License Requirements - Garmin GIA 63 Installation Manual

1.5 License Requirements

The Telecommunications Act of 1996, effective February 8, 1996, provides the FCC discretion to
eliminate radio station license requirements for aircraft and ships. The GIA 63(X) installation must comply
with current transmitter licensing requirements. To find out the specific details on whether a particular
installation is exempt from licensing, please visit the FCC web site http://wireless.fcc.gov/aviation.
Transmitter Description:
Antenna Characteristics:
Rated Power:
Emission Type:
Frequency of Operation:
If an aircraft license is required, make application for a license on FCC form 404, application for Aircraft
Radio Station License. The FCC also has a fax-on-demand service to provide forms by fax. The GIA 63(X)
owner accepts all responsibility for obtaining the proper licensing before using the transmitter.
International transmitter license procedures vary by country. Contact the local spectrum agency for license
requirements.
CAUTION
The VHF transmitter in this equipment is guaranteed to meet federal communications
commission acceptance over the operating temperature range. Modifications not
expressly approved by Garmin could invalidate the license and make it unlawful to
operate the equipment.
190-00303-05
Rev. Y
Aviation-band VHF transceiver with 25 and 8.33 kHz channel spacing.
Broad band, 50 ohm, vertically polarized.
16 Watts (28 VDC Operation)
10 Watts (14 VDC Operation; 011-01105-2X and -3X only)
6K00A3E (25 kHz Channel Spacing Mode)
5K6A3E (8.33 kHz Channel Spacing Mode; 011-01105-2X/-3X/-4X
only)
118.000 – 136.992 MHz
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