M7 GX Technical Manual
45
Raveon Technologies Corp.
9. FCC Licensing Information
RV-M7
radio modems
operate on radio frequencies that are regulated by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). In order to transmit on these frequencies,
you are required to have a license issued by the FCC.
Almost everyone engaged in public safety activities - as well as private
organizations, are required, to obtain a radio station license from the Federal
Communications Commission if they wish to use a radio transmitter.
The FCC will help you through the licensing process. Raveon will also be glad to
assist in this process, and help you obtain your license. It is quite easy.
You can find the basic information you need to begin the process at the FCC
website. If you are engaged in public safety activities, you can go directly to:
http://wireless.fcc.gov/publicsafety
If you are a business, commercial, or institutional organization, you can go directly
to:
http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/ind&bus
In either case, you will be shown the regulations and the information you will need
to gather before you get started - your desired operating frequencies,
wideband/narrowband, antenna type and size, power/wattage, etc. You'll also get
information on how to obtain the necessary application forms - either in hard-copy
or electronic format - and how to proceed.
The FCC website also offers a list of Frequency Coordinators. These are private
organizations officially certified by the FCC to help you through the process, and
who in most cases will handle the actual filing of your application. With few
exceptions, you must apply for an FCC license through a Frequency Coordinator.
They are located throughout the country, making it easy for you to find one that is
familiar with radio operations in your area.
There are companies who specialize in assisting with licensing radio modems. You
may consider contacting one of the following:
Atlas License Company and Data Services
1-800-252-0529
http://www.alcds.com
Airwaves Licensing
1-717-334-0910
http://www.airwaveslicensing.com
