[Scan-DC] Time on your hands? Read some federal documents.

[b_thom at juno.com]

Specifically
"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
47 CFR Part 90
[WT Docket No. 99–87; RM–9332; FCC 04–292]

Implementation of Sections 309(j) and 337 of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended; Promotion of Spectrum Efficient Technologies on Certain Part 90 Frequencies"

http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-11477.pdf

I quote, in part:

"10. The Third Memorandum Opinion and Order adopts rules to promote the transition to narrowband technology in bands 150–174 MHz and 421–512 MHz. Specifically, we amend our rules to impose a deadline for migration to 12.5 kHz technology for both Public Safety Radio Pool and Industrial/Business Radio Pool licensees operating Private Land Mobile Radio Service (PLMRS) systems on those bands, beginning
January 1, 2013. In addition, we amend our rules to prohibit the certification of any equipment capable of operating at one voice path per 25 kHz of spectrum, i.e., multi-mode equipment that includes a 25 kHz mode, beginning January 1, 2011. We also prohibit the manufacture and importation of 25 kHz equipment (including multi-mode equipment that can operate on a 25 kHz bandwidth) beginning January 1, 2011.
We will permit all licensees operating on these bands to modify existing systems, including modifications that expand coverage area, with 25 kHz equipment until January 1, 2011. No later than December 31, 2009 the...."

It goes on. Tip o' the hat to a librarian who shall remain nameless for finding this link for me. If she can teach me to find this, think what else I can find.


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