EWA agreed with AAA that its track record in coordinating applications below 800 MHz was an appropriate barometer for assessing its qualifications to coordinate 800/900 MHz B/ILT applications.  However, EWA also took this opportunity to recommend that the FCC consider ways to ensure that competitive coordination worked to the benefit of all applicants.  EWA noted that it would be helpful to make publicly available information about the performance of different coordinators, their rate of return, rejection or subsequent reversal by the FCC.  MORE

Ameren, a major utility based in Missouri and Illinois, had requested use of three 800 MHz channels from the Public Safety Pool for dispatch communications. Noting specifically that APCO had previously concurred with Ameren's Waiver request and approved the use of these channels, EWA filed comments with the Commission supporting grant of Ameren's waiver request.  MORE

All EWA private and commercial carrier members are reminded that their annual CPNI Certifications are due at the FCC on or before March 1, 2010.  MORE