Emissions Designator 16F3

Decode the occupied bandwidth, modulation, signal nature, and information type.

Decoded Emission Designator

Emission Designator16F3
Normalized Code16F3
Necessary BandwidthUnknown
Modulation Type[-] Unknown or other modulation
Signal Nature[-] Unknown or other signal nature
Information Type[-] Unknown or other information type

What This Means

16F3 is an FCC emission designator. This short form does not include a necessary bandwidth prefix, so it only describes the emission class: unknown or other modulation, unknown or other signal nature, carrying unknown or other information type.

How to Read 16F3

StepValueMeaning
Bandwidth prefixNot suppliedUnknown
First symbol-Unknown or other modulation
Second symbol-Unknown or other signal nature
Third symbol-Unknown or other information type

Purpose on FCC Records

Emission designators are used on FCC grants and equipment authorization records to summarize the radio emission being authorized. They help identify how wide the emission is, how the carrier is modulated, whether the signal is analog or digital, and what kind of information is being transmitted.

They are useful for comparing radios, matching a grant to a modulation type, and understanding whether an authorization covers voice, data, telemetry, video, or mixed services.

An emission designator is not the whole authorization. It does not by itself prove the exact channel plan, antenna limits, output power, or every condition on the grant. For those details, read the FCC grant and the related test reports.

Bandwidth Notes

The bandwidth prefix uses a letter as both the decimal point and the unit. For example, 20K0 means 20.0 kHz, 8M91 means 8.91 MHz, and 345K means 345 kHz.

Symbol Reference for 16F3

SymbolPositionCategoryDecoded Meaning
-First symbolCarrier modulationUnknown or other modulation
-Second symbolModulating signalUnknown or other signal nature
-Third symbolInformation transmittedUnknown or other information type

Regulatory Reference

The FCC classification system for emission, modulation, and transmission characteristics is defined in 47 CFR 2.201. The FCC also indicates that the full emission designation is preceded by the necessary bandwidth when the full designation is required.

FCC 2.201 Notes

  • FCC emission designators combine emission classification with the necessary bandwidth of the emission.
  • The three required symbols identify carrier modulation, nature of the modulating signal, and type of information transmitted.
  • Fourth and fifth symbols may be added for a more complete description, but the Commission does not require them.
  • When frequency modulation F is indicated, phase modulation G is also acceptable under the FCC note in this section.
  • Pulse-code or other quantized direct modulation should be classified under the amplitude or angle modulation groups, not merely as pulse emission.
  • The information symbol does not include constant, unvarying information such as standard frequency emissions, continuous wave emissions, or pulse radars.
  • Type B damped-wave emission is an FCC exception and is forbidden.
  • When the full designation is needed, the emission symbol is preceded by the necessary bandwidth as indicated in 47 CFR 2.202(b)(1).

FCC Records Using 16F3

FCC IDDeviceFrequencyDate
ABZ89FC1607This action adds digital emission under Part 22. Original date of grant is April 20, 1982.30-50 MHz1992-09-08
ABZ89FC3636Motorola Solutions, Inc.150.8-174 MHz1992-08-11
ABP959BB5025AOperation under Section 22.501(g)(1) and (p)(1) requires type acceptance928-960 MHz1991-11-12
ABZ89FC3632CMotorola Solutions, Inc.150.8-174 MHz1990-09-13
ABZ89FT3638Type Acceptance and Certification under same FCC ID150.8-174 MHz1990-06-12
ABP959BB5025Repco Incorporated928-960 MHz1990-03-22
AZ489FT4658This action adds BM Note and Part 83.440-512 MHz1989-12-19
ALH9TKTK-200-2Kenwood USA Corporation162-174 MHz1989-03-30
ALH9TKTK-300-2Kenwood USA Corporation470-490 MHz1989-03-30
ALH9TKTK-300-3Kenwood USA Corporation490-512 MHz1989-03-30
ABZ89FT5619Type Acceptance and Certification under same FCC ID. Please submit more legible circuit diagrams as they are available.806-825 MHz1989-02-22
ALH9TKTK-200-1Kenwood USA Corporation150-162 MHz1989-01-30
ALH9TKTK-300-1Kenwood USA Corporation450-470 MHz1989-01-30
ABZ89FT4633Motorola Solutions, Inc.450-470 MHz1988-09-26
AFJ9XUIC-M2ICOM Incorporated150-160 MHz1987-10-21
AFJ9XUIC-M5ICOM Incorporated156-163 MHz1987-10-21
ATH9OF2428700E. F. Johnson Company806-821 MHz1987-09-25
B2Y8QRSCT500V-15Spectrum Communications Corporation136-174 MHz1987-05-20
B2Y8QRSCT500-10Spectrum Communications Corporation450-512 MHz1987-05-18
B2Y8QRSCT500-2Spectrum Communications Corporation450-512 MHz1987-05-18
B2Y8QRSCT500-40Spectrum Communications Corporation450-512 MHz1987-05-18
B2Y8QRSCT500V-2Spectrum Communications Corporation136-174 MHz1987-05-18
B2Y8QRSCT500V-30Spectrum Communications Corporation136-174 MHz1987-05-18
B2Y8QRSCT500V-75Spectrum Communications Corporation136-174 MHz1987-05-18
B2Y8QRSCT5Spectrum Communications Corporation136-174 MHz1987-05-11
B2Y8QRSCT5-1Spectrum Communications Corporation136-174 MHz1987-05-11
AIE9QZRT-15CRitron Inc150-174 MHz1987-05-06
ABZ89FC3632Motorola Solutions, Inc.150.8-174 MHz1987-04-27
ABZ89FC3640Motorola Solutions, Inc.150.8-174 MHz1987-04-27
ABZ89FC3641Motorola Solutions, Inc.150.8-174 MHz1987-04-27
ABZ89FC4634Motorola Solutions, Inc.450-512 MHz1987-04-27
EKX7ZTCQP4112Storno a/s146-174 MHz1987-01-21
EKX7ZTCQP4662Storno a/s450-470 MHz1987-01-21
AWQ9SBCTX2040Unit does not meet all requirements of Section 80.80(a)(4). May continue to be manufactured until 9/21/87 pursuant to PRB Waiver.156-157.5 MHz1987-01-09
ABZ89FC5603Motorola Solutions, Inc.851-870 MHz1986-12-09
ABZ89FC5604Motorola Solutions, Inc.851-870 MHz1986-12-09
CAS8IPT356This action adds Part 80.138-174 MHz1986-10-27
ARU9PLTRU152AThis action adds Part 95.450-482 MHz1986-10-20
ALH9TKTK-801S-2Note(s): Type Acceptance and Certification under same FCC ID. This action changes rated frequency range.470-494 MHz1986-10-02
ALH9TKTK-801S-3Note(s): Type Acceptance and Certification under same FCC ID. This action changes rated frequency range.487-512 MHz1986-10-02
CBP6GT855Si Tex Marine Electronics Inc155-163.6 MHz1986-09-03
AMW9YR-785This action changes rated frequency range.450-475 MHz1986-08-11
AMW9YR-793This action changes rated frequency range.450-475 MHz1986-08-11
C2R79F7800Ranger Electronic Communications Inc156.3-162.6 MHz1986-08-11
ALH9TKTK-701S-1This action adds Part 74.150-160 MHz1986-07-03
ALH9TKTK-701S-2Type Acceptance and Certification under same FCC ID. This action adds Part 74.156-163 MHz1986-07-03
ALH9TKTK-701S-3Type Acceptance and Certification under same FCC ID. This action adds Part 74.162-169 MHz1986-07-03
ALH9TKTK-701S-4Type Acceptance and Certification under same FCC ID. This action adds Part 74.168-174 MHz1986-07-03
ALH9TKTK-801S-1Note(s): Type Acceptance and Certification under same FCC ID. This action adds Part 74.450-470 MHz1986-07-03
AMW9YR-796This action adds Part 95.450-470 MHz1986-05-07
ABP959BB5019This action adds 5K60F1D, 5K60F2D, 3K40F1D and 3K40F2D emissions.150.8-162 MHz1986-04-23
ABP959BB5021This action adds 5K60F1D, 5K60F2D, 3K40F1D and 3K40F2D emissions.162-174 MHz1986-04-23
ABP959BB5031This action adds 5K60F1D, 5K60F2D, 3K40F1D and 3K40F2D emissions.150.8-162 MHz1986-04-23
ABP959BB5033This action adds 5K60F1D, 5K60F2D, 3K40F1D and 3K40F2D emissions.162-174 MHz1986-04-23
AMW9YR-791This action adds VN Note.156-157.5 MHz1986-02-25
AK58IF70442BMidland Radio Corporation148-174 MHz1986-02-12
AXA9MZTR-130-AThis action adds BM Note.150-174 MHz1986-02-10
AXA9MZTR-132-AThis action adds BM Note.450-470 MHz1986-02-10
BFL9D7QT-4081Glenayre Electronics Inc25-50 MHz1986-01-08
BFL9D7QT-4082This action adds digital emission for Part 22.25-50 MHz1986-01-08
BFL9D7QT-5771Glenayre Electronics Inc406-512 MHz1986-01-08
BFL9D7QT-5772This action adds digital emission for Part 22.450-512 MHz1986-01-08
BFL9D7QT-5991Glenayre Electronics Inc928-960 MHz1986-01-08
BFL9D7QT-5992Glenayre Electronics Inc928-960 MHz1986-01-08
BFL9D7QT-5994Glenayre Electronics Inc928-960 MHz1986-01-08
BFL9D7QT-6081Glenayre Electronics Inc30-50 MHz1986-01-08
BFL9D7QT-6082This action adds digital emission to Part 22.30-50 MHz1986-01-08
BFL9D7QT-6771Glenayre Electronics Inc406-512 MHz1986-01-08
BFL9D7QT-6772This action adds digital emission for Part 22.450-512 MHz1986-01-08
BFL9D7QT-6991Glenayre Electronics Inc928-960 MHz1986-01-08
BFL9D7QT-6992Glenayre Electronics Inc928-960 MHz1986-01-08
BFL9D7QT-6994Glenayre Electronics Inc928-960 MHz1986-01-08
BFL9D7QT-7002Glenayre Electronics Inc30-50 MHz1986-01-08
BFL9D7QT-7081Glenayre Electronics Inc30-50 MHz1986-01-08
BFL9D7QT-7082This action adds digital emission for Part 22.30-50 MHz1986-01-08
BFL9D7QT-7790Glenayre Electronics Inc450-512 MHz1986-01-08
BFL9D7QT-7792Glenayre Electronics Inc450-512 MHz1986-01-08
AZ489FT4653Motorola Solutions, Inc.403-512 MHz1985-12-18
BIZ9XACS5005ANote(s): Type Acceptance and Certification under same FCC ID.806-825 MHz1985-10-30
D8M6IYTPVPlease submit photographs 8x10 in size as required by Section 2.983 (g) of the Commissions Rules.148-174 MHz1985-10-29
DBK7GNLM2200Bowitz Electronic USA International Co Inc136-174 MHz1985-10-23
DBK7GNLM4400Bowitz Electronic USA International Co Inc390-512 MHz1985-10-23
AWQ9SBCTX2060Kyocera Electronics Inc156-158 MHz1985-09-20
AWQ9SBCTX2090Kyocera Electronics Inc156-157.5 MHz1985-08-27
AZ489FT4657This action adds BM Note and Part 83.440-512 MHz1985-08-26
DJL8C6JHM-45S50Japan Radio Company Ltd450-512 MHz1985-07-29
C2R79F2600Ranger Electronic Communications Inc156-158 MHz1985-07-26
AZ489FT3675This action adds Part 81. Unit does not have 1W power reduction capability required by Section 83.134(f).136-174 MHz1985-07-25
ABZ89FT1610This action changes rated frequency range and rated frequency tolerance.33-50 MHz1985-07-10
AMW9SP83002Type Acceptance and Certification under same FCC ID. This action adds Part 81.148-174 MHz1985-07-09
BAB9JIFTM15-3092HFujitsu Ten Limited161-174 MHz1985-05-31
D4T9MPMSVX725The 136-174MHz frequency range is not available under Part 95.136-174 MHz1985-05-31
AXA9MZKT-215-BThis action adds digital emission. The original date of the grant was June 2, 1983.150-174 MHz1985-05-30
AXA9MZKT-215-B2This action adds digital emission. The original date of the grant was September 7, 1983.150-174 MHz1985-05-30
AXA9MZKT-217-BThis action adds digital emission.150-174 MHz1985-05-30
AXA9MZKT-217-B2This action adds digital emission.150-174 MHz1985-05-30
AXA9MZKT-218-BThis action adds digital emission.450-470 MHz1985-05-30
AXA9MZKT-218-B2This action adds digital emission.450-470 MHz1985-05-30
AXA9MZKT-220-BThis action adds digital emission.450-470 MHz1985-05-30
AXA9MZKT-220-B2This action adds digital emission.450-470 MHz1985-05-30