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May 6, 2014
Volume 8, Issue 7
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Fabulous - the "Internet of Things"
As we have reported before, EWA has filed Informal Oppositions to applications filed by affiliated entities of Smartcomm, namely Spectrum Network Group (SNG) and M2M Network Group (M2M). EWA has also notified the FCC that six of these applications did not satisfy short-spacing requirements and consequently, conflict with incumbent private business enterprise radio systems. Surprisingly, these applications have yet to be withdrawn by the responsible frequency advisory committee. MORE |
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800 MHz Expansion/Guard Band Public Notice Issued
The LMCC requested that the FCC modify its rules governing applicant eligibility, to specifically allow 800 MHz incumbent licensees in released markets a six-month period in which to apply for Expansion Band and Guard Band (EB/GB) frequencies before making them available to applicants for new 800 MHz systems. The Public Notice was issued by the Wireless Telecommunications and Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureaus on April 24. The PN specifically asks whether six months is an appropriate period, whether any spectrum should be reserved for new applicants, and whether the FCC should defer declaring rebanding complete in additional NPSPAC regions, thereby making this spectrum available for licensing, pending action on the Petition. Comments are due on May 27 and Reply Comments on June 11. (See related story below.)
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Expansion of Conditional Licensing
The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau recently encouraged the Land Mobile Communications Council to submit its Petition for Rulemaking asking that conditional licensing be extended to T-Band and 800/900 MHz applications. The Bureau believes it has identified an approach to consolidate this matter with others and align the LMCC’s request with agency policy initiatives. The Petition is expected to be finalized and submitted within two weeks. |
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VRS - Not on 173.225 MHz - Ever
The FCC has denied a waiver request from Central Ohio Joint Fire District to use a Federal Government fire-fighting frequency, 172.225 MHz, for Vehicular Repeater Service (VRS) operations. The request was opposed by FCCA and NTIA and the FCC found that waiver relief was not justified. The FCC’s Order noted that EWA had not taken a position on the merits of the waiver request, but had urged the FCC to act on the pending Pyramid Communications petition so that these requests for VRS operations can be handled under the rules rather than through the waiver process. The Order also noted that on October 16, 2013, the FCC had denied the portion of the Pyramid Petition that requested access to nine Federal frequencies, including this one, for VRS use. |
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T-Band Low Power Devices
An EWA member asked us to warn other T-Band users of the interference potential from wireless microphones that are permitted to use T-Band spectrum on a secondary basis with primary broadcast and private radio systems. In accordance with FCC Rules, Part 74, wireless microphones may be deployed at power levels as high as 1 watt, and as secondary users, operations must cease operation if they cause interference. |
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Join the Trend!
Hundreds of downloads prove that Cevo is rapidly becoming the number one tool for wireless sales, technical and customer service professionals. EWA customers tell us every day how much they appreciate the ability to immediately, and from anywhere, research available frequencies for both Business/Industrial and Public Safety on their Apple or Android smart phone.
“We really like it! We have 35 sales people and all of our sales people will be using Cevo as a sales tool. To know the availability of the frequencies, while you’re there with the customer, lets us offer a better level of service than our competitors. It’s easy to use, we can talk to the customer immediately about frequencies, then go back and submit the selected frequencies to EWA for coordination” … Dean Ballew, Day Wireless.
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Secure your competitive edge, too, and download the latest version of downloads at Apple and Android mobile app stores. Benefits include: />
- App downloads and frequency searches are free;
- The app provides a list of candidate frequencies available for coordination;
- Results may be emailed to your customer or others in your organization; and
- A feature allowing frequency requests to be sent directly to EWA for Certification and FCC licensing through the mobile app is imminent.
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FCC Denies Waivers from Spectrum Investors
The importance of the March 27 LMCC Petition for Rulemaking proposing to limit eligibility to 800 MHz EB/GB channels initially to incumbents was highlighted in an April 18 FCC Order that denied waiver requests to assign unconstructed facilities from two investors who acquired EB/GB licenses from Smartcomm. MORE |
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Freeze Listed on Canadian Border Apps
Confirming that progress continues to be made in completing the lengthy rebanding process, the FCC recently announced that it was lifting the freeze on filing new non-rebanding-related applications in all Canadian Border Regions except Region 43 in the State of Washington. The FCC had set a 30-month transition timetable for this work, beginning October 14, 2008, so the process took almost four years longer than anticipated.
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CB User Fined $250 for Power Amp Use
Carlton Lewis, Enid, Oklahoma, received a reduced fine of $250 (originally $15,000) from the FCC’s Dallas EB office for operating an illegal power/linear amplifier at his residence. Mr. Lewis acknowledged use of the amplifier during a visit by the FCC agents. Mr. Lewis later stated that he was unable to pay the original $15,000 fine, and the FCC subsequently reduced the fine to $250. FCC Rules Section 95.411 allows for CB operation without an individual license; however, the addition of a power amplifier voids the authority to operate the station. |
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Cell Phone Jamming Results in $48,000 Fine
Jason Humphreys of Seffner, Florida faces a $48,000 fine for the continuous operation of cell phone jamming equipment that interfered with first-responder communications over a two-year period. Humphreys was caught using the equipment in his car by a Hillsborough County Sheriff who worked closely with the Enforcement Bureau. The Commission noted that Humphrey’s actions “could have had disastrous consequences by precluding the use of cell phones to reach life-saving 9-1-1 services provided by police, ambulance, and fire departments.” MORE |
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Mitigate the Interference - Or Face Fines
Thomas Rogers of Woodinville, Washington, was informed by the FCC that he may face fines of up to $16,000 a day for not responding to repeated communications from the FCC, including a Citation, about unlicensed radio frequency emissions emanating from his home that are causing interference to licensed radio operations. MORE
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Upcoming events:
Western Motorola Service Partners Meeting
Marriott Phoenix Airport, Phoenix, Arizona
May 7-9, 2014
EWA Spring Board of Directors Meeting
Herndon, Virginia
May 21-22, 2014
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Call for Speakers - 2014 Wireless Leadership Summit
The deadline has been extended for the Call for Speakers, which are now due May 9. Be a presenter at the Wireless Leadership Summit and address this industry’s leaders with your expertise, opinions and predictions for the wireless future. Topics can range from business management, marketing and recruitment, future wireless technologies, new applications in business/industrial and public safety communications systems and the regulatory and political future of wireless. Topics and presenters can be submitted here.
The 2014 Wireless Leadership Summit, hosted by EWA and USMSS, brings together 300-400 senior managers within the wireless sales and service provider and vendor communities to engage with each other through networking, thought leadership, and education about opportunities, obstacles, and ideas for growing their wireless service businesses. The Leadership Summit will be held this year in Denver, Colorado at The Westin Denver Downtown, October 8-10.
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