Currently, affected agencies have 318 days until the January 1, 2013 deadine to comply with new FCC regulations. Timely compliance is the only way to avoid fines and immediate cancellation of licenses. The narrowbanding order, issued to improve efficiency and decrease interference on 800 MHz systems, has been a significant challenge in public safety in recent years, and the pressure is only increasing as the date draws nearer. All land mobile radio, VHF and UHF technology, including towers, equipment, and any inventory devices, are required to switch from operation on 25 kHz systems to 12.5 kHz. Efficiency requirements for mobile data systems are 4800 bps for 6.2 kHz channels and 9800 for 12.5 kHz narrowband channels.
The agencies most affected by the order issued on August 6, 2004 are those in Public Safety. Technology and licenses need to have completed the transition process as soon as possible to avoid going off-air. EMR Consulting specializes is orchestrating and completing this process, providing shelter from the bureaucratic storm and alleviating the pressure of revamping an entire communications system. Our services include:
- FCC Licensing and Related Regulations
- System Design and Engineering
- Vendor Selection and Criteria
- Tower Identification and Leasing
- Presentations To Funding Authorities
- Creation and Drafting of Requests For Proposals
- Responses to Requests for Proposals
- Radio Channel Coordination and Use
- Asset Management Techniques
- FAA Clearance For Antenna Supporting Structures and Related Regulations
- Propagation Issues
- Project Management to Assure Efficient Deployment
For an accurate countdown to the deadline, see the widget at the bottom of our blog, and for in-depth information, visit the FCC's website, or see this quick guide from IAFC.
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