Technical solutions continue to be identified by EWA and Pacific DataVision (PDV), intended to address interference concerns from adjacent 900 MHz band vendors and system operators. On March 23, EWA and PDV representatives met with officials from the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and the Office of Engineering & Technology and discussed potential solutions. Ex Parte Fling

Exclusive Use Channel Analyses Modified

The FCC continues to fine-tune various rules that arose in the context of this now eight-year old proceeding that addressed multiple issues, including the below-800 MHz trunking rules. On March 11, the FCC released a Second Order on Reconsideration in which it clarified that Public Safety applications seeking centralized trunked authorization do not need to conduct the bi-directional contour analysis as required for Business/Industrial applicants; and both the service and interference contours of VHF mobiles that are associated with a base station will be the associated base station’s service contour. EWA supports both of these rule changes.

EWA at IWCE and CPE in Las Vegas

EWA participated last week at the IWCE 2015 show and also the Motorola Channel Partner Expo, both of which convened in Las Vegas.

At IWCE, EWA demonstrated the upcoming release of Cevo™, a new web-based portal to be released this spring for EWA members and clients to take greater control over their licensing and frequency coordination needs. Additionally, EWA staff participated in multiple panels on industry best practices, trends and advocacy developments.

EWA also demonstrated Cevo™ at the Motorola Channel Partner Expo, held at the Aria Resort and Casino earlier in the week. EWA staff had the opportunity to meet with many member companies to share information on how to optimize the value of their membership through programs such as License Management and Premier Reporting, and to answer a wide array of Spectrum and Licensing questions.

Please visit the EWA Media & Events page to see where we will be next.

Cevo™ Tools Will Soon Be Yours

EWA is looking forward to bringing you Cevo™ … your new tool for frequency coordination and licensing for fast, easy coordination results and the ability to select your own frequencies, anytime, anywhere, on any device.

Cevo gives you three options:

1. Cevo Express – Provide just the minimum essential data, and let EWA professionals complete your application;
2. Cevo Solo – Take control of submitting a complete license application including all administrative and technical data; or
3. Cevo Pro – Provide application data, analyze channel recommendations, review incumbent operations, modify search criteria and select the frequencies to be certified and licensed by the FCC. A powerful capability that will enhance and expedite spectrum results!

Learn more

Positive Train Control (PTC) News

The FCC has approved the waiver requested by PTC-220 LLC, (a joint venture of the nation’s seven Class I freight railroads) to operate higher power and antenna heights in the 221-222 MHz band. This will allow PTC-220 LLC members and other railroads in the United States to deploy positive train control (PTC) safety systems designed to reduce the risk of rail accidents caused by human error, by facilitating real-time information sharing between trains, rail wayside devices and control centers, speed restrictions, and the state of signal and switch devices.  More

... EWA Interference Mitigation Efforts

Path of Least Resistance

After a Miami, Florida hotel received their new FCC radio license, they found the level of interference on their assigned channels to be totally unacceptable. The hotel contacted EWA who identified other authorized users. It was determined that the source of the voice interference was from a well established retail clothing store that was using the channels legitimately their day to day activities at two store locations within eight miles of one another.EWA provided the hotel with the department store’s contact information; however, the hotel ultimately asked EWA to change their frequency.

Spring Will Arrive - Hopefully

A Minnesota farmer started experiencing voice interference on his UHF radios, mostly conversations relating to requests for snow removal. EWA’s search showed no licensed users within 125 miles of the farmer that indicated a snow removal business. The farmer thanked EWA for its efforts and advised that he will wait and see if the interference ceases once the snow melts.

Read more Keeping the Peace articles here

The 2015 Wireless Leadership Summit will be held at the W Atlanta-Midtown Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia, October 7-9, 2015. The event is co-sponsored by EWA and TRNI (formerly USMSS).

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to invest in your business and join your fellow wireless leaders at the Wireless Leadership Summit.

Event Highlights:

• Educational sessions and inspiring speakers
• Networking opportunities to exchange business and sales management ideas
• Two days of exhibits from industry-leading vendors
• Annual EWA and TRNI meetings
• Fall meetings for the EDMSS, GLMSS, SEMSS and WMSP regional groups

Visit EWA at these other upcoming events:

2015 EDMSSA Spring Meeting
April 21 - May 1, 2015
Hershey Lodge, Hershey, PA
Learn more

CPRA Chapter Meeting
June 18, 2015
Santa Barbara, CA
Presenter: Mark Crosby on "Spectrum Issues"

“Denisse was instrumental in convincing me to join EWA at the IWCE show last week. Julia has been a very hard working person on our behalf, with all of the challenges we keep sending in, with many more to come. You have a great family of people who are working in our interests.”

Mark Schroeder - Arcturus Radio

Karen, thank-you so much for all your help. You provide service with a smile.

Joseph Caron – Atlantic Communications, Inc.

Ron, you Rock!! Thanks for all your fast and efficient work and help!!

Rick Korkowski – Brandon Communications

Judy, you are a GOD SEND. This makes total sense and the explanation helps me understand some things I haven’t been able to wrap my brain around.

Connie Theller – Baylor Scott & White

“Cecilia, thank you very much for the update on this project, as always EWA is efficient and professional. I appreciate all your help with everything!!

Lewis R. Menning, Jr. - Mid-State Communications Services

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