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August 9, 2013
Volume 7, Issue 15
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EWA Seeks Clarification Regarding PMRS Statutory Filing Obligations
EWA received feedback from the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) noting that the agency continues to wrestle with procedural obstacles regarding EWA's effort to exempt non-interconnected PMRS carriers from being classified and regulated as "telecommunications service providers". MORE |
"Pre-Coordination" Process at 800 MHz
The LMCC is scheduled to hold a meeting on August 28 to potentially formulate a consensus to develop a "pre-coordination" process for applications that seek access to 800 MHz Expansion and Guard band spectrum. In a related matter, in a July 22 letter to the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, EWA noted that these bands are essentially the first "new" allocation of channels for Industrial/Business and Specialized Mobile Radio applicants in decades which require that all applicable FCC rules and frequency coordination requirements are followed. |
Protecting 470-512 MHz From Mobile "White-Space" Devices
The FCC recently reaffirmed its prohibition against the operation of personal/portable TVBDs on TV channels 14-20, spectrum that has been shared successfully by Private Land Mobile Radio Services ("PLMRS") in eleven of the largest markets in the county for some forty years. As the FCC explained, "We also remain concerned about possible interference from unlicensed TVBDs to public safety and other important communications operations in the PLMRS. MORE |
Construction Waivers Denied
The FCC recently denied a request for waiver from Allied Communication Services, for a late filing of a construction certification. The fact that the licensee had twice previously requested extensions of the construction deadline may have influenced the FCC's reaction to the claim that the station had been built on time. MORE |
FCC 8th Floor Nominations
Michael O'Rielly has been nominated to fill the vacant Republican slot at the FCC and the process of confirming both him and Tom Wheeler as Chairman is expected to now move forward quickly. |
Steep Fine for GPS Jamming
A New Jersey resident was fined $31,875 by the FCC for interfering with a GPS-navigation system at the Newark, NJ Airport. The resident used a jamming device he installed in his truck to block the GPS-tracking system installed by his employer. |
Keep and Eye on those Expiration Dates!
Texas Soaring Association (TSA) was issued a fine of $9,000 for the repeated violation of operating an unauthorized license for five years and failure to file a timely renewal. The FCC commented that TSA "knew [or should have known] that it had an ongoing and affirmative duty to maintain operating authority for its station, including the duty to ensure timely renewal of the station's license." MORE |
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Take 5 Minutes to Save Thousands of Dollars
Not only will you save $100 on registration and $100 per night on your hotel by registering for the 2013 Wireless Leadership Summit by August 30, you will save hundreds more by attending the event! We have gathered some of America's leaders in HR, corporate finance, business insurance, social media, regulatory law and more as speakers for you at this event. If you met with each of them, it would cost you about $2,000 in fees. Come to this event and you'll see them all for the cost of your registration. Put their insights into action and you could earn thousands more in valuing your business for sale, insurance costs and increased sales. So, take 5 minutes and save thousands!
The 2013 Wireless Leadership Summit is co-sponsored by EWA and USMSS and we're also featuring Morgan O'Brien, co-founder and chairman of Nextel Communications as our keynote. You know that he'll bring his unique perspectives to challenges we all face in the wireless sector.
Take a look at the full program and make your plans today to travel to St. Louis, MO, October 2-4.
Register by August 30 and save $100 if you are a EWA or USMSS member.
Don't forget to make your hotel reservations by August 30th to receive the special group rates.
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Capital Digitronics, Inc. - Albany, NY
Professional Wireless Communications - Burnsville, MN
White Dotte, LLC - Southampton, NJ
White, James R. - Huntersville, NC
Windsor Fuel, Co. - Mineola, NY
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