FCC revised Permit-But-Ask Procedure as documented in KDB 388624 D01 (9/22/2009) 

This document identifies the types of devices subject to a Permit But Ask (PBA) Telecommunications Certification Body (TCB) / FCC review prior to equipment authorization; describes a procedure whereby test firms, manufacturers, or responsible parties (per Section 2.909 - parties responsible for compliance of radio frequency equipment) may obtain FCC guidance for testing of these devices; and outlines a PBA approval process for TCBs to receive the endorsement of the FCC for measurement procedures, test methods, test equipment, etc. used to demonstrate compliance of these devices with the rules. For any Form 731 application filing submitted under the PBA procedure, it remains the responsibility of the TCB to ensure that the entire filing is in accordance with FCC rules and policies. 

Major Change: FCC added 3GPP2 EV-DV devices which are required to perform SAR evaluation is subject to Permit-But-Ask Procedure per KDB 388624 D01. 

Useful link: https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/forms/FTSSearchResultPage.cfm?switch=P&id=28319 

FCC revised permissive change policy as documented in KDB 178919 D01 

The permissive change rules in Section 2.1043  describes the modifications that may be made to an RF device without filing for a new equipment authorization; define the three different types of permissive changes; and identify when a permissive change (PC) filing with the Commission is required. 

Useful link: http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/forms/FTSSearchResultPage.cfm?id=33013&switch=P 

The restrictions for certification of a transmitter that can operate under multiple rule parts has been updated 

This publication supersedes the previous publication - Combination Radio, Combo Device - published under the same publication number. 

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Modular Approval Policy is changed after April 15, 2008 

Based upon March 25, 2008 TCB/FCC conference call and FCC Public Notice (FCC 07-56), FCC will start to accept applications per section 15.212 Modular Transmitters requirements after April 15, 2008.  After April 15, 2008, section 15.212 will be the governing rule section for modular transmitters.  FCC Public Notice DA 00-1407 will be replaced by section 15.212.