**FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION**

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**New Fee Guide to Reflect**

**[The New Lockbox Bank & New Lockbox Number]{.underline}**

**OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY**

**FEE FILING GUIDE**

**FOR**

**Equipment Approval Services**

**Experimental Radio Services**

This is an unofficial compilation of the radio services and requests for
FCC actions that are subject to fees. The public should consult the
Commission\'s Rules as set out in Title 47 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) for application filing requirements. Further
information on fees is contained in Part 1, Subpart G of the CFR or in
the Commission\'s official decision implementing the Congressional
Schedule of Charge.

> ***Effective February 14, 2008***
>
> **INTRODUCTION**
>
> The authority of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to impose
> and collect fees and associated charges is contained in Title III,
> Section 3001 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1989 (Public
> Law 101-39), Section 8, revised 47 U.S.C. 158, which directs the
> Commission to prescribe charges for certain types of services it
> provides to communication entities over which it has jurisdiction.
>
> This Fee Filing Guide is considered a reference guide to identify and
> describe the fee filing requirements for the Office of Engineering and
> Technology. It is meant to be a handy reference of the services and
> requests for FCC actions that are subject to a fee. The guide contains
> Parts A, B and C, as well as a breakdown of the types of applications,
> form numbers, fee amounts, payment type codes, and the mailing address
> for each service provided. It also contains a copy of *FCC Remittance
> Advice, Form 159*, and instructions on its use.
>
> Part A provides instructions on how to pay a fee and identifies other
> processing services available to the requester. ***[Always read Part
> A]{.underline}*** before attempting to complete any of the forms
> required with your submission. Parts B and C provide specific
> information pertaining to the Office of Engineering and Technology's
> Equipment Authorization Branch and Experimental Licensing Branch.
>
> If further information is required that cannot be answered in this
> guide, please consult the Commission\'s Rules as set forth in Title
> 47, Part 1, Subpart G, Section 1.1101 of the Code of Federal
> Regulations (CFR). Additional copies of this guide may be obtained
> without charge by calling (202) 418-3676 or 1-800-418-3676 or at
> <http://www.fcc.gov/fees/appfees.html>. All fees are subject to
> modification as required by Congress.

**PART A**

**IMPORTANT** **NOTICE FOR APPLICANTS/LICENSEES**

**WHO SUBMIT FEEABLE** **FILINGS**

Effective December 3, 2001, the use of the FCC Registration Number (FRN)
is [mandatory]{.underline}. Failure to register or include an FRN on
your FCC Form 159 will result in your application being returned as
unprocessable. If you do not yet have an FRN, you can obtain one through
the FCC website listed below, or by filling out the registration form
(Form 160) and submitting the registration form along with your payment
and FCC Form 159. Unless the payer and the applicant are the same person
or entity, a separate FRN number must be used for the payer FRN and the
applicant FRN. If you are acting as an agent for an entity, and the
remittance (i.e., check or credit card) carries your name as an official
designated to pay on behalf of the entity, you must include the entity's
name both as payer and applicant in order to use the same FRN. Failure
to follow these instructions will result in your application being
returned as unprocessable. **Please note that transactions with the FCC
require the use of the FCC FRN. Therefore, please have the FRN available
when contacting or submitting documents to the FCC.**

Ways to obtain a FCC Form 159:

-   Go to <http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html>.

-   Call the FCC's Form Distribution Center at 1-800-418-FORM \[3676\].

-   Pick up the form at the Commission in Room TW-B200

-   Call CORES Helpdesk at 1-877-480-3201.

If you were registered in the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau's
Universal Licensing System (ULS) and your registration included all the
information we needed to issue a Registration Number, you have already
been pre-registered. You may want to check CORES to determine if you are
still registered, or if you have forgotten your registration number.

Ways to obtain an FCC Registration Number (FRN):

-   Go to [www.fcc.gov](http://www.fcc.gov/), click on E-Filing at the
    top of the page, and scroll down to the CORES Registration link.

-   Check your pre-assigned number at
    [www.fcc.gov](http://www.fcc.gov/), click on E-Filing at the top of
    the page, and scroll down to the CORES Registration link.

-   File FCC Form 160, (CORES Registration). You may obtain the form at
    <http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html> or by calling the FCC's CORES
    Helpdesk at 1-877-480-3201. You may also pick up the form in
    Commission Room TW-B200. Mailing instructions are on the form.

If you are unable to register electronically, you can still submit your
application for a Registration Number (FCC Form 160) directly to U.S.
Bank (along with your filing documents and payment) or fax the FRN
registration form to the CORES Helpdesk at (202) 418-7869 for some
filing procedures. U.S. Bank will register you and you will receive a
confirmation letter from the FCC through the U.S. Postal Service mail.

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**DEBT COLLECTION IMPROVEMENT ACT**

**In accordance with the Debt Collection Improvement Act (DCIA), the
Commission will begin withholding action on applications and other
requests for benefits upon discovery that the entity applying for or
seeking benefits is delinquent in its non-tax debts owed to the
Commission, and dismiss such applications or requests if the delinquent
debt is not resolved. Our application fee rules have been amended to
state that we will withhold action on applications or other requests if
payment of the delinquent debt is not made or satisfactory arrangements
for payment are not made. Those rule amendments are effective October 1,
2004.**

**REMITTANCE ADVICE - FCC FORM 159**

The Remittance Advice, FCC Form 159, must accompany payment to the
Federal Communications Commission for Regulatory Fees, Application
Processing Fees, Fines, Forfeitures, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
billings or any other debt due to the FCC. The information on this form
is collected and stored in a database to ensure credit of full payment
of monies due, to expedite any refunds due, and to service public
inquiries. Please refer to Part B/C of this guide for specific form
requirements. Reproduced forms are acceptable. FCC Form 159C is a
remittance advice continuation sheet that must be used when paying for
more than two call signs in a single filing or when paying for multiple
applicants in a single filing. Each call sign and/or applicant must be
listed separately on the FCC Form 159/FCC Form 159C.

**METHOD OF PAYMENT (DO NOT SEND CASH)**

Payment of fees may be made by check, bank draft, money order, credit
card or wire transfer. If paying by check, bank draft, money order or
wire transfer, your remittance must be denominated in U.S. dollars,
drawn on a U.S. financial institution and made payable to \"FCC.\" No
postdated, altered or third party checks will be accepted. No checks
will be accepted for processing if older than six months. The Commission
will accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover credit
cards. **Online credit card payments are also acceptable. Online credit
card payment is an available option when filing electronic application
submissions. If you choose this method of combined filing/payment, [do
not]{.underline} send an FCC Form 159 to U.S. Bank.**

If paying by wire, applicants located in foreign countries should
contact their local bank to determine what U.S. financial institution
their bank is affiliated with that will allow a transfer of funds.
Please keep in mind that there may be an additional transfer fee added
from your bank for this service. If an additional cost is required by
your bank, and you have not included additional funds to cover this
cost, it will be taken out of the funds that will be transferred. This
will result in your remaining transfer amount being insufficient to
cover the fee for the filing. Please check with your bank prior to
completing this transaction to determine their policy.

For further instructions in making payment by wire see our website at
<http://www.fcc.gov/fees/wiretran.html>.

Payment of fees, fines, and other debts may also be made by electronic
payment. This is designed specifically for larger corporations capable
of CPU/CPU communication. Under this method, the payer bank wires funds
directly to the Commission\'s lockbox bank. As with cash payments, the
funds must be wired from a U.S. financial institution.

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To obtain more information about electronic payment and how it works,
please contact the Revenue and Receivables Operations Group at (202)
418-1995. For further information on making payment by electronic
transfer see our website at <http://www.fcc.gov/fees/electran.html>.

**NONFEEABLE APPLICATIONS**

All non-feeable applications filed in Washington, DC must be filed
directly with the Secretary\'s Office, Room TW-B204, 445 12^th^ Street,
SW, Washington, DC 20554 and should be captioned Attention: Enforcement
Bureau.

**FEE EXEMPT APPLICATIONS**

Please check the appropriate block on your application, **and if you
have not** previously done so, provide the proper documentation, as
required, to certify that your application is fee exempt. 47 CFR, Part
1, Section 1.1114 of the Commission\'s rules explains who qualifies as
fee exempt.

**MANAGING DIRECTOR DECISIONS**

Requests for waivers, fee determinations, reconsiderations, applications
for review, deferments, and specific refund requests are referred
directly to the Office of the Managing Director. Each request is
forwarded to the Office of General Counsel for review and legal
determination. 47 CFR, Part 1, Sections 1.1113 & 1.1117 govern the
Commission\'s policies in these instances. The requester will receive
written notification of the Managing Director\'s decision. These
decisions are published monthly and are placed in FCC Docket 86-285. All
such requests must be submitted in writing to:

> Managing Director
>
> Federal Communications Commission
>
> 445 12^th^ Street, SW, Room 1-A625
>
> Washington, DC 20554

**WAIVERS, FEE DETERMINATIONS, AND DEFERRALS PROCESS**

The required filing fee must be paid for the service requested using the
normal process. All requests for waivers, and fee determinations are
filed directly with the Managing Director in Washington, DC. If the
Commission grants the waiver request or the fee determination results in
a lower fee, a refund will be issued. Deferrals of fees are also filed
in Washington, DC, and have a limit of up to six months with good cause.
Deferrals of fees are considered when the inability to pay the required
fee is due to a financial hardship (i.e., bankruptcy), and must be
accompanied by supporting documentation.

**REFUND PROCESS**

The appropriate Bureau/Office handles routine refund requests. When a
Bureau/Office determines that a refund is warranted, it is forwarded to
the Office of the Managing Director, Revenue and Receivables Operations
Group for processing. The Revenue and Receivables Operations Group
(RROG) handles all approved refund requests. Once the refund request is

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approved, the refund process usually takes 7-10 business days. Once a
request has been reviewed and processed by RROG, it is forwarded to the
U.S. Treasury in San Francisco, California where a check is issued to
the payer of the remittance. For further information on return or refund
of charges, refer to 47 CFR, Part 1, Section 1.1113 of the Commission's
Rules.

**MAILING INSTRUCTIONS**

Parties hand-delivering applications or filings may receive dated
receipt copies of the application or filing from the acceptance clerk at
the time of delivery. Receipts will be provided for mail-in applications
or filings if an extra copy of the application or filing is provided
along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Only one piece of paper
per application will be stamped for receipt purposes. A "stamp and
receipt" copy must be placed on top of the original package and clearly
identified as a return copy.

When delivering feeable applications by hand or by courier, use the
following address: Federal Communications Commission, c/o U.S. Bank --
Government Lockbox# 979095, SL-MO-C2-GL, 1005 Convention Plaza, St.
Louis, MO 63101 (Attention: FCC Government Lockbox**). This address is
for hand or courier delivery only. DO NOT use it for mailing
applications. When using the address, enclose the application package in
an inner envelope marked with the correct Post Office Box number. See
the relevant Bureau/Office Fee Filing Guide for the correct Post Office
Box number.**

**QUESTIONS**

If you have questions regarding your application and/or fee, you may
call toll free the FCC's Consumer Center at 1-888-CALLFCC
(1-888-225-5322). For information on CORES call the CORES Administrator
at 1-877-480-3201.

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**PART B**

**EQUIPMENT APPROVAL SERVICES**

**CONTENTS** **PAGE**

Electronic Filings / Paper Filings B2

Fee Payment Information for Applicant / Grantee Code Assignment B3

Fee Payment Information for FCC Form 731 Only B4

Fee Payment Information for Both Code Assignment and Form 731 B5

Fee Payment Methods B6 / B7

How to Complete FCC Remittance Advice, Form 159 B8

Fee Payment Mailing Addresses B9

Questions / Contacts B10

Payment Type Codes and Related Fee Amounts B11

Endnotes B12

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**ELECTRONIC FILINGS**

A. Assignment of an Applicant / Grantee Code must be obtained
electronically.

B. *Application for Equipment Authorization, FCC Form 731*, must be
submitted electronically.

See Page B4.

Fees for A and/or B may be paid by check, bank draft, money order, wire
transfer, electronic payment or credit card (either online or mail-in).
An online credit card payment requires a system that supports at least
128-bit encryption. \*

**PAPER FILINGS**

No application form has been designated for requesting Advance Approval
of Subscription TV Systems and/or a request for associated
Confidentiality. A letter, accompanied by an *FCC Remittance Advice,
Form 159*, and all data described in Subpart M of Part 2 of the FCC
Rules is acceptable. To retrieve a blank *Form 159*, visit:
<http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html>. Fees may be paid by check, bank
draft, money order, wire transfer, electronic payment or credit card
(mail-in). See Pages B8, B9, B11.

**\*** **For an online credit card payment the *Remittance Advice, FCC
Form 159*, should [not]{.underline} be sent to U.S. Bank**.

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**FEE PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR**

**APPLICANT / GRANTEE CODE ASSIGNMENT**

All entities doing business with the FCC **[MUST]{.underline}** have an
FCC Registration Number (FRN). To obtain an FRN, visit
<https://svartifoss2.fcc.gov/cores/CoresHome.html>. No fee is required
for the assignment of an FRN. The PAYER\'s FRN must be provided in Item
11 of the *FCC Remittance Advice, Form 159*. If the PAYER and APPLICANT
are different entities, the APPLICANT\'s FRN (Item 21) must also be
provided.

[Assignment of Applicant / Grantee Code]{.underline}

To obtain a Grantee Code, click Grantee Registration under Filing
Options at <https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/eas/index.cfm>.

**Payment for a Grantee Code must be submitted in a timely manner. If
the payment is not received / verified within thirty (30) calendar days
of the date the Grantee Code is assigned, the Grantee Code [will
automatically be removed from our database]{.underline}. The applicant
will then be required to obtain another Grantee Code.**

It is suggested that the payment be submitted no later than seven (7)
calendar days after the Grantee Code assignment. It is also suggested
that labels should not be printed unless / until the fee payment has
been verified.

Fees may be paid by check, bank draft, money order, wire transfer,
electronic payment or credit card (either online or mail-in). The option
to submit an online credit card payment is presented immediately after
the assignment of the Applicant / Grantee code, OR click Return to 159
Form under Filing Options at <https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/eas/index.cfm>.
An online credit card payment requires a system that supports at least
128-bit encryption.\*

An *Application for Equipment Authorization, FCC Form 731* may be
submitted

a\) immediately after a Grantee Code assignment (see Page B5) or

b\) at any later time

**\*** **For an online credit card payment the *Remittance Advice, FCC
Form 159*, should [not]{.underline} be sent to U.S. Bank**.

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**FEE PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR**

**APPLICATION FOR EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION**

## **FCC FORM 731** 

## 

All entities doing business with the FCC **[MUST]{.underline}** have an
FCC Registration Number (FRN). To obtain an FRN, visit
<https://svartifoss2.fcc.gov/cores/CoresHome.html>. No fee is required
for the assignment of an FRN. The PAYER\'s FRN must be provided in Item
11 of the *FCC Remittance Advice, Form 159*. If the PAYER and APPLICANT
are different entities, the APPLICANT\'s FRN (Item 21) must also be
provided.

## To submit an *Application for Equipment Authorization, FCC Form 731*, click Form 731 under Filing Options at <https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/index.cfm>. 

## 

## ***Exhibits must be uploaded within five (5) calendar days of the application submittal*** 

## ***and / or fee payment must be submitted and processed within fifteen (15) calendar days of the application submittal or the application may be dismissed***. 

## 

## Fees may be paid by check, bank draft, money order, wire transfer, electronic payment or credit card (either online or mail-in). The option to submit an online credit card payment is available after the *Form 731* Confirmation Number (EA#) is presented. The online payment is also available at Return to 159 Form under Filing Options at <https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/index.cfm>. An online credit card payment requires a system that supports at least 128-bit encryption.\* 

## 

## 

An *Application for Equipment Authorization, FCC Form 731* may be
submitted

a\) immediately after a Grantee Code assignment (see Page B5) or

b\) at any later time

## 

## 

## 

**\*** **For an online credit card payment the *Remittance Advice, FCC
Form 159*, should [not]{.underline} be sent to U.S. Bank**.

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**FEE PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR**

**BOTH**

**APPLICANT / GRANTEE CODE ASSIGNMENT**

**AND**

**APPLICATION FOR EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION, FCC FORM 731**

## 

All entities doing business with the FCC **[MUST]{.underline}** have an
FCC Registration Number (FRN). To obtain an FRN, visit
<https://svartifoss2.fcc.gov/cores/CoresHome.html>. No fee is required
for the assignment of an FRN. The PAYER\'s FRN must be provided in Item
11 of the *FCC Remittance Advice, Form 159*. If the PAYER and APPLICANT
are different entities, the APPLICANT\'s FRN (Item 21) must also be
provided.

The option to submit the *Application for Equipment Authorization, FCC
Form 731* is presented after the online assignment of the Grantee Code.
If the *Form 731* is submitted at that time, the fee payment should
include [BOTH]{.underline} the fee for the assignment of the Grantee
Code [AND]{.underline} the appropriate *Form 731* filing fee (including
the fee for Confidentiality, if it is being requested).

## 

## ***Exhibits must be uploaded within five (5) calendar days of the application submittal*** 

## ***and / or fee payment must be submitted and processed within fifteen (15) calendar days of the application submittal or the application may be dismissed***. 

## 

## Fees may be paid by check, bank draft, money order, wire transfer, electronic payment or credit card (either online or mail-in). The online credit card payment may be submitted immediately after the confirmation of the *Equipment Authorization Application, FCC Form 731* is presented, or it may be submitted at Return to 159 Form under Filing Options. An online credit card payment requires a system that supports at least 128-bit encryption.\* 

## 

**\*** **For an online credit card payment the *Remittance Advice, FCC
Form 159*, should [not]{.underline} be sent to U.S. Bank**.

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**METHODS OF PAYMENT**

**(ALSO SEE PART A OF THIS OET FEE GUIDE)**

Fees may be paid by check, bank draft, money order, wire transfer,
electronic payment or credit card (either online or mail-in). Online
credit card payments are also available; see below. Your remittance must
be denominated in U.S. dollars, drawn on a U.S. financial institution
and made payable to \"FCC.\" No postdated, altered or third party checks
will be accepted. Also, checks older than six (6) months will not be
accepted for processing. The Commission accepts Visa, MasterCard,
American Express, and Discover credit cards.

**Check; Money Order; Credit Card (mail-in)**

Send payment, along with *FCC Remittance Advice, Form 159* \* to U.S.
Bank. See Pages B8, B9, B11. **Do not send any other paperwork or
correspondence. See Page B3.**

**Online credit card payment** requires a system that supports at least
128-bit encryption.

For an online credit card payment the *FCC Remittance Advice, Form 159*,
should [not]{.underline} be sent to U.S. Bank. It is suggested that the
successful online payment acknowledgment be retained for future
reference.

[Online credit card payment for a Grantee Code assignment (Page
B3)]{.underline}: The option to submit an online credit card payment is
presented immediately after the assignment of the Applicant / Grantee
code, OR click Return to 159 Form under Filing Options at
<https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/index.cfm>.

[Online credit card payment for an *Application for Equipment
Authorization, FCC Form 731* filing (Page B4)]{.underline}: An online
credit card payment may be submitted 1) immediately after the
presentation of the *Form 731* Confirmation Number (EA#); **OR** 2)
click Return to Form 159 under Filing Options at
<https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/index.cfm>.

[Online credit card payment for **combination** of a Grantee Code
assignment **and** filing of *Application for Equipment Authorization,
FCC Form 731* together (Page B5)]{.underline}: The option to submit the
*Application for Equipment Authorization, FCC Form 731* is presented
after the assignment of a Grantee Code. If the *Form 731* is submitted
at that time, the fee payment should include [BOTH]{.underline} the fee
for the assignment of the Grantee Code [AND]{.underline} the appropriate
*Form 731* filing fee (including the fee for Confidentiality, if it is
being requested). An online credit card payment may be submitted 1)
immediately after the presentation of the *Form 731* Confirmation Number
(EA#); **OR** 2) click Return to Form 159 under Filing Options at.

<https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/index.cfm>

\*To retrieve a blank *FCC Remittance Advice, Form 159*:
<http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html>

Continued on Page B7

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**METHODS OF PAYMENT**

**Continued**

**Wire Transfer** -- Also see Wire Transfer for Application Fee Payment
or other Filings at <http://www.fcc.gov/fees/wiretran.html>

[On the same business day]{.underline}, a completed *FCC Remittance
Advice, Form 159* must be sent to U.S. Bank [at least one (1) hour
before the wire transfer]{.underline} is submitted. Indicate "Wire
Transfer -- Application Fee Payment" on the *Form 159* \* and FAX it to
U.S. Bank at (314)418-4832. [Do not FAX *Form 159* for any other method
of payment]{.underline}. All pertinent Items of the *Form 159* must be
completed, including, but not limited to Item 28A (and Item 28B, if
necessary) and Item 29A (and Item 29B, if necessary).

The following information should be given to your bank in order to
complete the wire processing transfer:

ABA Routing Number: 021030004

Receiving Bank: TREAS NYC

BNF: FCC/AC---27000001

**The following pertinent information must be keyed in the OBI Field:**

**(Skip one space between each information item)**

\"APPLICATION PAY\"

FCC ACCOUNT NO: Enter the Payer FRN (FCC Registration Number)

FCC CODE 1: Enter information that is shown in Item 28A of *Form 159*
(see Page B8)

FCC CODE 2 (Item 29A): Enter information that is shown in Item 29A of
*Form 159* (see Page B8)

PAYOR NAME: Enter Name of Person Responsible for Payment

DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO: Enter information that is shown in Item 9 of *Form
159*

**Please note**: The bank performing the wire transfer (or the bank
draft) may charge a service fee, which is separate from the fees
required for the FCC filing. Do not deduct the bank's service fee from
the fees due to the FCC.

**Electronic Payments**

See Part A of this Fee Guide for details. Also see
<http://www.fcc.gov/fees/electran.html>

\*To retrieve a blank *FCC Remittance Advice, Form 159*:
<http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html>

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**HOW TO COMPLETE AN FCC REMITTANCE ADVICE, FORM 159**

For an [online credit card payment]{.underline}, the *FCC Remittance
Advice, Form 159* should [not]{.underline} be sent to U.S. Bank.

To retrieve a blank *FCC Remittance Advice, Form 159*:
<http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html>

It is suggested that a copy of the completed *Form 159* be retained for
future reference.

[Item 1]{.underline} LOCKBOX \# - Enter 979095

[Item 3]{.underline} -- Enter total amount due

[Section A]{.underline} -- Complete PAYER INFORMATION

[Item 11]{.underline} -- Enter PAYER FRN \*

[Item 12]{.underline} -- Leave blank -- FRN replaces TIN

[Section B]{.underline} -- If PAYER and APPLICANT are different
entities, complete Section B -- APPLICANT INFORMATION - in addition to
Section A

[Item 21]{.underline} -- If PAYER and APPLICANT are different entities,
enter APPLICANT FRN \*

[Section C]{.underline} -- Refer to Page B11 and complete [Items 24A;
26A; 27A]{.underline}

[Item 28A and Item 29A:]{.underline}

If submitting payment for [just the assignment of Grantee Code (Page
B3)]{.underline}, enter the grantee code (i.e., XYZ) into Item 28A, and
enter the grantee code preceded by 13EA into Item 29A (i.e., 13EAXYZ)

If submitting payment for [just an *Application for Equipment
Authorization, FCC Form 731* (Page B4)]{.underline}, enter the FCC ID
into Item 28A, and enter the Form 731 Confirmation Number (EA#) preceded
by 13 into Item 29A (i.e., 13EA123456)

If submitting payment for [combination of a Grantee Code assignment and
*Application for Equipment Authorization, FCC Form 731* (Page
B5)]{.underline}, enter the FCC ID into Item 28A, and enter the Form 731
Confirmation Number (EA#) preceded by 13 into Item 29A (i.e.,
13EA123456)

[Items 24B; 26B; 27B; 28B; 29B]{.underline} -- If additional procedures
are being requested (i.e. Confidentiality), complete these Items

\* All entities doing business with the FCC **[MUST]{.underline}** have
an FCC Registration Number (FRN). To obtain an FRN, visit
<https://svartifoss2.fcc.gov/cores/CoresHome.html>. The FRN for the
PAYER must be provided in Item 11 of the *FCC Remittance Advice, Form
159*. If the PAYER and APPLICANT are different entities, the FRN for the
APPLICANT (Item 21) must also be provided.

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**FEE PAYMENT MAILING ADDRESS(ES)**

To retrieve a blank *FCC Remittance Advice, Form 159*:
<http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html>.

It is suggested that a copy of the completed *Form 159* be retained for
future reference.

If paying with a check or money order, send JUST the check or money
order along with the completed *FCC Remittance Advice, Form 159* to U.S.
Bank. **Do not send any other paperwork or correspondence.**

If paying by credit card ([not online]{.underline} \*), send JUST the
completed *FCC Remittance Advice, Form 159* to U.S. Bank. Complete,
sign, and date Section E-Credit Card Payment Information, in addition to
all other pertinent items. **Do not send any other paperwork or
correspondence.**

Place either of the above payments into an envelope addressed to:

***Address 1 on line above first address---***

Federal Communications Commission

Equipment Approval Services

Post Office Box 979095

St. Louis, MO 63197-9000

(Post Office Box 979095 in the above mailing address corresponds with
Item (1) LOCKBOX \# on *FCC Form 159*, and notifies U.S. Bank that the
payment is being submitted for an *Equipment Authorization Application,
FCC Form 731*, and/or related filings)

If payment is being mailed, mail to above address ***(Address 1)***.

To hand-deliver or to submit payment via courier service (i.e., DHL,
FedEx, UPS, etc.), the envelope addressed to above should be placed into
an outer envelope addressed to ***Address 1***:

***Address 2 on line above first address---***

Federal Communications Commission

c/o U.S. Bank -- Government Lockbox 979095

SL-MO-C2-GL

1005 Convention Plaza

St. Louis, MO 63101

***(Attention: FCC Government Lockbox) on line below St. Louis, MO of
second address.)***

It is suggested that the delivery service tracking number be retained
for future reference.

**\* For an online credit card payment the *FCC Remittance Advice, Form
159*, should [not]{.underline} be sent to U.S. Bank**.

-B9-

**QUESTIONS / CONTACTS**

Questions concerning filing procedures, fees and other administrative
matters related to

radio frequency equipment should be directed to:

Federal Communications Commission

Laboratory Division

Customer Service Branch

Telephone: 301-362-3000

Facsimile: 301-362-3092

E-mail: [easadmin@fcc.gov](mailto:labhelp@fcc.gov)

Web: [www.fcc.gov](http://www.fcc.gov/) - Select E-Filing -- Select OET
Equipment Authorization Electronic Filing

Web: [www.fcc.gov/oet/ea](http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/) - To obtain
Equipment Authorization Filing Information

Web: [www.fcc.gov/labhelp](http://www.fcc.gov/labhelp) - To submit
inquires at our Knowledge Database (KDB) site

-B10-

**FCC FORM \# PAYMENT FEE**

**TYPE OF APPLICATION OR DOCUMENT TYPE CODE AMOUNTS**

CERTIFICATION [1]{.underline}/

a\) All Receivers Electronic (EL) Form 731 & EEC \$455.00

(other than TV and FM) EL or Paper (PA) Form 159

b\) Parts 11, 15 & 18 Devices EL Form 731 & EGC 1,165.00

(other than receivers) EL or PA Form 159

c\) All other Devices EL Form 731 & EFT 585.00

EL or PA Form 159

d\) Class II Permissive EL Form 731 & EAC 60.00

Changes [2]{.underline}/ EL or PA Form 159

e\) Request for confidentiality [3]{.underline}/ EL Form 731 & EBC
170.00

under Certification EL or PA Form 159

f\) Class III Permissive EL Form 731 & ECC 585.00

Changes [4]{.underline}/ EL or PA Form 159

ADVANCE APPROVAL OF PA Form 159 & EIS 3,565.00

SUBSCRIPTION TV SYSTEMS [5]{.underline}/ Letter of Request

Request for confidentiality for PA Form 159 & EBS 170.00

Subscription TV Systems Letter of Request

ASSIGNMENT OF GRANTEE CODE [6]{.underline}/ EL Assignment of Code EAG
60.00

& EL Form 159

OR

PA Form 159

EL = Electronic

PA = Paper

-B11-

**ENDNOTES - EQUIPMENT APPROVAL SERVICES**

> [1]{.underline}/ Certification is an equipment authorization issued by
> the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or a Telecommunications
> Certification Body (TCB) designated by the FCC, based on
> representations and test data submitted by the applicant. 47 CFR,
> Section 2.907.
>
> [2]{.underline}/ Modifications and Class II permissive changes, 47
> CFR, Section 2.1043, apply ***only to equipment that has been
> previously authorized.*** Proposed modifications of authorized
> equipment may not be made to the equipment ***prior*** to
> authorization of the change(s) by the FCC or the TCB. Modifications
> requiring a change in equipment identification shall be submitted as a
> \"Change in identification of (presently certified) equipment\"
> filing, 47 CFR, Section 2.933 and shall be accompanied by the
> requisite exhibits and fees.
>
> [3]{.underline}/ Pursuant to 47 CFR, Section 0.459 of the rules, a
> ***written justification*** is required for requests to the FCC to
> withhold certain information within an application for equipment
> authorization (Form 731) from public inspection pursuant to the
> provisions of 47 CFR, Section 0.457(d). The confidentiality request
> should be uploaded into the application as a Cover Letter exhibit. For
> a composite device, the confidentiality payment is required only once.
> The single confidentiality payment will apply to the confidentially
> requests for all portions of the same composite device filed at the
> same time.
>
> [4]{.underline}/ A Class III permissive change, 47 CFR, Section
> 2.1043, includes modifications to the software of a software defined
> radio transmitter (SDR) that change the frequency, modulation type,
> output power or maximum field strength outside the parameters
> previously approved. Class III changes are permitted only for
> equipment in which no Class II changes have been made from the
> originally approved device.
>
> [5]{.underline}/ Licensees of TV broadcast and low power TV stations
> may only conduct subscription operations by using an encoding system
> approved in advance by the Commission. No application form has been
> designated for requesting approval of subscription TV systems and /or
> related confidentiality. A letter, accompanied by ***FCC Remittance
> Advice, Form 159*** and all data described in Subpart M of Part 2 of
> the Rules, is acceptable. Modifications to approved subscription TV
> systems which necessitate a new application for advance approval
> require an additional fee.
>
> [6]{.underline}/ The fee for the assignment of an Applicant / Grantee
> Code is a ***one-time charge.*** Payment must be submitted in a timely
> manner. If the payment is not received / verified within thirty (30)
> calendar days of the date of the Grantee Code assignment, the Grantee
> Code will be automatically removed from the OET Grantee Code Database
> and the applicant will then be required to obtain another Grantee
> Code. It is suggested that the payment be submitted no later than
> seven (7) calendar days after the Grantee Code assignment. It is also
> suggested that labels should not be printed unless / until the fee
> payment has been verified. ***No Grantee Code is assigned for
> subscription** **TV system applicants. ***

-B12-

> **PART C**
>
> **A. EXPERIMENTAL RADIO SERVICES**
>
> The applicable fees, fee addresses, fee type codes, filing forms and
> footnotes for Experimental Radio Services are listed on page C2 of
> this guide. Submit applications for experimental radio licenses to one
> of the addresses specified. The addresses are to be used for
> submission of applications/filings with fees ***only*.** Inquiries
> concerning fees and filing requirements should be addressed to the
> Experimental Licensing Branch at the address shown under
> \"***QUESTIONS.***\"
>
> **● PAYMENT OF FEES**

Refer to Part A of this guide for specific information concerning
payment of fees and methods of payment. Fees may be paid ***only by
check, bank draft, money order or electronic payment. Do not send cash.
Postdated, altered or third-party checks or checks older than six months
will not be accepted for processing.** **FCC Form 159, \"Fee Remittance
Advice\" must*** accompany your application(s)/filing(s).

> **● QUESTIONS**
>
> Direct all inquiries concerning filing procedures, fees and other
> administrative matters related to Experimental Radio Services to:
>
> Federal Communications Commission
>
> Office of Engineering and Technology
>
> Experimental Licensing Branch, Mail Stop: 1300E1
>
> Washington, DC 20554
>
> Telephone (202) 418-2479 - Facsimile (202) 418-1918
>
> -C1-
>
> **EXPERIMENTAL RADIO SERVICES FEES**
>
> **FEE PAYMENTS:** Applicants may select different fee payment options.
> Refer to Part A for detailed fee payment information.
>
> Submit Experimental Radio Services fee payments, along with Form 159,
> to one of the addresses below. (Do not send Form 159 for an online
> credit card payment.) Applications with fees sent to other addresses
> will be returned to the applicant.
>
> **[1. By Mail:]{.underline} [2. Hand-Delivery or Courier
> Service:]{.underline} \***
>
> Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission
>
> Experimental Radio Services c/o U.S. Bank--Government Lockbox 979095
>
> P.O. Box 979095 SL-MO-C2-GL
>
> St. Louis, MO 63197-9000 St. Louis, MO 63101
>
> (Attention: FCC Government Lockbox)
>
> **\***Requires special handling as follows: Address inner envelope
> with address 1. Place in outer envelope/courier pack and address or
> deliver to address 2.
>
> For additional fee filing information, call: (202) 418-0220.
>
> **FILING OF CLASSIFIED APPLICATIONS:**
>
> Applications that are classified ***(CONFIDENTIAL OR SECRET)*** for
> National Security purposes ***must*** be filed as follows:

-   File all unclassified data electronically as described on page C1 of
    this guide. Submit an electronic attachment stating that the
    classified portion of the application has been submitted to the
    FCC's Security Operations Staff in accordance with the instruction
    below.

-   Submit the remaining portion of the application to: Federal
    Communications Commission, Security Operations Staff, OSMD, Room
    1B458, 445 12^th^ St, SW, Washington, DC 20554.

+------------------------------+-------------+-----------+------------+
| **TYPE OF APPLICATION**      | **FCC FORM  | **FEE**   | **FEE PER  |
|                              | NO.**       |           | FORM**     |
|                              |             | **TYPE    |            |
|                              | **OR        | CODE**    | **OR       |
|                              | DOCUMENT**  |           | DOCUMENT** |
+------------------------------+-------------+-----------+------------+
| 1\. New Station              | 442 & 159   | EAE       | \$60.00    |
| Authorization                |             |           |            |
+------------------------------+-------------+-----------+------------+
| 2\. Modification of          | 442 & 159   | EAE       | \$60.00    |
| Authorization                |             |           |            |
+------------------------------+-------------+-----------+------------+
| 3\. Renewal of Station       | 405 & 159   | EAE       | \$60.00    |
| Authorization                |             |           |            |
+------------------------------+-------------+-----------+------------+
| 4\. Assignment or Transfer   | 702 or 703  | EAE       | \$60.00    |
| of Control                   | & 159       |           |            |
+------------------------------+-------------+-----------+------------+
| 5\. Special Temporary        | 159 and     | EAE       | \$60.00    |
| Authority                    |             |           |            |
|                              | Cor         |           |            |
|                              | respondence |           |            |
+------------------------------+-------------+-----------+------------+
| 6\. Additional fee required  | 159 and     | EAE       | \$60.00    |
| for any of the above         |             |           |            |
| applications that request    | Cor         |           |            |
| withholding from public      | respondence |           |            |
| inspection [1]{.underline}/  |             |           |            |
+------------------------------+-------------+-----------+------------+

> [1]{.underline}/ Applications filed with a request for the Commission
> to withhold any information from public inspection pursuant to FCC
> rule provisions in Section 0.457(d) shall use the additional Fee Type
> Code EAE. These applications must also contain a letter justifying the
> withholding of information in accordance with Section 0.459 of the
> Rules.
>
> -C2-