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Another Batch of Vacated 800 MHz Spectrum Released
If you have a public safety customer in need of 800 MHz spectrum, EWA is now accepting applications for Sprint Nextel vacated spectrum in the 809.5-815/854.5-860 MHz bands within certain National Public Safety Planning Advisory Committee (NPSPAC) regions. Pre-coordination notification by all participating coordinators to advise each other of applications received will commence at 8:00 a.m. EST on Thursday, December 2, 2010. MORE |
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Narrowbanding Application Deadline Imminent
January 1, 2011, is still the day on which the FCC will no longer accept applications for new systems which specify a wideband emission (20K0F3E) or that would serve to expand the previously authorized interference contour of an existing, licensed wideband system. EWA will make every effort to finalize applications it has received to date that specify a wideband emission designator prior to the filing deadline. If you have any questions, contact Ila Dudley at either 703.797.5125 or Ila.Dudley@enterprisewireless.org. |
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USMSS Expands Membership Eligibility
At its Annual Membership Meeting held during the EWA/USMSS Enterprise Wireless 2010 conference, the USMSS membership approved amendments to its Bylaws to immediately expand membership eligibility to include not only PSP and MSP Motorola accredited service organizations, but also service organizations that possess a valid Certified Service Center (CSC) designation. MORE |
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Narrowbanding Projects Can Be Funded with
PSIC Grants
The National Public Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC) has announced that NTIA will allow funds awarded under the Public Safety Interoperable Communications (PSIC) Grant Program to be used for narrowbanding projects. Funds may be used to purchase equipment that meets the narrowbanding requirement or to educate users about the mandate. NPSTC |
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Who are Affected Parties?
The LMCC's Spectrum Management Task Force will be meeting on December 10 to consider Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) recommendations with respect to system propagation analyses and which incumbents should be recognized as an "affected party" when applications for centralized trunking systems below 512 MHz are submitted to the FCC. MORE |
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I/B Eligibility Applicable to Government Entities
The FCC recently granted informal petitions filed by the Central Station Alarm Association and denied applications filed by the Franklin Regional Council of Governments seeking access to Industrial/Business spectrum at locations within the State of Massachusetts. MORE |
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SBA Identifies Broadband Needs
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has published a report entitled "The Impact of Broadband Speed and Price on Small Business," which identifies small business needs and the differences between broadband availability, performance and price for urban and rural small businesses. MORE |
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250 MHz Available for Wireless Broadband
By Executive Order of the President, NTIA and the FCC were required to develop a plan for making 500 MHz of new spectrum available for wireless broadband services in addition to the 300 MHz or so identified by the FCC in its National Broadband Plan. The NTIA report was due by the end of October but was released on November 15. MORE |
Jammer World received a citation from the FCC for marketing unauthorized radio frequency devices that purposely jam signals in the Cell Phone Band (845-975 MHz), PCS Band (1800-1996 MHz) and the GPS L1 frequency 1575.42 MHz. Federal law prohibits the marketing and operation of jammer devices in the United States. MORE |
Hobby Lobby International received a citation from the FCC for marketing an unauthorized radio frequency device used to remotely control model aircraft, boats and cars that had not received certification in accordance with FCC technical standards. MORE |
WHAT YOUR SAYING ABOUT EWA |
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"Ila..... sorry that I would doubt the great job your people do. Mother always said 'Buy a good garden hose, don't cheap out and always try to measure twice and cut but once.' Thanks for your help."
Dave Ross
Eden Radio, Inc., Salinas, CA
"Thank you so much for what you do on my behalf, Candace. You know it's really easy to say thanks for doing a good job, too bad most people don't do it."
Bill Nischan
Reach Wireless, McLean, VA
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