I would like to share the procedure of obtaining Equipment Type Approval (hereafter ETA) from WPC.
If you want to know what is ETA or why it is required read the following posts;
http://www.rcindia.org/radios-and-receivers/important-new-guidelines-by-indian-customs-for-radio-controllers/
http://www.rcindia.org/radios-and-receivers/list-of-all-radios-with-wpc-approval-so-far/
http://www.rcindia.org/rc-outlets-and-resellers/strict-rules-on-parcel-importing-!!!/msg22616/#msg22616

In short, no license is required to use 2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz or 5.825 to 5.875 GHz. However, the equipment need to comply to the following
Maximum out power of transmitter : 1 W (30 dBm) in Spread of 10 MHz or higher
Maximum Effective Radiated Power: 4 W (36 dBm)
The above requirement is specified in the below WPC Notification
http://www.wpc.dot.gov.in/Static/Gazette%20(%202.4%20GHz)_Outdoor.doc
http://www.wpc.dot.gov.in/DocFiles/GR-38.doc
So, to prove that the above the Equipment is to be Type Approved by WPC (ETA). Also, after ETA Approval one should obtain a Import license.

As you see, as per the current system the information of the equipments type approved till date is not available to the public.
Also, ETA is to be repeated by everyone intend to import since ETA is provided in the name of the company/person applying for.
I will continue with the First step in the next post.

Disclaimer: I have no intention to establish that you should obtain ETA, import license before import or purchase it from LHS etc.

STEP 1
WPC follows online application process (+hard copy after applying) for ETA.
If the item you want to obtain ETA is in the equipment list, you can proceed with the STEP 2, otherwise you have to get the item added in the equipment list of WPC website.
Check in the following link:
http://wpc.dot.gov.in/equipment_show.asp
Equipment category : Transceiver
Equipment Type : EQUIPMENT
and then select the Manufactrure & Model,
If the item is in the list you can skip STEP 1, other wise follow the procedure below to get the item added to this master list;
See the detailed steps in the following link;
http://wpc.dot.gov.in/demopages/equipment_demo.asp
Fill in the RF Equipment Proforma as per the below file & submit to WPC office along with catalogue of the item
http://www.wpc.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/file/RF%20EQUIPMENT%20PROFORMA.xls

Please note that this process may take upto one month. However, in my case no action was taken even after two months and then I filed grievance on http://pgportal.gov.in/Default.aspx
and action was taken by WPC.
Refer the attachments for the actual documents I used to get the FRSKY products added in this list.

Second step is applying for ETA. I will update with the procedure after few weeks since the application is being submitted today.

Result of STEP 1

Thanks a ton Friend. A great gesture and help to many of us.
People who import regularly , may have done the same process, but no one described the  process in detail. There are many threads regarding import of radios and custom help, but have seen, rarely any lhs have come forward with such help.

Thanks a really informative thread..... Well will need to know more of it...
Thanks Buddy

  

wait a minute please. Is this all??? don't one need to verify the item individually testing (that the data one filled in the format are true) by some recognized agency? will WPC then issue you NOC to purchase (from abroad) any item from the list?

Last, can an individual will now buy from abroad any item from the above list?

Sorry, sir. I have not properly mentioned that there are three steps involved in the procedure;
I have explained only the first step till now, which is adding the item to the WPC database.

Second step is the actual application for ETA which needs the test reports. This is to be done online (selecting the item added in the first step) with submission of hard copy. If the item is already in the list first step is not required which is already mentioned in my Reply #1

Third step is getting import license using the ETA obtained in the second step.

Dear All,
I made the application on 21/08/2014 for Taranis X9D+X8R Receiver.
I am waiting for some response from them  so that I can explain Step 2 correctly.

rcparkjets

I was never able to find who really do the job-"the test reports". no where i found info on that, although there are lot of service providers  but simply they are always out of budget for an individual TxRx import.

Btw, perhaps Import Licence "should" not compulsory if Import is strictly for personal use and not for trade. I remember, customs always ask everybody for IC code  whenever someone found stuck . (may be my this  assumption wrong)

1. I used the test reports made for FCC approval from the following link. But, Turnigy transmitters are not found in this database.
https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/GenericSearch.cfm

2. As per current system, my understanding is that import license is required for personal use too.  I feel that it does not matter whether it is for personal use or for trade.  Think this way : Firearms are restricted item for import. Am I allowed to import a pistol without a import license for my personal use?
Sorry, I can't say anything how other import it.

See the following WPC Link where you have to apply for ETA approval / import license  etc.
http://wpc.dot.gov.in/Mics/register.asp
User Type : Individual or Company
You can register yourself as an individual or as a Company.

Regarding IEC Code
http://www.rcindia.org/rc-outlets-and-resellers/importer-export-code-%28iec%29-for-import-from-aliexpress/msg191389/#msg191389

Disclaimer (repeated from Reply #1 of this topic): I have no intention to establish that you should obtain ETA, import license before import or purchase it from LHS etc

Quote from: rcparkjets on August 19, 2014, 12:35:09 PM
Result of STEP 1

List of all available Transreceivers on WPC site. 

I have compiled sometime back a list related to products used by us;
http://www.rcindia.org/radios-and-receivers/approval-for-2-4-ghz-radios/msg168318/#msg168318
The list is result of Step 1 of the procedure explained by me above and it does not mean all items in the list are Type Approved.
For example I have submitted application to add FRSKY products and were added by WPC and the list shows the same.
But, my ETA approval for Taranis X9D is still pending.
Kumaran

How do we know the listed items are Type Approved?

Only the person/company/wpc knows it.
Please note ETA is not one time approval. ETA is to be repeated whoever wants to import it.
Read the first post on this topic.

Hi Guys, ....I am for about 3 month in delhi on sabatical. For flying I brought a t14sg and a dx7s to india.
Reading about your Problems to Order remotes I offer to leave them Here in delhi and Buy new  ones at home. Motivation is Just Beeing a Little of help.  I leave 20th of Dezember, so at lease the t14sg will bot be available before that Time. Booth are Almost new .
Best  regards

Reiner
....by the way, Is there a Heli field in or ner Delhi ?

Reiner, which part of Delhi? There are at least 6 fields here in the Delhi NCR

Hi Sanyi,
....thanks for the reply !
I am in Sargdarjung Development area.
Best regards
Reiner

Mundka will probably be nearest to you. Contact Laxman Suthar (laxmansuthar on this forum)

I don't what's happening in WPC website but the its all mashed up !!! not working !! These website are always not working !!

Aman,

I always seen that wpc website accessible on on Internet Explorer only, not on Google Chrome.

Hmmm Well I see Tried On every Browser But Nothing is happening!!!
Regards,
Aman.

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Dear Friends
I have to file ETA application for Wi-Fi CDMA modem. Can any one share the filled ETA application of CDMA Modem.

BR
Avinir

Dear Friends,
I have to fill the application for Router Board 911 (RB911) series. Can any one share the filled ETA application of router board series.

With Best Regards,
Vatsal Shah

My Friends It Is really Hard To Get ETA. Many Have Tried, Exhausted Yet Failed.
Regards,
Aman.