§ 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) Applications for certification of 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) shall include a Compliance
   Assessment Program Supplier's Declaration of Conformity and Summary Test
   Report  or,  alternatively, shall include a document detailing how the
   applicant  determined that its equipment complies with § 90.548 of this
   chapter and that the equipment is interoperable across vendors.

   (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]

   Effective Date Note: At  79 FR 71325 , Dec. 2, 2014, § 2.1033 was amended by
   adding paragraph(20). 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.

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