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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.

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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.

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Briefs: RCA announces award winners

Also, GTX develops tracking device; Partnership to give students safe transport options

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Sprint begins text-to-911 trial in Vermont

Sprint becomes the second wireless carrier to test text-to-911 service in the state of Vermont.

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BLiNQ Networks announces new solution for small-cell backhaul

BLiNQ Networks recently launched the X-100, the company’s first product for outdoor small-cell backhaul. The X-100 is a self-organizing system that leverages non-line-of-sight (NLOS) and point-to-multipoint technologies

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Trial seeks to provide hard data to answer FCC’s indoor-location questions

Theory is that a hybrid solution is the best approach and that Assisted GPS will be the primary technology. But questions persist as to what is the best secondary technology.

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FirstNet names PSAC vice chairs

All executive-committee members of the Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) are in place, after FirstNet Chairman Sam Ginn announced the four vice chairs for the advisory group.

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Public Safety Advisory Committee a key to FirstNet success

Although its membership has not been announced, early signs indicate that the Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) will play a vital role in helping the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) board.

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FCC grants 700 MHz spectrum license to FirstNet

FCC grants 700 MHz spectrum license to FirstNet, as planned and mandated by law. Action leaves PSST without spectrum, and the entity will cease to exist early next year.

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FirstNet seeks applications for general-manager position

Candidates wanting to lead the day-to-day operations of the nationwide public-safety LTE effort should express their interest in the critical position by Dec. 1, according to a FirstNet board member.

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LMCC seeks expedited narrowbanding ruling from FCC

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FCC issues narrowbanding reminder

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Briefs: RCA announces award winners

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Sprint begins text-to-911 trial in Vermont

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BLiNQ Networks announces new solution for small-cell backhaul

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Trial seeks to provide hard data to answer FCC’s indoor-location questions

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FirstNet names PSAC vice chairs

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Public Safety Advisory Committee a key to FirstNet success

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FCC grants 700 MHz spectrum license to FirstNet

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FirstNet seeks applications for general-manager position

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