The 2.4GHz industrial/scientific/medical (ISM) frequency band is approved virtually worldwide as an unlicensed spectrum subject to approval by device. The 900MHz frequency band is approved in the Americas. AeroComm transceiver products are certified as follows:

      United States (FCC)
      Canada (IC)
      Europe (ETSI)
      Other Countries
      Consumer Products

*Additional safety testing may be required, please read below.
**Not fully approved in France. Contact sales for information.

FCC in the United States

All spread spectrum devices for sale in the United States must be tested under FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Section 15.247, or Section 15.249 for low power. In addition, any transmitters being used in portable applications, or transmitters approved as modular devices must meet Specific Absorption Ratings (SAR) to ensure safety. All AeroComm transceivers approved for portable applications meet SAR requirements. Under certain conditions, the FCC will grant a certificate of compliance for modular radio approval. AeroComm has received modular radio approval by the FCC for ConnexRF modules all applications. Exceptions: The AC5124-200 and AC4424-200 have modular approval for mobile and base-station applications only. What this means to the OEM is the following:

1. If the radio module is not fully shielded, you need to perform a scan of your product with the integrated radios to test transmitter radiated emissions. This is referred to as a Class I permissive change requiring no FCC filing with typical costs less than $500.

2. Other FCC certification such as Part 15 Subpart J required for any digital device are still the responsibility of the device manufacturer.

3. Any major changes to the OEM radio, including custom antennas, are considered Class II Permissive Changes and require transmitter radiated emissions scans and a filing with the FCC. These scans and filings are typically less than $1,000.

4. Any major changes to OEM radios that will be used in portable applications will require Specific Absorption Rating (SAR) testing to ensure that radiation safety standards are met. This testing typically costs less than $3,000.

IC in Canada

All spread spectrum devices for sale in the Canada must be tested under IC RSS-139. Regulations are very similar to the United States. AeroComm has received modular radio approval by the IC for the AC5124 and AC4424.

ETSI in Europe

All spread spectrum devices for sale in Europe must comply with one or more of the following: ETS 300 328, ETS 300 489 and/or ETS 300 826. Output power is limited to 100mW EIRP at 2.4GHz. This means that the measured power output, including antennas, can not exceed 100mW at 2.4GHz. Therefore, the AC5124-200 and AC4424-200 are not offered for sale in Europe. Effective May, 2000, the European Notification (EN) body has ruled that all spread spectrum devices operating in the 2.4GHz band will be self-declaring. What this means to you, the OEM, is the following:

1. A Declaration of Conformity for the AeroComm transceiver will be issued to the OEM. It is the responsibility of the OEM to ensure the Declaration of Conformity is on file with the appropriate agencies in each country. There are no filing fees.

2. Any major changes to the OEM radio, including custom antennas, require re-testing to ensure conformity. No additional filings are required. These scans and filings are typically less than $1,000. The OEM can contract the test house to file applications in each country or may elect to file themselves.

3. France has a different allowable band. AeroComm's AC4424 product line supports the French band with a simple software command.

4. EN Certification of the OEM product for digital devices is still required.

AeroComm has custom OEM radios approved and shipping to additional countries around the globe. Please call for more information.

Packaged Product Approvals

Our stand-alone units, including ConnexLink and ConnexModem, are approved in the United States, Canada, South America and Europe.