FCC ID SK9-LWB5PLUS

Sterling-LWB5+ WiFi 5 + Bluetooth 5.2 USB Adapter PCBA

by Itron, Inc.

Grantee Code: SK9 Product Code: LWB5PLUS

Latest application date: 2026-07-02

FCC ID Device Details

FCC ID	SK9-LWB5PLUS
Mirrors	fcc.id \| gov \| fccid.ai
Grantee Code	SK9
Product Code	LWB5PLUS
Applicant Business	Itron, Inc. 🇺🇸
Related Domains	itron.com
Equipment Class	Sterling-LWB5+ WiFi 5 + Bluetooth 5.2 USB Adapter PCBA
Test Firm	Intertek Testing Services NA Inc.

Operating Frequencies

Frequency Range	Application Purpose	Final Action Date
2412-2462 MHz	Class II permissive change or modification of presently authorized equipment	2026-07-02
5745-5825 MHz	Change in identification of presently authorized equipment. Original FCC ID: SQG-LWB5PLUS Grant Date: 12/27/2022	2026-06-01
2412-2462 MHz	Change in identification of presently authorized equipment. Original FCC ID: SQG-LWB5PLUS Grant Date: 12/27/2022	2026-06-01
2402-2480 MHz	Change in identification of presently authorized equipment. Original FCC ID: SQG-LWB5PLUS Grant Date: 12/27/2022	2026-06-01

Exhibits

Document	Type	Available	File
External Photos PMR Host	External Photos	2026-07-02	PDF 154.5 KB
External Photos SBR Host	External Photos	2026-07-02	PDF 107.4 KB
External Photos	External Photos	2026-06-01	PDF 77.6 KB
Label and Location	ID Label/Location Info	2026-06-01	PDF 60.3 KB
Test Setup Photos PMR Host	Test Setup Photos	2026-07-02	PDF 1.8 MB
Test Setup Photos SBR Host	Test Setup Photos	2026-07-02	PDF 1.8 MB
Antenna Information PMR Host	Test Report	2026-07-02	PDF 119.7 KB
Antenna Information SBR Host	Test Report	2026-07-02	PDF 386.8 KB
Test Report PMR Host	Test Report	2026-07-02	PDF 942.1 KB
Test Report SBR Host	Test Report	2026-07-02	PDF 964.8 KB
2.911(d)(5)(i)-(ii) Covered Equipment	Attestation Statements	2026-07-02	PDF 446.1 KB
2.911(d)(7) Agent of Service	Attestation Statements	2026-07-02	PDF 399.5 KB
Covered List Attestation	Attestation Statements	2026-06-01	PDF 152.8 KB
Covered List Justification for software	Attestation Statements	2026-06-01	PDF 252 KB
US Representative Attestation	Attestation Statements	2026-06-01	PDF 326.6 KB
C2PC Cover Letter PMR Host	Cover Letter(s)	2026-07-02	PDF 165.9 KB
C2PC Cover Letter SBR Host	Cover Letter(s)	2026-07-02	PDF 88.4 KB
Cover Letter	Cover Letter(s)	2026-06-01	PDF 171.6 KB
Original Grantee Authorization	Cover Letter(s)	2026-06-01	PDF 262.9 KB
RF Exposure PMR Host	RF Exposure Info	2026-07-02	PDF 503.2 KB
RF Exposure SBR Host	RF Exposure Info	2026-07-02	PDF 502.4 KB

Application Information

Application ID	zi9eqjM3IwTkOpqGQ2OPug==
Final Action Date	2026-07-02
Application Purpose	Class II permissive change or modification of presently authorized equipment
Applicant FRN	0006329973
Model	LWB5PLUS
Frequency Range	2412-2462 MHz
Equipment Class	DTS - Digital Transmission System
Device Description	Sterling-LWB5+ WiFi 5 + Bluetooth 5.2 USB Adapter PCBA
Responsible Party	Christopher O'Steen, Christopher.O'Steen@itron.com , 864-718-6702
Non-Technical Contact	Christopher O Steen, Itron, Inc., Christopher.O?Steen@itron.com , 919-744-8478
Test Firm	Jeff Hiday, Intertek Testing Services NA Inc., jeff.hiday@intertek.com , 678-775-2415
TCB Email	jeff.woods@tuvsud.com
TCB Scope	A4: UNII devices & low power transmitters using spread spectrum techniques
Short-Term Confidentiality	No
Long-Term Confidentiality	No
Modular Equipment	Single Modular Approval
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
zi9eqjM3IwTkOpqGQ2OPug==	2026-07-02	Class II permissive change or modification of presently authorized equipment
h0Vf3OxYNd2IF/5ILcCfnw==	2026-06-01	Change in identification of presently authorized equipment. Original FCC ID: SQG-LWB5PLUS Grant Date: 12/27/2022
UouwpAbXs2j1YpvbrCdLpg==	2026-06-01	Change in identification of presently authorized equipment. Original FCC ID: SQG-LWB5PLUS Grant Date: 12/27/2022
LZeMRE+BMP84PY8Iq88Brg==	2026-06-01	Change in identification of presently authorized equipment. Original FCC ID: SQG-LWB5PLUS Grant Date: 12/27/2022

Equipment Authorization

Frequency	Output	Rules	Grant Notes
2412-2462 MHz	0.292	15C	CC
2402-2480 MHz	0.008	15C	CC
2412-2462 MHz	292.0	15C	CC
5180-5270 MHz	0.061	15E	CC
5260-5320 MHz	0.089	15E	CC ND
5500-5720 MHz	0.097	15E	CC ND
5745-5825 MHz	0.101	15E	CC

Grants

TCB Grant - Application zi9eqjM3IwTkOpqGQ2OPug==

TCB	GRANT OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION	TCB
Certification
Issued Under the Authority of the
Federal Communications Commission
By:

TUV SUD America Inc.
401 Edgewater Place Suite #500
Wakefield, MA 01880

Date of Grant: 07/02/2026

Application Dated: 07/01/2026

Itron, Inc.

313 North Highway 11

West Union, SC 29696

Attention: Christopher O'Steen , Compliance Engineer

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:	SK9-LWB5PLUS

Name of Grantee:	Itron, Inc.

Equipment Class:	Digital Transmission System
Notes:	Sterling-LWB5+ WiFi 5 + Bluetooth 5.2 USB Adapter PCBA
Modular Type:	Single Modular

Grant Notes	FCC Rule Parts	Frequency Range (MHZ)	Output Watts	Frequency Tolerance	Emission Designator
CC	15C	2412.0 - 2462.0	0.292
CC	15C	2402.0 - 2480.0	0.008

Portable platform (Product name: Sterling-LWB5+ WiFi 5+ Bluetooth 5.2 USB Adapter; Model name: Sterling LWB5+). Use Software setting to reduce power. The SAR data in this filing is applicable to demonstrate compliance for body operating conditions and is limited to the specific configuration tested for this filling. SAR has been evaluated at 5 mm. The highest reported SAR value for body is 0.90 W/kg. Power output listed is conducted. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be used to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This device has 20/40 MHz bandwidth modes.

C2PC to add two new antenna/host combinations for WiFi radio only as described in this filing. Device is co-located with FCC ID: N7NEM75T; FCC ID: SK9NIC; and FCC ID: SK9ITR9002 in both the SBR and PMR hosts.

CC:	This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections.

TCB Grant - Application UouwpAbXs2j1YpvbrCdLpg==

TCB	GRANT OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION	TCB
Certification
Issued Under the Authority of the
Federal Communications Commission
By:

Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc.
70 Codman Hill Road
Boxborough, MA 01719

Date of Grant: 06/01/2026

Application Dated: 06/01/2026

Itron, Inc.

313 North Highway 11

West Union, SC 29696

Attention: Christopher O'Steen , Compliance Engineer

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:	SK9-LWB5PLUS

Name of Grantee:	Itron, Inc.

Equipment Class:	Digital Transmission System
Notes:	Sterling-LWB5+ WiFi 5 + Bluetooth 5.2 USB Adapter PCBA
Modular Type:	Single Modular

Grant Notes	FCC Rule Parts	Frequency Range (MHZ)	Output Watts	Frequency Tolerance	Emission Designator
CC	15C	2412.0 - 2462.0	292.0
CC	15C	2402.0 - 2480.0	0.008

C2PC: 1. Adding a portable platform (Product name: Sterling-LWB5+ WiFi 5+ Bluetooth 5.2 USB Adapter; Model name: Sterling LWB5+). 2. Use Software setting to reduce power. The SAR data in this filing is applicable to demonstrate compliance for body operating conditions and is limited to the specific configuration tested for this filling. SAR has been evaluated at 5 mm. The highest reported SAR value for body is 0.90 W/kg. Power output listed is conducted. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be used to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This device has 20/40 MHz bandwidth modes.

CC:	This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections.

TCB Grant - Application LZeMRE+BMP84PY8Iq88Brg==

TCB	GRANT OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION	TCB
Certification
Issued Under the Authority of the
Federal Communications Commission
By:

Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc.
70 Codman Hill Road
Boxborough, MA 01719

Date of Grant: 06/01/2026

Application Dated: 06/01/2026

Itron, Inc.

313 North Highway 11

West Union, SC 29696

Attention: Christopher O'Steen , Compliance Engineer

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:	SK9-LWB5PLUS

Name of Grantee:	Itron, Inc.

Equipment Class:	Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter
Notes:	Sterling-LWB5+ WiFi 5 + Bluetooth 5.2 USB Adapter PCBA
Modular Type:	Single Modular

Grant Notes	FCC Rule Parts	Frequency Range (MHZ)	Output Watts	Frequency Tolerance	Emission Designator
CC	15C	2402.0 - 2480.0	0.008

Power output listed is conducted. Class II Permissive Change: Adding a carrier board and changing antenna model name. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

CC:	This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections.

TCB Grant - Application h0Vf3OxYNd2IF/5ILcCfnw==

TCB	GRANT OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION	TCB
Certification
Issued Under the Authority of the
Federal Communications Commission
By:

Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc.
70 Codman Hill Road
Boxborough, MA 01719

Date of Grant: 06/01/2026

Application Dated: 06/01/2026

Itron, Inc.

313 North Highway 11

West Union, SC 29696

Attention: Christopher O'Steen , Compliance Engineer

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:	SK9-LWB5PLUS

Name of Grantee:	Itron, Inc.

Equipment Class:	Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure TX
Notes:	Sterling-LWB5+ WiFi 5 + Bluetooth 5.2 USB Adapter PCBA
Modular Type:	Single Modular

Grant Notes	FCC Rule Parts	Frequency Range (MHZ)	Output Watts	Frequency Tolerance	Emission Designator
CC	15E	5180.0 - 5270.0	0.061
CC ND	15E	5260.0 - 5320.0	0.089
CC ND	15E	5500.0 - 5720.0	0.097
CC	15E	5745.0 - 5825.0	0.101

Power output listed is conducted. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This device has 20/40/80 MHz bandwidth modes. The 80 MHz mode is limited to channel at 5210MHz, 5290 MHz, 5530 MHz, 5610 MHz, 5690 MHz and 5775 MHz. DFS operation is slave without radar detection. Class II Permissive Change: Adding a carrier board and changing antenna model name.

CC:	This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections.
ND:	This UNII device complies with the Transmit Power Control (TPC) and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements in Section 15.407(h).