Wireless Device Compliance Testing

Compatible Electronics is the largest commercial wireless testing and certification body (TCB) in Southern California — offering FCC certification, Canada RSS testing, ETSI RED testing, Australia RCM, Korea KC, Japan VCCI, and multi-market wireless certification programs with state-of-the-art equipment and quick turnaround times.

Authorized TCBNVLAP Lab Code 200527-0FCC & InternationalISO/IEC 17025Quick Turnaround

What is Wireless Device Testing?

Wireless testing involves assessing that a device meets government-specified performance requirements for products incorporating wireless technologies like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, LoRa, and cellular connectivity. This testing — also called EMI/EMC testing — ensures wireless devices do not interfere with one another and are safe to use.

The FCC requires proper authorization of all radio frequency (RF) devices before they are sold in the US. Other countries have similar requirements. A device must be tested by an ISO 17025 accredited lab and certified by a Telecommunications Certification Body (TCB). Failure to undergo proper testing results in risks including fines, product recalls, and suspension of sales.

📳 Two FCC Authorization Methods:
Certification — the most rigorous process, requiring testing by a TCB; data is posted to a public database. See our FCC certification guide.
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) — no authorization application required, but an accredited test report must be maintained. See our FCC SDoC authorization guide.

Wireless RF Testing Services

FCC Testing

FCC Part 15 & Part 18

FCC Part 15B unintentional radiator testing — ANSI C63.4 (SDoC & Certification)
FCC Part 15C intentional radiator testing — ANSI C63.10
FCC Part 15E UNII testing — 5 GHz and 6 GHz RLAN devices
FCC Part 18 ISM testing — ISM generators and equipment
FCC certification testing — authorized TCB for direct FCC database posting
FCC Part 15 testing — all subparts A through H
FCC change in ID guidance — labeling and permissive changes

WiFi, Bluetooth & IoT

WiFi, BT & Protocol Testing

WiFi and Bluetooth testing — 2.4 GHz (EN 300 328 V2.2.2), 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Zigbee testing — IEEE 802.15.4, 2.4 GHz
Z-Wave testing — sub-GHz mesh protocol
LoRa LPWAN testing — 902–928 MHz and 868 MHz bands
NFC testing — FCC Part 15.225 and ETSI EN 300 330
RFID testing — 125 kHz, 13.56 MHz, UHF RFID
IoT device testing — multi-radio combined programs

Short Range & RF Exposure

SRD, RF Exposure & ETSI

Short range device (SRD) testing — ETSI EN 300 440 (1–40 GHz), EN 300 220 (25 MHz–1 GHz)
Inductive loop testing — ETSI EN 300 330 V2.1.1 (9 kHz–25 MHz)
RF exposure testing — IEEE C95.3-2021, RSS-102 Issue 5+A1, FCC OET Bulletin 65
ETSI RED testing — Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU; see RED overview
ETSI EN 301 489 EMC testing — Parts 1, 3, 4, 9, 17
FCC wireless charging & RF exposure

International Wireless

International Wireless Certifications

Canada ISED testing — RSS-247 Issue 3, RSS-248 Issue 2, RSS-210, RSS-102, RSS-Gen +A2
Canada RSS wireless testing — Licence-Exempt Radio Apparatus
Australia RCM testing — AS/NZS 4268 (2017), ACMA Short Range Devices Standard 2014
Korea KC/KCC certification — KN 32, KN 35, RRA public notifications
Japan VCCI testing — VCCI-CISPR 32:2016 (up to 6 GHz)
Singapore IMDA testing; Vietnam QCVN; Mexico NOM; Taiwan BSMI
UK Radio Regulations (UKCA)

About Wireless Testing from Compatible Electronics

As a fully accredited Telecommunications Certification Body (TCB), Compatible Electronics grants FCC Certifications directly — more certifications are granted by TCBs than the FCC itself processes, making us your fastest path to FCC market authorization.

Our laboratory is certified to ISO/IEC 17025 standards (NVLAP Lab Code 200527-0). Our laboratories undergo regular inspections to ensure operational standards are maintained. View our full scope of accreditation and ILAC-MRA recognition.

Laboratory Equipment for Wireless Testing

Measurement Equipment

Core Test Instruments

Measuring receivers and spectrum analyzers — calibrated and traceable
Directional couplers and notch filters for conducted RF measurement
Power meters and frequency counters
RF switch matrices for multi-port automated testing
Low noise amplifiers (LNAs)
Calibrated LISNs for conducted emissions

Test Facilities

Test Site Infrastructure

10 Open Area Test Sites (OATS) — low ambient, ideal for radiated emissions
7 Semi-Anechoic Facilities (SAFs)
Calibrated antenna systems — biconical, log-periodic, DRWG, horn
Shielded test enclosures for conducted RF measurements
Three Southern California locations for scheduling flexibility

Benefits of Our Wireless Testing Services

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Quick Turnaround Times

Standard 2–4 week scheduling; expedited same-week or next-day available. 10 OATS and 7 SAFs ensure scheduling availability. Use our testing checklist to be prepared on day one.

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Authorized TCB — More Certifications

As an authorized TCB, we grant more FCC Certifications directly — your best choice for fast, reliable compliance testing. See FCC certification guide.

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