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Are there any special requirements for Part 90 PLMR signal boosters


Part 90 PLMR (Private Land Mobile Radio) signal boosters have specific requirements to ensure they operate effectively and do not interfere with communications. Here are the key requirements:

**1. Consent from Licensees:
Operators must obtain express written consent from the licensees whose signals will be retransmitted by the booster. This consent must be maintained in a recordable format and presented to the Commission or a licensee representative upon request[1][2].

**2. Qualified Installers:
Boosters should only be installed and maintained by qualified installers to ensure proper operation and compliance with regulations[1][2].

**3. Coverage Limitations:
These signal boosters are strictly for improving coverage in weak signal areas and cannot be used to extend the normal operating range of PLMR stations[3][4].

**4. Effective Radiated Power (ERP) Limitations:
The effective radiated power of the booster must be limited to 5 Watts on both the forward link and return link. This restriction is crucial to prevent interference with other communications[1][3].

**5. Registration Requirements:
Class B signal boosters, which can retransmit signals across a wide frequency band, must be registered with the FCC before operation. Class A devices, which operate on specific channels, do not require registration[5][6].

**6. Non-Interference Basis:
The operation of Part 90 PLMR signal boosters is on a non-interference basis. If a booster causes interference, the operator is required to either cease operation or adjust it to eliminate the interference[2][3].

These requirements are designed to ensure that signal boosters enhance communication capabilities without disrupting existing radio services, particularly for public safety communications.

Citations:
[1] https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-19-1255A1.pdf
[2] https://ccfdin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Collier-County-Guidelines-for-In-Building-Radio-Enhancements.pdf
[3] https://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/Docx/2021-code-development-cycle/in-building-emergency-communications-study-group/IBEC-SG-Meeting-Documents-01-18-22.pdf
[4] https://apps.fcc.gov/kdb/GetAttachment.html?id=Ow2JaTt7gTZSK1xuGG2b7g%3D%3D&desc=935210+D02+Signal+Booster+Certification+v04r03&tracking_number=20673
[5] https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/signal-boosters/part-90-signal-boosters
[6] https://www.govinfo.gov/link/cfr/47/90?link-type=pdf&sectionnum=219&year=mostrecent
[7] https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-90/subpart-I/section-90.219
[8] https://combausa.com/pr/the-care-and-feeding-of-signal-boosters-bi-directional-amplifiers/