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June 3, 2011
Volume 5, Issue 11
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EWA Seeks FCC Clarification On TETRA Waiver
EWA filed comments with the FCC on May 26 in response to the Commission's recent rule waiver which would permit the deployment of Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) technology in the 450-470 MHz Industrial/Business band with the yet to be explained rationale that such systems "would not likely cause increased interference to adjacent channels users," and therefore would not require prior frequency coordination if the only change to an existing authorization was to reflect the TETRA emission. MORE
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EWA Establishes Endowed Scholarship
The EWA-Joseph B. Vestal Endowed Scholarship has been established at Old Dominion University (ODU) in Norfolk, Virginia, which will award financial aid to full time ODU students enrolled in Electrical Engineering Technology or Information Systems Management studies who intend to pursue a professional career in wireless applications or telecommunications. MORE
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More Legislation Favoring Repurposing D-Block for Public Safety
There is no shortage of Congressional goodwill for public safety or enthusiasm to repurpose 10 MHz of spectrum known as the D-Block for public safety's use in a national, interoperable broadband network. MORE
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Senate Shines Bright Light on LighSquared
In a joint May 19 letter to FCC Chairman Genachowski, thirty-three Senators expressed their concern that the FCC's waiver granted to LightSquared for its "integrated service" in the L-Band will interfere with the nation's GPS system. MORE
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NATIONAL BROADBAND CORNER |
Wider Channel Bandwidths for Broadband
In additional actions to expand broadband service, the FCC has proposed changing the out-of-band emission limits for mobile Broadband Radio Service (BRS) and Educational Broadband Service (EBS) devices operating in the 2496-2690 MHz band (2.5 GHz). MORE
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Commission Seeks to Expand Mobile Broadband at 2GHz
In its continuing push for universal broadband, the FCC's Spectrum Task Force is looking for technical input on ways to encourage the growth of terrestrial mobile broadband services in the 2 GHz spectrum. MORE
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It's Summer - Wear Your Lifejackets
The FCC issued an Enforcement Advisory urging boaters to "familiarize themselves with marine safety communication requirements," and advised that "all users of marine radio, whether voluntary or compulsory, are responsible for observing both FCC and Coast Guard Requirements." MORE
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No Wonder There Wasn't a Flat Screen!
In a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, Durrant Clarke received a $10,000 fine for operating an unlicensed radio transmitter at his business in Miami, Florida. MORE
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'Pirate' Radio Gear Seized
After receiving complaints of interference with communications at Boston's Logan Airport, radio transmission equipment used to broadcast "Datz Hits Radio 99.7 FM" was seized by Federal officials on May 13, 2011. MORE
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Oh, That FCC Equipment Certification Code
In a Notice of Apparent Liability and Forfeiture, SmartLabs, Inc. was held liable for a $10,000 fine for marketing an unauthorized wireless remote control radio frequency device, INSTEON® RemoteLinc™ (RemoteLinc), for a period of over three years. MORE
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Register Now for Enterprise Wireless 2011 Leadership Summit
Registration is now open for the Enterprise Wireless 2011 Leadership Summit to be held October 5-7, 2011 at the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel in Nashville. This annual event is co-hosted by Enterprise Wireless Alliance (EWA) and USMSS and will feature two days of exhibits, educational programs, vendor presentations, networking events and the USMSS regional membership meetings. Register today or click here for more information.
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EWA staff will be attending several member exhibitions and open houses in the weeks ahead, specifically: - Comtronics Public Safety Training Day: June 9 in Quincy, MA
If your business has an upcoming customer open house, contact EWA about the possibility of presenting to your group about narrowbanding, technology solutions, spectrum opportunities, and other industry topics. |
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WHAT YOU'RE SAYING ABOUT EWA
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"Cecilia - as always, I thank you very much. Your help is priceless!"
Lehr Welch, Sales Manager
Herkimer Radio Service
"Ila, I wish to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional speed in which you were able to process this application."
Gerry Primavera
Pinnacle-Wireless Inc.
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