§ 2.1033   Application for certification.

   (a) An application for certification shall be filed on FCC Form 731
   with all questions answered. Items that do not apply shall be so noted.

   (b) Applications for equipment operating under Parts 11, 15 and 18 of
   the rules shall be accompanied by a technical report containing the
   following information:

   (1) The full name and mailing address of the manufacturer of the device
   and the applicant for certification.

   (2) FCC identifier.

   (3) A copy of the installation and operating instructions to be
   furnished the user. A draft copy of the instructions may be submitted
   if the actual document is not available. The actual document shall be
   furnished to the FCC when it becomes available.

   (4) A brief description of the circuit functions of the device along
   with a statement describing how the device operates. This statement
   should contain a description of the ground system and antenna, if any,
   used with the device.

   (5) A block diagram showing the frequency of all oscillators in the
   device. The signal path and frequency shall be indicated at each block.
   The tuning range(s) and intermediate frequency(ies) shall be indicated
   at each block. A schematic diagram is also required for intentional
   radiators.

   (6) A report of measurements showing compliance with the pertinent FCC
   technical requirements. This report shall identify the test procedure
   used (e.g., specify the FCC test procedure, or industry test procedure
   that was used), the date the measurements were made, the location where
   the measurements were made, and the device that was tested (model and
   serial number, if available). The report shall include sample
   calculations showing how the measurement results were converted for
   comparison with the technical requirements.

   (7) A sufficient number of photographs to clearly show the exterior
   appearance, the construction, the component placement on the chassis,
   and the chassis assembly. The exterior views shall show the overall
   appearance, the antenna used with the device (if any), the controls
   available to the user, and the required identification label in
   sufficient detail so that the name and FCC identifier can be read. In
   lieu of a photograph of the label, a sample label (or facsimile
   thereof) may be submitted together with a sketch showing where this
   label will be placed on the equipment. Photographs shall be of size A4
   (21 cm × 29.7 cm) or 8 × 10 inches (20.3 cm × 25.4 cm). Smaller
   photographs may be submitted provided they are sharp and clear, show
   the necessary detail, and are mounted on A4 (21 cm × 29.7 cm) or 8.5 ×
   11 inch (21.6 cm × 27.9 cm) paper. A sample label or facsimile together
   with the sketch showing the placement of this label shall be on the
   same size paper.

   (8) If the equipment for which certification is being sought must be
   tested with peripheral or accessory devices connected or installed, a
   brief description of those peripherals or accessories. The peripheral
   or accessory devices shall be unmodified, commercially available
   equipment.

   (9) For equipment subject to the provisions of part 15 of this chapter,
   the application shall indicate if the equipment is being authorized
   pursuant to the transition provisions in § 15.37 of this chapter.

   (10) Applications for the certification of scanning receivers shall
   include a statement describing the methods used to comply with the
   design requirements of all parts of § 15.121 of this chapter. The
   application must specifically include a statement assessing the
   vulnerability of the equipment to possible modification and describing
   the design features that prevent the modification of the equipment by
   the user to receive transmissions from the Cellular Radiotelephone
   Service. The application must also demonstrate compliance with the
   signal rejection requirement of § 15.121 of this chapter, including
   details on the measurement procedures used to demonstrate compliance.

   (11) Applications for certification of transmitters operating within
   the 59.0-64.0 GHz band under part 15 of this chapter shall also be
   accompanied by an exhibit demonstrating compliance with the provisions
   of § 15.255(g) of this chapter.

   (12) An application for certification of a software defined radio must
   include the information required by § 2.944.

   (13) Applications for certification of U-NII devices in the 5.15-5.35
   GHz and the 5.47-5.85 GHz bands must include a high level operational
   description of the security procedures that control the radio frequency
   operating parameters and ensure that unauthorized modifications cannot
   be made.

   (14) Contain at least one drawing or photograph showing the test set-up
   for each of the required types of tests applicable to the device for
   which certification is requested. These drawings or photographs must
   show enough detail to confirm other information contained in the test
   report. Any photographs used must be focused originals without glare or
   dark spots and must clearly show the test configuration used.

   (c) Applications for equipment other than that operating under parts
   15, 11 and 18 of this chapter shall be accompanied by a technical
   report containing the following information:

   (1) The full name and mailing address of the manufacturer of the device
   and the applicant for certification.

   (2) FCC identifier.

   (3) A copy of the installation and operating instructions to be
   furnished the user. A draft copy of the instructions may be submitted
   if the actual document is not available. The actual document shall be
   furnished to the FCC when it becomes available.

   (4) Type or types of emission.

   (5) Frequency range.

   (6) Range of operating power values or specific operating power levels,
   and description of any means provided for variation of operating power.

   (7) Maximum power rating as defined in the applicable part(s) of the
   rules.

   (8) The dc voltages applied to and dc currents into the several
   elements of the final radio frequency amplifying device for normal
   operation over the power range.

   (9) Tune-up procedure over the power range, or at specific operating
   power levels.

   (10) A schematic diagram and a description of all circuitry and devices
   provided for determining and stabilizing frequency, for suppression of
   spurious radiation, for limiting modulation, and for limiting power.

   (11) A photograph or drawing of the equipment identification plate or
   label showing the information to be placed thereon.

   (12) Photographs (8″ × 10″) of the equipment of sufficient clarity to
   reveal equipment construction and layout, including meters, if any, and
   labels for controls and meters and sufficient views of the internal
   construction to define component placement and chassis assembly.
   Insofar as these requirements are met by photographs or drawings
   contained in instruction manuals supplied with the certification
   request, additional photographs are necessary only to complete the
   required showing.

   (13) For equipment employing digital modulation techniques, a detailed
   description of the modulation system to be used, including the response
   characteristics (frequency, phase and amplitude) of any filters
   provided, and a description of the modulating wavetrain, shall be
   submitted for the maximum rated conditions under which the equipment
   will be operated.

   (14) The data required by § § 2.1046 through 2.1057, inclusive, measured
   in accordance with the procedures set out in § 2.1041.

   (15) The application for certification of an external radio frequency
   power amplifier under part 97 of this chapter need not be accompanied
   by the data required by paragraph (b)(14) of this section. In lieu
   thereof, measurements shall be submitted to show compliance with the
   technical specifications in subpart C of part 97 of this chapter and
   such information as required by § 2.1060 of this part.

   (16) An application for certification of an AM broadcast stereophonic
   exciter-generator intended for interfacing with existing certified, or
   formerly type accepted or notified transmitters must include
   measurements made on a complete stereophonic transmitter. The
   instruction book must include complete specifications and circuit
   requirements for interconnecting with existing transmitters. The
   instruction book must also provide a full description of the equipment
   and measurement procedures to monitor modulation and to verify that the
   combination of stereo exciter-generator and transmitter meet the
   emission limitations of § 73.44.

   (17) Applications for certification required by § 25.129 of this chapter
   shall include any additional equipment test data required by that
   section.

   (18) An application for certification of a software defined radio must
   include the information required by § 2.944.

   (19) Applications for certification of equipment operating under part
   27 of this chapter, that a manufacturer is seeking to certify for
   operation in the:

   (i) 1755-1780 MHz, 2155-2180 MHz, or both bands shall include a
   statement indicating compliance with the pairing of 1710-1780 and
   2110-2180 MHz specified in § § 27.5(h) and 27.75 of this chapter.

   (ii) 1695-1710 MHz, 1755-1780 MHz, or both bands shall include a
   statement indicating compliance with § 27.77 of this chapter.

   (iii) 600 MHz band shall include a statement indicating compliance with
   § 27.75 of this chapter.

   (20) Before equipment operating under part 90 of this chapter and
   capable of operating on the 700 MHz interoperability channels (See
   § 90.531(b)(1) of this chapter) may be marketed or sold, the
   manufacturer thereof shall have a Compliance Assessment Program
   Supplier's Declaration of Conformity and Summary Test Report or,
   alternatively, a document detailing how the manufacturer determined
   that its equipment complies with § 90.548 of this chapter and that the
   equipment is interoperable across vendors. Submission of a 700 MHz
   narrowband radio for certification will constitute a representation by
   the manufacturer that the radio will be shown, by testing, to be
   interoperable across vendors before it is marketed or sold.

   (21) Contain at least one drawing or photograph showing the test set-up
   for each of the required types of tests applicable to the device for
   which certification is requested. These drawings or photographs must
   show enough detail to confirm other information contained in the test
   report. Any photographs used must be focused originals without glare or
   dark spots and must clearly show the test configuration used.

   (d) Applications for certification of equipment operating under part 20
   of this chapter, that a manufacturer is seeking to certify as hearing
   aid compatible, as set forth in § 20.19 of this chapter, shall include a
   statement indicating compliance with the test requirements of § 20.19 of
   this chapter and indicating the appropriate M-rating and T-rating for
   the equipment. The manufacturer of the equipment shall be responsible
   for maintaining the test results.

   (e) A single application may be filed for a composite system that
   incorporates devices subject to certification under multiple rule
   parts, however, the appropriate fee must be included for each device.
   Separate applications must be filed if different FCC Identifiers will
   be used for each device.

   [ 63 FR 36599 , July 7, 1998, as amended at  63 FR 42278 , Aug. 7, 1998;  64 FR 22561 , Apr. 27, 1999;  67 FR 42734 , June 25, 2002;  68 FR 54175 , Sept.
   16, 2003;  68 FR 68545 , Dec. 9, 2003;  69 FR 5709 , Feb. 6, 2004;  70 FR 23039 , May 4, 2005;  77 FR 41928 , July 17, 2012;  78 FR 59850 , Sept. 30,
   2013;  79 FR 24578 , May 1, 2014;  79 FR 32410 , June 4, 2014;  79 FR 48536 ,
   Aug. 15, 2014;  79 FR 71325 , Dec. 2, 2014;  80 FR 33446 , June 12, 2015;
    81 FR 66832 , Sept. 29, 2016]

   Effective Date Notes: 1. At  79 FR 71325 , Dec. 2, 2014, § 2.1033(c)(20)
   was added. This paragraph contains information collection and
   recordkeeping requirements and will not become effective until approval
   has been given by the Office of Management and Budget.

   2. At  81 FR 66832 , Sept. 29, 2016, § 2.1033(c)(20) was revised. This
   paragraphcontains information collection and recordkeeping requirements
   and will not become effective until approval has been given by the
   Office of Management and Budget.

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