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What's New
Mark Your Calendars for IWCE and Opportunities to Interact with NPSTC
March 10: NPSTC Panel on potential broadband applications for EMS as the national public safety broadband network gets closer to reality and NPSTC’s new Assessment of Future Spectrum and Technology (AFST) Working Group, created to update the Public Safety Wireless Advisory Committee (PSWAC) Report. March 12: NPSTC Governing Board and Committees’ Meetings in Room S228 from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (PST). Join NPSTC’s leadership to learn WHO we are, WHAT activities we are currently working on to improve public safety telecommunications, and to share YOUR input on the critical issues facing the public safety telecommunications community today. March 8-12: NPSTC also looks forward to talking with you during the week at Booth #3093. For more information on IWCE, please visit www.iwceexpo.com.
NPSTC Reaffirms Request FCC Conduct Audit of NBPS Spectrum
NPSTC submitted Reply Comments recommending that the Commission move forward to conduct an audit of the 900 MHz Narrowband PCS spectrum, recover unused channels, and make channels available for public safety use to enable cost-effective alerting services needed by public safety entities.
OEC Officially Concludes Its National Rollout of the COML Class
The Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) has officially concluded its National Rollout of the Communications Unit Leader (COML) class. From May 2008 through November 2009, OEC sponsored 66 classes resulting in over 1,600 students successfully completing the COML course. Please see the attached Press Release from OEC. On behalf of OEC, we can not thank you all enough for your time, effort and sacrifice in making this class into the success that it has become.
FCC Adopts Prohibition on Wireless Microphones in 700 MHz Band
The FCC has adopted an Order and FNPRM regarding certain devices that use the 700 MHz band. This is an important action to benefit public safety operations in the 700 MHz frequency band. The order will primarily impact the use of wireless microphone systems that currently operate in the 700 MHz band. These unlicensed devices cannot continue to operate in this band because they may cause harmful interference to public safety entities and next generation consumers devices that will be utilizing the 700 MHz frequency band. Thus, the Commission is making clear that no devices utilizing this frequency may be sold or distributed. In order to ensure that individuals and groups currently using unauthorized devices in this band have ample time to transition to appropriate frequencies, the FCC is providing a sunset period until June 12, 2010, one year from the DTV Transition.
NPSTC Files Comments with the FCC on TETRA Waiver Request
The FCC requested comments on the TETRA Association's waiver request a) to waive Section 90.209(b)(5) to operate at an occupied bandwidth up to 21.5 +/- 0.5 kHz; b) exceed emission masks B, C, and G in Section 90.201 by up to 5 dB; and c) allow TETRA manufacturers who have received equipment authorizations with products that includes modifications to the TETRA standard to upgrade to the full TETRA standard without requiring a new equipment certification application of FCC ID.
Major Public Safety Groups Lobby for D-Block Reallocation and Funding
(Courtesy TRDaily, January 12, 2010) Representatives of nine major public safety groups lobbied Capitol Hill, the FCC, and the Obama administration today to reallocate the 700 megahertz D block to public safety and provide recurring funding for a nationwide public safety broadband network. The public safety groups are supported in their push by Verizon Wireless and AT&T, Inc., as well as companies such as Motorola, Inc., Alcatel Lucent, Harris Corp., and Northrop Grumman. The day culminated with a media event at the National Press Club. Here is a link to the C-Span coverage: http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291237-1.
Volunteers Needed for the PSWAC Follow-Up Working Group
In 1996, the Public Safety Wireless Advisory Committee (PSWAC) published its report on public safety's needs through the year 2010. That groundbreaking report eventually led to public safety spectrum assignments in the 700 MHz and 4.9 GHz bands. The Technology Committee is looking for volunteers to participate with the PSWAC Follow-Up Working Group, formed to assess public safety's spectrum and technology needs through the year 2020. Use the Volunteer Form, or for more information, call Toll Free (866) 807-4755 or email NPSTC with your questions.
Share What You Know with Public Safety - Volunteer for the Tech Ed Working Group
The Technology Committee is looking for volunteers to participate with the Technology Education Working Group, formed to ensure the public safety and public service communities are aware of the latest technological development, deployment, standardization, and regulation. Volunteer using the Volunteer Form. If you have any questions, please call Toll Free (866) 807-4755 or email NPSTC at info@npstc.org.
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