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FCC ID: SK9ITR900-1

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                                               Certification Test Report

                                                          FCC ID: SK9ITR900-1
                                                            IC: 864G-ITR9001

                                           FCC Rule Part: 15.247
                                 IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210

                                           ACS Report Number: 10-0027-15C


                                 Manufacturer: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc.
                                                 Model: ITR900

                                              Test Begin Date: January 28, 2010
                                               Test End Date: January 28, 2010

                                           Report Issue Date: February 2, 2010




                                       FOR THE SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION UNDER LAB Code 200612-0

         This report is not be used to claim certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST or any government agency.




        Prepared by:                                                                       Reviewed by:
                    Sam Mendolia                                                                               Kirby Munroe
           Wireless Certifications Engineer                                                          Director, Wireless Certifications
                      ACS, Inc.                                                                                  ACS, Inc.

This test report shall not be reproduced except in full. This report may be reproduced in part with prior written consent of ACS, Inc. The results contained in this report
                                                        are representative of the sample(s) submitted for evaluation.
                                                            This report contains 23 pages


                           5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598


                                                           TABLE OF CONTENTS
1      GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................ 3
    1.1        PURPOSE.......................................................................................................................................... 3
    1.2        PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................... 3
    1.3        TEST METHODOLOGY AND CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................. 3
2      TEST FACILITIES .............................................................................................................................. 4
    2.1     LOCATION ....................................................................................................................................... 4
    2.2     LABORATORY ACCREDITATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/CERTIFICATIONS ................................................ 4
    2.3     RADIATED EMISSIONS TEST SITE DESCRIPTION .............................................................................. 5
      2.3.1     Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site .......................................................................................... 5
      2.3.2     Open Area Tests Site (OATS) ................................................................................................. 6
    2.4     CONDUCTED EMISSIONS TEST SITE DESCRIPTION ........................................................................... 7
3      APPLICABLE STANDARD REFERENCES.................................................................................... 7

4      LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................ 8

5      SUPPORT EQUIPMENT .................................................................................................................... 9

6      EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM ........................................................... 9

7      SUMMARY OF TESTS ..................................................................................................................... 10
    7.1     PEAK OUTPUT POWER - FCC SECTION 15.247(B)(2) IC: RSS-210 A8.4(1)................................... 10
      7.1.1     Measurement Procedure (Conducted Method) ..................................................................... 10
      7.1.2     Measurement Results ............................................................................................................ 10
    7.2     20DB / 99% BANDWIDTH - FCC: SECTION 15.247(A)(1)(I) IC: RSS-210 A8.1(C) ......................... 12
      7.2.1     Measurement Procedure....................................................................................................... 12
      7.2.2     Measurement Results ............................................................................................................ 12
    7.3     BAND-EDGE COMPLIANCE AND SPURIOUS EMISSIONS-FCC 15.247D IC:RSS-210 2.6, A8.5 ....... 16
      7.3.1     Band-Edge Compliance of RF Conducted Emissions ........................................................... 16
           7.3.1.1        Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 16
           7.3.1.2        Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 16
       7.3.2          RF Conducted Spurious Emissions ....................................................................................... 19
           7.3.2.1        Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 19
           7.3.2.2        Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 19
       7.3.3          Radiated Spurious Emissions - FCC Section 15.205 IC: RSS-210 2.6 ................................. 23
           7.3.3.1        Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 23
           7.3.3.2        Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 23
8      CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................................... 23




                    5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598


Model: ITR900                         FCC ID: SK9ITR900-1                     IC: 864G-ITR9001

1     GENERAL

1.1    Purpose

The purpose of this report is to demonstrate compliance with Part 15 Subpart C of the FCC’s
Code of Federal Regulations and Industry Canada’s Radio Standards Specification RSS-210 for
a Class II Permissive Change.

This Class II Permissive Change report is to address a new data rate of 153.6 kbps.

1.2    Product description

The ITR900 is a transmitter module that operates in the 902 MHz to 928 MHz unlicensed band.
The module operates on direct current voltage which is supplied by a host device.

Manufacturer Information:
Itron Electricity Metering, Inc.
313 North Highway 11
West Union, SC 29696

Test Sample Serial Number(s): ACS#1

1.3    Test Methodology and Considerations

Hopping functions of the device are not affected by the change in data rate therefore not all
hopping characteristics were evaluated.

The module was configured and tested for radiated emissions in 3 orientations. Data presented
in this report represents the worst case for all orientations.




ACS Report: 10-0027-15C               Advanced Compliance Solutions                   Page 3


Model: ITR900                         FCC ID: SK9ITR900-1                     IC: 864G-ITR9001

2     TEST FACILITIES

2.1     Location

The radiated and conducted emissions test sites are located at the following address:

      Advanced Compliance Solutions
      5015 B.U. Bowman Drive
      Buford, GA 30518
      Phone: (770) 831-8048
      Fax: (770) 831-8598


2.2     Laboratory Accreditations/Recognitions/Certifications

The Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site, Open Area Test Site (OATS) and Conducted Emissions
Site have been fully described, submitted to, and accepted by the FCC, Industry Canada and the
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference by information technology equipment. In
addition, ACS is compliant to ISO/IEC 17025 as certified by the National Institute of Standards
and Technology under their National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program. The following
certification numbers have been issued in recognition of these accreditations and certifications:

FCC Registration Number: 894540
Industry Canada Lab Code: IC 4175A-1
VCCI Member Number: 1831
     VCCI OATS Registration Number R-1526
     VCCI Conducted Emissions Site Registration Number: C-1608
NVLAP Lab Code: 200612-0




ACS Report: 10-0027-15C               Advanced Compliance Solutions                     Page 4


Model: ITR900                           FCC ID: SK9ITR900-1                        IC: 864G-ITR9001


2.3     Radiated Emissions Test Site Description

2.3.1    Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site

The Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site consists of a 20’ x 30’ x 18’ shielded enclosure. The
chamber is lined with Toyo Ferrite Grid Absorber, model number FFG-1000. The ferrite tile grid is
101 x 101 x 19mm thick and weighs approximately 550 grams. These tiles are mounted on steel
panels and installed directly on the inner walls of the chamber.

The turntable is 150cm in diameter and is located 160cm from the back wall of the chamber. The
chamber is grounded via 1 - 8’ copper ground rod, installed at the center of the back wall, it is
bound to the ground plane using 3/4" stainless steel braided cable.

The turntable is all steel, flush mounted table installed in an all steel frame. The table is remotely
operated from inside the control room located 25’ from the range. The turntable is electrically
bonded to the surrounding ground plane via steel fingers installed on the edge of the turn table.
The steel fingers make constant contact with the ground plane during operation.

Behind the turntable is a 3’ x 6’ x 4’ deep shielded pit used for support equipment if necessary.
The pit is equipped with 1 - 4” PVC chases from the turntable to the pit that allow for cabling to
the EUT if necessary. The underside of the turntable can be accessed from the pit so cables can
be supplied to the EUT from the pit.

A diagram of the Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site is shown in Figure 2.3-1 below:




                                             3 Meters


                                                                         5 Feet
                                                                        Diameter




                                                                                    20 Feet


                                               30 Feet
                        Figure 2.3-1: Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site




ACS Report: 10-0027-15C                 Advanced Compliance Solutions                       Page 5


Model: ITR900                          FCC ID: SK9ITR900-1                      IC: 864G-ITR9001


2.3.2   Open Area Tests Site (OATS)

The open area test site consists of a 40’ x 66’ concrete pad covered with a perforated electro-
plated galvanized sheet metal. The perforations in the sheet metal are 1/8” holes that are
staggered every 3/16”. The individual sheets are placed to overlap each other by 1/4” and are
riveted together to provide a continuous seam. Rivets are spaced every 3” in a 3 x 20 meter
perimeter around the antenna mast and EUT area. Rivets in the remaining area are spaced as
necessary to properly secure the ground plane and maintain the electrical continuity.

The entire ground plane extends 12’ beyond the turntable edge and 16’ beyond the antenna mast
when set to a 10 meter measurement distance. The ground plane is grounded via 4 - 8’ copper
ground rods, each installed at a corner of the ground plane and bound to the ground plane using
3/4" stainless steel braided cable.

The turntable is an all aluminum 10’ flush mounted table installed in an all aluminum frame. The
table is remotely operated from inside the control room located 40’ from the range. The turntable
is electrically bonded to the surrounding ground plane via steel fingers installed on the edge of
the turn table. The steel fingers make constant contact with the ground plane during operation.

Adjacent to the turntable is a 7’ x 7’ square and 4’ deep concrete pit used for support equipment if
necessary. The pit is equipped with 5 - 4” PVC chases from the pit to the control room that allow
for cabling to the EUT if necessary. The underside of the turntable can be accessed from the pit
so cables can be supplied to the EUT from the pit. The pit is covered with 2 sheets of 1/4"
diamond style re-enforced steel sheets. The sheets are painted to match the perforated steel
ground plane; however the underside edges have been masked off to maintain the electrical
continuity of the ground plane. All reflecting objects are located outside of the ellipse defined in
ANSI C63.4.

A diagram of the Open Area Test Site is shown in Figure 2.3-2 below:



                                             10

                                                        3 Meters



                                                                                  40




                                                                      7x7x4
                                                                       Pit

                                           66 Feet

                               Figure 2.3-2: Open Area Test Site




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Model: ITR900                             FCC ID: SK9ITR900-1                      IC: 864G-ITR9001


2.4       Conducted Emissions Test Site Description

The AC mains conducted EMI site is located in the main EMC lab. It consists of an 8’ x 8’ solid
aluminum horizontal group reference plane (GRP) bonded every 3” to an 8’ X 8’ vertical ground
plane.

The site is of sufficient size to test table top and floor standing equipment in accordance with
section 6.1.4 of ANSI C63.4.

A diagram of the room is shown below in figure 4.1.3-1:



                   Vertical Ground Plane (8’ x 8’)




                                                      Non-Conductive EUT Table
                                                          (1m x 1.5m x .8m)


              .4 Meters




                 .8 Meters


                                                           Horizontal Ground Plane (8’ x 8’)

               LISN
                             Figure 2.4-1: AC Mains Conducted EMI Site

3     APPLICABLE STANDARD REFERENCES

The following standards were used:

          ANSI C63.4-2003: Method of Measurements of Radio-Noise Emissions from Low-Voltage
           Electrical and Electronic Equipment in the 9KHz to 40GHz
          US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Title 47, Part 2, Subpart J: Equipment Authorization
           Procedures, 2009
          US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Title 47, Part 15, Subpart C: Radio Frequency Devices,
           Intentional Radiators, 2009
          FCC Public Notice DA 00-705 - Filing and Measurement Guidelines for Frequency Hopping Spread
           Spectrum Systems, March 30, 2000
       Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210 - Low-power License-exempt
        Radiocommunication Devices (All Frequency Bands): Category I Equipment, Issue 7
        June 2007
       Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification: RSS-GEN – General Requirements and
        Information for the Certification of Radiocommunication Equipment, Issue2, June 2007.

ACS Report: 10-0027-15C                   Advanced Compliance Solutions                        Page 7


 Model: ITR900                         FCC ID: SK9ITR900-1                   IC: 864G-ITR9001

 4       LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT

 The calibration interval of test equipment is annually or the manufacturer’s recommendations.
 Where the calibration interval deviates from the annual cycle based on the instrument
 manufacturer’s recommendations, it shall be stated below.

                                 Table 4-1: Test Equipment
                               Equipment Calibration Information
ACS#            Mfg.              Eq. type           Model                S/N         Cal. Due
                              Spectrum
     1   Rohde & Schwarz      Analyzers          ESMI - Display    833771/007       09-21-2010
                              Spectrum
   2     Rohde & Schwarz      Analyzers          ESMI-Receiver     839587/003       09-21-2010
  22     Hewlett Packard      Amplifiers         8449B             3008A00526       09-21-2010
  25     Chase                Antennas           CBL6111           1043             09-02-2010
         Spectrum
  30     Technologies         Antennas          DRH-0118           970102           05-08-2010
  73     Agilent              Amplifiers        8447D              2727A05624       07-15-2010
                                                Chamber EMI                         02-06-2010
 167     ACS                  Cable Set         Cable Set          167              (See Note1)
                              Spectrum
 283     Rohde & Schwarz      Analyzers         FSP40              1000033          09-21-2010
                                                SMRE-200W-                          11-24-2010
 291     Florida RF Cables    Cables            12.0-SMRE          None             (See Note1)
                                                SMR-290AW-                          11-24-2010
 292     Florida RF Cables    Cables            480.0-SMR          None             (See Note1)
 337     Microwave Circuits   Filter            H1G513G1           282706           07-17-2010
                                                                                    07-02-2010
 339     Aeroflex/Weinschel   Attenuators       AS-18              7142             (See Note2)
                                                SMS-200AW-                          02-05-2010
 422     Florida RF Cables    Cables            72.0-SMR           0805             (See Note1)


 Note1: Items characterized on an annual cycle. The date shown indicates the next
 characterization due date.
 Note2: Items verified on an annual cycle. The date shown indicates the next verification due
 date.




 ACS Report: 10-0027-15C               Advanced Compliance Solutions                 Page 8


Model: ITR900                    FCC ID: SK9ITR900-1                    IC: 864G-ITR9001

5    SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

                            Table 5-1: Support Equipment
    Item   Equipment Type       Manufacturer             Model Number          Serial Number
    1      EUT                 Itron Electricity Metering,    ITR900          ACS#1
                               Inc.
    2      AC adaptor -        ENERCELL                       273-353         NA
           4.5VDC/700ma


6    EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM




                                  1
                                                                 2



                                                             120 VAC




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Model: ITR900                                        FCC ID: SK9ITR900-1                                     IC: 864G-ITR9001

7     SUMMARY OF TESTS

Along with the tabular data shown below, plots were taken of all signals deemed important
enough to document.

7.1     Peak Output Power - FCC Section 15.247(b)(2) IC: RSS-210 A8.4(1)

7.1.1    Measurement Procedure (Conducted Method)

The 20dB bandwidth of the EUT was within the resolution bandwidth of spectrum analyzer,
therefore the power measurement was made using the spectrum analyzer method. The RF
output port of the EUT was directly connected to the input of the spectrum analyzer. The
resolution and video bandwidth were set to > 20 dB bandwidth of the emission measured. The
device employs >50 channels therefore the power is limited to 1 Watt.

7.1.2    Measurement Results

Results are shown below in table 7.1.2-1 and the worst case was plotted and shown in figure
7.1.2-1 to 7.1.2-3 below:

                                            Table 7.1.2-1: RF Output Power

                                      Frequency                                Output Power
                                        (MHz)                                     (dBm)
                                        902.25                                    25.64
                                        914.75                                    25.52
                                        927.75                                    24.51

                                                                 * RBW 3 MHz    Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                  VBW 10 MHz               25.64 dBm
                    Ref    30 dBm            * Att   40 dB        SWT 2.5 ms       902.130000000 MHz

                    30    Offset    10 dB                    1

                                                                                                       A
                    20

             1 PK
             MAXH
                    10
                                                                                                       LVL

                    0



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                    -70

                    Center 902.25 MHz                    500 kHz/                         Span 5 MHz




             Date: 28.JAN.2010          14:39:47


                                   Figure 7.1.2-1: Output power – Low Channel


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Model: ITR900                                    FCC ID: SK9ITR900-1                                        IC: 864G-ITR9001

                                                                 * RBW 3 MHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                  VBW 10 MHz              25.52 dBm
                 Ref    30 dBm           * Att   40 dB            SWT 2.5 ms      914.640000000 MHz

                 30    Offset    10 dB                       1

                                                                                                      A
                 20

          1 PK
          MAXH
                 10
                                                                                                      LVL

                 0



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                 -70

                 Center 914.75 MHz                   500 kHz/                            Span 5 MHz




          Date: 28.JAN.2010          14:25:24


                                Figure 7.1.2-2: Output power – Mid Channel

                                                                 * RBW 3 MHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                  VBW 10 MHz              24.51 dBm
                 Ref    30 dBm           * Att   40 dB            SWT 2.5 ms      927.570000000 MHz

                 30    Offset    10 dB                   1

                                                                                                      A
                 20

          1 PK
          MAXH
                 10
                                                                                                      LVL

                 0



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                 Center 927.75 MHz                   500 kHz/                            Span 5 MHz




          Date: 28.JAN.2010          14:36:23


                                Figure 7.1.2-3: Output power – High Channel




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Model: ITR900                                       FCC ID: SK9ITR900-1                                    IC: 864G-ITR9001


7.2     20dB / 99% Bandwidth - FCC: Section 15.247(a)(1)(i) IC: RSS-210 A8.1(c)

7.2.1    Measurement Procedure

The RF output port of the EUT was directly connected to the input of the spectrum analyzer. The
spectrum analyzer span was set to 2 to 3 times the estimated bandwidth of the emission. The
RBW was to ≥ 1% of the estimated emission bandwidth. The trace was set to max hold with a
peak detector active. The Delta function of the analyzer was utilized to determine the 20 dB
bandwidth of the emission.

The 99% occupied bandwidth was measured with the spectrum analyzer span set to fully display
the emission and approximately 20dB below the peak level. The RBW was to 1% to 3% of the
approximate emission width. The trace was set to max hold with a peak detector active. The
occupied bandwidth measurement function of the analyzer was used for the 99% bandwidth.

7.2.2    Measurement Results

Results are shown below in Table 7.2.2-1 and Figures 7.2.2-1 through 7.2.2-6.

                               Table 7.2.2-1: 20dB / 99% Bandwidth
                     Frequency           20dB Bandwidth         99% Bandwidth
                       [MHz]                   [kHz]                [kHz]
                       902.25                  360.0                347.0
                       914.75                  356.0                347.0
                       927.75                  358.0                345.0


                                                            * RBW 10 kHz     Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                              VBW 30 kHz                22.98 dBm
                    Ref    30 dBm           * Att   40 dB     SWT 10 ms         902.328000000 MHz

                    30    Offset    10 dB                                     ndB [T1]   20.00   dB
                                                                   1
                                                                              BW 360.000000000   kHz
                                                                              Temp 1 [T1 ndB]          A
                    20
                                                                                          2.98   dBm
             1 PK
                                                                                 902.072000000   MHz
             MAXH
                    10                                                        Temp 2 [T1 ndB]
                                             T1                            T2             2.63   dBm LVL
                                                                                 902.432000000   MHz
                    0



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                    Center 902.25 MHz                   100 kHz/                        Span 1 MHz




             Date: 28.JAN.2010          14:41:06


                           Figure 7.2.2-1: 20dB Bandwidth Plot – Low Channel



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Model: ITR900                                    FCC ID: SK9ITR900-1                                      IC: 864G-ITR9001

                                                           * RBW 10 kHz     Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                             VBW 30 kHz                23.58 dBm
                 Ref    30 dBm           * Att   40 dB       SWT 10 ms         914.672000000 MHz

                 30    Offset    10 dB                                       ndB [T1]   20.00   dB
                                                   1
                                                                             BW 356.000000000   kHz
                                                                             Temp 1 [T1 ndB]          A
                 20
                                                                                         3.36   dBm
          1 PK
                                                                                914.574000000   MHz
          MAXH
                 10                                                          Temp 2 [T1 ndB]
                                          T1                              T2
                                                                                         3.96   dBm LVL
                                                                                914.930000000   MHz
                 0



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                 Center 914.75 MHz                     100 kHz/                        Span 1 MHz




          Date: 28.JAN.2010          14:26:30


                        Figure 7.2.2-2: 20dB Bandwidth Plot – Mid Channel

                                                           * RBW 10 kHz     Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                             VBW 30 kHz                22.63 dBm
                 Ref    30 dBm           * Att   40 dB       SWT 10 ms         927.676000000 MHz

                 30    Offset    10 dB                                       ndB [T1]   20.00   dB
                                                   1
                                                                             BW 358.000000000   kHz
                                                                             Temp 1 [T1 ndB]          A
                 20
                                                                                         2.68   dBm
          1 PK
                                                                                927.572000000   MHz
          MAXH
                 10                                                          Temp 2 [T1 ndB]
                                          T1                              T2             2.48   dBm LVL
                                                                                927.930000000   MHz
                 0



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                 Center 927.75 MHz                     100 kHz/                        Span 1 MHz




          Date: 28.JAN.2010          14:07:05


                        Figure 7.2.2-3: 20dB Bandwidth Plot – High Channel




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Model: ITR900                                    FCC ID: SK9ITR900-1                                     IC: 864G-ITR9001

                                                             * RBW 10 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                              VBW 30 kHz               24.11 dBm
                 Ref    30 dBm           * Att   30 dB        SWT 5 ms         902.173000000 MHz

                 30    Offset    10 dB      1                               OBW347.000000000   kHz
                                                                            Temp 1 [T1 OBW]
                                                                                        4.56   dBm   A
                 20
                                                                               902.078000000   MHz
          1 PK
                                                                            Temp 2 [T1 OBW]
          MAXH
                 10                                                                     4.98   dBm
                                T1                                                   T2
                                                                               902.425000000   MHz LVL

                 0



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                 Center 902.25 MHz                       50 kHz/                    Span 500 kHz




          Date: 28.JAN.2010          14:42:16


                        Figure 7.2.2-4: 99% Bandwidth Plot – Low Channel
                                                             * RBW 10 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                              VBW 30 kHz               23.85 dBm
                 Ref    30 dBm           * Att   30 dB        SWT 5 ms         914.675000000 MHz

                 30    Offset    10 dB       1                              OBW347.000000000   kHz
                                                                            Temp 1 [T1 OBW]
                                                                                        5.19   dBm   A
                 20
                                                                               914.577000000   MHz
          1 PK
                                                                            Temp 2 [T1 OBW]
          MAXH
                 10                                                                     4.44   dBm
                                T1                                                   T2
                                                                               914.924000000   MHz LVL

                 0



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                 Center 914.75 MHz                       50 kHz/                    Span 500 kHz




          Date: 28.JAN.2010          14:28:06


                         Figure 7.2.2-5: 99% Bandwidth Plot – Mid Channel




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Model: ITR900                                    FCC ID: SK9ITR900-1                                     IC: 864G-ITR9001

                                                             * RBW 10 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                              VBW 30 kHz               23.04 dBm
                 Ref    30 dBm           * Att   30 dB        SWT 5 ms         927.672000000 MHz

                 30    Offset    10 dB                                      OBW345.000000000   kHz
                                            1
                                                                            Temp 1 [T1 OBW]
                                                                                        4.21   dBm   A
                 20
                                                                               927.578000000   MHz
          1 PK
                                                                            Temp 2 [T1 OBW]
          MAXH
                 10                                                                     4.72   dBm
                                T1                                                   T2
                                                                               927.923000000   MHz LVL

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                 Center 927.75 MHz                       50 kHz/                    Span 500 kHz




          Date: 28.JAN.2010          14:10:03


                        Figure 7.2.2-6: 99% Bandwidth Plot – High Channel




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Model: ITR900                                         FCC ID: SK9ITR900-1                                  IC: 864G-ITR9001


7.3     Band-Edge Compliance and Spurious Emissions-FCC 15.247d IC:RSS-210 2.6, A8.5

7.3.1     Band-Edge Compliance of RF Conducted Emissions

7.3.1.1    Measurement Procedure

The RF output port of the EUT was directly connected to the input of the spectrum analyzer. The
EUT was investigated at the lowest and highest channel available to determine band-edge
compliance. For each measurement the spectrum analyzer’s RBW was set to 30 kHz, which is ≥
1% of the span, and the VBW was set to 100kHz.

7.3.1.2    Measurement Results

Results are shown in the figures 7.3.1.2-1 to 7.3.1.4 below.

                                                              * RBW 30 kHz    Delta 1 [T1 ]
                                                                VBW 100 kHz              26.68 dB
                    Ref    30 dBm             * Att   40 dB     SWT 5 ms         225.600000000 kHz

                    30    Offset    10 dB                                                  1
                                                                              Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                                         -1.54 dBm
                                                                                 901.948800000 MHz   A
                    20

             1 PK
             MAXH
                    10
                                                                                                     LVL
                                                                                    1
                    0



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                    Start 900 MHz                         240 kHz/                  Stop 902.4 MHz




             Date: 28.JAN.2010          14:44:07


                                            Figure 7.3.1.2-1: Lower Band-edge




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Model: ITR900                                       FCC ID: SK9ITR900-1                                  IC: 864G-ITR9001

                                                            * RBW 30 kHz    Delta 1 [T1 ]
                                                              VBW 100 kHz              29.17 dB
                 Ref     30 dBm             * Att   40 dB     SWT 5 ms        -325.000000000 kHz

                 1 30   Offset    10 dB                                     Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                                       -5.03 dBm
                                                                               928.000000000 MHz   A
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                 Start 927.675 MHz                     232.5 kHz/                   Stop 930 MHz




          Date: 28.JAN.2010           14:12:34


                                          Figure 7.3.1.2-2: Upper Band-edge

                                                            * RBW 30 kHz    Delta 1 [T1 ]
                                                              VBW 100 kHz              26.97 dB
                 Ref     30 dBm             * Att   40 dB     SWT 5 ms         222.000000000 kHz

                  30    Offset    10 dB                                      1
                                                                            Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                                       -2.26 dBm
                                                                               901.961000000 MHz   A
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                 Center 901.475 MHz                     300 kHz/                      Span 3 MHz




          Date: 28.JAN.2010           15:00:25


                             Figure 7.3.1.2-3: Lower Band-edge – Hopping




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Model: ITR900                                        FCC ID: SK9ITR900-1                                  IC: 864G-ITR9001

                                                             * RBW 30 kHz    Delta 1 [T1 ]
                                                               VBW 100 kHz              28.78 dB
                 Ref    30 dBm               * Att   40 dB     SWT 5 ms        -184.000000000 kHz

                 30    Offset    10 dB                                       Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                         1                                              -6.96 dBm
                                                                                928.000000000 MHz   A
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                 Center 928.5 MHz                        300 kHz/                      Span 3 MHz




          Date: 28.JAN.2010          14:55:46


                                Figure 7.4.1.2-4: Upper Band-edge - Hopping




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Model: ITR900                                       FCC ID: SK9ITR900-1                                      IC: 864G-ITR9001


7.3.2     RF Conducted Spurious Emissions

7.3.2.1    Measurement Procedure

The RF output port of the EUT was directly connected to the input of the spectrum analyzer. The
EUT was investigated for conducted spurious emissions from 30MHz to 10GHz, 10 times the
highest fundamental frequency. Measurements were made at the low, center and high channels
of the EUT. For each measurement, the spectrum analyzer’s RBW was set to 100kHz. A peak
detector function was used with the trace set to max hold.


7.3.2.2 Measurement Results
Results are shown below in Figures 7.3.2.2-1 to 7.3.2.2-6:

                                                                * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                                 VBW 300 kHz               25.28 dBm
                    Ref    30 dBm           * Att   40 dB        SWT 100 ms        903.000000000 MHz

                    30    Offset    10 dB                                                   1

                                                                                                       B
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                    Start 30 MHz                            97 MHz/                       Stop 1 GHz




             Date: 28.JAN.2010          14:45:33


                             Figure 7.3.2.2-1: 30 MHz – 1 GHz – Low Channel




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Model: ITR900                                    FCC ID: SK9ITR900-1                                          IC: 864G-ITR9001

                                                             * RBW 100 kHz       Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                              VBW 300 kHz                  -32.02 dBm
                 Ref    30 dBm           * Att   40 dB        SWT 900 ms              7.282000000 GHz

                 30    Offset    10 dB

                                                                                                        B
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          Date: 28.JAN.2010          14:46:08


                          Figure 7.3.2.2-2: 1 GHz – 10 GHz – Low Channel

                                                             * RBW 100 kHz       Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                              VBW 300 kHz                   25.30 dBm
                 Ref    30 dBm           * Att   40 dB        SWT 100 ms            916.580000000 MHz

                 30    Offset    10 dB                                                        1

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                 Center 515 MHz                          97 MHz/                         Span 970 MHz




          Date: 28.JAN.2010          14:29:26


                           Figure 7.3.2.2-3: 30 MHz – 1 GHz –Mid Channel




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Model: ITR900                                    FCC ID: SK9ITR900-1                                      IC: 864G-ITR9001

                                                             * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                              VBW 300 kHz              -32.11 dBm
                 Ref    30 dBm           * Att   40 dB        SWT 900 ms          7.156000000 GHz

                 30    Offset    10 dB

                                                                                                    B
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          Date: 28.JAN.2010          14:30:12


                           Figure 7.3.2.2-4: 1 GHz – 10 GHz – Mid Channel

                                                             * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                              VBW 300 kHz               24.34 dBm
                 Ref    30 dBm           * Att   40 dB        SWT 100 ms        928.220000000 MHz

                 30    Offset    10 dB                                                     1

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                          D1 4.29 dBm
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                 Start 30 MHz                            97 MHz/                       Stop 1 GHz




          Date: 28.JAN.2010          14:14:35


                          Figure 7.3.2.2-5: 30 MHz – 1 GHz – High Channel




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Model: ITR900                                    FCC ID: SK9ITR900-1                                  IC: 864G-ITR9001

                                                         * RBW 100 kHz   Marker 1 [T1 ]
                                                           VBW 300 kHz             -32.55 dBm
                 Ref    30 dBm           * Att   40 dB     SWT 900 ms         7.174000000 GHz

                 30    Offset    10 dB

                                                                                                B
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          Date: 28.JAN.2010          14:15:50


                           Figure 7.3.2.2-6: 1 GHz – 10 GHz –High Channel




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Model: ITR900                          FCC ID: SK9ITR900-1                      IC: 864G-ITR9001


7.3.3     Radiated Spurious Emissions - FCC Section 15.205 IC: RSS-210 2.6

7.3.3.1    Measurement Procedure

Radiated emissions tests were made over the frequency range of 30MHz to 10GHz, 10 times the
highest fundamental frequency.

The EUT was rotated through 360° and the receive antenna height was varied from 1m to 4m so
that the maximum radiated emissions level would be detected. For frequencies below 1000MHz,
quasi-peak measurements were made using a resolution bandwidth RBW of 120 kHz and a video
bandwidth VBW of 300 kHz. For frequencies above 1000MHz, peak and average measurements
made with RBW and VBW of 1 MHz and 3MHz respectively.

The EUT was caused to generate a continuous carrier signal on the hopping channel.

The magnitudes of all emissions not reported were below the noise floor of the measurement
system.

7.3.3.2    Measurement Results

There were no emissions detected above the noise floor of the measurement system.


8   CONCLUSION

In the opinion of ACS, Inc. the ITR900, manufactured by Itron Electricity Metering, Inc. meets the
requirements of FCC Part 15 subpart C and Industry Canada’s Radio Standards Specification
RSS-210.




                                     END REPORT




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