Advanced Medical Technologies Order

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December 22, 2011

Volume 5, Issue 25

EWA ON YOUR SIDE

Advanced Medical Technologies Order

EWA thought about it for a moment, but has opted not to request reconsideration of the November 30 FCC Report and Order allowing secondary, non-interfering use of the 413-419 MHz, 426-432 MHz, 438-444 MHz and 451-457 MHz bands for "new wideband, medical implant devices that employ neuromuscular microstimulation techniques to restore sensation, mobility, and other functions to paralyzed limbs and organs. MORE

IN THE NEWS

TIA Concurs with EWA on TETRA Licensing

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) filed an ex parte letter with the FCC concurring with EWA "that the need for further clarification does exist in this docket. MORE

LMCC Files Reply Comments in Data Burst Interference Inquiry

LMCC responded in regard to the Icom Petition that suggested that 250 millisecond data bursts to control channels in trunked systems should not be considered harmful interference. MORE

800 MHz Rebanding True-Up Date Postponed to 2012

On December 9, the FCC once again accepted the Transition Administrator's recommendation and has postponed the 800 MHz rebanding financial reconciliation "true-up" date from December 31, 2011, to July 2, 2012. MORE

Tower Registration Processes Amended

New public notification and reporting requirements for purposes of assessing the environmental impacts of the construction of wireless towers, including impacts on migratory birds have been released in a Report and Order. MORE

FCC Chief of Staff to Depart

EdLazarus, Chairman Genachowski's Chief of Staff, has announced that he will be leaving the FCC, raising the question of whether Chairman Genachowski has started to plan his departure as well. MORE

ENFORCEMENT CORNER

Always Respond to FCC Inquiries

A Notice of Apparent Liability and Forfeiture was issued to Net One, LLC and Farrahtel International, LLC for $25,000 for disregarding an official order of the Commission. The FCC sent a Letter of Inquiry to Net One requesting certain documents and information for an investigation into possible violations of Commission's rules on billing practices and prepaid calling card services on July 15, 2011 with an August 4 due date. MORE

Meet Construction Deadlines

The City of McPherson, Kansas was denied a request for extension of their construction deadline as the request was filed after the twelve-month grace period normally allowed by the Commission. MORE

NARROWBANDING GUIDANCE

Less Than Thirteen Months Remain- Narrowbanding

There are now less than thirteen months remaining for licensees to comply with the FCC's narrowbanding mandate. If you have any questions regarding this obligation, please contact EWA for the answers to any and all questions you may have about your obligations and how you may best comply with this FCC mandate. Contact us today at 1-800-482-8282, at CustomerService@EnterpriseWireless.org, review EWA's "Does Narrowbanding Apply to You" or visit EWA's Narrowbanding FAQs.

EVENTS

Crosby Headlining School Transportation News Webinar

Mark Crosby, EWA President will be participating in a webinar conducted by the publishers of School Transportation News about narrowbanding, penalties for non-compliance, and other FCC issues particular to the student transportation industry on January 26, 2012. Learn more and sign up here .

Visit EWA at the GLMSS Annual Meeting

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