G900X/G950 Installation and Maintenance Manual – GIA 63W
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Revision D
4.8.1 License
Requirements
The Telecommunications Act of 1996, effective February 8, 1996, provides the FCC discretion to
eliminate radio station license requirements for aircraft and ships. The GIA 63W installation must
comply with current transmitter licensing requirements. To find out the specific details on whether a
particular installation is exempt from licensing, please visit the FCC web site
http://wireless.fcc.gov/aviation
.
Transmitter Description:
Aviation-band VHF transceiver with 25 and 8.33 kHz channel spacing.
Antenna Characteristics:
Broad band, 50 ohm, vertically polarized.
Rated
Power:
16
Watts
Emission
Type:
6K00A3E
Frequency of Operation:
118.00 – 136.992 MHz
If an aircraft license is required, make application for a license on FCC form 404, application for Aircraft
Radio Station License. The FCC also has a fax-on-demand service to provide forms by fax. The GIA
63W owner accepts all responsibility for obtaining the proper licensing before using the transmitter.
International transmitter license procedures vary by country. Contact the local spectrum agency for
license requirements.
CAUTION
The VHF transmitter in this equipment is guaranteed to meet federal communications
commission acceptance over the operating temperature range. Modifications not
expressly approved by Garmin could invalidate the license and make it unlawful to
operate the equipment.
4.9 Continued
Airworthiness
Maintenance of the GIA 63W is “on condition” only.
