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M2115 OWNERS MANUAL
Solutions for Advancing Communications
Licensing [12]
In the United States, all aviation band transmitters must be licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Applications for base stations are filed on FCC Form 406. The M2115-25 and M2115-50 each contains two different
pieces of equipment which must be listed on the application. Do not list the M2115-25 or M2115-50; list the following:
Model
FCC Identification (Enter
on Application)
Transmitter Output
M2115M
QQTM2115
10 watts
M2115B
QQTM2115
10 watts
M2115B-25
QQTM2115 & QQTPA25
25 watts
M2115B-50
N/A
50 watts
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Mentor Radio, LLC could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment and voids the manufacturer’s warranty.
With each new M2115B, there are instructions included on how to complete Form 406 online at the FCC Internet web site
(Drawing. 1100958).
If the M2115B-25 or M2115B-50 is to be used on a channel in the frequency range of 128 to 132 MHz (the “en-route”
channels), the license application is handled differently. Both the assignment of specific frequencies and the completion
of Form 406 are done by Aeronautical Radio Incorporated (ARINC), a private organization which contracts to the FCC to
manage this part of the spectrum. Refer to Mentor Radio drawing number 1101472, enclosed with new units containing
an “en-route” frequency.
The radio equipment you have purchased requires FCC licensing. This was formerly done by completing and mailing
FCC Form 406. This has been replaced by electronic online filing via the Universal Licensing System (ULS). The Internet
address for this is
www.wireless.fcc.gov/uls
. This site provides instructions for the application, for payment of filing
fees, as well as, online forms to complete and transmit electronically.
In the past, Mentor Radio provided information required by Form 406 for its specific models. This information may still be
needed when you make the online application, and is provided below for your assistance. The Mentor Radio Model
identification is not the same as the FCC Identification. The first table below gives the FCC Identification and the
transmitter power for Mentor Radio models.
For all Mentor Radio transmitters, enter “6K00A3E” for “emission and bandwidth” (“0” is a numerical zero, not the letter
following “N”).
You may be asked for a “Class of Station”. The second table below can help you select your Class. You must apply for a
frequency that the FCC permits for your selected Class. Some of the permissible frequencies are listed below. For a
complete listing of available frequencies, consult the FCC rules, Part 87.173 (available online at
www./wireless.fcc.gov/rules
).
