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December 5, 2011
Volume 5, Issue 24
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Wishful Thinking....
There has been a lot of industry concern expressed by those that have been working diligently to comply with the FCC's narrowbanding mandate, both service providers and licensees alike, about Congressman Rothman's (D-NJ) bill (H.R.3430) that proposes to extend the narrowbanding mandate by two years. Does this have any chance? Are you kidding me? Read More on Crosby's Blog |
In early November, the TETRA Association submitted a response to EWA's second filing in the "how to best license TETRA" saga arguing that the Commission has already addressed all of the issues EWA keeps raising, and that EWA's further request for clarification "does not warrant reconsideration." Unfortunately, and despite the TETRA Association's desire for EWA to cease commenting in this proceeding, each FCC effort to date intended to address how and under what circumstances a licensee may migrate current system technology to TETRA has created further ambiguity, not clarity. MORE |
Assistance for Vehicular Repeaters
EWA has filed Reply Comments in response to the FCC Public Notice regarding a Petition for Rulemaking filed by Pyramid Communications to "facilitate the use of vehicular repeater" systems (VRS) by public safety licensees in the VHF band. MORE |
The Real TV White Space Test Lies Ahead
The Land Mobile Communications Council (LMCC) weighed in on the FCC's request for input on the "Public Testing of Spectrum Bridge Inc.'s TV Bands Database System." MORE |
TV White Space Test "Worked" - Maybe
Last month, we reported that the FCC had stated the testing demonstrated that the database "worked," presumably meaning that the database accurately captured all protected facilities and not necessarily that any unlicensed white space devices had proven capable of using the database to avoid interference to incumbent, licensed operations. MORE
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Trunked System Data Bursts - Harmful?
In October, the FCC issued a Public Notice requesting comment on an Icom America, Inc. Request for Clarification that asked the FCC to confirm that data bursts of 250 milliseconds from a control channel do not constitute harmful interference. MORE
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FCC Champions Advanced Medical Technologies
Moving its mobile broadband agenda a little further down the road, the FCC on November 30 announced it was adopting rules in ET Docket No. 09-36 enabling "a new generation of wireless medical devices" that could restore functions to paralyzed limbs via ultra-low power wideband Medical Micropower Networks. Such networks could function via the use of spectrum-agile radios and other technologies.
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True Up Postponed to June
On November 15, the Transition Administrator (TA) recommended that the 800 MHz rebanding financial "true up" again be postponed, this time from December 31, 2011, to June 30, 2012. MORE
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Thickening of Connect America Proceeding
On November 18, the FCC released its long-awaited, 759 page (1,500 paragraph) Order in its "Connect America Fund" proceeding. The FCC described its action as a comprehensive reform to expand access to high-speed Internet and voice services nationwide by overhauling the outdated universal service and intercarrier compensation systems to shift monies into broadband deployment, including mobile broadband. MORE
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H.R. 3430 - Not Necessary
On November 15, Congressman Rothman of New Jersey introduced H.R. 3430, legislation to "extend the final deadline for private land mobile radio licensees to migrate to narrowband technology by 2 years," until January 1, 2015. MORE |
Antenna Structure Violation Costs $13,000
Readers of EWA's Insider know from our " Enforcement Corner" that the FCC is vigilant about licensees having the proper antenna structure registration (ASR). The requirement stipulates that an antenna structure must be painted with aviation orange and white paint and have red obstruction lighting consisting of at least one flashing red beacon on top and steady-burning sidelights at the approximate midpoint of the tower. MORE |
Acela Technologies, Inc.
Frederick, MD
http://www.acelatechnologies.com
Comtech 2 Way Communications
Rensselaer, NY
www.comtech2wayradio.com
EnerVest Operating, LLC
Navasota, TX
http://enervest.net
Hutson Inc.
Russellville, KY
http://www.hutsoninc.com
Revel Entertainment
Atlantic City, NJ
http://revelresorts.com
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