NBZNRMR900Merlin for Ricochet Wireless Modem

Ricochet GT Wireless Modem Model NRM-R900 2 Merlin for Ricochet Wireless Modem Model NRM-R900 Safety and Regulatory Notices SAFETY WARNING This product is not to be used in any environment where radio frequency equipment is prohibited or restricted in its use. This includes aircraft/airports, hospitals, and other sensitive electronic areas. To ensure that your modem is deactivated you should remove it from your computer under the above conditions. SAFETY WARNING Under extended operation the Merlin for Ricochet modem will generate a noticeable amount of heat. Like all PC Cards, the modem generates heat during normal operations and is also heated by the host computer. For this reason it is recommended that you allow the modem to cool down after extensive operation so that it is cool to the touch when you remove it from your computer. REGULATORY NOTICES Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been certified to comply within the limits of a class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential situations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not properly installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off. You are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the television, radio or cordless telephone. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. ICES-003 Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. Caution: This device is required to comply with FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices. A separation distance of 20 cm (8 inches) or more must be maintained between the antenna and all persons during device operations to satisfy RF exposure compliance. FCC ID: NBZ-NRM R900 3 Merlin for Ricochet Modem Manager Application Welcome This help file contains information on the Merlin for Ricochet Modem Manager application. Please take a moment to read through this Help file to acquaint yourself with the Modem Manager application’s features. Features of the Merlin for Ricochet Modem Manager Application The Merlin for Ricochet Modem Manager application provides you with a graphical view of your Merlin modem’s connection status with the Ricochet network. Modem Manager gives information on the following: • •Found Network—tells if the modem was unable to find a network connection or if at least one network connection was found. • •Registered on Network—tells if the modem actually registered to the network. • •Connected to Network—indicates if a data session is active. • •Antenna Strength—indicates relative antenna signal strength with an active, multi-colored bar graph. Status application can also be used to obtain additional information about the Metricom modem. See About Status Application for additional information. Starting Modem Manager Once the Merlin PCMCIA card and the Setup program with Modem Manager have been installed, the Modem Manager window will launch. A blue Question mark indicates that the modem is attempting to complete the related task. In the following example, the modem is querying the system for information. The Status bar at the bottom of the window indicates that modem initialization is taking place. A red X indicates that the related task could not be completed. In the following example, the modem has not been able to find, register, or connect to the network. The Status bar at the bottom of the window indicates that the modem is attempting to find a network. 4 A green Checkmark indicates that the related task has been completed. In the following example, the modem has found, registered and connected to the network. The active Antenna Strength bar graph indicates that the antenna signal strength is good. The Status bar at the bottom of the window indicates that the modem is now connected to the network via dial-up networking. Modem Manager Windows Use the File, Device and Help menus from the Modem Manager window to control the operation of the modem and to obtain additional modem information. File Always On Top To make the Modem Manager window always visible, click File, and then select Always On Top. 5 Shutdown To disconnect the service, click File, and then select Shutdown. The Modem Manager application will disconnect and the Modem Manager window will close. Close To close the Modem Manager window without disconnecting the application, click File, and then select Close. The window will then minimize to the tray icon. To obtain information about the modem, click Device and select Modem Information. 6 The Modem Information window will be displayed. To see the Modem Manager application Help Table of Contents and Index, click Contents and Index. Tray Icons When the Merlin for Ricochet Modem Manager has been loaded, one of the following icons will show in the system icon tray. Modem not ready for use (unregistered) Modem ready for use (registered) Modem transmitting or receiving data (flashing icon) Right click on these tray icons to open the application window or to completely shut down the application. 1. To open the Modem Manager window, click Open. 2. To shut down the application, click Shutdown. 7 About the Modem Manager Application To obtain additional information about the Merlin for Ricochet Modem Manager application, click the Help menu, and then select About Modem Manager... The About Merlin Ricochet Status Information window will open, indic…

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Novatel Wireless Technologies, LTD. Suite 200, 6715-8 th Street NE Calgary, Alberta T2E 7H7 CANADA T2E 7H7 (Tel) 403-295-4800 (Fax) 403-295-4801 21 September, 2000 Federal Communications Commission Equipment Authorization Division Applications Processing Branch 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD. 21046 Dear Sir or Madam, This letter serves as response to Linda Elliott’s email correspondence (attached on the following page) regarding conflicting FCC ID entered on Form 731 and the FCC label. The FCC ID on Form 731 currently reads: NBZNRM-R900. The FCC ID on the label reads: NBZNRMR900. The label is correct; the FCC ID is:NBZNRMR900 Please make any necessary corrections to Form 731. Thank you, Ben Greenwood RF Engineer E-mail correspondence from FCC: To:Benjamin Greenwood, Novatel Wireless Technologies, Ltd. From:Linda Elliott [email protected] FCC Application Processing Branch Re:FCC ID NBZNRM-R900 Applicant:Novatel Wireless Technologies Ltd Correspondence Reference Number:16248 731 Confirmation Number:EA98711 Date of Original E-Mail:09/21/2000 The FCC ID (NBZNRM-R900) entered on the Form 731, does not agree with the FCC ID (NBZNRMR900) shown on the identification label. Submit an email/letter to correct the Form 731, or a revised identification label, as appropriate. The items indicated above must be submitted before processing can continue on the above referenced application. Failure to provide the requested information within 60 days of the original e-mail date may result in application dismissal pursuant to Section 2.917 (c) and forfeiture of the filing fee pursuant to section 1.1108. DO NOT reply to this e-mail by using the Reply button. In order for your response to be processed expeditiously, you must upload your response via the Internet at www.fcc.gov, Electronic Filing, OET Equipment Authorization Electronic Filing. If the response is submitted through Add Attachments, a message which informs the processing staff that a new exhibit has been submitted must also be submitted via Submit Correspondence. Also, please note that partial responses increase processing time and should not be submitted. Any questions about the content of this correspondence should be directed to the e-mail address listed below the name of the sender.

PART NUMBER REVISION NUMBER DESCRIPTION DATE CREATED PMS COLORS DO NOT SCALE ARTWORK © 2000 Novatel Wireless, Inc. All Rights Reserved AW-XXXXXXXX 1 This labels fit precisely onto the back of the Merlin Product. 09/07/00 WHITE ON BLACK FCC BACK LABEL (MERLIN RICOCHET) FCC LABEL T H I S P R O D U C T C O M P L I E S W I T H PA R T 1 5 O F T H E F C C R U L E S . O P E R AT I O N IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO C O N D I T I O N S : ( 1 ) T H I S D E V I C E M AY N OT C A U S E H A R M F U L I N T E R F E R E N C E , AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY I N T E R F E R E N C E R E C E I V E D , I N C L U D I N G I N T E R F E R E N C E T H A T M A Y C A U S E UNDESIRED OPERATIONS. MERLIN FOR RICOCHET FCC ID: NBZNRMR900 MODEL: NRM-R900 BOM: 01016970

MPE Assessment for Merlin for Ricochet Modem NBZ NRM R900 MPE_CALC.DOCWireless Modem MPE Calculations09/08/00 Novatel Wireless Technologies, LTD. Suite 200, 6715-8 th Street NE Calgary, Alberta T2E 7H7 CANADA T2E 7H7 (Tel)403-295-4800 (Fax) 403-295-4801 Federal Communications Commission Maximum Permissible Exposure Assessment For the Novatel Wireless Technologies LTD. ‘Merlin for Richochet’ modem, NBZ NRM R900 In accordance with FCC REPORT AND ORDER 96-326 Adopted: August 1, 1996 MPE Assessment for Merlin for Ricochet Modem NBZ NRM R900 MPE_CALC.DOCWireless Modem MPE Calculations09/08/00 Background: The Novatel Wireless Technologies ‘Merlin for Richochet’ device is a frequency hopping spread spectrum radio-modem that operates within the 902-928 MHz band. The maximum rated transmit output power of the radio is 1 Watt. The modem is designed to operate on Metricom’s Micro-Cellular Data Network (MCDN) by communicating with Metricom’s microcell radios (GNW 21000). The modem uses a custom developed Centurion dipole antenna that was measured to have a peak gain of 0 dBi. While a typical Tx duty cycle for a modem communicating over the MCDN network is less than 5% a duty cycle of 100% is used to yield a worst case analysis. The modem is a classified as a mobile device and is intended to be inserted into a laptop PCMCIA port. MPE Calculations: The environment in which the modem operates is “uncontrolled”. The definitions of controlled and uncontrolled environments are included below from the FCC Report and Order 96-326:B. Definitions of Controlled and Uncontrolled Environments 35. The 1992 ANSI/IEEE guidelines specify two sets of exposure limits based on the "environment" in which the exposure takes place. These environments are classified as either "controlled" or "uncontrolled." Controlled environments are defined as locations where "there is exposure that may be incurred by persons who are aware of the potential for exposure as a concomitant of employment, by other cognizant persons, or as the incidental result of transient passage through areas where analysis shows the exposure levels may be above [the exposure and induced current levels permitted for uncontrolled environment but not those permitted for controlled environments]." Uncontrolled environments are defined as "locations where there is the exposure of individuals who have no knowledge or control of their exposure. The exposures may occur in living quarters or workplaces where there are no expectations that the exposure levels may exceed [the exposure and induced current levels permitted for uncontrolled environments]." MPE Assessment for Merlin for Ricochet Modem NBZ NRM R900 MPE_CALC.DOCWireless Modem MPE Calculations09/08/00 Uncontrolled Environment Specification: f(MHz)/1500 mW/cm^2 = 902/1500 = .6013 mW/cm^2 MPE Calculation: Calculation: MPE Dist(cm)= SQRT( (Ant Gain(Ratio)*Pout(mw)*Duty Cycle)/(Limit(mw/cm^2) *4 * PI) ) = SQRT( ( 1 * 1000 * 1 / .6013 *4 * PI) ) = SQRT( (1000 / 7.556 ) ) = SQRT (132.34516) MPE Dist(cm) = 11.504 centimeters MPE Dist(in) = 4.529 inches Typical Distance to User: The antenna will typically be separated from the body of the user by 25 or more centimeters (9.84 inches). Conclusion: The modem is a mobile device and the MPE distance is well below the minimum required distance required of a mobile device (20 centimeters). A statement will appear in the modem user manual that will require users to maintain a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the modem antenna and all persons during device operation. MPE Distance (cm) Antenna Gain (as a ratio) * Pout(mw) * Duty Cycle Exposure Limit ( mw/cm^2) * 4 * Π MPE Assessment for Merlin for Ricochet Modem NBZ NRM R900 MPE_CALC.DOCWireless Modem MPE Calculations09/08/00 Exposure Limits from FCC96-326 Report and Order, Appendix C, Final Rules are presented below: Table 1. Limits for Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) (B) Limits for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure ______________________________________________________________________________ Frequency Electric FieldMagnetic Field Range Strength Strength Power Density Averaging Time (MHz) (V/m) (A/m) (mW/cm2) (minutes) ______________________________________________________________________________ 0.3-1.34 614 1.63 (100)* 30 1.34-30 824/f 2.19/f (180/f2)* 30 30-300 27.5 0.073 0.2 30 300-1500 -- -- f/1500 30 1500-100,000 -- -- 1.0 30 ______________________________________________________________________________ f = frequency in MHz * = Plane-wave equivalent power density NOTE 1 TO TABLE 1: Occupational/controlled limits apply in situations in which persons are exposed as a consequence of their employment provided those persons are fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure. Limits for occupational/controlled exposure also apply in situations when an individual is transient through a location where occupational/controlled limits apply provided he or she is made aware of the potential for exposure. NOTE 2 TO TABLE 1: General population/uncontrolled exposures apply in situations in which the general public may be exposed, or in which persons that are exposed as a consequence of their employment may not be fully aware of the potential for exposure or can not exercise control over their exposure.

Compliance Report for Merlin for Ricochet Modem NBZ NRM R900 Novatel Wireless Technologies, LTD. Suite 200, 6715-8 th Street NE Calgary, Alberta T2E 7H7 CANADA T2E 7H7 (Tel)403-295-4800 (Fax) 403-295-4801 Part 15 Certification Application for FCC ID: NBZ NRM R900 Test Report and Technical Documentation for “Merlin for Ricochet” Modem Prepared by: Novatel Wireless Technologies, Ltd. Suite 200, 6715-8 th Street NE Calgary, Alberta Canada T2E 7H7 Test date(s): August / September 2000 Schematics, block diagrams and algorithm descriptions subject to enclosed confidentiality statement Novatel Wireless . “Merlin for Ricochet” FCC Part 15 Certification ApplicationSept. 2000 R900rep.docPage #:2 Table of Contents 1.0 Verification of Compliance....................................................................................................................................................3 2.0General Information........................................................................................................................................................4 3.0Results Summary.............................................................................................................................................................5 4.0 Test Facilities...................................................................................................................................................................5 5.0Test Equipment & General Test Methods.........................................................................................................................6 Equipment:................................................................................................................................................................................6 Methods:...................................................................................................................................................................................6 6.0Test Results.....................................................................................................................................................................7 Maximum Power Output at Antenna Terminals:..............................................................................................................................7 Minimum Number of Hopping Channels:........................................................................................................................................8 Average Channel Occupancy Time:................................................................................................................................................9 Channel Frequency Separation:...................................................................................................................................................10 Radiated Emissions in Restricted Bands:......................................................................................................................................11 Out of Band Emissions:..............................................................................................................................................................13 Class B Unintentional Radiated Emissions:...................................................................................................................................14 7.0 Additional Documentation List............................................................................................................................................15 Novatel Wireless . “Merlin for Ricochet” FCC Part 15 Certification ApplicationSept. 2000 R900rep.docPage #:4 2.0General Information Applicant:Novatel Wireless Technologies, Ltd. Suite 200, 6715-8 th Street NE Calgary, Alberta Canada T2E 7H7 Contact PersonBen Greenwood Equipment Under Test:“Merlin for Ricochet” wireless modem Model Number:NRM R900 Serial Number(s):Pre-Production model D7 Manufacturer:Solectron Corporation Type of Test:FCC Part 15.247 Certification, FCC ID: NBZ NRZ R900 Reason for testing:Novatel Wireless Technologies, Ltd. Has developed a PCMCIA modem for use on Metricom’s high speed Ricochet wireless micro-cellular data network (MCDN). It is similar in general functionality to Metricom’s Ricochet Wireless modem (FCC ID: GNW 21100). The modem will be sold or rented to subscribers of Metricom’s Ricochet service. The Ricochet service allows subscribers to send / receive email and connect to the Internet without the necessity of a telephone line. The “Merlin for Ricochet” modem (Model NRZ R900) is a frequency hopping spread spectrum radio-modem that operates within the 902-928 MHz band. The modem transmits and receives digital packet data. The transmit power of the modem is maximum 1 Watt. The modems are capable of communicating with MCDN radios that make up the MCDN network or other modems. A technical overview of the MCDN network is contained within this submission. The “Merlin for Ricochet” modem is capable of transmitting with two different modulations types: “2FSK”- 2 “position” frequency shift keying “4FSK”- 4 “position” frequency shift keying These are referred to as gears 1 and 2, respectively. The modulation type is selected automatically by the modem depending on the quality of the communications link between itself and the Network Radio (GNW 24000) Novatel Wireless . “Merlin for Ricochet” FCC Part 15 Certification ApplicationSept. 2000 R900rep.docPage #:5 3.0Results Summary A complete set of tests demonstrating compliance with FCC Part 15.247 was conducted. Compliance with the following Part 15 regulations was verified: ParagraphTestResultsSpecPass/Fai l 15.247(b)Maximum Power Output at Antenna Terminals+29.87 dBm+30dBm maxPass 15.247(a)(1)(i)Minimum Number of Hopping Channels5050Pass 15.247(a)(1)Channel Frequency Separation156.3 kHz160 kHz maxPass 15.247(a)(1)Average Channel Occupancy Time286ms per 20s400 ms per 20sPass 15.247(c)Out of Band Conducted Emissions @ bandedge …

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