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July 12, 2012
Volume 6, Issue 14
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EWA Questions Legitimacy of FCC T-Band Actions
In a letter sent to the FCC WTB and PSHSB Chiefs, EWA stated that it was "deeply troubled by recent actions that seriously undermine the current use of this spectrum and threaten its long-term availability." EWA also stated that despite "The Commission's desire to stabilize the spectrum environment for the future, unidentified use of T-Band by unknown entities has actually served to destabilize what has been a vibrant spectral environment, an intensively used allocation that has provided critical communications capabilities for many thousands of Industrial/Business entities that promote local economies and create jobs." MORE |
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LMCC Supports TIA's T-Band Clarification Request
The LMCC agreed with arguments posed by the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) that the Commission should clarify its intention to both allow permissive changes to existing T-Band wideband equipment and the certification of new equipment that is capable of 25 kHz bandwidth operation in the T-Band. MORE |
Two Energy Companies Receive Narrowband Waivers
The FCC recently granted narrowband waiver requests to Avista Corp. (extension to 9/30/14) and to Puget Sound Energy (extension to 10/31/13). Both are in the process of migrating their operations in whole or in part to Part 80 maritime spectrum, and will be relinquishing at least some of the PLMR authorizations subject to narrowband once that migration is complete. The FCC also requested comment on a narrowband waiver request from First Student, Inc., a school bus transportation company, that has sought an extension until January 1, 2014, to complete its narrowband work. EWA filed comments supporting First Student's waiver request. |
FCC to Hold Forum on Future of Wireless Band Plans
The FCC's Technological Advisory Council will hold a forum on July 16 regarding the future of wireless band plans. According to the Commission, the forum will launch a continuing dialogue between the agency and key industry stakeholders, and will explore the technological issues affecting wireless band plan design. MORE |
Interoperability Technical Requirements Released
The FCC approved for transmittal to NTIA the minimum technical requirements submitted by the Technical Advisory Board for First Responder Interoperability. MORE |
Licenses Revoked - Really Revoked
The FCC ended a proceeding involving the 800 MHz licenses held by James A. Kay, Jr. & Buddy Corporation/ Marc Sobel & MS Airwaves, Inc. by revoking all of the licenses under investigation. The ten year long proceeding included character investigations and, an action in which the parties requested but were denied review by the Supreme Court. MORE |
Rejection Rate of Microwave Applications Sought by FCC
The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) issued a Public Notice soliciting information from the public for use in preparing a report to Congress required by Section 6412 of the Spectrum Act. That provision requires the Commission, within nine months of enactment, to submit to Congress a report on the "rejection rate" of requests for common carrier use of spectrum in the 10,700-11,700 MHz (11 GHz), 17,700-19,700 MHz (18 GHz), and 21,200-23,600 MHz (23 GHz) bands. MORE
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Q: In the case of a user who neglects to properly narrowband their equipment, could a wireless sales/service provider be held liable for programming radios with frequencies that the customer is no longer authorized to use?
A: Yes. FCC Rule 90.427, Precautions Against Unauthorized Operation covers this issue. EWA has drafted for use by wireless sales/service providers a Customer Radio Programming Release Form that can be used in this situation. It should be noted however, that the form only serves the purpose of drawing your customers' attention to the fact that they need licenses for the devices you are maintaining. The document itself does not remove your responsibility in this regard, but it helps and puts the customer on notice.
In terms of penalties, if you are not licensed and "get caught", you will receive a Citation from the FCC; if you hold an FCC license and get caught, you will receive a Violation Notice; if you do not respond to either of these notices properly or on time, you may then receive a forfeiture (fine). Remember that if you "get caught", then your customers were caught at the same time, and they may wonder why you did not warn them about their FCC licensing requirements!
Visit EWA's Narrowbanding FAQ's for more answers to often raised narrowbanding questions. If you don't see your specific question, click on the "Send Us Your Narrowband Questions" link.
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Wireless Pioneer to Keynote Conference
Wireless pioneer, entrepreneur, and academic Ted Rappaport will be the keynote on October 11. The keynote themes will focus on two key questions: How do we engage and inspire the next generation of wireless leaders; and what technologies will drive the wireless industry of the future? Dr. Rappaport founded and sold two radio technology companies, has written 18 books on wireless including the most popular text book for wireless engineering, published 200 technical papers, holds over 100 U.S. and international patents, founded two of the world's largest academic wireless research centers, has served on the Technological Advisory Council for the FCC, is an IEEE Fellow and has won numerous awards for his contributions to wireless communications.
First time attendees to the Enterprise Wireless Leadership Summit in October are eligible to win a two-night stay for two at the 5-star Loews Vanderbilt in Nashville - a $450 value! Register today and be entered into a drawing for the two-night stay. Use it at the conference in October or save it for a special occasion. If you've always planned to come to the Leadership Summit, make this the year and you may stay for free!
Register today!
Join other wireless leaders and: - Meet with exhibitors
- Participate in high impact sessions on business practices, spectrum strategies and new, key regulations
- Come to the Motorola Solutions Service Partner Program
- Join fall meetings EDMSSA, GLMSS, SEMSS and WMSP and the annual national EWA and USMSS membership meetings
- Network with the industry's leading sales and service providers, manufacturers and consultants.
Visit the event website for a schedule of events, to register, and to book your hotel. Early registration is $375 for EWA and USMSS members. |
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EWA Members, Get A Member
Contact EWA about the new Membership Incentive Program, a way to bring in new EWA members and commissions for your company.
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Arends & Sons, Inc.
Gibson City, IL
http://www.arends-sons.com/Store-Locations/Gibson-City.aspx
Biscayne Bay Pilots, Inc.
Miami, FL
http://www.bbpilots.com/desktopdefault.aspx
G-Way Microwave
South Hackensack, NJ
http://www.gwaymicrowave.com
Harris Corporation
Lynchburg, VA
http://www.harris.com
Kelley Communications
Mesa, AZ
www.kelleycommunications.com
Pocono Medical Center
East Stroudsburg, PA
http://www.poconohealthsystem.org
Precision Wireless Service
Windsor, CA
http://www.precisionradio.com
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