Roady XT Revisions Submitted to FCC for Compliance
June 13, 2006
Satellite Standard Group has learned that XM Satellite Radios Roady XT unit has undergone minor changes and clarifications in an effort to comply with the FCC.
On May 30, 2006 XM Satellite Radio notified the FCC that Retlif Testing Laboatories was authorized to act on XM's behalf for application to the American Telecommunications Certification Body (ATCB).
On June 8, 2006 Retlif sent correspondence to the FCC regarding the Roady XT device answeing the questions that the FCC had. Those questions related to the following:
1. "Leaky" RF coaxial cables as an antenna
2. Questions about the ferrites used in the device
3. Questions regarding by whom the ferrites are attached to the device (The FCC stipulates that the end user shall not be responsible for this activity).
4. Questions regarding whather or not shields are in place in the final assembly of the device
5. Questions regarding the placement of the FCC I.D.
6. Questions regarding the antenna, and whether or not the length of the antenna is adjustable.
7. Questions regarding the frequencies the unit was tested at. The FCC has requested that tests be conducted at the lowest (88.7) and the highest (107.9) ranges of the device.
8. Questions regarding what the lowest and highest frequency ranges are on the device.
9. Questions regarding what audio level adjustment the unit was set at for the testing.
10. A request for more detailed information documenting the testing process.
11. Questins about whether the harmonics were fully maximized during the testing
12. Questions about testing at 502 MHz and whether that was in compliance with regulations.
13. A request for an installation manual.
14. A request that the manual include the required language from 15.105
15. A request for the home kit manual to see if the device in that configuration comples with regulations.
16. A request relating to the input and outputs of the device and what transpired with them during testing.
Retlif Testing Laboratories issued a response to each item
On June 12, 2006, retlif responded to FCC questions again. the items covered were as follows:
1. The FCC informed Retlif that their request for confidentiality can not be granted.
2. The FCC requested that the FCC ID label be corrected to the proper format.
3. The FCC took exception with the use of "snap-on ferrites".
4. The FCC asked for additional clarification that the length of the antenna can not be adjusted by the end user.
5. The FCC noted that some specifically required FCC language was now added to the manual, but that other required language was now removed.
6. The FCC request further clarification on the 502 MHz testing
Retlif Testing Laboratories responded to each issue.
It would appear that given this information that the FCC issue with XM was not limited to the FM modulator. At the recent Programming conference in Washington D.C. XM management indicated to analysts that the FCC issues would be resolved in roughly 60 days. By the recent communications with the FCC, it is clear that XM is working on the issue.
6/13/2006 01:18:00 PM
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