RE: FCC Authorization (Form 731) for ITE class B ; Do I need a TC B ?

Paul, Forgive me, but you are incorrect in your description of the services that TCBs perform. TCBs may be authorized by the FCCto provide certification services under any one or all of 9 categories. Those categories are: A. Unlicensed Radio Frequency Devices 1. Low power transmitters

RE: FCC Authorization (Form 731) for ITE class B ; Do I need a TC B ?

Pierre, It depends on how fast you want your FCCID. If you can wait for FCC to review the package and issue you the certificate then by all means submit directly but you can expect to wait 6 weeks or more. If you want to get your product to market quickly I would suggest the TCB route. They will

RE: FCC Authorization (Form 731) for ITE class B ; Do I need a TC B ?

Pierre, If the lab at which your testing was conducted is designated as a Conformity Assessment Body(CAB) under the EMC Sector of the US - EU Mutual Recognition Agreement then you need not submit anything at all to the FCC. You may simply issue a Declaration of Conformity and ship your product