The mission of the Working Group is to take necessary actions to secure an update for Part 90, Subpart L of the FCC Rules and Regulations to account for the DTV transition.

• Develop appropriate technical standards for land mobile protection of DTV Stations in the 470-512 MHz Spectrum
• Develop appropriate technical standards for DTV protection of land mobile stations in the 470-512 MHz Spectrum
• Update the list of protected televisions stations to be protected in the top eleven markets where T-Band land mobile operation is permitted by rule.

This Working Group will promote the availability of 700 MHz spectrum for public safety and Homeland Security nationwide, develop recommendations on 700 MHz issues for the NPSTC Governing Board action, and facilitate outreach to the public safety user community and government decision makers on 700 MHz issues.

The initial objectives of this group are to:

1. Advance TV Clearing;
2. Support shortspacing of land mobile and TV stations, pending full TV clearing;
3. Encourage FCC to stop licensing additional LPTV stations in channels 60-69;
4. Develop a position on the wideband reserve spectrum;
5. Support conformance of 700 MHz station ID rules to match those at 800 MHz;
6. Obtain FCC clarification of Fixed Operation status for 700 MHz;
7. Develop a position on 12.5/6.25 kHz reconsideration issues; and
8. Assist the Technology Committee in seeking FCC action on the TIA 902 wideband standard previously recommended by the NCC.

700 MHz Broadband Network Requirements Task Force

Address strategies and spectrum for public safety airborne-to-ground video operations.

• Define issue, incl. any partial solutions in use and shortfall to PS requirements
• Determine solution options
• Develop recommendations to FCC for Board approval
• WG members: (seek those interested at meeting)

Volunteer Form

Mission: This Working Group will seek additional spectrum for Public Safety to be utilized in alerting and notifying responders. The Working Group will develop guidance to promote availability of effective alerting, efficient spectrum use and interoperability among systems.

Goals:

1. Develop educational materials on the alerting and notification issues.
2. Assess spectrum bands of interest
3. Meet with the FCC to discuss potential spectrum availability
4. Seek support for recommended solutions

Volunteers:

1. Stu Overby
2. David Buchanan
3. Marilyn Ward
4. John Logan
5. Andy Thiessen

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