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February 6, 2014
Volume 8, Issue 2
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Preserving 900 MHz
EWA continues to seek the FCC’s support to ensure that ineligible applicants are not issued licenses within the 900 MHz Industrial/Business pool of frequencies. Initially, applicants must propose the operation of private internal use systems, not SMR or private carrier systems. At issue are 47 non-compliant applications that have been coordinated by AAA. EWA filed an Informal Opposition in response to 46 of the applications, and for one other application that unfortunately was granted by the Commission, EWA had no choice but to file a formal Petition for Reconsideration. MORE |
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Hassle Free Channels for VRS?
Vehicular repeater systems are an important technology for many public safety and business enterprises. However, finding hassle free channels for these systems has been and remains another story. The FCC has asked stakeholders to consider permitting the use of VRS systems on six 173 MHz channels that are currently available only for data telemetry systems. This is where advocates for VRS and data telemetry disagree on the merits. It is EWA’s view that there is a real potential for interference between data telemetry systems and voice VRS operations if they are operating anywhere near each other. None of these systems monitor, routinely provide station IDs, or are provided guaranteed exclusive areas of operation. MORE
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Making Things Up - Somerset County's Waiver Request
EWA filed comments in response to a waiver request processed by AASHTO on behalf of Somerset County, Maine that included some pretty color pictures as the basis to seek authority to use 173.210 MHz for a county wide VRS system. Surprisingly, this frequency is not one of six other 173 MHz channels that may be allocated for shared, controlled use with data telemetry systems (see above article). MORE
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Non-Interconnected Carriers are All Common Carriers
The FCC has spoken, and EWA neither agrees with the logic nor the result. In response to EWA’s effort to have the FCC unequivocally agree to classify non-interconnected private carriers/SMR as non-common carriers, the FCC recently stated that there is no hope for such a policy decision despite, in EWA’s opinion, the fact that there are specific provisions in the Communications Act that state otherwise. MORE |
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FCC Meeting Pending to Review 800 MHz MOA
The LMCC has provided the FCC with the current unexecuted version of the LMCC’s Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that suggests pre-coordination procedures necessary to address the potential for competing 800 MHz Expansion Band and Guard Band applications. The LMCC concurrently requested a meeting with FCC representatives to review the MOA and alternative coordination approaches.
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Need Assistance in Registering Your Part 90 Class B Signal Booster?
In order to address potential interference issues, Federal Communications Commission policy now requires that all existing and future Part 90 Class B signal booster installations are to be registered, for which they maintain a database of registrations. EWA will be pleased to assist you if you have this obligation. |
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FCC Grants Band Edge Waiver
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No Statute of Limitations for Unlicensed Use
The FCC issued a $10,000 fine to Lubbock Aero, Lubbock, Texas for operating on an unlicensed frequency from January 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009. Aero admitted it operated on 123.300 MHz without the proper authority but claimed that it ceased operations after receiving notice from the FCC, and requested cancellation of the proposed forfeiture asserting that it “may not have operated a radio station at all”. MORE
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Securing a Valid License Would be a Good Start
The Township of Elizabeth, in Buena Vista, Pennsylvania received a Notice of Violation for operating a fixed repeater station utilizing unlicensed frequencies and at a location for which it did not hold a valid license. Elizabeth Township was provided twenty days to submit a statement to the Commission in response to these violations, and to report on specific actions it will take to remedy these infractions.
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Visit EWA at these upcoming events:
Great Lakes MSS Association Annual Meeting
February 6-8
Learn more
Motorola Channel Partner Expo
Aria, Las Vegas, NV
March 23-25, 2014
International Wireless Communications Expo 2014
Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
March 24-28
Learn more
2014 EDMSSA Spring Meeting
The Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis, Hyannis, MA
April 23-25, 2014
Learn more
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Hotel Registration is now open for the 2014 Wireless Leadership Summit. Event registration will be available soon.
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Design Solutions & Integration, Inc. - Grand Forks, ND
Hawkeye Licensing, LLC - Crestwood, KY
Herkimer Radio Service - Monroe, MI
MRA, Inc. - Washington, PA
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Wireless Sales and Service Provider Membership on the Rise
Wireless Sales and Service Provider memberships grew at a 10% rate during 2013, reported Kyle Kaiser, EWA’s National Sales Director. Kaiser added that “Members tell us they join EWA because of our strong advocacy positions, customer service, expert spectrum advice, and innovative solutions."
"We like providing measurable results to our members and a positive, professional level of service,” commented Mark Crosby, President, adding “We can always improve, and plan on doing so every year to support our members."
Looking forward to 2014, Kaiser said that EWA expects even stronger growth with the introduction of several new services being introduced at the International Wireless Communications Expo (ICE) that will be from March 24-28 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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