 to 2/1/11.

Egypt NTRA reforms

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:00 GMT

Egypt, Telecommunication regulation changes in the works following revolution service blackout (source: almasryalyoum)

155 GHz graphene transistor

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu 21 Apr 2011 09:00 GMT

IBM researchers, have announced the development of a new graphene transistor which is smaller and faster than the one they introduced in February of 2010. This new transistor has a cut-off frequency of 155 GHz, compared to the 100 GHz previous transistor (source: OhysOrg.com)

Chile AV products update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:00 GMT

Chile, proposed safety regulations for Audio and Video products (DVD, Blu Ray-discs and Minicomponents) impacting import/export.

FCC KDB Updates

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:00 GMT

USA, the FCC recently published the following KDB's:
KDB 941225 for the current SAR test procedures for 3G devices;
KDB 388624 regarding devices require FCC permission for a TCB to issue a grant of equipment authorization, and the procedures to obtain permission;
KDB 273109 for guidance on listing frequency ranges on grants for transmitters subject to Certification;
KDB 178919 on Permissive Change procedures;
KDB 848637 regarding additional Form 731 filing information, not specified in Section 8 (DFS Test Report Guidelines) in MO&O FCC 06-96 (DFS Order), required in order for a DFS device to be approved as a UNII client device without radar detection capability operating in the 5.25 - 5.35 GHz and 5.45 - 5.725 GHz bands;
KDB 996369 regarding modular transmitters;
KDB 643646 regarding SAR for PTT radios;
KDB 662911 regarding valid MIMO measurements;
KDB 579009 regarding wideband and narrowband equipment in the Part 90 re-farming bands.

RFID food tracking avoids illness and waste

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:00 GMT

USA, 48 million US cases of food-borne illness in 2010 push industry toward RFID-enabled food safety systems. RFID systems with temperature sensors can contribute to less tainted produce and provide the same standards-based tracing, while delivering information that could prevent as much as $35 billion/year in wasted produce (source: medicalnewstoday)

Europe new list of HS for R&TTE

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:00 GMT

Europe, OJ 20101/C 118/01 publishes a new list of harmonised Standards for the R&TTE directive.

FCC April 2011 Presentations

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:00 GMT

USA, FCC presentations presented at the TCB Council Workshop in April in Baltimore.

FCC innovation in TV bands

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:00 GMT

USA, FCC innovation in the Broadcast Television Bands: Allocations, Channel Sharing and Improvements to VHF.

African Digital Divident

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:30 GMT

When African countries complete their migration from analogue to digital terrestrial television, they will free up a big chunk of valuable radio frequency spectrum that should, if managed properly, take wireless broadband to a much wider consumer audience. (source: TechCentral)

Optical nano Antennas

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:00 GMT

Physicists from the University of Stuttgart create 3 dimensional optical nano antenna arrays for the Tera Hertz domain, employing the basic theory from Yagi-Uda antennas. Such antennas could improve the high speed optical data transfer.

IC, reactions on 700MHz consultation

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:00 GMT

Industry Canada, Reply Comments received on Gazette Notice SMSE-018-10 - Consultation on a Policy and Technical Framework for the 700 MHz Band and Aspects Related to Commercial Mobile Spectrum.

Revised Qi low power specification

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:00 GMT

Revision 1.0.2 of the Qi low power specification is available for download. Please follow the link.

Self cooling Graphene electronics

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:00 GMT

The first observation of thermoelectric effects at graphene contacts, University of Illinois researchers found that graphene transistors have a nanoscale cooling effect that reduces their temperature. Future electronic devices made with chips made out of Graphene would not need cooling fans anymore. Follow the link.

CEPT workshop on SRD, RFID and Smart Metering

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:00 GMT

Europe, CEPT orgnised a workshop on April 4 and 5 about Small devices with a large impact, including the future of UHF spectrum for SRDs, RFIDs and Smart Metering. For the presentations, follow the link.

FCC creating new Broadband Spectrum

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:00 GMT

USA, FCC took steps to make additional spectrum available for new investment in mobile broadband networks while also ensuring that the United States maintains robust mobile satellite service capabilities.

Singapore Safety Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:00 GMT

Singapore, MTI published new Consumer Protection Regulations 2011 for Consumer Goods. The Safety Requirements shall protect consumers against any possible hazards from consumer goods (toys, apparels, sport devices, etc.) which are not yet covered by other regulations.

IEEE Approves next WiMAX standard

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:00 GMT

IEEE 802.16m, also known as WirelessMAN-Advanced or WiMax-2, was developed as the next step after 802.16e, the first global standard for mobile WiMax.

Israel update EPAC bikes

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:30 GMT

Israel, Electric Power Assisted Bicycles (EPAC) are about to require safety requirements and test methods (EN 15194 or equivalent SI 15194), as already commonly used in the main makets.

Frequency-range on FCC grants

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:07 GMT

FCC KDB No. 634817 providing guidance on listing frequency ranges on grants for transmitters subject to Certification.

FCC laptop SAR update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:06 GMT

FCC KDB No. 616217 update regading the SAR evaluation considerations for laptop computers with antennas that are built into display screens.

FCC handset SAR update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:05 GMT

FCC KDB No. 648474 update, outlining test procedures for SAR evaluation for handsets that contain multiple transmitters and antennas.

Handing Part 90 update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:00 GMT

FCC KDB No. 579009 update regarding the handling of new applications and permissive change applications for wideband and narrowband equipment in the Part 90 re-farming bands.

ETSI publications March '11

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:00 GMT

Europe, overview of all ETSI standards published in March 2011.

IC, new issue of CPC-2-1-11

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:00 GMT

Industry Canada released Issue 2 of CPC-2-1-11, dealing Low-power Licensed Radio Apparatus.

FCC KDB about >1GHz testing

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:00 GMT

FCC, maximizing the measured emission when performing Part 15 electric field radiated emission measurements above 1 GHz, the use of a planar height scan method (as referenced in CISPR 22) without bore sighting the horn antenna permissible is not permitted (KDB 746324).

Battery charging in seconds

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00 GMT

Reporting of a significant breakthrough in the development of battery technology. A research group of the University of Illinois has found a way to enable fast charging and discharging of electrical power while retaining high-energy storage capacity. Find also an earlier article from MIT on the same subject, published in 2009.

Australia EME update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:10 GMT

Australia, amendments have been made to the Radiocommunication standards for "Electromagnetic Radiation - Human Exposure Standard 2003". The amendment made to No.1 and No.2. is a correction due to a typographical error introduced by Amendment No.1.

FCC allowing Boosters soon?

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:00 GMT

USA, FCC officials tell that a decision about Cellular Boosters is expected soon, with key components scheduled for vote at the agency's early April meeting (source: Forbes)
Find additional information on the Cellular Booster website

R&S application note SISO to MIMO

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:00 GMT

Rhode and Schwarz issued a useful Application Note about WLAN 802.11n: From SISO to MIMO. Follow the link.

MIMO Calculation method accepted by FCC

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:00 GMT

USA, FCC: The alternative methods for MIMO/PSD measurement in the recently published draft, as mentioned in our news message of March 3, are acceptable for authorization applications to the FCC. This has been confirmed by the FCC. For more information, please contact Teleconformity.

Online Unit Conversion

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:00 GMT

Vice versa Conversion from dBm to mW, uV to dBuV and more for you ease of use, published by Teleconformity (TCMY). Any comment or remark is welcome.

Saudi Medical Device Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:00 GMT

Saudi Arabia, medical devices are about to require compliance with SASO EN 60601-1-2 (SAU/241, EMC) and EN 60601-1-6 (SAU/242, performance)and EN 60601-2-31 (SAU/243, cardic pacemakers).

Canada Mobile Internet regulations

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:00 GMT

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has introduced new rules which make switching mobile phone, internet and television providers easier for consumers, reports the Montreal Gazette.

Zigbee Developer Conference

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:00 GMT

Europe, the 5th European ZigBee developers Conference will be held in Munich, Germany on May 18 and 19. Follow the link.

Europe new list of HS for LVD

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:00 GMT

Europe, OJ C878 publishes a new list of harmonised Standards for the Low Voltage Directive (LVD).

IC Gazette Notices

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:00 GMT

Industry Canada, various Gazette Notices Issued:
2011-18-03: Gazette Notice DGTP-002-11 - Petition to the Governor in Council Concerning Telecom Decision CRTC 2010-805 ; 2011-14-03: Gazette Notice SMSE-009-11 - Extension to the Reply Comment Period for the Consultation on a Policy and Technical Framework for the 700 MHz Band and Aspects Related to Commercial Mobile Spectrum ; 2011-14-03: Gazette Notice DGSO-001-11 - Decisions on Revisions to the Framework for Spectrum Auctions in Canada ; 2011-14-03: Gazette Notice DGSO-002-11 DGSO-002-11 - Renewal Process for Cellular and Personal Communications Services (PCS) Spectrum Licenses

Quartz Crystals Overview

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu 17 Mar 2011 17:00 GMT

Useful article outlining Quartz Crystal Oscillators (source: KGV GmbH)

IEEE COMCAS 2011

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed 16 Mar 2011 09:00 GMT

IEEE organizes a Conference on Microwaves, Communication, Antennas and Electronic Systems from November 7~9. Follow the link for more information.

Pakistan Type Approval Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:00 GMT

Pakistan PTA has added advanced apparatus and devices to be subject for Type Approval.

FCC API for FCC database

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:00 GMT

The FCC is working on an API to retrieve data from the FCC database, which already functions on a experimental basis. The document, No. 953436 D01 OET, is currently review in the KDB. The last date to post comments is 2011/04/25.

IC, new issue of RSS-170

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:00 GMT

Gazette Notice SMSE-004-11 announces a new Issue of RSS-170, Issue 2, dealing with Mobile Earth Stations and Ancillary Terrestrial Component Equipment Operating in the Mobile-Satellite Service Bands.

FCC OET Public Notices

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:00 GMT

Bluechiip Ltd. tracking solutions waiver request for 15.205 (11/3/9) ; FCC announces next meeting of the Technological Advisory Council (11/3/8) ; Spectrum Task Force information requests on frequency bands identified (11/3/8) ; ANSYS Inc. waiver request for 1.1307(b) (11/1/2)

Connected Home Summit

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:00 GMT

The Connected Home Summit is organized from May 24~26 in London/UK. Many other Events are being organized by the same organization, like Femtocell World Summit 2011, LTE-Next Generation Networks & Basestations 2011, Green Basestations 2011, ITSF (Time & Sync) 2011. Follow the link (source: www.avrenevents.com)

IEEE 802.16 BWA update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:00 GMT

Follow the news and latest developments of the Wireless MAN working group (IEEE 802.16 working group) on Broadband Wireless Access Standards (BWA). Follow the link to the workgroup webpage.

BWA round table meeting

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:00 GMT

Europe, the 19th WBA round table to be organized in Paris/France from June 20~22.

Meet the ETSI Communities

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:30 GMT

Europe, meet and learn about all existing ETSI communities and their respective roles and responsibilities. The current existing groups are: 3GPP, AERO, ATTM, BRAN, Broadcast, Cloud, DECT, EE, eHEALTH, ENTEL, ERM, ESI, HF, INT, ITS, LI, M2M, MCD, MSG, NTS, PLT, RRS, RT, SAFETY, SAGE, SCP, SES, STQ, TETRA, TISPAN, USER and ISG. Follow the link.

Insects inspire Antenna design

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 00:00 GMT

Insect hearing inspires new approach to better, small antennas.

Industry Canada updates

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 12:00 GMT

Gazette Notice SMSE-006-11 Extension to the Comment Period for Part B of the Document Decisions on a Band Plan for Broadband Radio Service (BRS) and Consultation on a Policy and Technical Framework to License Spectrum in the Band 2500-2690 MHz, and the comments received on Gazette Notice SMSE-018-10 regarding the Consultation on a Policy and Technical Framework for the 700 MHz Band and Aspects Related to Commercial Mobile Spectrum.

Radio must not left behind

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 08:00 GMT

Europe, vice president Neelie Kroes of the EC responsible for the Digital Agenda states that classic Radio Technology must not left behind in the digital revolution. She gives some clear reasons why.

3x3 MIMO for mass market

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 07:00 GMT

Yet another example that IEEE 802.11n 3x3 MIMO, providing a speed up to 450Mbps, is hitting the market; whereas the 2x2 systems support up to 300Mbps.

FCC draft MIMO test procedure

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:00 GMT

USA, the FCC published a draft procedure (currently under review, KDB No. 662911) for Conducted Emissions testing of transmitters with Multiple Outputs in the same frequency band (e.g. IEEE 802.11n MIMO, other MIMO systems, Smart Antennas, etc)

Workshop TV band managers

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:00 GMT

USA, the FCC OET branch will conduct a Workshop for TV Band Device Database Managers.

Broadband & IPTV Worldforum

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:00 GMT

The Broadband world forum 2011 Europe will be organized in Paris/France from September 27-29, for MEA in Dubai/UAE from March 14-15, and for Asia in Kuala Lumpur/Malaysia from May 10-11.

In addition, the ip&tv world forum 2011 Europe will be organized in London/UK from March 22-24, for MEA in Dubai/UAE from November 1-2, and for Asia in Kuala Lumpur/Malaysia from May 10-11.

ETSI publications February '11

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:00 GMT

Europe, overview of all ETSI standards published in February 2011.

CeBit 2011 Hannover

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 10:00 GMT

The yearly CeBit, the digital Industry's biggest, most international event, is being held in Hannover Germany from March 1~5.

CEPT workshop Spectrum Management

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:00 GMT

Europe, CEPT orgnised a workshop on April 28 about Spectrum Management and Numbering. For the presentations, follow the link.

Australia Household EE guide

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:10 GMT

Australia, a new guide has been published for standards to be used for Household Electrical Equipment (source: Saiglobal)

Australia AS/NZS60950-1:2011

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:00 GMT

Australia, a new safety standard AS/NZS60950-1:2011 for ITE equipment has been issued (source: Saiglobal). To date, ACMA formally has not (yet) implemented the new standard for use with Telecom Equipment.

IC, new issue of RSS-123

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:00 GMT

Industry Canada releases RSS-123 Issue 2, recognition, which sets out the requirements for certification of licensed low-power radio apparatus operating in various frequency bands, such as low-power auxiliary equipment and wireless cameras.

Teleconformity Approval Services

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:00 GMT

Article about DECT

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:00 GMT

Article on DECT published by Teleconformity (TCMY), containing basic information resources about DECT requirements.

Europe new list of harmonised standards

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:00 GMT

Europe, OJ Notice No. 2011/C 59/01 was published by the Commission: a new list of harmonised Standards for the EMC directive.

TCB Council Workshop

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:00 GMT

The TCB Council organizes a Workshop to be held from April 5-7 in Baltimore. Topics include FCC Updates and Roundtable discussions, Industry Canada Updates, Korea Approvals Update, Japan MRA Updates and 60GHz Technology.

South Korea KCC mark update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:00 GMT

South Korea, as of January 24, the currently used KCC mark is replaced by the new KCC mark, see picture. For more information, contact Teleconformity.

Europe eco-design update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:00 GMT

Europe, besides the existing commission Directive 2002/31/EC for household aircos, a new draft regulation EEC/362 is proposed for implementation under the 2009/125/EC framework directive (former 2005/32/EC), setting the minimum energy performance, maximum sound power level and information requirements for air conditioners and comfort fans.
In addition we refer to an earlier working document. For more information, contact Teleconformity.

Smart Antennas for RFID

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:00 GMT

Handy handbook of Smart Antennas for RFID Systems, including explanation of terminology, concepts related to Smart Antennas. Commercially offered, see the content. (source: researchandmarkets).

Zigbee Resource Guide

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:00 GMT

Handy ZigBee Resource guide, including many manufacturer's equipment, modules, etc.

Solar storm disturbs Radio

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:00 GMT

China, the worst solar storm in 4 years time in south China led to disruption of Radio Communications (source: De Telegraaf)

EMC USA Conference '11

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:05 GMT

USA, 2011 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility organized in Long Beach California (USA), held from 14-19 August 2011.

EMC Europe Conference '11

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:00 GMT

Europe, EMC conference organized in York (UK), held from 26-30 September 2011.

Canada SC6 template

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 19:00 GMT

Industry Canada, Issue of TN-261 - Safety Code 6 (SC6) Radio Frequency Exposure Compliance Evaluation Template (Uncontrolled Environment Exposure Limits).

Canada SC6 measurements

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:00 GMT

Industry Canada, Issue of TN-329 - Safety Code 6 (SC6) Measurement Procedures (Uncontrolled Environment).

Europe Digital Agenda

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:00 GMT

Europe, the Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda Delivers solutions on roaming and radio spectrum 2011 Mobile World Congress Barcelona, 14 February 2011.

FCC KDB updates

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:00 GMT

USA, the FCC recently published the following KDB's:
KDB 996369 for guidelines on modules;
KDB 594280 regarding end user setting country codes, etc;
KDB 273109 for guidance on Part 25 Transceivers;
KDB 285076 on HAC requirements for mobile handsets;
KDB 178919 guidelines for permissive changes;
KDB 388624 for devices requiring FCC permission for a TCB to issue a grant;
KDB 552295 guidelines for providing a Contention Based Protocol (CBP) operational description, as required by Part 90Z.

Saudi Medical Device Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:00 GMT

Saudi Arabia, medical devices are about to require compliance with SASO EN 60601-1-2 (SAU/227, design and safety) and EN 60601-1-6 (SAU/228, EMC) and EN 60601-2-31 (SAU/229, performance).

ERO ECC updates

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:00 GMT

Europe, till now, within this year, the ECO published the following reports and recommendations:
Report 161 on additional considerations relating to the L-band and the MA02revCO07;
Report 160 on Enforcement Benchmarking;
Report 159 on Cognitive radio systems in the white spaces in 470-790 MHz;
Report 158 on SRR 26 GHz applications using UWB Technology on Radio Services;
Report 157 on Spurious emissions of radars at 2.8, 5.6 and 9.0 GHz;
Report 156 on HAPS and other services/systems in 5850-7075 MHz;
ECC/REC (11)01 providing guidelines to FWS in 24.5-26.5/ 27.5-29.5/ 31.8-33.4 GHz.

Costa Rica TDMA switched off

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:00 GMT

Costa Rica, The Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE), the monopoly provider of wireless services in Costa Rica, will switch off its legacy TDMA network today, despite the platform still registering some 9,000 users. Customers have been given a choice of switching to ICE's 2G or 3G networks, on either a pre-paid or post-paid basis.

Canada band plan

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 10 Feb 2011 19:00 GMT

Industry Canada, Gazette Notice SMSE-005-11 — Decisions on a Band Plan for Broadband Radio Service (BRS) and Consultation on a Policy and Technical Framework to License Spectrum in the Band 2500-2690 MHz.

New ERC REC 70-03 version

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:00 GMT

Europe, the ECO published a new version of ERC Recommendation 70-03 on February 9, 2011. ERC REC 70-03 relates to the use of Short Range Devices (SRD).

ECC January newsletters

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:00 GMT

Europe, the ECC published its January newsletters with articles about "Roadmap to Broadband anywhere and everywhere", "Trailblazing the way to a digital World", "Europe' effectivity worldwide" and "Small devices with large impact, such as RFID, SRD, etc".

NFC white paper Public Transport

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 06:00 GMT

The NFC Forum, a non-profit industry association that advances the use of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, has published a White Paper entitled "NFC in Public Transport.

UK towards reselling spectrum?

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:00 GMT

Europe, the UK's telecoms regulator, Ofcom is proposing to allow the mobile networks to buy and sell their radio spectrum, creating a market place in the industry for the first time. Under the proposals, which cover spectrum at 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz, operators with a greater need for spectrum will be able to make offers for spectrum from those who need it less. Ofcom said that it is hoped that this added flexibility will help operators to respond more quickly to demand.

APEC TEL meeting No. 43

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:00 GMT

China, 43rd meeting of the APEC Telecommunication and Information Working group in Hangzhou China from March 27 ~ April 1 (2011).

Japan MRA workshop 2011

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 08:00 GMT

Japan, MRA workshop to be held from March 24-25 in Tokyo. Follow the link to see the program.

IC Notices to Users

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:00 GMT

Industry Canada, if the Required Notices to Users (RSS Gen 5.3), usually stated in the user manual, are not available at time of application for certification, instead a declaration letter may be included, stating that the Required Notices to Users as stated in RSS-Gen 5.3 will be included with the product documentation when the product is offered for sale or lease in Canada.

ETSI publications January '11

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 07:55 GMT

Europe, overview of all ETSI standards published in January 2010. Among the standards published, we point out the release of 3GPP standard series Release 8 (such as LTE, etc).

DMR cooperating with ETSI

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:00 GMT

Europe, Digital Mobile Radio Association and ETSI sign a Letter of Intent to cooperate in Digital Mobile Radio (source: ETSI)

Happy Lunar New Year!

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00 GMT

Teleconformity wishes you a happy and prosperous Lunar New Year.

Swaziland 3G license rejected

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:00 GMT

Swaziland, MTN has had its application for a 3G license in Swaziland rejected by the local telecoms network, the Swaziland Posts and Telecommunications Corporation (SPTC), which also managed the regulatory regime in the country.

IMCO report EU standardization

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:00 GMT

Europe, follow the link to read the recently approved report, issued by the European Parliament's Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee (IMCO). The report contributes to the current debate on the need to review the European standardization system.

Google managing white spaces

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:00 GMT

FCC appoints Google as white space administrator (source: Forbes)

US TV band update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:00 GMT

FCC, publication about unlicensed operation in the TV broadcast bands and additional spectrum for unlicensed devices below 900 MHz and in the 3 GHz Band.

Iraq starts import inspections

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:00 GMT

Iraq, based on Law No. 54 of 1979 (article 3, clause 8) to protect consumers, producers, environment, public safety and national economy, COSEQC implements import inspections, by establishing 5 laboratories in the border Governorate Centers and border points with neighboring countries. Electr(on)ic goods are also subject to inspections.

Mobile Telephony without basestations

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:00 GMT

The new generation of mobile phone technology makes it possible to communicate directly from one telephone to another without having to rely on base stations. A dissertation at Linkoping University presents a program that runs on telephones and can deliver messages even when the infrastructure for telecommunication has been knocked out.

Eritrea Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 15:00 GMT

Eritrea, state-owned incumbent telecoms operator EriTel has completed the first phase of its network expansion and upgrade project, local newspaper Shabait reports.

Pacific Islands Updates

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 12:00 GMT

Follow the news of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFA), currently consisting out of 16 countries.

Passive components in HF circuits

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 14:00 GMT

Useful article how to apply passive components in High Frequency circuits (source: Berkeley).

EMI/EMC tips for PCB design

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 13:00 GMT

Useful guidelines to the preliminary design and development stages of electronic circuits for the purpose of preventing potential Electro- Magnetic Interference (EMI) and Electro- Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) problems (source: radioing).

Oscillators and Theory

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 12:00 GMT

Useful theory on oscillators from the US Army Electronics Research & Development Laboratories. Other useful summary of sources. Useful Crystal Oscillators related articles can be found here (English/Dutch language articles).

Russia postpones safety regulation

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:00 GMT

Russia, policy makers postponed the implementation of the new Technical Regulation on safety of Low Voltage Equipment, that should have been in force as of 2011/01/01. For more information contact Teleconformity.

Japan PSE updates

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:00 GMT

Japan, METI ordinance 2 was updated with new J/H22 standards. The old J standards can still be used until 2013/11/30. For more information contact Teleconformity.

India allowing 3G Video again

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:00 GMT

India, the Department of Telecom (DoT) has reversed an earlier ban on the private mobile network operators offering 3G video calling services - but said that the ban will be reintroduced later this year if changes are not made. The operators will now be required to install a "suitable monitoring mechanism" by the end of July that would allow the security services to monitor video calls.

RFID the next stage

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:00 GMT

RFID is increasingly leveraging other cutting-edge technologies and activities, such as smart phones, social networking and robotics, to create a new range of innovative business and consumer applications.

ESTA Standards Watch Vol.14

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:00 GMT

Summary of update on standards by ESTA (Canada), Volume 14 (source: www.citt.org). Among others, it includes details about Labeling for Indonesia.

Somalia Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 16:00 GMT

Somalia will start governing its untaxed and unregulated telecommunications industry to boost growth and investment.

Tablets shown at CES

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 08:30 GMT

USA, at CES in Las Vegas, many companies show their tablets hitting the market, different brands, sizes, colors, with different market price. Most tables have 11bg WiFi, some additionally have 3G and Bluetooth, whereas 3G/BT tables are also offered. Apple's iPad will be facing massive competition. It is expected market prices will go down rapidly in the next quarters of this year.

Industry Canada bystander SAR

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 08:15 GMT

In addition to our news item of July 2, 2010 regarding Accepted FCC KDB for SAR measurement, Industry Canada released SPR-001 (Issued on January 1, 2011) specifying supplementary requirements for bystander SAR concerning Laptop Type Computers with Antennas Built-In on Display Screen (Laptop Mode/ Tablet Mode).

NAFTA commits to Telecom MRA

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 08:00 GMT

Joint Statement from the January 10, 2011 meeting of the NAFTA FTC includes reaffirmation of the joint commitment to enter into bilateral MRAs that establish procedures for accepting test results from laboratories or testing facilities in the territory of another NAFTA country (USA, Mexico, Canada) for use in the conformity assessment of telecommunications equipment. This will allow a manufacturer to test a product only once and then have the test results accepted in other NAFTA countries. It is the goal to conclude the MRAs by May 2011.

WiFi Direct thread to BT 3.0

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:00 GMT

High-Speed Bluetooth (3.0) brings Bluetooth to higher speed applications. It works by using classic Bluetooth to connect to devices, then Wi-Fi to deliver speeds of up to 24Mbps. The availability of High-Speed Bluetooth via combo chips with classic BT improves its chances of success. However, a new potential alternative Wi-Fi Direct allows peer-to-peer connections between Wi-Fi devices. If Wi-Fi Direct succeeds it could eliminate the need for Bluetooth 3.0 altogether

Sensor Equipped RFID Tags

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:00 GMT

Tracking, tracing and monitoring the temperature, humidity (and other parameters) of perishable foods in transit (over land, sea or by air shipment) can help keep them fresh and safe. Depending on the shipment method, different regulations and requirements exist.
Contact Teleconformity for more information on requirements and compliance.

Dutch Minister pleads for IPv6

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:00 GMT

As IPv4 internet addresses running out fast, Netherlands Minister Verhagen urges ISP's and companies to replace IPv4 servers, modems and routers as soon as possible. It is expected that the IPv4 addresses are first sold out in Asia (source: WebWereld; language: Dutch)

Malaysia IT Fair

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:30 GMT

Malaysia IT Fair to be held from 28-30 January in Mid Valley.

Smartphones become WiFi hotspots

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:00 GMT

Beside the Femtocells coming in, more and more smartphones support local hotspot features. Does iOS 4.3 from Apple bring Personal Hotspot features the Iphone as well?

Bhutan Telecom WiFi in Thimpu

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:00 GMT

Bhutan, Bhutan Telecom launches DrukNet, an alternative Internet access provided as a value-added service to broadband users.

FDA regulates Hospital networks

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 11:00 GMT

USA, as more hospitals and clinics plug patient monitoring equipment and other devices into traditional data networks, the closer the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) comes to regulating the networks as medical devices.

Guide to Beamforming

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:00 GMT

Not all WiFi beamforming is equal. Do I have 802.11n MIMO support or real MIMO?

FCC HAC Updates

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:00 GMT

Enforcement advisory on HAC compliance (FCC-11-57A1). The Enforcement Bureau reminds wireless service providers, including resellers, of the obligation to report on the status of their compliance with the HAC rules.

Wireless Charging Updates

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:00 GMT

Video on wireless charging devices presented at the CES 2011 in Las Vegas. Video in English, article in Dutch (source: webwerld).

FCC transition to DTV

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 08:00 GMT

USA, the FCC informs the public about the switch from analog to digital TV with a special website.

Anguilla licenses 2-way radios

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 07:55 GMT

Anguilla, owners of 2-way radio operations are reminded that they must have all sets in their possession licensed on or before the 31st January 2011, in accordance with the Telecommunications (Special Provisions) Act, 2009.

FCC Part 87 Updates

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 18:00 GMT

Review of part 87 of the Commission's rules (FCC-11-2A1 / Dkt No. 01-289). Stayed the effectiveness of the amendment of Section 87.195.

Intel Presents Light Peak

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:30 GMT

Intel presents Light Peak at CES, ready for integration. Light Peak is a new high-speed optical cable technology designed to connect your electronic devices to each other. Light Peak delivers high bandwidth starting at 10Gb/s with the potential ability to scale to 100Gb/s over the next decade. At 10Gb/s, you could transfer a full-length Blu-Ray movie in less than 30 seconds.

Costa Rica 3G License Granted

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:00 GMT

Telefonica (Spain) and Mexico (America Movil) have secured licenses from SUTEL in Costa Rica. The two operators will become the first private firms to offer mobile services in the Costa Rican wireless market.

Nepal short on 3G spectrum

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:00 GMT

Nepal, NTA says new telecoms operators wishing to set up shop in the country will not be able to offer 3G mobile services, as it lacks spectrum bandwidth as all available frequencies are currently occupied by Nepal Telecom (NT) and Spice Nepal Private Ltd (Ncell). Speaking at the latest meeting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), NTA has confirmed that the only way for operators to get 3G spectrum would be if the existing spectrum was reallocated.

WGRA webinar on Cognitive Radio

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:00 GMT

Europe, WGRA orgnised the webinar on the Regulatory and Technical Aspects of Cognitive Radio Implementation. For the presentations, follow the link.

FCC Report on Wireless Trends

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 08:00 GMT

FCC releases first labs report on wireless trends seen in 2010.

China EuP update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sat, 8 Jan 2011 19:00 GMT

China, CQC updated standard GB24850-2010 for Flat Panel Televisions. Update applications can be accepted until 2011/12/01 otherwise the certificate will be suspend. For more information contact Teleconformity.

Full IP Core Network Video

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 08:00 GMT

NTT DoCoMo from Japan presents a video about their FOMA network, a backbone capable to cope with the increasing capacity due to rapidly expanding wireless services.

Wireless SATA next to USB3.0?

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 08:00 GMT

While USB 3.0 with a top speed of 5GBps is about to become mainstream, SATA-IO comes with a USM specification for portable storage applications with transfer speeds up to 6GBps.

RF Chip Industry Merger

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:00 GMT

Qualcomm buying Wireless LAN chip manufacturer Atheros for more than $3.1 billion, creating a strong player covering both Cellular and Wireless LAN specialism.

Universal Wireless Powering

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:00 GMT

Update on Wireless Powering: Growing diversity of Qi-compatible devices and chargers increases momentum for universal wireless charging. Watch the online presentation from the Wireless Power Consortium.
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10 new publications

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:00 GMT

Teleconformity publications:
RFID in Europe No. 15
OFDM & Multi-Ch. Syst. No. 16
WiMAX Measurements No. 17
Spread Sp. Communic. No. 18
Pulse-Shape Filtering No. 19
Wireless Std. Overview No. 20
RF & Wireless Basics No. 21
Spectral Analysis No. 22
Modulat. Measurement No. 23
RF Switching No. 24

2011: Happy New Year!

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sat, 1 Jan 2011 00:00 GMT

Teleconformity wishes you a happy and prosperous New Year.

ETSI publications December '10

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 23:55 GMT

Europe, overview of all ETSI standards published in Decemeber 2010. Among the standards published, we point out ETSI TS 102 874-4 V1.1.1 for "Access, Terminals, Transmission and Multiplexing (ATTM); External Common Power Supply (CPS) for Customer Premises Network and Access Equipment; Part 4: CPS Type 2.b implementation details".

PBD for through-wall UWB device

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 09:00 GMT

The FCC declares the Robert Bosch GmbH request for a waiver of part 15 UWB rules for a through-wall imaging device to be a Permit But Disclose (PBD) proceeding for Ex Parte purposes and requests comments (Public Notice DA 10-2376).

IC GPS Repeater Licensing

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:00 GMT

Industry Canada CPC-2-5-01 Licensing Procedure for Global Positioning System (GPS) Active Repeater Stations.

Optimizing WLAN test systems

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 18:00 GMT

Two articles about optimizing WLAN testing systems:
Five trade off methods to improve measurement speed and four ways to reduce measurement time .
(source: National Instruments)

HSDPA & LTE videos

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:00 GMT

DoCoMo of Japan published videos about HSDPA and LTE, as well providing technical information on 3&4G technology. Follow the link.

Europe new list of HS for R&TTE

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 18:00 GMT

Europe, OJ 2010/C 356/01 publishes a new list of harmonised Standards for the R&TTE directive.

South Africa Joining BRIC?

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:00 GMT

South Africa will attend the summit in 2011 in Beijing, which may be renamed as BRICS after having receiving a formal Chinese invitation in 2010 (source: News Of Africa).

Europe Eco-design updates

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 10:00 GMT

Update on Europe's Eco-design and Energy using product regulations:
• Commission Regulation 1062/2010 supplements Directive 2010/30/EU with regard to energy labeling of televisions. It establishes labeling requirements and provisions of supplementary product information for televisions. This Regulation enters into force on the 20th day following its publication in the OJ. It will apply from 2011/11/30, however Article 3(1)(d/e)&4(b/c/d) will apply from 2012/03/30e.
• Commission Regulation 1016/2010 (2010/10/10) implements Directive 2009/125/EC with regard to ecodesign requirements for household dishwashers.
• Commission Regulation 1015/2010 (2010/10/10) implements Directive 2009/125/EC with regard to ecodesign requirements for household washing machines.

Ceiling light Internet access

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 12:00 GMT

Flickering ceiling lights are usually a nuisance, but in city offices in St. Cloud (Minnesota), they will actually be a pathway to the Internet.

Audio Barcode

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 16:00 GMT

Audio Barcode is a technology that allows data, such as text information describing website URLs, to be carried and transmitted on sound waves in the audible range (music and spoken word). Follow the link.

Happy X-mas to you!

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 12:00 GMT

Teleconformity wishes its clients and visitors a happy X-mas.

WiMAX adds IEEE802.16m

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 14:00 GMT

IEEE 802.16m is an amendment to the released IEEE802.16-2009 Standard. The goal set out in 802.16m is to develop an advanced air interface to meet the requirements for IMT-Advanced next generation networks while still supporting legacy 802.16 OFDMA system. Find the IEEE wirelessman taskgroup webpage, the Rhode & Schwarz white or wall paper and latest notes of the task group.

Fabric Antennas

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 12:00 GMT

Ground breaking fabric Antennas developed at the Loughborough University, enabling production of fabric antennas and associated electronics, which could be integrated into a wearer's uniform.

Using Antenna Factors in EMI Measurements

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:00 GMT

Besides gain, direction, beam-width, aperture, pattern, temperature and radiation resistance the antenna factor is of importance for EMI testing. Read the full article in the link provided.

CAT-iq 2.0 Certification Program

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:00 GMT

Europe, the DECT Forum, the international association of the wireless home and enterprise communication industry, is pleased to announce the opening of the CAT-iq 2.0 Certification Program. With the Certification Program in place CAT-iq is a key voice and networking technology in home gateways.

New ZigBee Input Device Standard

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:00 GMT

New ZigBee Input Device Standard delivers Advanced, Battery Friendly Control For Human Interface Devices (HID).

ACTA announces RPC Validation

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:00 GMT

USA, effective from 2011/01/01, the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA) announces the rollout of a new, annual ACTA Responsible Party Code (RPC) Data Validation Program.

Handing Part 90 Equipment

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:00 GMT

FCC, handling new applications and permissive change applications for wideband and narrowband equipment in the Part 90 re-farming bands (KDB 579009).

Dash7 success in Sensor market

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:00 GMT

Dash7 Emerges As Competitive Option in Wireless Sensor Network Market. The strengths of the Dash7 protocol include its reliance on an international standard, use of the 433 MHz frequency that enables international operation and longer range than its competition, and its design for lower power operation.

Finnish-Russian LTE agreement

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:00 GMT

Finland and the Russian Federation Agree on 800Mhz Spectrum Usage for LTE Services. Finland and Russia have held negotiations on making the 800 MHz band available for mobile communications. As a result of the negotiations, Finland may begin the construction of LTE test networks within this frequency band.

India Suspending Video Calls

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 09:00 GMT

India, 3G network operators, Reliance Communications and Tata Teleservices are appealing against an order from the Department of Telecoms (DoT) to suspend their video calling services. The two networks argue that the order - related to state security - is discriminatory as the two state-owned networks, MTNL and BSNL are still permitted to provide video calls. The DoT order requires that the private operators suspend the service until they are able to provide live monitoring of the video calls. Bharti Airtel is also reported to have received the same order blocking it from launching video services in the future.

Pacific Islands Updates

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 12:00 GMT

Follow the news of the Pacific Islands Telecommunication Association (PITA).

Maroc Telecom acquiring Benin?

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:00 GMT

Morocco, According to Telegeography, Maroc Telecom is in a good position to bid for state-owned Benin Telecoms. The schedule for privatising the PSTN and broadband operator is unclear however. Maroc Telecom has expanded across several African nations and the group is looking at other markets outside the French speaking African countries.

FCC SAR for 3G Devices (Updated)

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 09:00 GMT

FCC's most current RF exposure (SAR) test procedures for 3G devices (KDB 941225).

FCC HAC for Mobile Handsets

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 08:30 GMT

FCC equipment authorization requirements for Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) of mobile handsets (KDB 285076).

FCC SAR for Push-To-Talk Radios

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 08:00 GMT

FCC RF exposure (SAR) test requirements for occupational push-to-talk (PTT) radios (KDB 643646).

FCC dismissal request

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:00 GMT

After having received a grant, there can be reasons to request a so called "Dismissal". Due to wrong exhibits, or typos, etc. TCB's can exchange maximum only 2 exhibits within 30 days for whatever reason. If more exhibits involved, the Grantee can request a dismissal by uploading a dismissal request letter, clearly describing the reason. In addition the FCC has to be informed. In cases of wrong FCC ID typing by a TCB, it requires action and explanation by the involved TCB directly. If a dismissal is required after 30 days, the grantee shall issue dismissal letter on company letterhead, and that can only be uploaded by a TCB. Read the supersede procedures for TCB's provided in this news link.

IEC's new members

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:30 GMT

Since the IEC 2009 GM held in Tel Aviv, IEC welcomed several new members. Chile, Oman, UAE joined as full members and Morocco, Jordan and Georgia joined as associate members, while Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, El Salvador, Honduras, Namibia, Rwanda, Uruguay and Zambia joined as affiliate members.

Antenna Theory & FCC approach

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:00 GMT

Article on the basics of Antennas, the theory behind it, and FCC articles about the use and approach of Antennas in part 15 filings published by Teleconformity.

Cat-iq 2011 conference in Amsterdam

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 14:00 GMT

Europe, the DECT Forum, the worldwide association of the wireless home and enterprise communication industry, and Informa Telecoms and Media announce that the registration is open for the 15th DECT World & CAT-iq Conference on January 26-27, 2011 in Amsterdam.

Dash 7's Tag spec for ISO18000-7

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:00 GMT

Dash 7 Alliance introduces a new specification, known as Mode 2, for ISO approval, that would allow the integration of 433 MHz active and 13.56 MHz passive RFID on a single tag. It would also enable tag-to-tag transmission, and make possible a range of new applications.

Costa Rica Mobile Licenses

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:00 GMT

Costa Rica Regulator SUTEL gets offers from several companies to build its new mobile phone infrastructure. It is espected the SUTEL will awards the bid in January 2011.

Hong Kong Spectrum Auction

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:00 GMT

Hong Kong OFTA industry briefing on 2011/01/06 about Radio Spectrum Auction in the 850MHz, 900MHz and 2GHz bands for the provision of Public Mobile Telecommunications Services.

EU consultation on SRR amendment

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:00 GMT

Europe, Consultation on the proposed amendment to Commission Decision on Short Range Radars (SRR). SRR are an active safety feature in cars and have the potential to prevent accidents and to save many lives. Radars are using radio spectrum as a resource. The Commission has harmonised the use of radio spectrum within Europe for these types of radar equipment in the 24 GHz frequency band.

US amends Household Equipment Testing

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:00 GMT

In order to implement recent amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to amend its test procedures for residential dishwashers, dehumidifiers, and conventional cooking products (which include cooktops, ovens, and ranges) to provide for measurement of standby mode and off mode energy use by these products.

TRA Heads 14th Meeting for ASMG

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:00 GMT

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has participated in the 14th Arab Spectrum Management Group (ASMG) that was commenced from 2010/11/29 till 2010/12/02 in Lebanon, hosted by TRA under the patronage of His Excellency Charbel Nahas, Minister of Telecommunications.

RF Exposure Mobile/Portable & USB Dongles

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 08:30 GMT

FCC RF exposure requirements and procedures for mobile and portable devices (KDB 447498) and also SAR procedures for USB Dongles. Additionally includes a Mobile Multi-transmitter MPE Estimation Excel sheet.

Plasma Antennas

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 08:15 GMT

A new antenna design trades simple metal poles for millions of tiny clouds of plasma, and leads to greater directionality for home Wi-Fi, faster speeds, cheaper designs, and ubiquitous radar systems in cars.

Fractal Antennas

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 08:00 GMT

Just take a look at this first (in history) working wideband microwave cloak. Fractal Antennas are a fact now.

ECC Nov. & Dec. Consultations

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:30 GMT

Europe, WG FM consultation (deadline: 2010/12/21) on 1400-1427MHz EEES (11)/AA, LPRs (11)BB, Radio Microphones (ERC70-03 Annex 10), AMI (ERC70-03 Annex 12) and L-band (ECC Report 161).
WG RA consultation (deadline:2010/12/07) on GSM-R updates in 876-880&921-925MHz(02)09, GSM-R licensing exemption (02)10 and Enforcement Benchmarking.
WG SE consultation (deadline: 2010/11/30) on 5850-7075MHz HAPS co-existance (ECC Report 156), spurious impact on radio services (ECC Report 157), impact of 26GHz SRR-UWB (ECC Report 158), cognitive radio in white spaces 470-790MHz (ECC Report 159), allocation of FWA in 24.5-26.5, 27.5-29.5 & 31.8-33.4MHz (ECC/REC/(11)01) and Unwanted Emissions in the Spurious Domain ECC/REC74-01.
Also refer to ECC draft Report 38 for consultation on ERC70-03.

ECC November Decisions

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:00 GMT

Europe, 3 ECC Decisions were taken in 2010/11:
(10)01 Sharing Conditions in the 10.6-10.68 GHz Band between FS, MS and EESS.
(10)02 Compatibility between 30-31 GHz FSS and 31.3-31.5 GHz EESS.
(05)02-old and (05)02-amended Freq. Band 169.4-169.8125 MHz.
Please take notice that decisions (97)05, (01)1, 2, 4, 12..14, 22..55, (98)19, 21 & (99)18..21 will be replaced soon on 2010/12/21.

CEPT November Reports

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 09:00 GMT

Europe, 3 CEPT Reports were published on 2010/11/18. One on the Compatibility between UMTS and existing and planned aeronautical systems above 960 MHz (Report 042 ) and the second one about Compatibility between LTE and WiMAX operating in the 900/1800 MHz bands and systems operating in adjacent bands (Report 041 ) and the third one about Compatibility study for LTE and WiMAX operating in the 900/1800 MHz bands (Report 040 ).

IC updated RSS-Gen, RSS-210 and RSS-310

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:00 GMT

Industry Canada Gazette Notice SMSE-016-10 - New Issues of RSS-Gen, RSS-210 and RSS-310. The documents RSS-210, Issue 8; RSS-310, Issue 3; and RSS-Gen, Issue 3, will come into force as of the date of publication of this notice.

Ultrasensitive Microwave Detector

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:00 GMT

Physicists from Rice University and Princeton University have discovered how to use gallium arsenide for ultrasensitive microwave detectors that could be suitable for next-generation computers.

IC updated SRSP-314.5

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:00 GMT

Industry Canada SRSP-314.5. sets out Technical Requirements for Fixed Line Of Sight Radio Systems operating in the Band 14.5 - 15.35 GHz.

FCC Launches Spectrum remake

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:00 GMT

FCC notice about future spectrum management. Dividing and licensing a fixed portion of the spectrum will disappear in the future. Radio enabled devices and services will dynamically find the necessary spectrum (FCC notice 10-198, published on 2010/11/30)

NCF certification program

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:00 GMT

The NFC Forum, a non-profit industry association that advances the use of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, today formally unveiled its Certification Program at Cartes & IDentification in Paris. The NFC Forum Certification Program gives device manufacturers a means of establishing their product's compliance with the NFC Forum's technical specifications.

UAE Telecom Regulatory Authority

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:00 GMT

Information update about the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRA), source: Wikipedia.

GSMA Calls on South Africa to Release LTE Radio Spectrum

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 09:50 GMT

South Africa, Responsible spectrum management and reduction of administrative barriers to network expansion will be key enablers of mobile broadband in South Africa, according to Analysys Mason's latest findings published in a report for the GSMA. The GSMA commissioned Analysis Mason to look at the impact of mobile broadband on the South African economy. The report forecasts that mobile broadband and related industries will generate 1.8 percent of South Africa's GDP (ZAR 72 billion) and as many as 28,000 jobs by 2015, highlighting the vital contribution of this sector to the country's growth.

FCC RF Exposure Updates

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 09:40 GMT

Latest presentation on RF Exposure by the FCC.

FCC Power Measurement Updates

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 09:30 GMT

Latest presentation on Power Measurement by the FCC.

FCC Redesign of EA System

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 09:20 GMT

FCC plans for redesigning the Equipment Authorization system.

FCC Administrative Updates

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 09:10 GMT

Latest presentation on Administrative EA changes by the FCC.

FCC Roundtable Discussions

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 09:00 GMT

Latest Roundtable Discussions at the October TCBC, summary from the FCC.

Labeling for Indonesia

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 3 Dec 2010 18:20 GMT

Indonesia, Labels on electronic goods for home appliances, telecommunication, and informatics, construction/building material; motor vehicles (spare parts and others) must be in Indonesian language.

Available PCS Spectrum in Canada

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 18:10 GMT

Industry Canada Gazette Notice DGSO-003-10 - Available Personal Communications Services (PCS) Spectrum in the 2 GHz Frequency Range.

Canada Terminal Equipment Amendment

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 18:00 GMT

Industry Canada Gazette Notice SMSE-010-10 - CS-03, Part I, Issue 9, Amendment 4 - Requirements for Terminal Equipment (TE) and Related Access Arrangements Intended for Direct Connection to Analogue Wireline Facilities.

Recent FCC KDB published

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:00 GMT

FCC published recently the following KDB:
971168 (measurement of fundamental emissions for licensed wideband (> 1 MHz) DTS), 412172 (ERP vs. EIRP Values), 449343 (pre-calibrated field method in conjunction with TIA-603-C to measure radiated emissions), 966099 (log AV detector to make AV measurements), 714737 (what AV detector to use for EMC).

Canada labeling Requirements

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:00 GMT

The basic Industry Canada labeling requirements are specified in RSS Gen Issue 3 5.2 while User Manual information for licence exempt devices is specified in 7.1.3 and digital apparatus (ICES-003) in 7.1.4
Each specific RSS may have additional requirements, like RSS-210 issue 8 A4.2 (Medical Telemetry devices), A4.3 (216-217 MHz), A9.3 (5150-5250 devices "for indoor use only".
RSS-310 Issue 3 2.2 states that Cat. II devices must bear a label with manufacturer/brand name, model and text "Canada 310". RSS-310 2.3 requires to put the statement "This Category II Radiocommunication device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310" in the user manual, both in English and French). Note: This article was again updated on 11 December after the issue of new revisions of the standards mentioned in this article. Contact Teleconformity for more information.

FCC labeling Requirements

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:00 GMT

Article on the FCC Part 15 & 18 Equipment labeling and Information to be provided to the User (Regulatory Statements) published by Teleconformity (TCMY), containing basic information resources, procedures and guidelines.

FCC steps to open TV spectrum

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:20 GMT

FCC Proposes Initial Steps To Open TV Spectrum To New Wireless Broadband Services. See also DOC-303095A1

FCC Part 5 opportunities expanded

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:10 GMT

FCC Expands Opportunities for Radio Experimentation and Market Trials under Part 5 of the Commission's Rules and Streamlining Other Related Rules.

FCC boosting Spectrum efficiency

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:00 GMT

FCC Crafts Proposals to Boost Spectrum Research and Spectrum-Efficient Wireless Technologies.

IC consultation on 700MHz

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:50 GMT

Industry Canada Gazette Notice SMSE-018-10 on the Consultation on a Policy and Technical Framework for the 700 MHz Band and Aspects Related to Commercial Mobile Spectrum.

Mobile Licenses in Syria

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:00 GMT

Bid in Syria's forthcoming tender for the country's third mobile operator license. Etisalat, France Telecom, Qtel, Turkcell, Saudi Telecom were pre-qualified, with Iranian group Tamco being dropped from the tender. For more information about Syria Approvals, visit this page.

Global Regulators Symposium

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:00 GMT

The 10th Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR10), organized by the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), in collaboration with the Regulatory Authority for Telecommunications and Post (ARTP) of Senegal, will be held in Dakar, Senegal. GSR10 issued their respective best practice guidelines.

Latin America stifling LTE

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:00 GMT

As LTE gains momentum globally, service providers in Latin America are eager to capitalize on the opportunity to deliver wireless broadband services. Both the availability and allocation of spectrum suited to LTE and spectrum caps remain stumbling blocks for operators in Latin America...

FCC Spectrum Dashboard

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:00 GMT

FCC Spectrum dashboard released. It allows to search in the spectrum and how it is being used, who owns licenses, and what is available around the country.

RFID Live in the Europe

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 10:00 GMT

RFID Journal Live event for European companies to be held in December in Darmstadt, Germany. Find information about the actual topics at the information link.

Elektro Vakbeurs Hardenberg

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 15:00 GMT

An electro-exhibition is being held in Hardenberg, The Netherlands from December 7-9. The exhibition is about Electric, Electronic, Switching, Cables, Measurement Equipment, Light, Software, Telecom and ICT, Domotica, Energy Supply, Automation and Security.

Expert manuals EE Europe

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 14:00 GMT

Expert manual about Electrical Equipment requirements in Europe.

Expert manuals EE China

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 13:00 GMT

Expert manual about Electrical Equipment requirements in China.

ANSI Standards Portal

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 15:00 GMT

ANSI has launched a Standards Portal website to find standards of important export markets of the US. Find China, India or South Korea standards and their respective organizations easily.

South American WISPs

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:00 GMT

Update: List of Wireless ISP's in South America.

Argentina Update on Safety

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:00 GMT

As we published on August 31, Argentina planned to only issue Electrical Safety certificates to local companies as of tomorrow (2010/09/01). The new rule has been abolished after objections from the market.

South Korea Updates

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:00 GMT

As of January 1, 2011, South Korea KCC will require to apply the KC logo. Previously certified products may use either ones. For more information, contact Teleconformity.

Ukraine Updates

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:00 GMT

In 2011, the Ukraine conformity mark UKR-SEPRO (on the product, package or user manual) will become mandatory and enforced by surveillances. In line with government decree 785 , EMC approval can be done by DoC, which has to be registered, but there is no longer a need to apply together with Safety. Safety approval can be obtained based on CB reports. For more information, contact Teleconformity.

FCC Digital Television Updates

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:00 GMT

1. FCC Measurement Standards for Digital Television Signals Pursuant To the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004.
2. FCC Establishment of a Model for Predicting Digital Broadcast Television Field Strength Received at Individual Locations.

IC RF exposure guideline for Antenna Systems

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:00 GMT

Industry Canada released GL-08, Issue 1. It is a guideline for the preparation of RF Exposure Compliance Reports for Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems.

EPC global guidance on Container Tags

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:00 GMT

The new EPC global guidelines specify the performance and usage of EPC Gen 2 RFID tags designed for tracking cargo, and are intended for tag vendors as well as logistics companies. The "Gen 2" standard defines the physical and logical requirements for a passive-backscatter, Interrogator-talks-first (ITF), radio-frequency identification (RFID) system operating in the 860-960 MHz frequency range. The system comprises Interrogators (also known as Readers), and Tags (also known as Labels). The UHF Class-1 Generation-2 air interface protocol V1.2.0 extends the item-level tagging capabilities of UHF Gen 2. In this protocol, 3 optional features have been added. An indicator is now available to show when there is formatted data in user memory. Addition of permalocking on a block level in user memory now protects contents that have already been written. Recommissioning of a tag after POS operations is now available. The recommissioned action is indicated through the inclusion of extended protocol control bits. Find the Class 1 Generation 2 UHF Air Interface Protocol Standard here.

Automotive groups agree on RFID guidelines for RTIs

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:00 GMT

The multinational Joint Automotive Industry Forum (JAIF) is about to release a set of requirements and recommendations for implementing RFID technology to track returnable transport items in reusable containers used by that sector.

RFID Live in the Middle East

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:00 GMT

Update on the use of RFID in the Middle East. RFID Journal Live event for Middle East companies concluded on October 5, 2010 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Find information about the actual topics at the information link.

Chinese-European cooperation

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:00 GMT

European Union and the EFTA states started to cooperate with China in the Europe-China Standards Information Platform (CESIP). In 2006, the EU, EFTA and the three ESOs (CEN, CENELEC and ETSI) decided to sign a grant agreement and appoint a Seconded European Standardization Expert in China (SESEC) in order to shed some light on China standardization and Quality Infrastructure activities. Find here the EU and China web resources.

Dash7 mode 2 for ISO18000-7

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:00 GMT

Mode 2 is the name of the specification recently approved by the DASH7 Alliance that will be submitted to ISO in order to begin the process of updating the ISO 18000-7 standard for active RFID. Mode 2 adds new PHY and MAC layers as well as new encoding and modulation schemes that enable a range of capabilities required for DASH7 to compete in the wireless sensor networking/internet of things arena. Find a summary about Dash7 mode 2 here.

Latest R&TTECA Guidance Updates

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:00 GMT

Europe, the latest R&TTE Compliance Association Technical Guidance Notes Updates for Radar Detectors and for GPS/GNSS and other Rx-only equipment ,

FCC Market Surveillance

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:00 GMT

Article on the FCC Market Surveillance Policy published by Teleconformity (TCMY), containing basic information resources, procedures and guidelines.

3th 3G Licence in Kenya

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:00 GMT

Kenya has awarded a 3G license to France Telecom's local subsidiary, making it the third network in the country to hold a 3G license.

GSMA to lead Embedded SIM

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:00 GMT

Article about the GSMA embedded SIM initiative to support the connected future. SIM was initially deployed in GSM phones and means operator dependence and operator side activation, while embedded SIM changes this concept, possibly bringing more control over the networks to the mobile phone manufacturers. Embedded SIM may expedite bringing cellular capabilities to other devices, like mp3 players, navigation devices, e-readers, etc. Remarkable initiative while Apple announced to drop embedded SIM?

India Updates

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:00 GMT

In 2009, DoT was considering to de-license 13.56 RFID. Just recently, the 13.56MHz (13.553-13.576MHz) was actually de-licensed by DoT. Tags and Readers can be used without license, but may still need RF approval! For more information, contact Teleconformity.

Teleconformity at Engineering Compliance

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 15:00 GMT

Teleconformity from The Netherlands (TCMY) ia listed at Engineering Compliance for its expert services in the area of Testing, Certification and Homologation services.

Vintage Battery Tester!

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 14:00 GMT

Modern battery tester in antique enclosure. We just came across this one.

Turkey Updates

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 13:00 GMT

The use of 5GHz Wireless LAN (WLAN) in the band 5470-5725MHz is now open for use in Turkey! For more information, contact Teleconformity.

IEEE802.21 and IEEE802.22

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:00 GMT

Article about IEEE802.21 supporting Media Independent Handover (MIH) among and between different wireless network technologies and article about IEEE802.22 specifying Wireless Regional Area Network (WRAN) using the TV white spaces and Cognitive Radio (CR) algorithms to bring broadband to hard to reach rural areas.

Cellular Technologies Overview

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 10:00 GMT

Article on the worldwide evolvement of Cellular Technologies by Teleconformity (TCMY), containing basic information about generation classification of 1G / 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G , standards, frequencies and countries involved (source: Wikipedia).

WiFi radiation make trees sick?

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:00 GMT

Article about an experiment at the University of Delft showing trees and leafs affected by 2.4GHz radiation from 6 WiFi AP's during 3 months in a climate room.

Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:00 GMT

BREW MP is a software platform for open business, originally supporting CDMA, but now also GSM, developed my Qualcomm in 2001. BREW acts between the application and the wireless device on-chip operating system in order to allow programmers develop applications without needing the code for system interface or understanding wireless applications. Find out the latest developments on BREW MP following this news link. Find here the BREW MP developer site.

Wireless Microphones

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:00 GMT

Article on Wireless Micro-phones by Teleconformity (TCMY), containing basic information about regulation and frequencies used in the EU, USA, and JP.

Automotive EMC

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:00 GMT

Article on Auto-motive by Teleconformity (TCMY), containing basic information about the compliancy regulations in the EU, USA and Australia.

LTE Spectrum awarded in Armenia

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:00 GMT

Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) says that it has been awarded radio spectrum for LTE services in Armenia. VivaCell-MTS, a majority-owned subsidiary of MTS, is the first mobile operator to have been allocated frequencies for the deployment of a LTE network from Public Services Regulatory Commission of the Republic of Armenia. In accordance with the regulator's decision VivaCell-MTS has an obligation to launch the LTE network into commercial operation before March 2011.

European strategy towards 2020

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:00 GMT

"Europe 2020" is the EU's growth strategy for the coming decade. In a changing world, the EU wants to become a smart, sustainable and inclusive economy. These three mutually reinforcing priorities should help deliver high levels of employment, productivity and social cohesion.

Industry Canada TAFL updated

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:00 GMT

Industry Canada Updates the Technical and Administrative Frequency List (TAFL).

European e/E marking of ESA

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:00 GMT

European update on aftermarket Automotive Components: Electronic Sub Assemblies (ESA) that not affect the vehicle safety functionality, do not require (any longer) Annex IIIC Type Approval from a Technical Service. Amendment 2009/19/EC (2009/03/11) to directive 72/245/EEC (including previous Amendment 2004/104/EC and 2005/83/EC ), has abolished this requirement. Therefore 72/245/EC (e-mark) and ECE-R10 Rev. 3 (E-mark) now have the same approach for ESA. ECE-R10 Rev. 3 still requires to issue a manufacturer's DoC, whereas 72/245/EC requires compliancy with the EMC or R&TTE directive. For quality and commercial reasons, the e/E marking route can still be followed. (Unofficial consolidated version of 72/245/EC including amendments and corrections up to 2006/96/EC).

Wireless Microphones in Europe

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:00 GMT

Wireless analog (and some digital) microphones in Europe can be marketed using the RF standards EN301357-1 & -2 or EN300422-1 & -2 i.c.w. EMC standard EN301489-1 & -9 and Safety standard EN60065/EN60950-1. Frequency bands opening opportunities are 29.7-47MHz (see ERC 70-03 annex 10a: 10mW), 174-216MHz (10d: 50mW), 470-862 (10e: 50mW), 863-865MHz (10c: 10mW), 1785-1800MHz (10f/g: 20 or 50mW). At present, the 863-865MHz band is generally available throughout the EU. Other frequencies however cannot be used, certainly not in all countries, due to the ongoing process of reassigning the TV bands. All bands require a personal end-user use-license, except 10a/c/g. 10a is also a band for Military use.
In addition to the standards mentioned, we refer to ETSI Technical Specification TS 102 192-1 &-2 for more generic background information of microphones in the 25MHz-3GHz range. For more specific information on professional microphones (PWMS) we advise to read ETSI Technical Report TR 102 546 V1.1.1.
We remark that for digital wireless microphones in the 1785-1800MHz band, the older ETSI standards EN 301 840-1 &-2 exists but these appear not to be used in favor of EN 300 422-1 &-2.
For more information and determination of the correct approach for your microphone, contact Teleconformity.

Polish Telecom Act amended

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:00 GMT

On 8 September 2010 the Polish Sejm passed some amendments to the Polish Telecommunications Act to address significant market position and focus on the conditions of their telecommunications activity.

CDMA network operators

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:00 GMT

Find here a useful list of CDMA network operators worldwide. Frequencies bands used are 450MHz, 800MHz, 1900MHz and 2100MHz.

Mexico consultation on 700MHz

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:00 GMT

Mexico, COFETEL launched a public consultation on the use of the 700 MHz, 1.7/2.1 GHz and 3.4-3.7 GHz bands (2010-11-08).

Standardisation from a European perspective

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:00 GMT

Useful article about EMC standardisation in Europe. Find the basic information about this, including identification of Harmonised standards that are to be complied with for presumption of conformity, can be found in CENELEC Guide 24 and 25 .

Europe new list of harmonised standards

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:00 GMT

Europe, OJ Notice No. 2010/C306/1 was published by the Commission: a new list of harmonised Standards for the EMC directive.

New Russian IEEE802.11n standard

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 18:00 GMT

The old Russian Normative Legal (NLA) Act No. 19 (2007-02-13) for IEEE802.11a/b/g will be replaced by No. 124 (2010-09-14) and comes into force. Local testing will be required, done by accredited labs. The respective FAC DoC and CoC shall be submitted to obtain approval.

CDMA in Europe

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:00 GMT

The R&TTE directive provides harmonised ERM standards for CDMA technologies.

Classic CDMA (CDMA 1x) is used in certain countries where they allow 450MHz (Band class 11):
410-430MHz & 450-470MHz.
Also the 850MHz (Band class 12) may be allowed in some countries:
870-876MHz (Tx for mobile) paired with 915-921MHz (Tx for base).
The spectrum aspects are covered by RF standards:
EN301449 (CDMA 1x & CDMA PARM, BS=base),
EN301526 (CDMA 1x & CDMA PARM, UE=mobile),
EN302426 (CDMA 1x & CDMA PARM, RP=repeater).

IMT-2000 (3G) also deploys certain variants of CDMA technology. Here is a full overview of all technologies covered by the IMT-2000 RF standards:
EN301908-1 (common requirements);

-2 (UTRA FDD & E-UTRA FDD: DS-CDMA, UE),
-3 (UTRA FDD & E-UTRA FDD: DS-CDMA, BS),
-11 (UTRA FDD & E-UTRA FDD: DS-CDMA, RP);

-4 (CDMA-2000: MC-CDMA & E-CDMA-MC UMB, UE),
-5 (CDMA-2000: MC-CDMA & E-CDMA-MC UMB, BS),
-12 (CDMA-2000: MC-CDMA, RPT);

-6 (CDMA TDD UTRA TDD & -E-UTRA TDD, UE),
-7 (CDMA TDD UTRA TDD & -E-UTRA TDD, BS);

-8 (TDMA-SC: UWC 136, UE),
-9 (TDMA-SC: UWC 136, BS);

-10 (FDMA/TDMA: Digital Enhanced Cordless Telephony);

-13 (E-UTRA, UE),
-14 (E-UTRA, BS),
-15 (E-UTRA, FDD RP);

-16 (E-CDMA-MC UMB, UE),
-17 (E-CDMA-MC UMB, BS).

EMC standards:
EN301489-1 (common requirements)

EN301489-23 (IMT-2000 DS-CDMA UTRA, BS+RP+AE)
EN301489-24 (IMT-2000 DS-CDMA UTRA, UE+AE)
EN301489-25 (CDMA 1x Spread Spectrum, UE+AE)
EN301489-26 (CDMA 1x Spread Spectrum, BS+RP+AE)

Safety standards:

EN60950-1 (requirements for IT Equipment)
EN60215 (requirements for Radio Equipment)

South Korea and India lead 5G

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 10 Nov 2010 12:00 GMT

India takes the first call on 5G (source: India Times).
South Korea to get the first 5G network (source: Gadget Venue). Interesting stories about Asia taking the lead in the next generation cellular networks?

Europe, CE marking made easy !

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 10 Nov 2010 10:00 GMT

The European Union has launched an information campaign and new website that explains the role and meaning of CE marking both to consumers and professionals.

Revised exemption list for RoHS Directive

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:00 GMT

The European Union (EU) published in its Official Journal a European Commission decision amending the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) for applications containing lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls or polybrominated diphenyl ethers in electric and electronic equipment. The new directive 2010/571/EU1 adapts RoHS exemptions to scientific and technical progress as an Annex to Article 4(1) of Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS). Corrections in the related Annex .

IC announces host approval requirements

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:00 GMT

Industry Canada announces certification requirements for host devices incorporating certified radio modules, where the combination would require SAR (RF exposure), or in case more certified radio modules are incorporated. Despite the announcement, TCB council members will get a chance to provide comments to Industry Canada that will be taken into consideration.

IC requires bystander SAR at 2.5cm distance

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:00 GMT

Industry Canada public notice 2010-16 announces a new revision of RSS-102 (effective as of January 1, 2011) that will include SAR requirements (RF exposure) for persons who are standing 2.5cm or less close to antennas build in certain devices, such as laptops screens where the antennas are internally located. The new requirements aim to protect the bystanders and will result in more extensive SAR testing (publication of 2010-10-15).

Impact of the New Legislative Framework on R&TTE

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 12:00 GMT

The European New Legislative Framework (NLF) and its consequences for the revision of the R&TTE directive. Find here also a useful presentation from the R&TTECA presented in March in Japan.

New EMC directive due to NLF

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:00 GMT

Europe, the existing EMC directive will be amended in line with the New Legislative Framework (NLF). What will this mean for your equipment to be placed on the market? Contact Teleconformity for more information.

Wireless Microphones in Canada

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 18:00 GMT

Industry Canada CPC-2-1-11 provides a useful overview of Wireless Microphones and Wireless Cameras to be authorized under RSS-123.

Wireless Microphone Frequencies

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:00 GMT

Useful overview published by Radio Reference about frequencies to use for wireless microphones (follow the RSS link).
Find also an article about Corless Microphones in the USA, published by Radio Refernce here. Please not that frequency policies may change over time.

Wireless Microphone Frequency Tool

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:00 GMT

Sennheiser provides an on-line frequency tool that allows you to search for available frequencies in the USA. The tool has a live interface to the FCC TV broadcast database. You can find the available frequency easily for trouble-free operation of wireless microphones.

Wireless Microphones in the USA

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:00 GMT

This RSS link refers to a useful article explaining wireless microphones.
At present, analog wireless microphones in the US may/could operate in:
169.445-171.905MHz for secondary use (90.265(b): 50mW B=54kHz).
54-72, 76-88, 174-216MHz (74.861: 50mW); 470-608, 614-698MHz (74.861: 250mW) .
49.82-49.9MHz (15.235); 72-73,74.6-74.8,75.2-76MHz (15.237);
88-108MHz (15.239) and 902-928, 2400-2483.5, 5725-5875MHz (Part 15.249) are an option but not very often considered.
All part 15 devices operating outside the restricted bands (15.205) and outside the TV bands can also be used when authorized according the limits and provisions of 15.209. Any part 15 device capable of transmitting in the TV bands (ch.2-51, excluding ch.37) must be marketed in compliance with all 15.216 alerts. Part 15 devices are Unlicensed and do not require an end-user use-license.
Microphones used in the 700MHz band (Part 74: 698-806MHz) are prohibited by the FCC after 2010/06/12. Devices authorized under Part 74 and 90 require a permanent (or temporarily) end-user use-license to be obtained from the FCC and must be operated at minimum distances from broadcast stations.
Digital auditive devices or microphones can operate under the provisions of 15.247 (902-928, 2400-2483.5, 5725-5850MHz; FHSS Bluetooth or digital modulated) or 15D (1920-1930MHz; DECT based).

FCC RF-ID Passive Tag Policy

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:00 GMT

What are the FCC requirements for passive RFID tags used with Frequency Hopping Tag Reading systems operating under 15.247? (Publication 205122)

FCC SAR for LTE Devices

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 16:00 GMT

FCC Interim (draft) SAR (RF exposure) for LTE Handsets & Data Modems. (Publication 941225)

FCC KDB on DECT CAT-iq under part 15D

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 08:00 GMT

Can a DECT CAT-iq system that defines five frequency bands divided into 12 time slots for each band, for a total of 60 duplex time/frequency windows, apply the provisions of FCC Section 15.323 (c) (5) if a connection uses an access channel with one or two time windows? For the case when two time/frequency windows are used the system would still monitor 60 time/frequency windows. (KDB 377704)

FCC Software Defined Radios (SDR)

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:00 GMT

Article on the FCC Software Defined Radios by Teleconformity (TCMY), containing basic information resources, procedures and guidelines.

Latest FCC KDB articles on Software Defined Radios (SDR)

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 09:00 GMT

Overview of the most recent articles about Software Defined Radios (SDR) published (on 02 November 2010) in the FCC Knowledge Database (KDB).

FCC expects Spectrum shortage

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:00 GMT

Technical paper by FCC staff on Mobile Broadband Benefits of Additional Spectrum.

FCC Confidentiality overview (STC/LTC)

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 11:30 GMT

Article on the FCC Short Term and Long Term Confidentiality published by Teleconformity (TCMY).

Latest FCC KDB articles on Confidentiality

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:30 GMT

Overview of the most recent articles about Short and Long Term Confidentiality (STC/LTC) published (on 01 November 2010) in the FCC Knowledge Database (KDB).

FCC, keeping your information Confidential

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:30 GMT

How can information included with a request for an FCC equipment authorization be held confidential? Read it on our FAQ pages.

FCC, Modular approved devices using new antennas

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:30 GMT

What are the FCC requirements for approving a different antenna with an approved modular transmitter? Read it on our FAQ pages.

FCC labeling Requirements

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:00 GMT

What are the FCC (part 15&18) labeling requirements? How should I label a device? Read this KDB (784748) and you will know (follow the information link). Additional information is provided in FCC Document "784748 D01 labeling Part 15 18 Guidelines v07".

FCC User Document Information

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 07:45 GMT

What are the FCC (part 15&18) requirements for User Documentation? What (regulatory) information has to be provided to the user? Read 784748 and you will know.

FCC Permit But Ask (PBA) overview

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:30 GMT

Article on the FCC Permit But Ask published by Teleconformity (TCMY), containing basic information resources about Permit But Ask procedures and guidelines.

Latest FCC KDB articles on PBA

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:00 GMT

Overview of the most recent articles about Permit But Ask (PBA) published (on 26 October 2010) in the FCC Knowledge Database (KDB).

Argentina launches braodband plan

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 09:00 GMT

Argentina, President Cristina Kirchner has launched a national connectivity plan to bring broadband access and free digital television to parts of the country not yet served by existing networks. "Argentina Conectada".

ETSI standard for External Power Supplies

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:00 GMT

Europe, ETSI released EN301489-34V1.1.1 regarding EMC and Radio requirements related to External Power Supplies (EPS) for mobile phones (GSM, W/CDMA, LTE).

Wi-Fi Alliance announces WiFi Direct

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:00 GMT

The Wi-Fi Alliance announces a specification to support peer-to-peer Wi-Fi connections (WLAN) between devices (2010/10/14).

ATEX standards list updated

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:00 GMT

European directive 94/9/EC on ATEX provides a new list of standards to be used for presumption of compliance (published on 2010/9/17).

FCC Notice on DSC equipment

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 08:00 GMT

FCC notice to remind manufacturers and retailers that, beginning March 25, 2011, fixed mounted digital selective calling (DSC) equipment built to RTCM Standard SC-101 may no longer be manufactured, imported, sold or installed.

ITU-R Confers 4G to 3GPP LTE

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 07:00 GMT

ITU, The 3GPP candidate technology submission for IMT-Advanced developed as LTE Release 10 & Beyond (LTE-Advanced) was accepted on the 20th of October 2010 as a 4G technology at the China/Chongqing meeting of ITU-R Working Party 5D, having successfully completed Steps 4 through 7 of the IMT-Advanced process in ITU-R, complying with or exceeding the ITU established criteria in all aspects.

ETSI standard releases

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:00 GMT

Europe, ETSI released EN301489-24 V1.5.1 (IMT-2000 CDMA Direct Spread; LTE), EN302500-1/ and-2 V2.1.1 (UWB location tracking from 6~9GHz), TS151021 V8.8.0 (BBS radio aspects; 3GPP TS 51.021 V8.8.0, R8), TS151021 V9.3.0 (BBS radio aspects; 3GPP TS 51.021 V9.3.0, R9), EN 300 386 V1.5.1 (Telecommunication network EMC), EN303213 V1.1.1 (A-SMGCS, part 2 on European Interoperatability Regulation EC 552/2004, level 2). Not yet Harmonised under the EU directives.

IEC issue of Guide 117

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:00 GMT

IEC issued GUIDE 117 on 2010/10/13 regarding Temperatures in Electrotechnical equipment of touchable hot surfaces.

CENELEC Amendment 2 for EN60065

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:00 GMT

CENELEC issued amendment A2:2010 in addition to EN60065:2002 for Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus Safety requirements. A2 is not yet Harmonised under the EU directives.

Chinese EMC standard GB 9254

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:00 GMT

China, according to CNCA public notice No. 31, the new Chinese EMC standard GB9254:2008 for IT and Telecom products has been implemented on September 1, 2009 and replaced the previous version GB9254:1998. For all new CCC applications the products must be tested to this new standard. For already issued CCC certificates that used the old GB9254:1998, the applicant is required to carry out additional testing and apply for an updated certificate before September 1, 2010.

IC, new issue of CB-02

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:00 GMT

Industry Canada releases CB-02 Issue 5, recognition, administrative and operational criteria for Certification Bodies (Radio).

When does a TCB need FCC permission

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 07:00 GMT

What devices require FCC permission for a TCB to issue a grant of equipment authorization, and what are the procedures to obtain permission? (KDB 388624)

FCC SAR for 3G Devices

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:00 GMT

What are the current FCC RF exposure SAR test procedures for 3G devices? (KDB 941225)

FCC permission for TCB to issue grants

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:50 GMT

What devices require FCC permission for a TCB to issue a grant of equipment authorization, and what are the procedures to obtain permission? (KDB 388624)

FCC HAC requirements for Mobile Phones

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:40 GMT

What are the FCC equipment authorization requirements for hearing aid compatibility (HAC) of mobile handsets? (KDB 285076)

FCC Permissive Changes Guideline

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:30 GMT

What are the FCC guidelines for permissive changes? (KDB 178919)

FCC Modular Approval Guidelines

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:20 GMT

What is the FCC guidance for equipment authorization of modular transmitter devices, and equipment that incorporates transmitter modules? (KDB 996369)

CBP operational description in part 90Z

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:10 GMT

What are the FCC guidelines for providing a Contention Based Protocol (CBP) operational description, as required by Part 90Z? (KDB 552295)

Country Code Selection in part 15C

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:00 GMT

Can a FCC Part 15 transmitter such as an 802.11b/g, or a UNII device, allow users or professional installers to set the country code to ensure compliance, if the users manual contains the following statement: ' WARNING: Select only the country in which you are using the device. Any other selection will make the operation of this device illegal.'? (KDB 594280)

Latest KDB Publications

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:00 GMT

Latest FCC KDB Publications are No. 852134 (who is authorized to apply and sign), 443999 (FCC's interim plans to approve 5GHz UNII devices with DFS) and 149672 (transmitters under multiple rule parts).

ACTA Public Notices 2010

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 12:00 GMT

In 2010, so far, ACTA (responsible for FCC part 68 approval program) released Public Notice PN10-04 (contact information), PN10-03 (errata for TIA 968-B), PN10-02 (errata for TIA 968-B) and PN10-01 (ACTA GC Meeting dates).

Brazil Updates

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 14 Nov 2010 11:00 GMT

Brazil, Anatel certificaiton rules requires ISO9001:2008 from now on. Manufacturers of Category I and II products must show compliance with the newer version, compliance certificates refering to older versions of this ISO standars are not any longer accepted.

Dutch Radiocommunication Agency in the Caribbean

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:00 GMT

As of October 10, the Netherlands Antilles does not exist anymore as one country. Curacao and Sint Maarten become independent countries within the Kingdom, just like Aruba in the past. Bonaire, Sint Eustatius (Statia) and Saba become Duch municipalities (towns) of The Netherlands. As such, Dutch Telecom Laws become applicable and the Agentschap Telecom will be responsible for all regulatory telecommunication matters.

Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:30 GMT

Article on Hearing Aid Compatibility published by Teleconformity (TCMY), containing basic information resources about Hearing Aid Compatibility requirements and testing for FCC, Industry Canada (IC), Europe (R&TTE) and Australia.

Latest FCC KDB articles on SAR

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:00 GMT

Overview of the most recent articles about RF exposure Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) published (on 12 October 2010) in the FCC Knowledge Database (KDB).

Latest FCC KDB articles on HAC

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:30 GMT

Overview of the most recent articles about Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) published (on 12 October 2010) in the FCC Knowledge Database (KDB).

IC TAPAC Bulletin on HAC

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:15 GMT

Industry Canada, TAPAC Bulletin 2008-02 is providing clarification on IC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) requirements for Handset Telephones.

Sectorial Agreement on Automotive RFID

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:00 GMT

The multinational Joint Automotive Industry Forum (JAIF) is about to release requirements and recommendations for implementing RFID technology to track returnable transport items. JAIF is an international organization created by AIAG (USA), Odette (Europe) and JAMA / JAPIA (Japan).

Consumer attitude to Femtocells

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:00 GMT

Article on the behavior of consumers in the USA when using Femtocells.

New ERC REC 70-03 version

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 07:00 GMT

Europe, the ECO published a new version of ERC Recommendation 70-03 on October 6, 2010. ERC REC 70-03 relates to the use of Short Range Devices (SRD).

Using MIMO in LTE

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 8 Oct 2010 07:00 GMT

Article on the introduction of spatial multiplexing (MIMO), transmit diversity and beamforming for higher rates and more efficiency in future LTE (source: Hindawi).

Antenna systems Conference

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 8 Oct 2010 06:00 GMT

Conference about Antenna systems to be held in Dallas from October 19-21, focusing on the latest advancements in Antenna systems & Technology.

Modular Approval (MA)

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 7 Oct 2010 13:30 GMT

Article on Modular Approvals published by Teleconformity (TCMY), containing basic information resources about Modular Approval requirements and testing for FCC, Industry Canada (IC), Europe (R&TTE) and MIC Japan.

ACMA TTE labeling Revised

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 7 Oct 2010 13:00 GMT

Australia, ACMA amended the Telecommunication labeling (Customer Equipment and Customer Cabling Notice 2001).

ACMA TTE Standards Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 7 Oct 2010 12:45 GMT

Australia, ACMA parts 1, 2 and 3 of the revised industry technical standard AS/CA S003:2010 come into force. The standard deals with requirements for Customer Access Equipment for connection to a Telecommunication Network. Consequently, the 2005 and 2008 versions will expire on 2011/09/30.

ACMA EMC Standards Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 7 Oct 2010 12:30 GMT

Australia, ACMA EMC standards list has been updated to include the latest versions of AS/NZS CISPR12, AS/NZS CISPR14.1 and AS/NZS CISPR22.

Use of 700MHz band in Latin America

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 7 Oct 2010 12:00 GMT

Report on the social value of the 700 MHz band in Latin America (source: DIRSI) .

Global IR Report 2009-2010

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 7 Oct 2010 08:00 GMT

Report on the evolvement of the Global Information Technology - ICT for Sustainability (source: WEFORUM).

Switzerland Telecom Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 6 Oct 2010 18:30 GMT

Europe, Switzerland, ePartial revision of the Decree of the Federal Office for Communications on telecommunications installations (OOIT). Due to the introduction of the digital dividend in Switzerland DVB-T transmitters and repeaters may not transmit on frequencies above 782 MHz.

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 6 Oct 2010 14:30 GMT

Article on SAR published by Teleconformity (TCMY), containing basic information resources about SAR requirements and testing for FCC, Industry Canada (IC), Europe (R&TTE), MIC Japan and Brazil.

Latest FCC KDB articles on DFS

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 6 Oct 2010 13:30 GMT

Overview of the most recent articles about Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) published (on 6 October 2010) in the FCC Knowledge Database (KDB).

Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 6 Oct 2010 13:00 GMT

Article published by Teleconformity (TCMY), containing basic information resources about Dynamic Frequency Selection requirements and testing for FCC, Industry Canada (IC), Europe (R&TTE) and MIC Japan.

Europe i2010

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 6 Oct 2010 12:00 GMT

The main objective for the European Information Society for growth and employment is offering affordable and secure high bandwidth communications, combining regulatory instruments ant the Commissions disposal to create a framwork for the digital economy.

Commission call to speed RFID

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 6 Oct 2010 11:30 GMT

The European Commission calls on industry and European standardisation organisations to speed up the development of a common European sign for RFID.

ESO Responses to EU Mandate 436

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 6 Oct 2010 08:30 GMT

European Standards Organizations (ESO) response on RFID coordinated effort to Phase 1 of EU Mandate M436. Includes contributions from CEN, CENELEC and ETSI. Comments to be submitted until 15 september 2010.

Europe's involvement in RFID

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 6 Oct 2010 08:00 GMT

Follow all European Union (EU) activities regarding RFID on the Information Society Theme Portal.

WHO Explanation of EM Fields

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:30 GMT

Electromagnetic radiation has been around since the birth of the universe; light is its most familiar form. Electric and magnetic fields are part of the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation which extends from static electric and magnetic fields, through radiofrequency and infrared radiation, to X-rays. Comprehensive information is provided by the WHO. Please follow the link.

WHO EMF Research 2010

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:00 GMT

Many large research funding agencies use the WHO Research Agendas as a basis for their funding research on EMF (RF exposure/SAR/MPE). Since 1997 over $200million of funding for research has been conducted to complete these Agendas.

Healt-based EMF Framework

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 5 Oct 2010 09:30 GMT

Large disparities between national limits and international guidelines can foster confusion for regulators and policy makers and increase public anxiety. These factors have motivated WHO to build a Framework for developing health-based EMF standards (RF exposure/SAR/MPE). The Framework addresses how to develop science-based quantitative EMF exposure limits. It is intended for national advisory and/or regulatory bodies that are either developing new standards for EMF or reviewing the basis of their existing standards.

International EMF project

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 5 Oct 2010 09:00 GMT

The International EMF project compiled a worldwide EMF (RF exposure/SAR/MPE) standards database.

Europe RF exposure Summary

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 5 Oct 2010 08:30 GMT

European RF exposure (EMF/SAR/MPE) is a matter of Human Health (& Safety), basically refering to the LVD EMF (EM fields) related ERC recommendation 1999/519/EC in conjucntion with the R&TTE directive 99/5/EC.

The current harmonised Standards (HS) are: EN50360 (Mobile phones, for head only, refering to EN50361 for SAR measurements), EN50371 (generic standard for LPD less than 20mW), EN50357 (RFID), EN50364 (EAS/RFID devices), EN50385 (Fixed equipment and Base stations), EN50401 (Telco networks), EN62311 (current generic standard) and EN62479 (following up EN50371).

Non harmonised Standards are EN50383 (Base stations), EN50392 (generic standard), EN62209-1 for SAR when EUT held to ear (replacement for EN50361), EN62209-2 for SAR when EUT held to body.

Minimum H&S criteria regarding exposure of EM Fields to workers is described in directive 2004/40/EC and amendment 2007/30/EC .

For more information, contact Teleconformity.

Japan RF exposure Summary

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 4 Oct 2010 14:00 GMT

The Japanese RF exposure requirements (SAR/MPE) are described in the Japanese Radio Regulations under Article 14.2

Additional MIC Notifications 819 , 859 , 566 , 572 , 172 , 121 , 153 and 628 have been issued in addition.

The public downloadable ARIB STD-T56 is a standard providing RF exposure measurement guidelines for Cellular Devices

For more information, contact Teleconformity.

EMC Test Lab Guidance

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 4 Oct 2010 12:00 GMT

Europe, EMC guidance documents issued by EMC TLA on diverse subjects such as Calibration of QP receivers, Conducted Emission on Etehrnet ports, on-site EMC testing, guidance on EN61000 3-2 & A14, 4-5, EN55024, etc.

WiMAX Forum Southeast Asia

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 1 Oct 2010 14:00 GMT

WiMAX Forum Southeast Asia Regional Focus 2010 features an agenda packed with real-life WiMAX implementation case studies and will be held on 22-25 November 2010 at Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, under the theme of “4G WiMAX in Emerging Markets - Innovation and Evolution in Delivering Broadband to All”.

MIC Japan BT, ZigBee and WLAN

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 1 Oct 2010 13:00 GMT

Most 2.4GHz technologies like BlueTooth (+/-EDR), ZigBee and WLAN fall under the Japanese Radio Regulations Article 49.20 (only WLAN channel 14 is specified in Article 49.21). Read more about radio test requirements and Certifiction service for MIC Japan.

Femtocells Explained

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 1 Oct 2010 12:45 GMT

We came over this nice introduction to Femtocells. If new to this subject, we advise you to just read this article (source: Bellq).

Femtocell Radio Technology

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 1 Oct 2010 12:30 GMT

Whitepaper about Femtocell Radio Technology (source: Airvana).

Femtocell Network Architecture

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 1 Oct 2010 12:25 GMT

Whitepaper about Femtocell Nework Architecture (source: Airvana).

Femtocell Standardization

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 1 Oct 2010 12:23 GMT

Whitepaper about Femtocell Standardization (source: Airvana).

Beyond HSPA+, SAE/LTE

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 1 Oct 2010 12:22 GMT

3GPP Mobile Broadband Innovation Path to 4G: Release 9, Release 10 and Beyond: HSPA+, SAE/LTE and LTE-Advanced (source:3G Americas).

GSM-UMTS to LTE Migration

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 1 Oct 2010 12:20 GMT

GSM-UMTS Network Migration to LTE. LTE and 2G-3G Interworking Functions (source:3G Americas).

3GPP R8 LTE Overview

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 1 Oct 2010 12:15 GMT

Contents include Technology Evolution, OFDM(A) and SC-FDMA, LTE Overview, LTE Radio Interface Architecture, LTE Downlink Transmission, LTE Uplink Transmission and LTE Cell Search (source: Intel Corporation).

Migration from WiMAX to LTE

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 1 Oct 2010 12:10 GMT

How and why, presented on LTE news (source: Maravedis).

450MHz spectrum for LTE

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 1 Oct 2010 12:00 GMT

The ITU studies the potential to use 450-862MHz for IMT advanced, however six CDMA-450 mobile operators want to extend the range to 410-862MHz for the use of LTE. It concerns Sky Link (Russia), TRIATEL (Latvia), DIALLOG (Belarus), Ufon (Czech Republic), G-Mobile (Mongolia), Telemobil SA (Romania) and the CDG SIG450.

Introduction to LTE Specs

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 1 Oct 2010 11:15 GMT

In LTE architecture, core network includes Mobility Management Entity (MME), Serving Gateway (SGW), Packet Data Network Gateway (PDN GW) where as E-UTRAN has E-UTRAN NodeB (eNB). The Protocol structure of control plane in between UE & MME is clearly described (source: LTE World).

The Wattwatt community

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 1 Oct 2010 11:00 GMT

Wattwatt is a community for individuals interested in electrical energy efficiency. We can not live without electricity...Use it efficiently, use less, generate more and reduce global warming. Wattwatt is where you can help make a difference. At Wattwatt you can share your ideas, comment and encourage the most interesting pulses.

IEC calls for global taskforce

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 1 Oct 2010 10:00 GMT

IEC called for a global taskforce to coordinate technology-based energy efficiency initiatives in an effort to increase coherence, and reduce duplication and wasted time, as it launched its white paper, Coping with the Energy Challenge, at the World Energy Congress in Montreal.

IEC standards just published

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 1 Oct 2010 09:00 GMT

IEC provides an up to date list of standards that were recently published.

FCC public safety communication

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 1 Oct 2010 09:00 GMT

FCC order to Improve Public Safety Communications in the 800MHz band and changing section 2.106 to allocate spectrum at 2GHz for MSS (relocation of BAS from 1990-2110MHz to 2025-2110MHz), freeing up 35MHz of spectrum for new and innovative services for mobile broadband and nationwide communications capabilities.

LTE Regulatory Requirements

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 1 Oct 2010 08:00 GMT

Short overview of test standards (RF, EMC, RF Exposure, Safety) for LTE equipment:

Europe/R&TTE: EN301908-1/13 (RF), EN301489-24 (EMC), EN60950 (Safety), EN62209-1/2 (SAR) or EN50383/385 (MPE).
USA/FCC: Part 22/24/27 (RF), Part 15 (EMC), UL60950-1 (Safety), Part2/OET65/IEEE1528 (SAR) or ANSI C95.3 (MPE).
Canada/IC: RSS-132/133/139 (RF), RSS Gen (EMC), UL60950-1 (Safety), RSS-102/SafetyCode6/IEEE1528(SAR) or ANSI C95.3 (MPE).
Japan/MIC: Ord.37 art.2 par.1 item 11-19/20/21/22 (RF/EMC), FCC/R&TTE tested SAR/MPE.
For more information, contact Teleconformity.

Energy Star Program Update

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 07:00 GMT

Energy Star introduces third party certification for the ENGERY STAR program. All existing manufacturer/private labeler partners must recommit in order to continue their partnership with EPA to manufacture/label products legible for ENERGY STAR qualification. The deadline for recommitting is 2010/11/30 to avoid partnership interruption. The new Program requirements will be active as of 2011/01/01. Find the revised specifications and the 2010/10/26 memo to the stakeholders, and you can recommit to the program via your "My ENERGY STAR Account" before the end of November!

Teleconformity Tech Track!

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:00 GMT

Teleconformity (TCMY) introduces Tech Track! service, providing an overview of technology specific news items published on the Teleconformity News feeds. It currently information about LTE, WCDMA, GSM, RFID, SRD, WLAN, BlueTooth, ZigBee, UWB and DECT technology.

Download Free Standards

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:00 GMT

Teleconformity (TCMY) provides a Download Page where you can download the most popular FCC, Industry Canada, European ETSI and Japanese ARIB/RCR Standards.

Teleconformity Certification Services - Online Upload

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:00 GMT

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Teleconformity Certification Services - Overview

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:00 GMT

Read the Teleconformity (TCMY) brochure for a quick overview of its Product Certification services. Besides Certification, Teleconformity provides International Type Approval, Testing, Research Services. You are welcome to experience Teleconformity reliable and effective services.

Japan radio module integration

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:45 GMT

Japan, Modular approval of transmitters is also feasible within the MIC certification rules. In general, the RF module must be used with a certified antenna, use stabilized input voltage, and the RF circuitry must be protected (shielded, or resin dropped) in such a way that it is not easy to access or open with normal tools. The module is regarded a module, when it is insertable or integratable only. Plugs may be pins for plugs but also pins for soldering. Modules integrated or embedded on the same PCB of the host are not considered to be a module and require separate approval. Contact Teleconformity for more information on your specific case.

IC radio module integration

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:30 GMT

Industry Canada provides guidance and examples on the integration of radio modules into end product (host) in RSS Gen chapter 7.1.1. (Modular) and 7.1.2 (Limited Modular).

FCC radio module integration

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:15 GMT

Modular approval under part 15 is described in section 15.212. The FCC initially provided guidance on part 15 in document DA 00-1407 . The latest (and further clarified) guidance on the integration of radio modules into end product (host) can be found in KDB996369 issued by the FCC on July 22 (provided with this news feed).

R&TTE radio module integration

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:00 GMT

Europe, ETSI Technical Reports TR102 070-1 (EMC) and TR102 070-2 (RF) provide guidance on integration of radio modules into end product (host). These guides are very useful, but unfortunately not always referred or used to its advance. In addition, the R&TTE Compliance Association provides guidance in TGN01. Find both ETSI guides here: TR102 070-1 V1.2.1 and TR102 070-2 V1.1.1 Contact Teleconformity for more information or specific cases related to the application of the guides.

ETSI releases new EN300440-2

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 09:00 GMT

Europe, ETSI EN300440-2 V1.4.1 (August 2010) Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Short range devices (SRD); Radio equipment to be used in the 1 GHz to 40 GHz frequency range; Part 2: Harmonised EN covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive.
V1.4.1 is not a harmonised standard, yet. At present, EN300440-2 V1.2.1 is listed as harmonised standard until 2010/12/31. EN300440-2 V1.3.1 however is the latest harmonised version and is the standard advised to use now, since it remains valid in 2011 (until further notice from the Commission).

FCC recent KDB issues

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 08:00 GMT

FCC, overview of latest KDB issued:
KDB149672 on multi- rule part certification restrictions and KDB273109 providing guidance for Part 25 transceivers.

802.11ac and 802.11ad

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:00 GMT

Take a quick look at WiFi in a post 802.11n world: IEEE giabit standards 802.11ac & 802.11ad.

(IEEE celebrates 20 years of WLAN development ; IEEE document on IEEE802.11ad ; IEEE document on 2.4/5 versus 60GHz and IEEE document on IEEE802.11ac regarding very high throughput up to 6GHz)

TCB Council Workshop

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:00 GMT

The TCB Council organizes a Workshop to be held from October 19-21 in Baltimore. Topics include FCC Updates and Roundtable discussions, Asia Approvals, IEEE 802.11ad, Situational Ethics panel discussion, Embedded Wireless Devices Panel, Industry Canada Updates, Korea Approvals Update, Japan MRA Updates and How to Conduct Second Party Audits.

Europe spectrum policy proposal

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:00 GMT

Europe, proposal for the European Parliament and the Council for establishing the first radio spectrum policy program.

ZigBee Alliance European Headquarter

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:00 GMT

The headquarter in Europe will focus on driving Smart Grid standardization efforts and addressing EU specific market needs.

Qualcomm Peanut SRD for BAN

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:00 GMT

Qualcomm works on a short range technology more efficient than BlueTooth, ZigBee and Ultra Wide Band (UWB). It is suitable in a Body Area Network (BAN), ranging up to 1 meter or for use within a room.

Google 4G open carrier network

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:00 GMT

USA, Google's vision of tomorrow's wireless network is in stark contrast to how wireless operators do business today, setting the two sides on a possible collision course. .

High Tech Spectrum Coalition

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:00 GMT

USA, Four leading high tech trade associations have joined forces to create the High Tech Spectrum Coalition (HTSC) to advocate for legislation that would give the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authority to hold voluntary incentive auctions, as called for in the FCC's March 2010 National Broadband Plan (NBP) and President Obama's June 2010 spectrum memo. HTSC members include the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA).

Japan enforces spectrum use

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 12:00 GMT

Japan, an instruction manual for an illegal WLAN piggybacking device states that the device's use within Japan is illegal, lending evidence that the suspects arrested over its sale knew they were breaking the law (source: The Mainichi Daily News).

Europe LP-AMI compatibility study

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10:00 GMT

Europe, Analysis on compatibility of Low Power-Active Medical Implant (LP-AMI) applications within the frequency range 2360-3400 MHz, in particular for the band 2483.5-2500MHz, with incumbent services.

Europe RDSS compatibility study

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 09:00 GMT

Europe, Compatibility studies between RDSS and other services in the band 2483.5-2500MHz.

Tunesia 3G license

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:00 GMT

Tunesia, Tunesie Telecom aquired 3G license to compete with FT (source: Tunesia Online News).

South American RFID adoption

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:00 GMT

RFID Journal Live! LATAM conference held in Bogota, Colombia. About how South American industry benefits from it and about the status of implementation.

Pallet Tag guidelines redefined

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:00 GMT

EPC Global redefines (RFID) pallet tagging guidelines, describing multi-party business use cases considering the need for identification and management of pallets and requirements for what data is to be captured in user memory portion of tag, how it is to be maintained as well as security considerations.

DASH7 Certification Suite

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:00 GMT

The DASH7 alliance defines wireless sensor networking and the internet. It offers test methods and tools for ISO 18000-7 Developers.

Europe on frequency availability

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:00 GMT

Europe, the Commission proposes to ensure availability of radio frequencies for new and faster wireless services.

TV airwaves for super Wi-Fi

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 18:00 GMT

FCC frees up vacant TV airwaves for "super Wi-Fi" technologies and other technologies.

IC changes to E-filing

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:00 GMT

Industry Canada, Company Number (CN) information cannot be changed anymore during E-filing for equipment certification. Therefore, all company information, including contact person, phone numbers and email must be correct(ed) before initiating a filing for certification (published 2010/08/25).

CEPT workshop on NLF

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:00 GMT

Europe, CEPT orgnised a workshop-webinar on September 15 about the Introduction to the New Legislative Framework (NLF). The final report can be found here. For the presentations, follow the link.

EU Enterprise and Industry Magazine

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:00 GMT

European Enterprise and Industry magazine No. 8 (published 2010-09-15). Articles about Tourism, Corporate Social Responsibility, Clean vehicle, ECO-innovation, Critical Raw Materials, SME's and internationalisation.

IDA simplifying procedures

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 01:00 GMT

Singapore, IDA simplifies telecommunication dealer license and equipment registration framework (changes effective from 2010/04/15).

Teleconformity RSS Service

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:00 GMT

Teleconformity (TCMY) launches RSS (Really Simple Syndication) service on Worldwide Regulatory Compliance News. Now you can follow all short messages on relevant news from the Compliancy industry.

MIC against illegal radio use

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 14:00 GMT

Japan, MIC campaign "Keep the Radio Wave Rules!" (published 2010/05/31)

MIC against illegal radio use

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 8 Sep 2010 12:00 GMT

Japan, MIC campaign "Keep the Radio Wave Rules!" (published 2010/05/31).

MIC updates PHS requirements

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 8 Sep 2010 11:00 GMT

Japan, MIC plans for partial revision of Radio Regulations and Verification of Technical Standards Compliance related to Digital Cordless Phones (published 2010/05/19).

MIC MRA International Workshop

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 8 Sep 2010 10:00 GMT

Japan, MIC overview of MRA International Workshop 2010 (published 2010/02/15).

IEC about athmospheric radiation

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 7 Sep 2010 15:00 GMT

IEC, article on dealing with atmospheric radiation effects on avionics electronic equipment at aircraft altitudes.

IC issues RSS-119

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 3 Sep 2010 12:00 GMT

Industry Canada, RSS-119 - Land Mobile and Fixed Radio Transmitters and Receivers Operating in the Frequency Range 27.41-960 MHz.

Mexico freeing up white spaces

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:00 GMT

Mexico, official government gazette announces digitalization of TV in order to free up 700 MHz band for 4G wireless services.

New COFETEL chairman

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:00 GMT

Mexico, Mony de Swaan elected as COFETEL chariman for the next 4 years (published 2010/07/07).

Morocco becomes IEC member

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:00 GMT

Morocco, In late July 2010, Morocco became the IEC's 81st member.

Argentina local safety approval

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:00 GMT

Argentina, as of tomorrow (2010/09/01), Electrical Safety certificates can only be issued to local companies. Existing certifications previously issued to foreign company names must be transferred. Contact Teleconformity for more information.

Russia GOST approval changes

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:00 GMT

Russian Federation, a new GOST mark will be introducted as of 2010/12/27. Besides the enclosure, also the user manual must contain the marking. Contact Teleconformity for more information.

New standard for induction power

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:00 GMT

USA, UL issued Electrical Safety standard UL2738 for Low Power induction transmitter and receiver. Equipment using this technology may be battery chargers, induction chargers for mobile phones, portable media players and GPS devices. Contact Teleconformity for more information.

BSMI emission requirements into force

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:00 GMT

Taiwan, BSMI emission and certification standard CNS13438 comes into force on 2010/10/1, now requiring above 1GHz testing (following CISPR22:2005). Class A devices need to be tested with 110VAC and 220VAC while Class B devices need to be tested to 110VAC only (the net frequency is 60Hz). Equipment already certified (without above 1GHz testing) will remain valid until the certificate expires.

IC releases SRSP-310.2 Issue 2

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:00 GMT

Industry Canada, Gazette Notice SMSE-014-10 Release of SRSP-310.5, Issue 2: Technical Requirements for Fixed Line-of-sight Radio Systems Operating in the Band 10.55-10.68 GHz.

ANAC 3G licencing

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:00 GMT

Cape Verde, ANAC tenders three 3G licenses (2x15MHz in 1920-1980MHz/2110-2170MHz and 5MHz in 1900-1920MHz) and one 2G license.

CISPR standards guide

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 26 Aug 2010 14:00 GMT

Are you looking for a great overview of which CISPR (EMC) standard is applied for what equipment? Most national standards are based on CISPR standards, with no or minimal deviations. So this guide can be very helpful. If you are looking for more information, you may contact Teleconformity.

Timor-Leste becomes ITU member

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:00 GMT

Timor-Leste becomes 192th ITU member state after independence in 2002.

CAT-iq Voice and Data specs

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:00 GMT

CAT-iq white papers part1 "Voice" and "Data" publicly available.

Chile LTE auction

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:00 GMT

Chile, SUBTEL confirms LTE auction in the 2.6GHz band this December (2010).

Mexico in-country testing

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:00 GMT

Mexico, NOM-121-SCT1:2009 has been entered into force (on 2010/08/21) and from now on requires in-country testing for equipent operating in the 902-928MHz, 2.4-2.483,5MHz and the 5.7-5.850MHz band. Find out all about this standard by entering here.

Mexico recognizes foreign approvals

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:00 GMT

Mexico, a new resolution is published in the Diario Official de la Federacion (DOF) by the secretary of the Mexican government (SEGOB), stating that besides NOM certified products, the UL, Intertek, TUV Rheinland and CSA certified A/V products (UL/CSA 60065 equal to NOM-001), Houselhold Appliances (UL/CSA 60335-1 equal to NOM-016) and ITE (UL/CSA 60950-1 equal to NOM-019) can be imported without obtaining NOM approval. Products not mentioned require NOM approval as before.

Brazil resolution on the 2.5GHz band

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:00 GMT

Brazil, ANATEL resolution 544/2010 on the "2.5GHz band" renews the regulation in the 2170-2182 and 2500-2690MHz bands.

Brazil refarms 2.6GHz band

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:00 GMT

Brazil, GSMA confirms ANATEL's lead in spectrum re-farming of the 2.6GHz band to support Next Generatio Mobile Broadband services.

ARIB standards revisions

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:00 GMT

Japan, recent additional ARIB revisions of Standard T71 (affecting CSMA), T89/90/T96 (affecting 950MHz telemeter, telecontrol, data and RF-ID), T98 (affecting digital convenience radio for simplified service). Contact Teleconformity for further details on this.

ARIB standards revisions

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:00 GMT

Japan, ARIB published revisions WiMAX and DS/MC-CDMA requirements in 2010. Contact Teleconformity for further details on this.

Europe TV and monitor efficiency rules

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:00 GMT

Europe, energy limits for on-mode Power consumption and Peak luminance ratio as specified in regulation EC/642/2009 will be in force this friday (2010/08/20). The new requirements require further reduction of power consumption of TV sets and TV monitors.

Invention turns Ipod Touch in Iphone

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:00 GMT

CNN, invention of 22 year old programmer turns Apple Ipod Touch into an Iphone.

IC consultation on 25.25-28.35MHz band

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:00 GMT

Industry Canada, comments received on consultation of the use of the 25.25-28.35MHz band.

FCC recognizes new accreditation body

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:00 GMT

FCC, Office of Engineering and Technology Provides Guidance on the Recognition of Laboratory Accreditation Bodies and Recognizes ACLASS as an Accreditation Body.

FCC revision of UWB rules in part 15

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 11 Aug 2010 20:00 GMT

FCC, revision of Part 15 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Ultra-Wideband Transmission Systems.

Europe recent harmonised standards

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 11 Aug 2010 15:00 GMT

Europe, R&TTE standards recently harmonised:
EN60065:02+A1:06
► +A11:08 per 7/1 (audio/video),
EN60825-2:04
► +A1:07 per 2/1 (optical fiber),
~~EN300086-2:V1.1.1~~
►EN300086-2:V1.2.1 per 6/30 (LM),
(or EN300086-2:V1.3.1)
~~EN300440-2:V1.1.2~~
►EN300440-2:V1.2.1 per 2/28 (SRD 1-40GHz),
~~EN301166-2:V1.2.1~~
►EN301166-2:V1.2.2 per 5/31 (LM narrow),
~~EN301489-12:V1.2.1~~
►EN301489-12:V2.2.2 per 6/30 (VSAT),
~~EN301489-17:V1.2.1~~
►EN301489-17:V1.3.2 per 7/31 (WLAN),
~~EN301489-6:V1.2.1~~
►EN301489-6:V1.3.1 per 5/31 (DECT),
~~EN301893:V1.4.1~~
►EN301893:V1.5.1 per 6/30 (5GHz WLAN),
~~EN302500:V1.1.1~~
►EN302500:V1.2.1 per 3/31 (UWB track),
~~EN302500-2:V1.1.1~~
►EN302500-2:V1.2.1 per 3/31 (ULP implant).

Europe standards harmonised soon

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 11 Aug 2010 14:00 GMT

Europe, R&TTE standards to be harmonised soon:
~~EN60825-1:94+A1:02+A2:01~~
► EN60825-1:07 per 9/1 (laser),
EN60950-1:06
► +A11:09 per 12/1 (I.T.E.),
~~EN300296-2:V1.1.1~~
►EN300296-2:V1.2.1 per 11/30 (LM),
(or EN300296-2:V1.3.1)
~~EN300440-2:V1.2.1~~
►EN300440-2:V1.3.1 per 12/31 (SRD 1-40GHz),
~~EN300698-2:V1.1.1~~
►EN300698-2:V1.2.1 per 8/31 (VHF TRX),
~~EN300698-3:V1.1.1~~
►EN300698-3:V1.2.1 per 8/31 (VHF TRX),
~~EN301357-2:V1.3.1~~
►EN301357-2:V1.4.1 per 8/31 (audio 25MHz-2GHz),
~~EN302217-4-2:V1.3.1~~
►EN302217-4-2:V1.4.1 per 12/31 (P2P),
~~EN302288-2:V1.2.2~~
►EN302288-2:V1.3.2 per 10/31 (RTTT).

Europe new list of harmonised standards

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 9 Aug 2010 10:00 GMT

Europe, OJ Notice No. 2010/C216/02 was published by the Commission: a new list of harmonised Standards for the R&TTE directive.

Australia releases 3.6GHz band

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 6 Aug 2010 10:00 GMT

Australia, ACMA announces the release of the 3.6GHz band in regional and remote areas of Australia (published 2010/06/15).

Australia regarding 400MHz band

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 6 Aug 2010 9:00 GMT

Australia, overview of current ACMA decisions and implementation options for the 400MHz band.

IC announces RSS service

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 5 Aug 2010 18:00 GMT

Industry Canada announces new RSS feed service for spectrum management and telecommunication. It concerns two feeds, one for new document releases and one for website updates.

Europe LVD standard amendments in force

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 5 Aug 2010 14:00 GMT

Europe, LVD standards and amendments into force in 2010:
EN60065:02+A1:06
► +A11:08 per 7/1 (audio/video),
~~EN60825-1:94+A1:02+A2:01~~
► EN60825-1:07 per 9/1 (laser),
EN60335-2-9:03+A1:04+A2:06
► +A12:07 per 10/1 (µ-waves),
EN60320-1:02
► +A1:07 per 10/1 (couplers),
EN335-2-60:03+A1:05
► +A12:10 per 11/1 (whirlpool),
EN60335-2-75:04+A1:05+A11:06
► +A12:10 per 11/1 (venders),
EN60950-1:06
► +A11:09 per 12/1 (I.T.E.),
EN61058-1:02
► +A2:08 per 12/1 (switches).

USA recognizes IEC Medical Safety standards

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 5 Aug 2010 13:00 GMT

USA, FDA recongnizes IEC standards on Medical Safety (published in July 2010).

Europe spectrum changes for SRD

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 5 Aug 2010 12:00 GMT

Europe, amendment on decision 2006/771/EC on harmonisation of the radio spectrum for use by short-range devices (dated 2010/6/30).

Europe halts WWAN modem dumping

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 4 Aug 2010 14:00 GMT

Europe, making imports of WWAN modems originating in the People's Republic of China subject to registration( dated 2010/06/29).

Europe new energy labeling

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 4 Aug 2010 13:00 GMT

Europe, new energy labeling directive 2010/30/EU published (dated 2010/6/18) replacing 92/75/EEC and its amendments.

FCC investigates medical technologies

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 4 Aug 2010 17:00 GMT

FCC, Investigation of the Spectrum Requirements for Advanced Medical Technologies; Amendment of Parts 2 and 95 of the Commission's Rules to Establish the Medical Device Radio-communication Service at 401-402 and 405-406 MHz (announced on 2010/07/27).

FCC memorandum on DFS

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 4 Aug 2010 16:00 GMT

FCC, NTIA and FAA memorandum on interference caused to Terminal Doppler Weather Radar systems operating in 5.60-5.65GHz (DFS for UNI devices).

Pakistan about to award 3G licenses

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 3 Aug 2010 15:00 GMT

Pakistan, PTA could award 3G licenses before this year-end (2010).

FCC recent KDB issues

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 3 Aug 2010 15:00 GMT

FCC, overview of latest KDB issued:
KDB579009 (handling applications in the part 90 re-farming bands) , KDB610077 (TCB market surveillances) , KDB853844 (accreditation guidelines part 2,15 and 18) , KDB996369 (modular approval guidelines, part 15.212) , KDB641163 (TCB role and responsibility) , KDB974614 (guidelines for laboratories) .

FCC Market Surveillance (Oct. 2009)

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 3 Aug 2010 14:00 GMT

October 2009 presentation from the FCC about market surveillance. 5% must be sampled, of which 1% with RF safety. TCBs must follow the selection criteria from the FCC. Random selection of samples is not the case!

4G WORLD in to be held in Chicago

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 2 Aug 2010 08:00 GMT

October 18-21, the 4G World happening will be organized in Chicago USA. This event is all about 4G development, technology, roadmaps, training, exhibitions, etc. You can also find webinars at the 4gworld website provided in the link for this article.

Uganda list of compulsory standards

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:00 GMT

Uganda, UNBS list of equipment for compulsory standards. Electric goods are listed. (informative news: latest published in 2007).

Uganda verifies conformity upfront

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:00 GMT

Uganda, UNBS requires verification of conformity before export (PVOC).

Indonesia permits BWA in the 5.8GHz band

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:00 GMT

Indonesia, DG Postel 233/DIRJEN/2002 allows Broadband Wireless Access equipment in the 5.8GHz band (5.725-5.825GHz), meaning that it can be certified.

HD Video-Enabled devices getting popular

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:00 GMT

CAT-iq, 13 Million wireless HD Video-Enabled product shipments by 2014.

IC new TTE application procedure

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:00 GMT

Industry Canada reminder, apply the new issue of the DC-01 procedure for DoC and registration of Terminal equipment (announced on 2010/04/03).

Gabon issues 3G tender

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:00 GMT

Gabon, issue of tender for 3G licenses.

CAT-iq 2.0 Audio Test Spec

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:00 GMT

Europe, CAT-iq 2.0 Audio Test Specification approved (announced on 2010/05/22). Contact Teleconformity for CAT-iq Certification.

Apple Iphone Antenna Issues

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:00 GMT

Apple runs into complaints from consumers using the new iphone. A part of the nicely designed stainless steel band that wraps around the iPhone, is in fact the antenna itself. When holding the phone in you hands in such a way that you 'short-cut' the antenna strip, the reception (and TX probably also) performance seems to be affected..

Taiwan universal charger plugs

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:00 GMT

Taiwan, mobile phone charger (USB-STD-A) and charger cable phone plug (mirco USB) must comply with CNS 15285 as of January 1, 2011. Transition period until December 31, 2011.

Taiwan BWA requirements

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:00 GMT

Taiwan, NCC publishes test requirements for BWA subscriber station (PLMN09 published 2010/7/23).

Taiwan 3G phone requirements

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:00 GMT

Taiwan, NCC publishes test requirements for 3G Mobile Terminals (PLMN08 published 2010/7/23).

Taiwan PHS requirements

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:00 GMT

Taiwan, NCC publishes test requirements for PHS in the 1900MHz band (PLMN02 published 2010/7/23).

Taiwan GSM and DCS requirements

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:00 GMT

Taiwan, NCC publishes test requirements for GSM1900 and DCS1800 (PLMN01 published 2010/7/23).

FCC requirements for accredited labs

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:00 GMT

FCC KDB publication 974614 D01 regarding accredited test lab roles and responsibilities (published: 2010/7/22).

Wi-Fi and WiGi Allicance unite forces

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:00 GMT

USA, the Wi-Fi Alliance and WiGig Alliance cooperate on expansion of WiFi technologies (announced on 2010/05/10).

MagicJack and VocalTec in Femtocells

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:00 GMT

MagicJack becomes part of VocalTec, planning to come out with a Femtocell product this year (source: San Francisco Chronicle).

FCC amending ruleparts

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:00 GMT

FCC, amendment of Parts 1, 2,15, 25, 73 and 90 of the Commission's Rules to make non-substantive editorial revisions to the table of frequency allocations and to various other rules.

FCC latest KDB issued

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:00 GMT

FCC, overview of latest KDB issued: KDB704992 (site validation above 1GHz) , KDB822428 (antenna calibration procedure & NSA) , KDB546630 (supersede procedure) , KDB680106 (inductive & wireless charging) , KDB388624 (PBA procedures) .

FCC services in the MMS bands

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:00 GMT

FCC, fixed and mobile services in the MSS bands at 1525-1559, 1626.5-1660.5, 1610-1626.5, 2483.5-2500, 2000-2020 and 2180-2200 MHz. FCC, fixed and mobile services in the MSS bands at 1525-1559, 1626.5-1660.5, 1610-1626.5, 2483.5-2500, 2000-2020 and 2180-2200 MHz. (Genachowski) , (Copps) , (McDowell) , (Clyburn) , (Baker) .

FCC investments in MMS bands

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:00 GMT

FCC begins proceeding to spur mobile broadband investment in Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) bands.

Egypt lifts ban on GPS devices

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:00 GMT

Egypt, NTRA lifts ban on GPS equipment but devices still require approval. Click here to open the publication by the ITU.

Taiwan Femtocell requirements

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 12 jul 2010 10:00 GMT

Taiwan, NCC publishes RF test requirements for Femtocells (published 2010/7/13).

DECT standards modified

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 9 Jul 2010 12:00 GMT

Europe, overview of revised DECT standards in 2010: EN301406V2.1.1 aligns the radio testing standard to the features of New Generation DECT systems. It extends radiated spurious emission testing in 4-12.75GHz while conducted spurious emission testing is only required for devices with antenna connectors. EN301489-6V1.3.1 contains additions and changes in order to cover the changes coming from the revisions of the DECT standards. It specifes changes for audio break through and bit error measurements.

Bahrain certificates expiring

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 8 Jul 2010 12:00 GMT

Bahrain, DWLFM circular DLM/GEN/18/952 refers that from now on, SRD Type Approval Certificates will expire after 1 year. Contact Teleconformity for more information.

Oman changes labeling

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 7 Jul 2010 12:00 GMT

Oman, TRA issued new labeling requirements: "OMAN-TRA X/NNNN/YY Dyynnn" where X/NNNN/YY refers to the equipment class and Dyynnnn refers to the Dealer Registration Number. Contact Teleconformity for more information.

Mexico starts in-country testing

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 6 Jul 2010 12:00 GMT

Mexico, NOM-121-SCT1:2009 enters into force on 2010/08/21 and requires in-country testing for equipent operating in 902-928MHz, 2.4-2.483,5MHz and 5.7-5.850MHz. Other standards already require in-country testing, such as NOM-151-SCT1:1999 (analog TTE), NOM-152-SCT1:1999 (digital TTE), NOM-083-SCT1:2002 (UHF/VHF), NOM-084-SCT1:2002 (Trunking), NOM-088/x-SCT1:2002 (microwave). Contact Teleconformity for more information.

Ukraine removes barriers

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 5 Jul 2010 12:00 GMT

Ukraine, Electronic Device Register not anymore required before certification, but only before importation for sale. Contact Teleconformity for more information.

Europe RAPEX alerting system

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 5 Jul 2010 12:00 GMT

Europe, details on the European RAPEX system for usafe consumer products. For an overview of issues found in 2009: The 2009 RAPEX report.

Europe latest R&TTECA Guidance

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 2 Jul 2010 14:00 GMT

Europe, current additional R&TTE Compliance Association Technical Guidance Notes: TGN02 (radio kits) , TGN05 (receiver emission) , TGN08 (radar receivers) , TGN09 (essential requirements) , TGN12 (RFID devices) , TGN13 (amplifiers) & TGN13 (acoustic safety)

Europe current R&TTECA Guidance

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 2 Jul 2010 13:00 GMT

Europe, current updated R&TTE Compliance Association Technical Guidance Notes: TGN01 (on modules) , TGN06 (NB Opinion validity) , TGN10 (NB Opinion content) , TGN11 (NB Opinion using non- harmonised standards) & TGN15 (technical documents)

IC RF exposure overview (SAR)

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 2 Jul 2010 12:00 GMT

Industry Canada overview of currently accepted KDB or SAR (RF exposure) measurements.

IC releases RSS-142 Issue 4

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 2 Jul 2010 11:00 GMT

Industry Canada releases RSS-142 Issue 4 (Narrow Multipoint Communication Systems Operating in the Bands 1429.5-1432 MHz and 1439.5-1496.5 MHz).

Indonesia changes labeling

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 1 Jul 2010 10:00 GMT

Indonesia, the Ministry of Trade requires Radio, Telecom, ITE and Household Equipment to be mandatory labeled with Tradename, Address (of local manufacturer or importer) and Country of Origin as of 2010-09-01. Each label must be approved by the Supervision Authority. Details of the Regulations are specified in
62/M-DAG/PER/12/2009 and 21/M-DAG/PER/5/2010.
Contact Teleconformity for Indonesian Approvals, including obtaining approval for your label before exporting to Indonesia.

Canada MEPS regulations

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 1 Jul 2010 09:00 GMT

Canada, NRCan proposal and effective date of MEPS regulations for External Power Suplies. Read more about global Energy Efficiency and MEPS requirements on the Teleconformity website under Services/Certification/MEPS.

European Spectrum Harmonisation

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:00 GMT

Europe, Commission Decision 2010/368/EU amending Decision 2006/771/EC on harmonisation of the radio spectrum for use by short-range devices.

ITU ICT Officials report

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:00 GMT

ITU summary report regarding Asian and Pacific countries implementing National Emergency Telecommunications Plan: Marshall Islands, Myanmar, Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Timor Leste, Tonga, Mongolia, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Solomon Islands.

IC releases RSS-141 Issue 2

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:00 GMT

Industry Canada releases RSS-141 Issue 2 (Aeronautical Radio-communication Equipment in the Frequency Band 117.975-137 MHz).

SIRIM' Green Agenda

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:00 GMT

Malaysian SIRIM's context of Green Technology has been scoped based on the definition issued by the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water and currently encompasses four sectors - energy, building, water and waste management, and transportation.

GSMA universal power plugs

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:00 GMT

GSMA, in february 2009, 17 mobile phone manufacturers took the initiative to move towards marketing power adapters and phones with universal power plug connectors in order to avoid unnecessary waist. In addition, energy efficiency shall meet EU directive 278/2009. The suggested connector is mirco USB standard A for the adapter and USB micro B for the mobile phone. 10 manufacturers covering 90% of the market, signed an agreement with the European Commission that early 2012, the majority of their new mobile devices shall be equipped and supplied with the universal connector. The European Commission also took the initiative for standardization.

Japan ISDB-T standardization

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:00 GMT

Japan, stay informed about ISDB-T standardization and implementation in Japan and adopting countries.

FCC relocation of channel 5 & 6

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:00 GMT

FCC willing to discuss reallocation of channel 5 and 6 (within the 76~88 MHz band) for non-commercial LPFM, expanded NCE and AM broadcasting (source: rbr.com)

South Korea e-standby program

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:00 GMT

South Korea, as of July this year, the scope of the mandatory South Korean e-standby (engery) program, currently affecting Computers and Printers, will be extended with Facimiles, Copiers, Scanners, Video tape recorders, Audio, DVD players, Radio cassettes, Door phones, Wired and wireless telephones, Bidets, Modems and Home gateways. Besides the e-standby program, there is also a MEPS and High-efficiency appliances program.

Japan electronic marking

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:00 GMT

Japan, MIC announcement No. 58 and 59 allows electronic display of certification numbers as of 2010/04/28. It is mainly intended for portable devices, not for computers with RF modules inside. For more information, please contact Teleconformity.

Japan Article 9 interpretation

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:00 GMT

Japan, JVLATE publishes an interpretation document about Terminal Certificaiton under Article 9.

Above 1 GHz testing for EMC

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 9 Jun 2010 12:00 GMT

Teleconformity, all equipment currently under test or to be tested is advised to verify emissions above 1 GHz. Avoid non compliancy issues and check if your products need to be re-evaluated for above 1 GHz. Most equipment authorized under DoC schemes (worldwide) require an update (e.g. BSMI std. CNS13438 for Taiwan). For more information, please contact Teleconformity.

FCC use of additional spectrum

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 4 Jun 2010 12:00 GMT

FCC requests information on the use of 35MHz of spectrum within the 1675-1710 MHz band (Big LEO) for wireless broadband to achieve the National Broadband Plan to find 300MHz of spectrum for broadband wireless in the next 5 years.

Japan femtocell certification

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 2 Jun 2010 12:00 GMT

Japan, MIC specified 5 Femtocell equipment types (WV,XV,ZV,AU,BU) that currently can be certified, all concerning (W-)CDMA cell phones and base stations. For more information, please contact Teleconformity.

Teleconformity Certification Service

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 1 Jun 2010 08:00 GMT

Teleconformity (TCMY) starts offering Certification of Radio Equipment for FCC, Industry Canada, R&TTE and EMC directive for Europe, and MIC Japan.

Fiji Telecom Environment

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 24 May 2010 12:00 GMT

Fiji Telecom Update, overview about Telecommunication on the Fiji Islands issued by Fintel.

TRA Oman Dealer Inspection

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sat, 22 May 2010 16:00 GMT

TRA Oman carries out inspection on dealers (source: Times of Oman).

FCC uleashes 25MHz for mobile broadband

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 20 May 2010 16:00 GMT

FCC adopted rules that unleashes 25 MHz of spectrum for mobile broadband use.

FCC Part 15 amendment on PCS

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 5 May 2010 17:00 GMT

FCC amendment of Part 15, unlicensed PCS in the 1920-1930 MHz band.

Australian ACMA plans UWB

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:00 GMT

Australia, ACMA plans for Ultra Wide Band (UWB) and has issued proposals for the introduction of arrangements supporting the use of devices operating in the 3.6-4.8 GHz and 6.0-8.5 GHz bands.

Israel approves Ipad

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 14:00 GMT

Israel, MOC approved the import of Ipad to Israel.

Europe new list of HS for EMC

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:00 GMT

Europe, OJ C102 publishes a new list of harmonised Standards for the EMC directive.

Australia electronic marking

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:00 GMT

Australia, ACMA allows electronic labeling as alternative to adhesive or impress labeling, meaning displaying the approval logo with reference number on the equipment screen at startup or entering it via a menu option.

IC releases DC-01 Issue 4

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 1 Apr 2010 21:00 GMT

Industry Canada releases DC-01 Issue 4 (procedure for DoC and registration of Terminal Equipment).

IC releases RSS-102 Issue 4

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:00 GMT

Industry Canada releases RSS-102 Issue 4.

Brand registration UAE mandatory

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:00 GMT

UAE (United Arab Emirates) TRA requires registering of the tradename/brand before applying for approval. The requirement was introduces on 2010/03/10. A brand registration will remain valid for 5 years, upon renewal.

IC releases RSS-196 Issue 1

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:00 GMT

Industry Canada releases RSS-196 Issue 1 (point to multipoint equipment operating in 512-608MHz and 614-698MHz for rural remote broadband systems.

Europe new list of HS for LVD

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:00 GMT

Europe, OJ C71 publishes a new list of harmonised Standards for the Low Voltage Directive (LVD).

IC releases RSS-243 Issue 3

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:00 GMT

Industry Canada releases RSS-243 Issue 3 (minimum requirements for medical implant communication/telemetry/data service equipment using new and emerging technologies).

IC new release of RSS-197 & SRSP-303.65

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:00 GMT

Industry Canada releases RSS-197 Issue 1 and SRSP-303.65.

Europe progress on R&TTE

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:00 GMT

Europe, the European Commission adopted the second progress report on the R&TTE directive.

IC new release of RSS-199 & GL-07

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:00 GMT

Industry Canada releases RSS-199 and GL-07.

FCC amendment of Part 15 rules

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:00 GMT

FCC amendment of Part 15 to establish rules for Tank Level Probing Radars in the 77-81 GHz band.

IC FAQ about RF exposure

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:00 GMT

Industry Canada issues FAQ list about RF exposure and Health (SAR/MPE).

FCC prohibits 700MHz Microphones

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:00 GMT

FCC reports 700MHz wireless microphones approved under part 74 may not be used anymore after 2010/6/12.

China WAPI for WLAN

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 4 Jan 2010 08:00 GMT

China, AQSIQ and CNCA certification of WLAN according to CNCA-11C-048:2003. WAPI (WLAN Authentication and Privacy Infrastructure) certification according to GB15629-11. Manufacturers may either comply with GB15629-11 or delare a implementation committment in a reasobale timeframe. Please contact Teleconformity for more details.

China NAL excemption for GSM with WLAN

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 4 Jan 2010 07:00 GMT

China, as of this year (2010), GSM's with WLAN support that are certified by CNCA does not require any longer NAL approval. GSM's without WLAN require NAL approval as usual.Please contact Teleconformity for more details. Please contact Teleconformity for more details.

China CMII changed into CMIIT

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 4 Jan 2010 06:00 GMT

China, recently the China Ministry of Information Industry (CMII) name has been changed into China Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (CMIIT), as such the name plate of certified equipment must show fromnow on CMIIT ID:yearXYZZZZ instead of CMII ID:yearXYZZZZ. Please contact Teleconformity for more details.

IEC new Safety standard

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 1 Jan 2010 12:00 GMT

IEC released a new standard IEC62368-1 (edition 1.0) for Electrical Safety of Audio/Video, Information Communication Technology Equipment covers products currently covered under IEC60065 and IEC60950-1 and is more technology -and construction- independent, performance based. Please contact Teleconformity for more details.

South Korea MEPS in force

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 1 Jan 2010 11:00 GMT

South Korea, MEPS (Minimum Energy Performance Standard) approval for power adapters and chargers becomes mandatory per 2010/1/1. Each importing party must apply for MEPS- KC marking before importing. Please contact Teleconformity for more details.

South Korea KCC mark enforcement

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 1 Jan 2010 10:00 GMT

South Korea, a new customs entry procedure comes into force per 2010/1/1 allowing only KCC (former EK mark) certified equipment to be imported. Please contact Teleconformity for more details.

Brazil new mains plug

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 1 Jan 2010 09:00 GMT

Brazil/INMETRO, all electrical plugs imported shall be of the new format specified by ABNT NBR 60884-1:2004. Please contact Teleconformity for more details.

Europe new legislative framework

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 1 Jan 2010 08:00 GMT

Europe, a new legislative framework for marketing of products becomes effective, improving market surveillance, enhances the quality of conformity assessment bodies, enhances the credibility and clarifies the CE mark, and establishes a common legal framework in the form of a toolbox of measures for use in future legislation.

Brazil RF exposure in force

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:00 GMT

Brazil/ANATEL, resolution 533 comes into force and requires SAR evaluation (RF Exposure measurements) for devices > 20mW (time averaged over 6 min.), devices using 300 MHz up to 6 GHz, devices worn < 20cm from the body, and portables. Laptops and notebooks are still excempted from SAR evaluation, howerver rulemakeing is progressing. Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) calculations shall be applied for devices to be operated > 20cm from the human body. Please contact Teleconformity for more details.

Kazakhstan Telecom Review

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:00 GMT

Political Inelligence report about Kazakhstan from Andrew Beklemishev.

Europe shifts new EMC requirements

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sat, 5 Dec 2009 12:00 GMT

Europe, OJ 926 corrigendum gives EU Memberstates 2 more years (until 2011/10/01) to withdraw national standards conflicting with EMC standard EN 55022:2006.

Europe new list of HS for R&TTE

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 12:00 GMT

Europe, OJ 926 publishes a new list of harmonised Standards for the R&TTE directive.

Japan VCCI testing above 1GHz

Teleconformity Compliance News — Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:00 GMT

Japan, VCCI enforces EMC compliance above 1GHz per 01/10/2010, however there actually is a grace period until 2011/11/1. Manufacturers are however encouraged to comply per enforcement date 2010/10/01. Laboratories must however re-register their radiated sites at VCCI before their test reports above 1 GHz are accepted.

FCC clarifies use of ANSI C63

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:00 GMT

FCC clarifies use of C63 measurement standards for testing intentional and unintentional radiators under Part 15.

Japan VCCI restricting ISN

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00 GMT

Japan, VCCI restricts the use of Impedance Stabilization Network (ISN) tp ne ised fpr the measurement of telecommunication ports conducted EMI.

IC inputs received on UWB

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:00 GMT

Industry Canada received comments on the first issue of RSS-220 regarding Devices Using Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Technology.

IC releases RSP-515 & RSS-127

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:00 GMT

Industry Canada releases new issues of SRSP-515 and RSS-127.

Japan revises Radio Categories

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 03 Aug 2009 07:00 GMT

Japan, MIC revision within the list of specified Categories for Radio Equipment.

IC releases RSS-111, 135 & 215

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:00 GMT

Industry Canada releases new issues of RSS-111, RSS-135 and RSS-215, as well as the Withdrawal of RSS-128.

FCC certifitaciton of DFS halted

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:00 GMT

FCC and TCB's halt certification for equipment supporting DFS at 5250-5350 and 5470-5725MHz. NTIA is investigating issues. Find the existing FCC guidelines here.

FCC changes permissive change policy

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 8 Jun 2009 16:00 GMT

FCC release of revised permissive change policy.

Europe new list of HS for LVD

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 5 Jun 2009 10:00 GMT

Europe, new list of harmonised Standards published for the Low Voltage Directive (LVD).

Europe new list of HS for EMC

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 5 Jun 2009 09:00 GMT

Europe, new list of harmonised Standards published for the EMC directive.

IC releases RSS-102

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 3 Jun 2009 20:00 GMT

Industry Canada releases new issue of RSS-102.

FCC interim approval for UNII

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sun, 10 May 2009 15:00 GMT

FCC interim plans to approve UNII devices operating in the 5470-5725MHz band with radar detection and DFS capabilities.

FCC SAR reminder sheet

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 25 Apr 2009 12:00 GMT

FCC list of basic check items when performing SAR (RF exposure testing).

FCC 3GPP2 EV-DV subject to PBA

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 24 Apr 2009 17:00 GMT

FCC announces 3GPP2 EV-DV devices requiring SAR evaluation (RF exposure measurement) are subject to PBA procedure.

FCC additional unlicensed spectrum

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:00 GMT

FCC, unlicensed operation in the TV bands, additional spectrum below 900MHz and above 3 GHz.

Europe new guide to R&TTE

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:00 GMT

Europe, new guide to the R&TTE directive has been released (source: RTTECA).

Europe Eco design regulation

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:00 GMT

European Eco design regulation 278/2009, defining the implementation of the EuP directive the 2005/32/EC. External Power supplies must also comply with the respective energy consumption rules.

IC releases UWB standard RSS-210

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:00 GMT

Industry Canada releases RSS 210, the first UWB standard.

IC releases SRSP-510, 513 & RSS-133, 137, 139

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:00 GMT

Industry Canada releases new issues of SRSP-510, SRSP-513, RSS-133, RSS-137 and RSS-139.

African Telecom growing Fastest

Teleconformity Compliance News — Fri, 6 Feb 2009 12:00 GMT

Africa has the fastest growing telecommunication industry. A new survey by Ernst & Young released Thursday shows that between 2002 and 2007, the industry grew by 49.3 percent as opposed to Asia which recorded a 27.4 percent growth (source: ITnewsAfrica)

European Agency information

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 4 Feb 2009 12:00 GMT

European Overview of Radio and Telecom Regulatory Agencies in each Memberstate, General information, Addresses, Notificaiton forms, Frequency plans and Inferface Regulation/Publications. The overview includes non-EU countries, including EFTA (Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway,Switzerland), CEFTA (such as Croatia, Macedonia) and Turkey.

European Automotive Legislation

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 12:00 GMT

European Overview of Automotive Industry, covering proposals, directives and regulations, call for tender and studies and other measures such as industry stakeholder consultations.

DG Enterprise and Industry Pink Book

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 1 Jan 2009 12:00 GMT

The AQUIS of the European Union under the management of DG Enterprise and Industry. Documnet with List of measures, covering the latest Legislative developments in the European Union.

Wireless Microphones in Japan

Teleconformity Compliance News — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:00 GMT

Wireless microphones in Japan can be certified and operated in accordance with Ordinance 37, 2 paragraph 1-12 category B (779-805MHz: 0.01W), paragraph 8 category Y (74.58-74.76, 322.025-322.4 and 806.125-809.75MHz: 0.01W). Digital microphones are specified in paragraph 1-12-2 category CU. For more information about mircophones for Japan, contact Teleconformity.

News articles 2007

Teleconformity Compliance News — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 12:00 GMT

No news articles archived from the year 2007.

Afghan Copper lines

Teleconformity Compliance News — Sat, 24 May 2008 14:00 GMT

Afghanistan, MCIT invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for construction of 25,000 lines copper cable network in 7 new cities of Afghanistan. The contract is for complete work as a turn key project, including survey, planning, providing detailed design, supplying cables and necessary equipments, transportation, complete implementation and testing on single responsibility basis.

Privatization of ATC

Teleconformity Compliance News — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:00 GMT

Afghanistan, on 18/03/2008, MICT released a Request for Expressions of Interest (REI) in the sale of 80% of the shares (the 'Privatization') of Afghan Telecom Corporation. The details are posted in the Latest Tenders section of the web site. Interested Parties have until the 4th of April to submit their expressions of interest. This ambitious project aims at strengthening this promising telecommunications operator through the involvement of the private sector, and represents one of the most ambitious privatization projects in Afghanistan to date.