WPC Approval (ETA) for
Wireless Microphone in India

WPC stands for Wireless Planning and Coordination. Anyone who wants to operate a wireless device business in India must have a WPC certificate. Manufacturers and importers of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi-enabled devices must receive a WPC license (ETA certificate) from the Wireless Planning & Coordination wing, India. we are going to understand the peculiarities of WPC certification for Wireless Microphone products.

A wireless microphone commonly referred to as a cordless, or radio microphone, is a microphone that can transmit audio signals with minimal or no physical cable connections.

It even contains a small battery-operated transmitter at the microphone that transfers sound data in the form of radio signals to a receiver. The receiver in turn removes the modulation that was done to the signal and the data is sent to the sound system.

What is WPC Certification for Wireless Microphone?

Wireless microphones are useful for recording audio without tangled cords and are frequently utilized in TV shows, movies, and concerts.  However, if microphones use radio frequency or are connected to public Wi-Fi then obtaining WPC approval from the concerned Department of Telecommunications is essential.

A Guide for Applying to Obtain a WPC Certificate for a Microphone Wireless Device -

The process of applying for this certificate is very vital. This way you can be able to complete all the necessary paperwork in the right way to increase the chances of getting the WPC certificate, by covering all the requirements to avoid some of the major sticking factors that may be likely to deny you this very important certificate.

WPC certificate involves certification, product licensing, and ETA approval for testing the product before selling. Wireless products' quality assurance is the responsibility of the Department of Telecommunications' Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing (WPC). 

Here is your step-by-step guide to getting WPC approval for a Microphone wireless device -

1. Register On The WPC Online Portal, Saral Sanchar Portal - Open the Saral Sanchar Portal website. Then, fill out the required registration details, such as name, phone number, and manufacturing plant details (address, location).
2. Select A Test Lab And Generate A Test Request - Submit the test reports obtained from the appropriate RF test lab of your products to upload to the portal.
3. Upload The Test Reports To The Portal - After selecting the RF test lab, submit the test reports of your products.
4. Submit All Required Documents And Fees -  like submitting the Microphone for RF (Radio Frequency) testing, the required documents for application should be sent or submitted together with the Paying of fees to any Government department.

Documents required for WPC approval in India for Wireless Microphones -

Before applying for WPC certification, you should know which documents are required. Below, we have listed the necessary documents. Take a look:

• Make sure that the head of the manufacturing unit has signed the Authorization Letter.
• Specifications of the product 
• RF test reports.
• Send in your import-export code (IEC) and company registration certificate.
• Submit the GST Certificate of the company.
• For the Conformity Declaration, draft a Compliance Statement.
• For document signing, including an authorization letter and identification proof from the manufacturing unit head.

Types of ETA Certificates for Wireless Microphones

There are three types of ETA approvals that you can see below in the list:

1. Non-Network Licence - This license is granted to non-network service providers such as cable TV distributors and wireless goods. This license is necessary for selling, purchasing, and importing particular wireless equipment.

1. A network license is issued to a corporation that wants to use the country's limited radio frequency capacity to deliver communication services such as mobile networks, cable, and DTH.

1. Equipment Type Approval (ETA) and WPC ETA Certificate - WPC approves every wireless equipment that operates in the de-licensed frequency range before it may be imported into India. WPC ETA certificates will also be required for all products made in India. Bluetooth devices, mobile phones, Wi-Fi technology, RFID, and other types of equipment fall into this category.

WPC ETA Certification Fee for Microphone Devices

For more on the fee for WPC ETA certification, please contact the ERCS team. We will give our fee breakdown and also offer a free consultation.

Why Choose ERCS 

Choose ERCS Pvt Ltd as your premier WPC consultant for obtaining Microphone WPC approval in India. Our professional advice supported by experienced engineers and experts helps complete product audits and makes the approval process easier. We provide services tailored to your requirements so that our solutions meet your quality and cost needs. Offering services for Indian and International regulatory compliance and being located in India, we ensure that we help you to meet your regulatory standards effectively.