FCC ID 2A8EC-NC5
Transceiver for Utility meters
by Next Meters Global, LLC
Grantee Code: 2A8EC Product Code: NC5
Latest application date: 2026-09-28
FCC ID Device Details
| FCC ID | 2A8EC-NC5 |
|---|---|
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| Grantee Code | 2A8EC |
| Product Code | NC5 |
| Applicant Business | Next Meters Global, LLC 🇺🇸 |
| Related Domains | |
| Equipment Class | Transceiver for Utility meters |
| Test Firm | EUROFINS ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TESTING NA, INC |
Operating Frequencies
| Frequency Range | Application Purpose | Final Action Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2402-2480 MHz | Original Equipment | 2026-09-28 |
| 902-928 MHz | Original Equipment | 2026-09-28 |
Exhibits
| Document | Type | Available | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| ID Label | ID Label/Location Info | 2026-09-28 | PDF 675.8 KB |
| Test Report | Test Report | 2026-09-28 | PDF 3.2 MB |
| Test report | Test Report | 2026-09-28 | PDF 5.9 MB |
| Attestation Statements | Attestation Statements | 2026-09-28 | PDF 120.6 KB |
| Covered list attestation letter | Attestation Statements | 2026-09-28 | PDF 161.6 KB |
| Confidentiality request | Cover Letter(s) | 2026-09-28 | PDF 157.3 KB |
| RF Expo report | RF Exposure Info | 2026-09-28 | PDF 556 KB |
| User Manual- Part1 Metadata only | Users Manual | 2027-01-02 | PDF 4.8 MB |
| User manual Part 2 Metadata only | Users Manual | 2027-01-02 | PDF 4.5 MB |
| User manual part 1 Metadata only | Users Manual | 2027-01-02 | PDF 4.8 MB |
| Antenna Information_BLE Metadata only | Internal Photos | 2027-01-02 | PDF 366.2 KB |
| BLE Antenna_photos & Info Metadata only | Internal Photos | 2027-01-02 | PDF 366.2 KB |
| ISM band Antenna Metadata only | Internal Photos | 2027-01-02 | PDF 3.4 MB |
| Internal Photos Metadata only | Internal Photos | 2027-01-02 | PDF 4.6 MB |
| antenna information Metadata only | Internal Photos | 2027-01-02 | PDF 3.4 MB |
| External Photos Metadata only | External Photos | 2027-01-02 | PDF 1.2 MB |
| Test setup Photos Metadata only | Test Setup Photos | 2027-01-02 | PDF 1.2 MB |
| Block diagram Metadata only | Block Diagram | PDF 172.4 KB | |
| schematics Metadata only | Schematics | PDF 2.6 MB | |
| Operational description Metadata only | Operational Description | PDF 23.3 KB |
Application Information
| Application ID | G3OS9vkdSy1/8QCNRv7Zsg== |
|---|---|
| Final Action Date | 2026-09-28 |
| Application Purpose | Original Equipment |
| Applicant FRN | 0032780207 |
| Model | NC5 |
| Frequency Range | 2402-2480 MHz |
| Equipment Class | DTS - Digital Transmission System |
| Device Description | Transceiver for Utility meters |
| Responsible Party | Brett Jepsen, bjepsen@nextcenturymeters.com |
| Technical Contact | Brett Jespen, Nextmeters Global, LLC, bjespen@nextcenturymeters.com |
| Non-Technical Contact | Brett Jespen, Nextmeters Global, LLC, bjepen@nextcenturymeters.com |
| Test Firm | Lauren Taylor, EUROFINS ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TESTING NA, INC, EENAquality@cpt.eurofinsus.com |
| TCB Email | tcb@metlabs.com |
| TCB Scope | A4: UNII devices & low power transmitters using spread spectrum techniques |
| Short-Term Confidentiality | Yes |
| Long-Term Confidentiality | Yes |
| Modular Equipment | Does not apply |
| Composite Device | Yes |
| Cognitive Radio | No |
| Authorization Waiver | No |
| Authorization Waiver Approved | No |
| Section 5301 Certification | Yes |
| Related OET Knowledge DataBase Inquiry | No |
Applications
| Application ID | Date | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| G3OS9vkdSy1/8QCNRv7Zsg== | 2026-09-28 | Original Equipment |
| 8yvqVlOVD3KqH6ThqLQ3bg== | 2026-09-28 | Original Equipment |
Grants
TCB Grant - Application G3OS9vkdSy1/8QCNRv7Zsg==
| TCB | GRANT OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION |
TCB |
| Certification | ||
| Issued Under the Authority of the | ||
| Federal Communications Commission | ||
| By: |
|
Eurofins Electrical and Electronic Testing NA, Inc. 914 W. Patapsco Avenue Baltimore, MD 21230-3432 |
Date of Grant: 09/28/2026 Application Dated: 09/25/2026 |
| Next Meters Global, LLC |
| 73 S GATEWAY DRIVE |
| Providence, UT 84332 |
| Attention: Brett Jepsen , Executive |
| NOT TRANSFERABLE |
| EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION is hereby issued to the named GRANTEE, and is VALID ONLY for the equipment identified hereon for use under the Commission's Rules and Regulations listed below. |
| FCC IDENTIFIER: | 2A8EC-NC5 |
| Name of Grantee: | Next Meters Global, LLC |
| Equipment Class: | Digital Transmission System |
| Notes: | Transceiver for Utility meters |
| Grant Notes | FCC Rule Parts | Frequency Range (MHZ) | Output Watts | Frequency Tolerance | Emission Designator |
| CC | 15C | 2402.0 - 2480.0 | 0.00631 |
| The listed Power is conducted. This transmitters antenna(s)must be installed at least 20cms from all persons and end users must be provided with operating instructions to ensure RF exposure compliance. This device contains pre-certified radio Module with FCC ID:2ANPO00NRF9151 |
| CC: | This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections. |
TCB Grant - Application 8yvqVlOVD3KqH6ThqLQ3bg==
| TCB | GRANT OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION |
TCB |
| Certification | ||
| Issued Under the Authority of the | ||
| Federal Communications Commission | ||
| By: |
|
Eurofins Electrical and Electronic Testing NA, Inc. 914 W. Patapsco Avenue Baltimore, MD 21230-3432 |
Date of Grant: 09/28/2026 Application Dated: 09/25/2026 |
| Next Meters Global, LLC |
| 73 S GATEWAY DRIVE |
| Providence, UT 84332 |
| Attention: Brett Jepsen , Executive |
| NOT TRANSFERABLE |
| EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION is hereby issued to the named GRANTEE, and is VALID ONLY for the equipment identified hereon for use under the Commission's Rules and Regulations listed below. |
| FCC IDENTIFIER: | 2A8EC-NC5 |
| Name of Grantee: | Next Meters Global, LLC |
| Equipment Class: | Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter |
| Notes: | Transceiver for Utility meters |
| Grant Notes | FCC Rule Parts | Frequency Range (MHZ) | Output Watts | Frequency Tolerance | Emission Designator |
| CC | 15C | 902.0 - 928.0 | 0.5 |
| The listed output power is conducted. This transmitter antenna(s) must be installed at least 20 cm from all persons and end users must be provided with operating instructions to ensure RF exposure compliance. This device contains pre- certified radio Module with FCC ID: 2ANPO00NRF9151 |
| CC: | This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections. |