Meaning
Entity that possesses the legal rights and responsibilities for an equipment authorization issued by the Federal Communications Commission. The fcc grant holder is the single point of contact for the regulator regarding the technical compliance of the radio device. This party must ensure the product continues to meet the standards defined in the original grant of equipment authorization.
Compliance Maintenance
Responsibility for ensuring that every unit manufactured under the grant is identical to the tested sample lies with the holder. Any change in the firmware that affects the radio frequency parameters must be reported immediately. The entity must also manage the labeling requirements, including the placement of the fcc identifier on the product exterior.
Consistent monitoring of the production line ensures that no unauthorized hardware variations are introduced during the product lifecycle.
Market Surveillance
Samples must be provided to the commission for independent testing if a complaint or a random audit occurs. Failure to respond to such a request can lead to the revocation of the authorization.
Transfer Protocol
Ownership of a grant can be moved to another company through a formal notification process in the commission database. Both the current and the new owners must provide electronic signatures to authorize the change. This transfer is common during corporate acquisitions or when a product line is sold to a competitor.
