HKCA 1081
ISSUE 1APRIL 2022

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONFOR RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS APPARATUS
OPERATING IN THE 6 GHz BAND FOR
WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORKFOREWORD

1.

This specification is prescribed under section 32D of the Telecommunications
Ordinance (Cap 106) (“the Ordinance”) to set out the technical and evaluation
requirements for radiocommunications apparatus operating in the 6 GHz band for
wireless local area network. Radiocommunications apparatus falling into the scopeof this specification shall meet the stipulated requirements.

2.

Under the Ordinance, the possession or use of any radiocommunications apparatus or
any apparatus emitting radio frequency energy must be covered by an appropriate
licence issued by the Communications Authority (CA) with the exception of thosespecifically exempted from licensing under the Ordinance, such as those covered by
the Telecommunications (Telecommunications Apparatus) (Exemption from Licensing)Order (Cap 106Z).

3.

At present, the Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) operates a Hong
Kong Telecommunications Equipment Evaluation and Certification (HKTEC)
Scheme. Details of the HKTEC Scheme can be found in the information note OFCA
I 421. Suppliers or manufacturers of the radiocommunications apparatus shall applyfor certification of their apparatus against this specification in accordance with theHKTEC Scheme.
The application procedures for certification ofradiocommunications apparatus can be found in the information note OFCA I 401. A
prescribed label shall/may be affixed to the certified equipment. Details of thelabelling arrangement can be found in the Standardisation Guide HKCA 3211.

4.

The CA may amend any part of this specification as and when it deems necessary.

5.

In case of doubt about the interpretation of this specification, the methods of carryingout the test and the validity of statements made by the equipment manufacturers orsuppliers about the equipment, the decision of the CA shall be final.

6.

The HKCA specifications and information notes issued by the CA can be downloaded
from OFCA’s website at http://www.ofca.gov.hk. Enquiries about this specification
may be directed to:
Senior Telecommunications Engineer
Standards Section
Office of the Communications Authority
29/F Wu Chung House
213 Queen’s Road EastWanchaiHong Kong
Fax : +852 2838 5004
Email : standards@ofca.gov.hk

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CONTENTS

1.

Scope of Specification

2.

Electrical Safety Requirements

3.

Technical Requirements

4.

Evaluation Requirements

5.

Reference

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SCOPE OF SPECIFICATIONThis specification defines the minimum performance requirements forradiocommunications apparatus operating in the 6 GHz band for wireless local area
network (hereafter referred to as the “apparatus”).

2.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
The apparatus shall comply with the electrical safety requirements set out in HKCA
2001 “Compliance Test Specification - Safety and Electrical Protection Requirements
for Subscriber Telecommunications Equipment” issued by the Communications
Authority.

3.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1

The apparatus shall operate in the 5.925 – 6.425 GHz frequency range.

3.2

The maximum output power of the apparatus shall not exceed the limits indicatedbelow:
Location of UseIndoor
Outdoor

Output Power (EIRP)
24 dBm
14 dBm3.3

The apparatus shall meet the technical requirements specified in the standard
EN 303 687 “6 GHz WAS/RLAN; Harmonised Standard for access to radiospectrum” 1 published by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute(“ETSI”).

4.

EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS
Compliance of the apparatus with the technical requirements shall be evaluated inaccordance with the procedures specified in the standard given in clause 3.3 above.

5.

REFERENCEETSI EN 303 687 “6 GHz WAS/RLAN; Harmonised Standard for access to radiospectrum”- END 1According to the power level specified in 3.2 above, the RF output power limit of 23 dBm EIRP and thepower spectral density limit of 10 dBm/MHz EIRP as specified in clauses 4.3.2 and 4.3.3 of EN 303 687 areallowed to be increased by 1 dB to 24 dBm EIRP and 11 dBm/MHz EIRP respectively.

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