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July 15, 2010 
Volume 4, Issue 10
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
No Surprises ... 
 

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I guess we shouldn't be surprised that the Commission granted NPSTC's request to extend the date by which manufacturers may produce and import 25 kHz equipment from January 1, 2011, to January 1, 2013. Ok, so this accommodates for a limited time period perhaps a small percentage of 150-512 MHz incumbents who have urgent 25 kHz system maintenance and expansion requirements.  One could reasonably figure that in the not too distant future, however, it will make absolutely no business sense to continue to import 25 kHz equipment given the diminishing shelf life of such equipment. Maybe 10-12 months at most? Why would companies want to inventory yesterday's technology and then tell customers that they can use the product they just purchased for say for one year or less?  MORE
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IN THE NEWS
Parts of First Narrowbanding Deadline Extended
 
The FCC extended until January 1, 2013, the date that manufacturers may produce and import 25 kHz-capable equipment. The FCC noted in its Order that by adopting this two-year extension, that it would ensure necessary equipment would remain available during the narrowbanding transition process. The Commission also extended until January 1, 2013, the date by which all new equipment submitted for type acceptance must include 6.25 kHz or equivalent capability.  MORE
New Regulatory Fee Schedule Published
 
The FCC has determined that it will not be increasing its current regulatory fee schedule associated with new Private Land Mobile Radio Service (PLMRS) licenses. The FCC filing fees will remain at $260 for PLMRS shared use licenses, and at $460 for exclusive PLMRS licenses.  Using the same regulatory fee assessment methodology adopted in FY 2009, the Commission will not raise the current $0.08 per subscriber Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) messaging fee rate.  MORE
Denver/Boulder Frequency Pair Is Largest Bid
 
As Auction 87 enters its 118th round, a pair of VHF frequencies in the Denver/Boulder BEA has drawn a Provisional Winning Bid (PWB) amount of $174,000.  The PWB total for 4450 licenses is currently at $5,793,000.  MORE
FCC Named Most Improved Federal Agency
 
"I am delighted that the FCC has been recognized as the 'most improved' federal agency" remarked FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, about the results of the Office of Management and Budget's 2010 OPM Viewpoint Employee Satisfaction Survey. MORE
 
NATIONAL BROADBAND CORNER
President Looks to NTIA and the FCC for 500 MHz
 
The FCC broadband initiative received a boost from an already supportive Administration when President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum entitled "Unleashing the Wireless Broad Revolution."  MORE
FCC Seeks Comments on Data Initiative
 
Mr. Greg Elin, named to the new position of Chief Data Officer, will lead the FCC data innovation initiative to modernize and streamline how the FCC collects, uses and disseminates data.  Mr. Elin will lead a cross-bureau data team to include the Wireline, Wireless and Media Bureaus.  MORE

What Constitutes a VoIP or Broadband Outage?

Comments from the public on what constitutes an outage, what is the service threshold before the outage is reported, the procedures to report an outage and who should be notified are being gathered by the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB).   MORE
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ENFORCEMENT CORNER

Forfeiture Issued for Not Reporting System Outage

Alpheus Communications, LP received a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL) for $60,000 for failure to file a timely Notification and a timely Initial Communications Outage Report within the time required in FCC Rule 4.9(4), Outage reporting requirements - threshold criteria.  MORE

Know the Rules - Avoid FCC Violation Notices

A Marshall Department Store distribution facility received a Notice of Violation (NOV) for operating repeater stations (FB2) on three frequencies licensed for mobile only (MO) operation. The violation was discovered during an inspection of the facilities' radio operations and the associated license.  The FCC had allowed prior to the establishment of new groups of frequencies in FCC Rule 90.267, Assignment and Use of frequencies in the 450-470 MHz band for low power use.  MORE
 
CLASSIFIEDS
Wanted, new or used 900 MHz trunk controller, Motorola MTC 3600 / SQMO1SUM0070. Needed for single site trunking system.  Please contact Bob Conrey, Advanced Electronics, Inc., 310-725-0410 Ext. 201, bconrey@advancedelectronics.com
 
EVENTS
It all Starts on November 3
 
Join us at the Omni Championsgate in Orlando, Florida from November 3-5 for an exhibit hall of leading wireless companies, sessions to hone your competitive edge and on-site vendor training. Prime booth space is available. Contact Elaine Baugh Walsh, Conference Director at 520.620.0063.  Add your name to the mailing list for updates by clicking here.
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Send Us Your Comments 
 
Members are encouraged to contact EWA with their comments and recommendations regarding the Alliance's services. Click here  to contact EWA. 
 
EWA ON THE ROAD
Mark Crosby was a guest panelist during an "FCC Narrowbanding" webinar held by Vertex Standard on July 13, 2010.  Several hundred Vertex Standard distributors and sales organizations attended.
 
EWA is pleased to provide its members complimentary reports listing licensees that have yet to migrate to 12.5 kHz narrowband technology which provides an excellent source of potential sales leads. EWA is also equipped to conduct availability and licensing strategies with members and member customers.
 
Please contact Louise Hippolyte at 703.797.5106 or Louise.Hippolyte@enterprisewireless.org to order your narrowbanding sales lead report and to schedule customer consultations. 
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WHAT YOU'RE SAYING ABOUT EWA
 
"Ms. Dudley- On behalf of the City of Bakersfield (CA), I would like to thank you and your staff at Enterprise Wireless Alliance in assisting us in our need for frequencies ...You personally helped guide me through the steps necessary to complete the application before handing the job off to Candace Walker, who assisted us with the completion. We surely appreciate all your help and hope to have an opportunity to work with you in the future!"
 
Wayne R. Hopfe
City of Bakersfield, California
 
"Mark - another example of the great work your staff does!  I know Becky (Ott) especially worked hard on this."

David MacDonald
Radio One, Inc.
 
WELCOME TO NEW EWA MEMBERS!
J&H Radio
Lyndhurst, NJ
 
Sydenstricker Implement Co.
Mexico, MO
 
Vision Enterprises LLC
Kahului, HI

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