[SFDXA] Progeny granted permission to operate 902-928 network

[Bill]

I realize that this is not HF related however, neither was 220-222 when 
the Amateur service lost spectrum. This is why we need to get 
more substantially increase the licenses in Amateur Radio. At the same 
time we need to be active on all bands not just one or two.
Tony N2MFT

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Progeny granted permission to operate 902-928 network
Posted by: "Mike/W5JR" w5jr.lists at att.net <mailto:w5jr.lists at att.net>
Date: Fri Jun 7, 2013 11:58 am  ((PDT))

The FCC released an Order yesterday granting Progeny permission  to 
commence commercial operation of the M-LMS positioning network. These 
are in  the 902-928 band. Progeny does hold licenses in the Atlanta 
area.  The  M-LMS license of interest most to hams is the one that 
extends above 927.0000 up  to 927.2500.  They will be operating a beacon 
transmitter using 925.2500 to 927.2500 (and another at 
919.7500-921.7500).  In the pecking order of licensing, M-LMS licensees 
have priority over amateur radio.  It is  possible that amateur radio 
repeaters operating below 927.2500 may not be an  issue for them, but I 
would like to hear from folks on the West Coast as to how  that is going 
as supposedly Progeny has been in operational tests in San Jose  for the 
past three years.  This may necessitate adjustments to the NFARL  and 
other repeaters whose outputs are between 927.0000 and 927.2500.  By 
  the way, this Progeny license block extends all the way to 927.7500 
but their proposed service is not utilizing the 927.2500 to 927.7500 
portion.

I've  not yet heard of a launch date for the service, but I do know the 
Atlanta  network is constructed.  Progeny's service is marketed as a way 
for Public  Safety and wireless operators to improve the accuracy of 
E911 location  reporting, especially from indoor environments.  To 
accomplish this, a Progeny receiver would have to be incorporated into 
or interfaced with a Pubic  Safety radio or cell phone.  I'm not aware 
of any units currently equipped  and not sure how many handset vendors 
are planning to add this to their
already  full hardware platforms.  Plus, it will add to the battery  drain.

Here is a link to the actual FCC Order.

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-13-78A1.pdf

tnx
Mike  Roden / W5JR
Milton GA