Radio Frequency Authorization Request Forms

Cells phones, "two way" pagers, and wireless mice/keyboards are authorized as a station class
and do not require individual RFAs.

• FCC Licensed Users
  All FCC licensed users including construction contractors, paging, cellular telephone, and PCS providers. Exception - FCC licensed users participating in Public Affairs sponsored events (especially Shuttle launch and landing) should use the Public Affairs form.

• Inmarsat Terminals
  RFAs are no longer required for Inmarsat terminals (except Inmarsat D+). Users should work directly with service providers to activate their terminals. For D+ terminals, contact Steve Schindler (321-867-2520) for additional information. Note that a RF link between the user and the terminal (i.e. a remote input to the terminal) does require the appropriate RFA.

• Land Mobile Radio
  Systems operating in the 150-174 MHz and 406-470 MHz bands.

• Microwave Links
  Point to point microwave systems.

• NAVAIDS
  TACAN and MSBLS

• Nonlicensed FCC Part 15 Devices
  
  • All nonlicensed devices with a valid FCC Part 15 ID are authorized as a class of stations.
  • Per Federal regulations, operation of nonlicensed devices is authorized on a noninterference basis (NIB) to other authorized users. Nonlicensed devices will not receive protection from harmful interference from other users.
  • Wireless devices operating in the 5 GHz band must use center frequencies at or below 5320 MHz (channel 64) or at or above 5810 MHz (channel 162).
  • Users do not have to request individual RFAs but should verify that the device has a valid FCC ID. If the device does not have a FCC ID or if the ID cannot be verified, contact Steve Schindler (321-867-2520).

• Payload Processing
  All Shuttle, ISS, and ELV payloads and associated ground stations.

• Public Affairs
  Any transmitters associated with Public Affairs sponsored events including broadcasting (wireless mikes, remote pickup, S and Ku band trucks, etc.) and film/video production (wireless mikes, portable radios, etc.).

• Radars
  All radars including aviation, marine, weather, and speed control.

• Unlisted Systems
  Any system that is not listed above. Contact Steve Schindler (321-867-2520) for additional information.

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