Narrowbanding

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Crystal ball says 2013 will be busy year for LMR industry

As any particular year ends, everyone always prognosticates about the year to come. I’m no different in this regard, so here are a few predictions for 2013.

Article

What to do as narrowbanding clock nears zero

The FCC’s deadline for converting LMR systems operating below 512 MHz is fast approaching. The EWA offers its advice.

Commentary

As deadline looms, many still unprepared for narrowbanding requirements

By Al Ittner — As the narrowbanding deadline nears, many affected licensees have not complied with the FCC mandate. Here’s a review of their options.

News

FCC clarifies narrowbanding-application rules

Licensees who file their applications with the commission in the next three weeks will not be regarded as having missed the Jan. 1, 2013, deadline to convert their systems to 12.5 kHz-wide channels — even if the application isn’t processed until next year.

Another great educational opportunity next week

We will be presenting the second annual IWCE/UC virtual trade show on Wednesday, Dec. 12. UC Editor-in-Chief Glenn Bischoff chatted with Event Director Stacey Orlick about what attendees can expect to experience next week.

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LMCC seeks expedited narrowbanding ruling from FCC

The FCC’s plan to treat licensees that fail to meet the commission’s Jan. 1, 2013, narrowbanding deadline as compliant for purposes of frequency coordination is not what the LMCC had in mind.

News

FCC issues narrowbanding reminder

With just a few weeks to go, it is estimated that as many as 35% of affected licensees will not meet the commission’s Jan. 1 deadline for converting LMR systems below 512 MHz to 12.5 kHz-wide channels.

News

FCC grants 700 MHz narrowbanding waiver to Louisiana

A recent FCC action to grant an 8-year extension to the state of Louisiana for the narrowbanding of its 700 MHz LMR network may be the first step toward the commission establishing new rules to delay or eliminate the 700 MHz narrowbanding requirement nationwide.

Commentary

With FCC narrowbanding deadline fast approaching, it’s time to get cracking

It’s now October, and there are just a few scant months until the FCC’s VHF/UHF narrowbanding mandate takes hold.

Photo of Gov. Martin O'Malley making the first call on Maryland FiRST

Article

Homeland security in Maryland gets a boost

State launches the first phase of its new interoperable communications system.

Commentary

Crystal ball says 2013 will be busy year for LMR industry

Article

What to do as narrowbanding clock nears zero

Commentary

As deadline looms, many still unprepared for narrowbanding requirements

News

FCC clarifies narrowbanding-application rules

Another great educational opportunity next week

News

LMCC seeks expedited narrowbanding ruling from FCC

News

FCC issues narrowbanding reminder

News

FCC grants 700 MHz narrowbanding waiver to Louisiana

Commentary

With FCC narrowbanding deadline fast approaching, it’s time to get cracking

Article

Homeland security in Maryland gets a boost

Commentary

How satellite communications create a critical connectivity link for first responders

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U.S. sets up new open RAN group amid telecom slugfest with China

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