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March 9, 2010 
Volume 4, Issue 4
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Who can argue with that?
 

Crosby picThe FCC has started releasing content tidbits that are contained within its broadband plan it promises to deliver to Congress on March 17, 2010.  Last month, the Commission issued a News Release in which it "unveiled" its broadband working recommendations for key national priorities.  Not surprisingly, these priorities are healthcare, education, energy, the environment, government, public safety, homeland security, job training, and small business.  The FCC stated that its recommendations are intended to integrate broadband into these priorities and thereby promote objectives such as smarter energy tools, 21st century jobs and a host of other goals leading generally to a better quality of life for Americans. Who can argue with that?  MORE
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IN THE NEWS
FCC Recommends D Block Auction
 
FCC Chairman Genachowski and Admiral Barnett, Chief of the Commission's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, recently provided working recommendations for the National Broadband Plan that included a commercial auction of the D Block Spectrum.  MORE
Wireless Microphones at T-Band?
 
The FCC released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to allow unlicensed wireless mics authorized under Part 15 to operate in the "core" TV band below 700 MHz, including the 470-512 MHz band.  The proposed rules establish "exclusion zones" to protect co-channel TV stations, but make no mention of protecting land mobile T-band usage.  MORE
Clarification - Paging Channel 163.250 MHz Subject to Narrowbanding
 
Even though established rules show public safety frequencies 163.250 MHz with limitations 13 and 30 allowing for one way paging operations at 25 kHz bandwidth, it will have to be narrowbanded by January 1, 2013.  The frequency 163.250 MHz is allocated for Federal Government use but is shared with the FCC. MORE
Narrowbanding Webinar Features EWA
 
In a webinar held by Urgent Communications, EWA President and CEO Mark E. Crosby joined a panel of experts to discuss licensing, deployment and funding for narrowbanding initiatives.  The webinar can be accessed by clicking here.
Spectrum Allocation Sought by Pyramid Communications
 
Pyramid Communications has requested a spectrum allocation for use by Vehicular Repeater Units (VRS) that are primarily used by public safety licensees.  Pyramid is seeking an allocation in the 170-172 MHz and 173 MHz bands.  MORE
A Reminder - Required Repeater Monitoring
 
Several EWA members have asked recently about the monitoring requirements for non-exclusive trunked system in the bands 150-512 MHz. There are two levels of monitoring, namely Level One where systems are to monitor the co-channel input channel for transmissions from mobile or portable units; and Level Two where it is necessary to monitor the output frequency for transmit signals from co-channel base stations.  MORE
 
ENFORCEMENT CORNER
Renew Your Licenses
 
In June 2005, the University of San Diego inadvertently failed to renew their license and the FCC cancelled it as a result.  In February 2009, the University requested a Special Temporary Authorization (STA) after discovering that their license had expired. The STA was granted but the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) referred the matter to the Enforcement Bureau for investigation.  MORE
Digital Mode Requires Proper Licensing
 
A Notice of Violation was recently issued to the Township of Lakewood, New Jersey for not being authorized to transmit a digital signal on two of its licenses and for not transmitting the required station identification. MORE 
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NEW EWA MEMBERS

Alpha Prime Communications 

Northbrook, IL

 
AutoAlliance International Inc.
Flat Rock, MI 
 

Communications Specialist, Inc.

Columbia, SC

 

Costco Wholesale Corp.

Issaquah, WA

 
Craig Robinson's Communications Service Co.
Springfield, OH 
 
Loudoun County Public Schools
Leesburg, VA
 
Mace Incorporated
Virginia Beach, VA 
 

Midport Electronics, Inc.

Toledo, OH
 

Two Way Radio Service, Co. Inc.

Grundy, VA

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