Recent Enterprise Wireless Insider® Headlines

VHF TDMA Systems Concern Public Safety Coordinators

The Public Safety Communications Council (PSCC) has advised the PSHSB that, effective February 6, and for a period of no longer than 90 calendar days, the four public safety coordinators that constitute the PSCC will not coordinate TDMA (7K60) fixed facilities in the VHF band at more than 10 watts ERP.  This action is in response to reports of harmful interference to existing systems from TDMA VHF stations.  The letter says that the PSCC is working with a predominant manufacturer of these systems to identify the problem, but that testing has not been conclusive.  The PSCC now

EWA Supports State of Maine

Enterprise Wireless Alliance (EWA) filed comments supporting a recent waiver request from the State of Maine that seeks to utilize a substantial number of VHF channels that are coordinated on a primary basis by the American Association of Railroads (AAR) for a new, statewide, narrowband VHF trunked P25 radio system.

Spectrum Reform Legislation Passes Congress

On February 17, 2012 both the House and the Senate passed legislation containing, among other matters concerned with payroll tax cut and unemployment benefit extensions, critical provisions regarding spectrum reform. Among the many spectrum reform provisions, the legislation reallocates the D Block to public safety to be managed by a new government authority housed within NTIA which will have the responsibility of developing a nationwide interoperable public safety mobile broadband network.

FCC Releases 2012-2016 Strategic Plan

In his opening message, Chairman Genachowski states that “[T]he FCC’s work centers on communications networks and technology … and our mission is to harness the power of broadband Internet to drive economic growth and benefit all Americans.”  Goal 1 reported in the four year plan is to “Connect America” by maximizing Americans’ access to – and the adoption of – affordable fixed and mobile broadband where they live, work and travel.