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§ionnum=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/