FCC ID Q639704
Data satellite transceiver module for use with the Iridium satellite communications network.
by Iridium Satellite LLC
Grantee Code: Q63 Product Code: 9704
Latest application date: 2025-07-11
FCC ID Device Details
| FCC ID | Q639704 |
|---|---|
| Mirrors | fcc.id | gov | fccid.ai |
| Grantee Code | Q63 |
| Product Code | 9704 |
| Applicant Business | Iridium Satellite LLC 🇺🇸 |
| Related Domains |  iridium.com |
| Equipment Class | Data satellite transceiver module for use with the Iridium satellite communications network. |
| Test Firm | TUV SUD Limited |
Operating Frequencies
| Frequency Range | Application Purpose | Final Action Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1616-1626.5 MHz | Class II permissive change or modification of presently authorized equipment | 2025-07-11 |
| 1616-1626.5 MHz | Original Equipment | 2024-12-09 |
Exhibits
| Document | Type | Available | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| User manual | Users Manual | 2025-09-02 | PDF 2.1 MB |
| User Manual | Users Manual | 2025-05-27 | PDF 1.6 MB |
| Internal photos | Internal Photos | 2025-09-02 | PDF 405.4 KB |
| Internal Photos | Internal Photos | 2025-05-27 | PDF 405.4 KB |
| External photos | External Photos | 2025-09-02 | PDF 739 KB |
| External Photos | External Photos | 2025-05-27 | PDF 681.8 KB |
| Label | ID Label/Location Info | 2024-12-09 | PDF 454.6 KB |
| Test setup photos | Test Setup Photos | 2025-09-02 | PDF 614.9 KB |
| Test Setup Photos | Test Setup Photos | 2025-05-27 | PDF 1.1 MB |
| Antenna trace report | Test Report | 2025-07-11 | PDF 2.9 MB |
| Test report | Test Report | 2025-07-11 | PDF 1.8 MB |
| Part 25 Test Report | Test Report | 2024-12-09 | PDF 3.4 MB |
| CFR_47_2.911(d)(5) | Attestation Statements | 2025-07-11 | PDF 157.6 KB |
| CFR_47_2.911(d)(7) | Attestation Statements | 2025-07-11 | PDF 108.1 KB |
| Covered Equipment Attestation | Attestation Statements | 2024-12-09 | PDF 157 KB |
| US Agent for Service of Process Attestation | Attestation Statements | 2024-12-09 | PDF 108.1 KB |
| Agent authorisation | Cover Letter(s) | 2025-07-11 | PDF 167.2 KB |
| C2PC cover letter | Cover Letter(s) | 2025-07-11 | PDF 75.6 KB |
| Confidentiality request | Cover Letter(s) | 2025-07-11 | PDF 109.2 KB |
| 15.212 Modular Request Cover Letter | Cover Letter(s) | 2024-12-09 | PDF 216.3 KB |
| Confidentiality Request Cover Letter | Cover Letter(s) | 2024-12-09 | PDF 134.5 KB |
| Grantee Authorization Cover Letter 1 of 2 | Cover Letter(s) | 2024-12-09 | PDF 125.3 KB |
| Grantee Authorization Cover Letter 2 of 2 | Cover Letter(s) | 2024-12-09 | PDF 103.7 KB |
| RF exposure report | RF Exposure Info | 2025-07-11 | PDF 377.2 KB |
| RF Exposure Exemption Report | RF Exposure Info | 2024-12-09 | PDF 377.2 KB |
| Block Diagram Metadata only | Block Diagram | PDF 56.1 KB | |
| Schematics Metadata only | Schematics | PDF 1.6 MB | |
| Schematics Metadata only | Schematics | PDF 5.4 MB | |
| Operational Description Metadata only | Operational Description | PDF 429.7 KB | |
| Parts List Metadata only | Parts List/Tune Up Info | PDF 98.2 KB |
Application Information
| Application ID | bjmQfCUoDH80spbDImm/Ww== |
|---|---|
| Final Action Date | 2025-07-11 |
| Application Purpose | Class II permissive change or modification of presently authorized equipment |
| Applicant FRN | 0004972790 |
| Model | 9704 |
| Frequency Range | 1616-1626.5 MHz |
| Equipment Class | TNB - Licensed Non-Broadcast Station Transmitter |
| Device Description | Data satellite transceiver module for use with the Iridium satellite communications network. |
| Responsible Party | Kara Azocar, Vice President, Regulatory, kara.azocar@iridium.com , 202-230-4644 |
| Agent | Benjamin Benjamin Benjamin, Cambridge Consultants Ltd., ben.goode@cambridgeconsultants.com  , +441223420024 |
| Test Firm | Sandra Kitson-Wilms, TUV SUD Limited, Sandra.Kitson-Wilms@tuvsud.com  , 44-7831225502 |
| TCB Email | Tom.Twynam@tuvsud.com |
| TCB Scope | B1: Commercial mobile radio services equipment in the following 47 CFR Parts 20, 22 (cellular), 24,25 (below 3 GHz) & 27 |
| Short-Term Confidentiality | Yes |
| Short-Term Confidentiality Date | 09/02/2025 |
| Long-Term Confidentiality | Yes |
| Grant Deferral | No |
| Modular Equipment | Does not apply |
| Composite Device | No |
| Composite Part | No |
| Cognitive Radio | No |
| Authorization Waiver | No |
| Authorization Waiver Approved | No |
| Section 5301 Certification | Yes |
| Related OET Knowledge DataBase Inquiry | No |
| Grant Comments | C2PC to permit an alternative reference PCB trace (co-planar waveguide) on a host product PCB. This module can only be used when installed in a host device that follows the required instructions for using a trace reference design. Simultaneous transmission prohibited except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter procedures. RF Exposure exempt to 47CFR 1.1307(b)(3)(i)(B) at 5.5cm, as detailed in this filing. The Iridium 9704 transceiver must be used with an Iridium compliant antenna with a gain that does not exceed +5.0 dBi, as shown in the user manual. |
Applications
| Application ID | Date | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| bjmQfCUoDH80spbDImm/Ww== | 2025-07-11 | Class II permissive change or modification of presently authorized equipment |
| nFwiR+Ze1RbaORVzh7CGxg== | 2024-12-09 | Original Equipment |
Equipment Authorization
Grants
TCB Grant - Application nFwiR+Ze1RbaORVzh7CGxg==
| TCB | GRANT OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION |
TCB |
| Certification | ||
| Issued Under the Authority of the | ||
| Federal Communications Commission | ||
| By: |
|
TUV SUD BABT UNLIMITED Octagon House, Concorde Way Segensworth North Fareham, PO15 5RL United Kingdom |
Date of Grant: 12/09/2024 Application Dated: 11/29/2024 |
| Iridium Satellite LLC |
| 1750 Tysons Blvd. Ste. 1400 |
| McLean, VA 22102 |
| Attention: Kara Azocar , Vice President, Regulatory |
| 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: | Q639704 |
| Name of Grantee: | Iridium Satellite LLC |
| Equipment Class: | Licensed Non-Broadcast Station Transmitter |
| Notes: | Data satellite transceiver module for use with the Iridium satellite communications network. |
| Modular Type: | Single Modular |
| Grant Notes | FCC Rule Parts | Frequency Range (MHZ) | Output Watts | Frequency Tolerance | Emission Designator |
| 25 | 1616.0 - 1626.5 | 1.58 | 0.919 PM | 41K7Q7W | |
| 25 | 1616.0 - 1626.5 | 1.58 | 0.919 PM | 83K3Q7W |
| This module can only be used when installed in a host device that follows the required instructions for using a trace reference design. Simultaneous transmission prohibited except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter procedures. RF Exposure exempt to 47CFR 1.1307(b)(3)(i)(B) at 5.5cm, as detailed in this filing. The Iridium 9704 transceiver must be used with an Iridium compliant antenna with a gain that does not exceed +5.0 dBi, as shown in the user manual. |
EAS Grant - Application nFwiR+Ze1RbaORVzh7CGxg==
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 GRANT OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION |
COPY |
| Certification |
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Iridium Satellite LLC 1750 Tysons Blvd. Ste. 1400 McLean, VA 22102 United States |
Date of Grant: 12/09/2024 Application Dated: 11/29/2024 |
| Attention: Kara Azocar , Vice President, Regulatory |
| 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: | Q639704 |
| Name of Grantee: | Iridium Satellite LLC |
| Equipment Class: | Licensed Non-Broadcast Station Transmitter |
| Notes: | Data satellite transceiver module for use with the Iridium satellite communications network. |
| Modular Type: | Single Modular |
| Grant Notes | FCC Rule Parts | Frequency Range (MHZ) | Output Watts | Frequency Tolerance | Emission Designator |
| 25 | 1616.0 - 1626.5 | 1.58 | 0.919 PM | 41K7Q7W | |
| 25 | 1616.0 - 1626.5 | 1.58 | 0.919 PM | 83K3Q7W |
| This module can only be used when installed in a host device that follows the required instructions for using a trace reference design. Simultaneous transmission prohibited except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter procedures. RF Exposure exempt to 47CFR 1.1307(b)(3)(i)(B) at 5.5cm, as detailed in this filing. The Iridium 9704 transceiver must be used with an Iridium compliant antenna with a gain that does not exceed +5.0 dBi, as shown in the user manual. |
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| TCB | GRANT OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION |
TCB |
| Certification | ||
| Issued Under the Authority of the | ||
| Federal Communications Commission | ||
| By: |
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TUV SUD BABT UNLIMITED Octagon House, Concorde Way Segensworth North Fareham, PO15 5RL United Kingdom |
Date of Grant: 07/11/2025 Application Dated: 07/11/2025 |
| Iridium Satellite LLC |
| 1676 International Dr., Suite 1100 |
| Tysons, VA 22102 |
| Attention: Kara Azocar , Vice President, Regulatory |
| 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: | Q639704 |
| Name of Grantee: | Iridium Satellite LLC |
| Equipment Class: | Licensed Non-Broadcast Station Transmitter |
| Notes: | Data satellite transceiver module for use with the Iridium satellite communications network. |
| Grant Notes | FCC Rule Parts | Frequency Range (MHZ) | Output Watts | Frequency Tolerance | Emission Designator |
| 25 | 1616.0 - 1626.5 | 1.58 | 0.919 PM | 41K7Q7W | |
| 25 | 1616.0 - 1626.5 | 1.58 | 0.919 PM | 83K3Q7W |
| C2PC to permit an alternative reference PCB trace (co-planar waveguide) on a host product PCB. This module can only be used when installed in a host device that follows the required instructions for using a trace reference design. Simultaneous transmission prohibited except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter procedures. RF Exposure exempt to 47CFR 1.1307(b)(3)(i)(B) at 5.5cm, as detailed in this filing. The Iridium 9704 transceiver must be used with an Iridium compliant antenna with a gain that does not exceed +5.0 dBi, as shown in the user manual. |