Lightsquared: Mei 2011

Selasa, 31 Mei 2011

Releases from the FCC

From the May 25, 26, 27, and 31, 2011 Daily Digests

1. AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS 15.35 AND 15.253 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING OPERATION OF RADAR SYSTEMS IN THE 76-77 GHZ BAND/AMENDMENT OF SECTION 15.253 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO PERMIT FIXED USE OF RADAR IN
THE 76.77 GHZ BAND. Proposed to modify Sections 15.35 and 15.253 of the rules to enable enhanced vehicular radar technologies in the 76-77 GHz band to improve collision avoidance and driver safety. (Dkt No. 11-90 10-28 RM-11555 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/24/2011 by NPRM. (FCC No. 11-79). OET http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-11-79A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-11-79A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-11-79A1.txt

2. BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA AND SPRINT NEXTEL CORP. Resolved the issues submitted by the Transition Administrator. (Dkt No. 02-55 ). Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 05/24/2011 by MO&O. (DA No. 11-944). PSHSB http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-944A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-944A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-944A1.txt

3. AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING MARITIME AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS. Denied the petition for reconsideration.
Amended Parts 2 and 80 of the Commission's Rules. (Dkt No. 04-344 ).
Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/24/2011 by MO&O. (FCC No. 11-80). WTB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-11-80A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-11-80A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-11-80A1.txt

4. Released: 05/27/2011. NOTICE OF EFFECTIVE DATE OF AMENDED EX PARTE, PROCEDURAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL RULES. (DA No. 11-962). (Dkt No 10-43
10-44 ). OGC . Contact: David Senzel at (202) 418-1760, email: David.Senzel@fcc.gov
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-962A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-962A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-962A1.txt

5. REVIEW OF THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM. Seek comments on proposed changes to Part 11 rules governing the Emergency Alert System to codify the obligation to process alert messages formatted in the Common Alerting Protocol and to clarify these rules generally to enhance their effectiveness. (Dkt No. 04-296 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted:
05/25/2011 by FNPRM. (FCC No. 11-82). PSHSB http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-11-82A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-11-82A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-11-82A1.txt

6. Released: 05/31/2011. FCC ENFORCEMENT ADVISORY: MARINE RADIO, ENFORCEMENT BUREAU REMINDS BOATERS OF MARINE RADIO RULES. (DA No. 11-970) Directs Boaters to Check Safety Communications Equipment to Ensure Compliance. EB . Contact: MarineRadio@fcc.gov. News Media
Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513, email: David.Fiske@fcc.gov http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-970A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-970A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-970A1.txt

7. STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES, DIVISION OF
TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Granted Florida's waiver request with conditions.
Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 05/27/2011 by ORDER. (DA No. 11-964). PSHSB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-964A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-964A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-964A1.txt

Selasa, 24 Mei 2011

Releases from the FCC

Kamis, 19 Mei 2011

Releases from the FCC

From the April 16, 17, and 18, 2011 Daily Digest

1. COMMISSIONERS COPPS, CLYBURN IN NEBRASKA MAY 17-18 TO HIGHLIGHT FEDERAL-STATE EFFORTS TO BRING BROADBAND ACCESS TO RURAL COMMUNITIES.
Advisory. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253; email:
Mark Wigfield@fcc.gov OCMJC WCB OCMC . Contact Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253; email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306584A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306584A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306584A1.txt

2. Released: 05/17/2011. EMERGENCY ACCESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE; ANNOUNCEMENT OF JUNE 10, 2011 MEETING. (DA No. 11-882) The meeting will consider the written reports on the EAAC national survey of persons with disabilities and engage in a discussion of future features and technologies involved with Next Generation 911 emergency services for individuals with disabilities. CGB . Contact: Cheryl King at (202) 418-2284, email: Cheryl.King@fcc.gov or Patrick Donovan at (202) 418-2413, email: Patrick.Donovan@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0416 http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-882A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-882A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-882A1.txt

3. Report No: CWS-11-59 Released: 05/18/2011. ANTENNA STRUCTURE
REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION Applications Accepted For Filing. WTB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306688A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306688A1.txt

4. Report No: CWS-11-60 Released: 05/18/2011. ANTENNA STRUCTURE
REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION Environmental Action. WTB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306701A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306701A1.txt

5. Report No: 6849 Released: 05/18/2011. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND
SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. PSHSB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306657A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306657A1.txt

6. Report No: 6846 Released: 05/18/2011. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND
SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306655A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306655A1.txt

7. Report No: 6851 Released: 05/18/2011. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND
SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. PSHSB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306661A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306661A1.txt

8. Report No: 6857 Released: 05/18/2011. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND
SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306659A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306659A1.txt

9. Report No: 6853 Released: 05/18/2011. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND
SECURITY BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING NOTICE. PSHSB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306667A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306667A1.txt

10.
Report No: 6855 Released: 05/18/2011. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND
SECURITY BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE.
PSHSB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306663A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306663A1.txt

11. Report No: 6859 Released: 05/18/2011. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND
SECURITY BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS,
TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, AND DE FACTO TRANSFER
LEASE APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306672A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306672A1.txt

12. Report No: 6861 Released: 05/18/2011. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND
SECURITY BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS,
TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE
APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS, DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY ANNUAL REPORTS ACTION. PSHSB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306673A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306673A1.txt

Selasa, 17 Mei 2011

Public Safety: NPSTC Launches GPS Advocacy Page

The National Public Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC) launched a new Web page for their GPS Interference Working Group. The group works in alliance with LightSquared the U.S. GPS Industry Council to "assess possible GPS interference by (the) LightSquared proposal."

This action comes after two congressmen submitted a letter last month asking the FCC to take more responsibility for the issue of LightSquared technology reportedly interfering with, and in some instances blocking, GPS signals.

Visit the Web page for updates and information on the assessment.

Senin, 16 Mei 2011

FCC: Working Toward Reliable 911 Service

A press release from May 12, 2011 outlines the FCC's most recent step toward a more "resilient and reliable 9-1-1 system."

A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) will hold Broadband providers providers responsible for reporting outages of thirty minutes or longer that meet certain thresholds, so that the Commission can track and analyzes outages, to determine proper actions to correct the problem in a timely manner.

Older, legacy communications technologies are quickly being replaced by broadband. Today, almost 30 percent of the 89 million residential telephone subscribers are using VoIP. Broadband is responsible for a great volume of 9-1-1 calls already, and with the recent push toward Broadband technology, this trend will only continue in future years.

Many regions have experienced safety risks due to broadband outages. A broadband outage was responsible for more than 40,000 customers losing phone service for 12 hours. This lack of ability to reach 9-1-1 causes great risk to subscribers without service. The FCC recently initiated an investigation into 10,000 dropped calls during an emergency from Verizon customers in Maryland during an ice storm. The FCC seems to be taking a divide and conquer approach to improving 9-1-1 capability. By gathering information on outages, this assemble up the first piece of the puzzle.

Releases from the FCC

From the May 12 and 13, 2011 Daily Digest

1. FCC PROMOTES A MORE RESILIENT AND RELIABLE 9-1-1 SYSTEM. Proposed rules under which providers of Voice over Internet Protocol service and broadband Internet service providers would report outages of at least thirty minutes. News Release. (Dkt No 11-82 ). Adopted: 05/12/2011.
News Media Contact: Lauren Kravetz at (202) 418-7944, email:
Lauren.Kravetz@fcc.gov PSHSB . Contact Jeffery Goldthorp at (202) 418-1096, email: Jeffery.Goldthorp@fcc.gov http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306532A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306532A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306532A1.txt

2. STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MEREDITH ATTWELL BAKER. STMT. News Media
Contact: Jennifer Tatel at (202) 418-2400 OCMAB http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306569A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306569A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306569A1.txt

3. STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, HEARING ON "FCC PROCESS REFORM", BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY, COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by Testimony. OCHJG http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306572A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306572A1.txt

4. REQUESTS FOR WAIVER OF VARIOUS PETITIONERS TO ALLOW THE ESTABLISHMENT OF 700 MHZ INTEROPERABLE PUBLIC SAFETY WIRELESS BROADBAND NETWORKS.
Granted the Waiver Request with conditions. (Dkt No. 06-229 ). Action
by: Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted:
05/12/2011 by ORDER. (DA No. 11-863). PSHSB http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-863A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-863A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-863A1.txt

5. STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MEREDITH ATTWELL BAKER ANNOUNCING HER
DEPARTURE FROM THE FCC. News Release. News Release. Adopted:
05/11/2011. News Media Contact: Charles Mathias at (202) 418-2400 OCMAB http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306519A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306519A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306519A1.txt

6. STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI ON MEREDITH ATTWELL BAKER. STMT. News Media Contact: Neil Grace at (202) 418-0506, email:
Neil.Grace@fcc.gov OCHJG
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306526A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306526A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306526A1.txt

Jumat, 13 Mei 2011

FCC: Non-Compliance More Costly Than Ever

According to yesterday's Urgent Communications article "FCC Increases Enforcement Amid Budget Shortfall," a record-breaking $55 million in 2009. This resulted from 4,500 enforcement actions that year, and the Commission is expected to break its record in coming years.

At the Utilities Telecom Council this week in Long Beach, CA, PSEG Services IT Consultant Jeffrey Katz cites the current epidemic of federal government budget deficits for the recent increased enforcement. He recommends going straight to the FCC's Web site to access information about regulations and avoid violation.

Even minor infractions will result in hefty fines, and Katz says the Commission is "going after this hot and heavy." The zero-tolerance policy can result in fines of up to $16,000 for each infraction, up to a maximum of $112,000. The Commission fines for each day of violation.

Katz says many agencies make the mistake of thinking describing systems properly on applications is a simple task. Each piece of equipment, each location, power outputs, among other details must be entered flawlessly; this can be an intricate, time-consuming job, especially on larger systems which require multiple applications.

To find out how EMR Consulting can help your agency properly license any Public Safety communications system and avoid budget-draining fines, visit our Web site.

Rabu, 11 Mei 2011

Public Safety: NYC PLAN Delivers Mobile Device Alerts

New Yorkers will soon be able to receive potentially life-saving messages to mobile devices alerting them to essential information during times of emergency.

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate joined top executives from AT&T, Sprint, T-mobile and Verizon at the World Trade Center site to announce the launch of the Personal Localized Alerting Network (PLAN). Mayor Bloomberg congratulated Chairman Genachowski on a revolutionary use of technology to keep the public safe by keeping them informed.

The system will allow individuals to receive three types of geographically-targeted alerts on their mobile phones, regardless of who their provider is or where they come from:

Alerts issued by the President
Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life
Amber Alerts

Subscribers may opt to only receive alerts from the President. The Warning, Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act was passed by Congress back in 2006, which required carriers to activate the technology by April 2012. PLAN will launch in New York by the end of this year, two calendar quarters ahead of schedule. The system will go national early next year.

See the FCC announcement here.

FCC: House Grants Extension on Competition Inquiry

The letter sent on April 20, 2011 to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski from the House Energy and Commerce Committee requested a reply no later than May 5. An extension was granted this week, allowing more time for a reply to the Committee's concerns about Motorola Solutions' dominance in the LMR Public Safety network. Motorola has the lion's share of the marketplace, currently conducting about 80% of equipment business in the marketplace.

The letter outwardly questions whether having such a dominant vendor is the cause of proprietary solutions creating interoperability issues and resulting in higher costs in the Public Safety sector. The Committee was troubled by news that agencies applying for 700 MHz waivers have already selected Motorola as their vendors. In actuality, there have been waivers granted for 20 agencies to use spectrum allocated to the Public Safety Spectrum Trust (PSST) and 32 entities who have requested such waivers. Only two of these agencies have officially selected Motorola as their vendor for deployment of their 700 MHz broadband networks. The two agencies, Harris County, Texas and the San Francisco Bay Area, both have concerns surrounding their projects. Harris County's 700 MHz spectrum waiver is still pending approval, and San Francisco's system has been plagued with bureaucratic missteps and budgeting oversights on their $50.6 million project.

Voices from the industry bring varying views, with former APCO president Richard Mignon calling the Committee's letter a "red herring," questioning a company whose previously effective products have given brought it the majority of Public Safety LMR business. Some are relieved that a longtime issue is being brought to light, while others hold vendors responsible for participating in the bid processes that are set in place by agencies to encourage competition.
For more on these matters, see the Urgent Communications article.

Releases from the FCC

From the May 5 - 11, 2011 Daily Digests

1. MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES, BALTIMORE, MD. Denied the request for waiver. (Dkt No. 02-6 ). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau.
Adopted: 05/04/2011 by ORDER. (DA No. 11-835). WCB http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-835A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-835A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-835A1.txt

2. Released: 05/05/2011. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON SPECTRUM NEEDS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE POSITIVE TRAIN CONTROL PROVISIONS OF THE RAIL SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2008. (DA No.
11-838). (Dkt No 11-79 ). Comments Due: 06/20/2011. Reply Comments Due:
07/11/2011. WTB . Contact: Erin McGrath at (202) 418-2042 http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-838A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-838A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-838A1.txt

3. NEW YORK CITY UNVEILS FIRST-IN-THE-NATION PUBLIC SAFETY SYSTEM; ENABLED MOBILE DEVICES WILL RECEIVE EMERGENCY ALERTS AT CRITICAL MOMENTS WITH POTENTIALLY LIFE-SAVING MESSAGES. NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and top executives from AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile & Verizon announce PLAN at World Trade Center site in New York City. News Release. News Media Contact: Neil Grace at (202) 418-0506, email: Neil.Grace@fcc.gov OCHJG http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306417A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306417A2.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306417A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306417A2.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306417A1.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306417A2.txt

4. FCC CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI, "FROM WASTELAND TO BROADBAND:
CONVERSATION WITH NEWT MINOW". OCHJG . As Prepared for Delivery, National Press Club, Washingon, DC http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306415A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306415A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306415A1.txt

5. Report No: CWS-11-58 Released: 05/11/2011. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION, ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION. WTB http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306442A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306442A1.txt

6. Report No: 6829 Released: 05/11/2011. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306421A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306421A1.txt

7. Report No: 6836 Released: 05/11/2011. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. PSHSB http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306432A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306432A1.txt

8. Report No: CWS-11-57 Released: 05/11/2011. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306440A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306440A1.txt

9. Report No: 6834 Released: 05/11/2011. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306428A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306428A1.txt

10. Report No: 6844 Released: 05/11/2011. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE.
PSHSB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306438A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306438A1.txt

11. Report No: 6838 Released: 05/11/2011. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE.
PSHSB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306436A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306436A1.txt

12. Report No: 6843 Released: 05/11/2011. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS, DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY ANNUAL REPORTS ACTION. PSHSB http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306431A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306431A1.txt

13. Report No: 6840 Released: 05/11/2011. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, AND DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306427A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306427A1.txt

14. PREPARED REMARKS OF CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, PERSONAL LOCALIZED ALERTING NETWORK LAUNCH EVENT, NEW YORK, NY. OCHJG http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306425A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306425A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306425A1.txt

15. Report No: 6832 Released: 05/11/2011. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306423A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306423A1.txt

Senin, 09 Mei 2011

Broadband: Motorola Demos 700 MHz LTE

The Philadelphia Police Academy hosted the first demonstration from Motorola Solutions of 700 MHz LTE technology, prioritizing multiple video streams from a dash-mounted camera in a squad car connected with a Band 14 Motorola dongle. The demo, exploring the technology's ability to prioritize multiple video streams automatically, was attended by Public Safety personnel from the region. The two-day temporary wired network included video streaming from two fixed cameras transmitted to a "mock command center." The command center utilized dynamic prioritization, according to Rishi Bhaskar, vice president of private broadband sales for Motorola.

This demonstration blazed trails in its ability to show an integrated interface from a real-time video intelligence (RTVI) application of mixed video streams. The base station used for the demonstration was developed by Motorola's networks division, and is being sold to Nokia Siemens according to the deal announced in 2010. The LTE base stations that will be used when in Motorola's Public Safety deployments will be from Ericsson.

Several government agencies, including Philadelphia, have requested waivers from the FCC to allow Public Safety Broadband spectrum in the 700 MHz band in support of a first-responder LTE network. Recent voices from Capitol Hill are encouraging legislators to reallocate the 700 MHz D-block spectrum to Public Safety, which would double broadband spectrum space.

See video of the demonstration from Urgent Communications.

Senin, 02 Mei 2011

Releases from the FCC

From the April 28, 29, and May 2, 2011 Daily Digest

1. Released: 04/27/2011. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ANNOUNCES UPDATED AGENDA FOR FORUM ON EARTHQUAKE COMMUNICATIONS PREPAREDNESS.
PSHSB . Contact: Deandrea Wilson at (202) 418-0703, email:
Deandrea.Wilson@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513, email: David.Fiske@fcc.gov http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306171A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306171A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306171A1.txt

2. FCC ANNOUNCES NEW SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS STAFF. Tammy Sun to be
Director of Communications & Neil Grace to be Press Secretary to Chairman Julius Genachowski. News Release. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513, email: David.Fiske@fcc.gov OCHJG http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306222A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306222A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306222A1.txt

3. FCC TO HOLD FORUM ON EARTHQUAKE EFFECTS ON COMMUNICATIONS; WILL REVIEW AFTERMATH OF JAPAN EARTHQUAKE AND U.S. PLANNING. News Release. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513, email: David.Fiske@fcc.gov PSHSB http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306228A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306228A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306228A1.txt