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Unless otherwise specified, e.g., see §§ 15.250, 15.252, 15.253(d), 15.255, 15.256, and 15.509 through 15.519, the limit on peak radio frequency emissions is 20 dB above the maximum permitted average emission limit applicable to the equipment under test.
- Unlicensed Operation
- Part 15 Devices
- Carrier Current and Campus Radio Stations
- Prohibited Forms of Low Power Operation
- Penalties For Operation Without A Permit Or License
- Low Power FM (LPFM) Service
- Minimum Power Levels For Licensed Broadcast Operation
- Travelers' Information Service
- Free Speech vs. Right to Broadcast
- "Quiet Spots" on The Dial
The next four sections cover the permitted forms of unlicensed operation in the AM band (535 to 1705 kHz) and FM band (88 to 108 MHz), and explain the penalties which may be assessed against those forms of unlicensed operation which do not fall within the permitted forms of unlicensed operation.
Unlicensed operation on the AM and FM radio broadcast bands is permitted for some extremely low powered devices covered under Part 15 of the FCC's rules. On FM frequencies, these devices are limited to an effective service range of approximately 200 feet (61 meters). See 47 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Section 15.239, and the July 24, 1991 Pub...
Carrier Current and Campus Radio Stations are governed by 47 CFR Sections 15.207(c), 15.209(a), and 15.221 of the Commission's rules. For more information on Carrier Current or Campus Radio Stations, please see OET Bulletin No. 63 ("Understanding the FCC Regulations for Low-Power, Non-Licensed Transmitters"). (See also the First Report and Order in...
A license or a construction permit is required for all forms of operation in the AM and FM radio broadcast bands which cannot be classified as Part 15 or Carrier Current lor Campus RadioStations. This license or construction permit must be obtained from the Commission prior to construction of a broadcast station and before operations may commence. ...
The Commission considers unauthorized broadcast operation to be a serious matter. Presently, the maximum penalty for operating an unlicensed or "pirate" broadcast station (one which is not permitted under Part 15 or is not a Carrier Current Station or Campus Radio Station) is set at $10,000 for a single violation or a single day of operation, up to...
In January 2000, the FCC created a low power FM radio service. These stations are available to noncommercial educational entities and public safety/travelers' information entities, but not individuals or commercial operations. A construction permit or license is required before construction or operation of an LPFM station can begin. LPFM stations m...
The minimum power for a standard FM broadcast station which a construction permit applicant may request is 100 watts (0.100 kilowatts). Alternatively, if an effective radiated power of less than 100 watts is sought, the combination of the proposed effective radiated power and antenna height above average terrain must cause the distance to the predi...
Governmental entities, as well as park districts and authorities, may be eligible to operate a low power AM radio station for the purpose of disseminating information to travelers. A license is required before construction or operation of a Travelers' Information Station may commence. This service, which was initiated in 1977 by Docket 20509, is co...
A number of inquiries received at the Commission are from persons or groups who believe that there is a First Amendment, constitutionally protected right to broadcast. However, the Supreme Court of the United States has repeatedly ruled on this subject and concluded that no right to broadcast exists. In National Broadcasting Co. v. United States, 3...
The fact that there are locations on a radio tuning dial which do not receive a broadcast station, does not necessarily indicate that a station can be added on that frequency. A station's signal on the same frequency or an adjacent frequency that is too distant or weak to be picked up by a radio receiver can still cause interference to other broadc...
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Part 15 covers an assortment of electronic equipment that generates RF energy whether it's intentional, unintentional or incidental.
Section 15.1 Scope of this Part. (a) This Part sets out the regulations under which an intentional, unintentional, or incidental radiator may be operated without an individual license.
View Title 47 on govinfo.gov; View the PDF for 47 CFR Part 15; These links go to the official, published CFR, which is updated annually. As a result, it may not include the most recent changes applied to the CFR. Learn more.
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Nearly every electronics device sold inside the United States radiates unintentional emissions, and must be reviewed to comply with Part 15 before it can be advertised or sold in the US market. Subparts. A - General. Subpart A includes 21 sections from 15.1 to 15.38.
