OET Seeks Comment on Waiver for Security Scanning Device
The FCC Office of Engineering and Technology sought comment Thursday on a waiver request by Rohde & Schwarz USA for a security scanning system that uses the 70-80 GHz band. The QPS 201 Personnel Security Scanner system is designed “to…
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detect the presence of concealed metallic and non-metallic threats that may be carried in or underneath the clothing of persons entering locations where the device has been deployed,” OET said: The company claims the QPS 201 “will serve a valuable national security function that cannot be comparably replicated by currently available equipment.” Rohde & Schwarz needs a waiver because all frequencies above 38.6 GHz are classified as “restricted,” except for a few bands where the FCC permits unlicensed operation, OET said. The company also wants to operate at high emissions levels than are permitted by the rules, OET said. Comments are due April 29, replies May 14 in docket 19-88.