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FCC Changes

FCC executive summary of the order:

  • FCC establishes January 1, 2013 deadline for migration to 12.5 KHz technology.
  • Applications for wide band operations (25 KHz channels) will be accepted until January 1, 2011.
  • Application for modification of operations that expand the authorized contour of an existing station using 25 KHz channels will be accepted until January 1, 2011.  (Also applies to "new" systems submitted for licensing.)
  • Manufacture and importation of any equipment on 25 KHz channel will be permitted until January 1, 2011.
  • Part 90 paging-only frequencies are exempt from this ruling.

PROMOTION OF SPECTRUM EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGIES ON CERTAIN PART 90

FREQUENCIES.   Addressed eighteen petitions for reconsideration of the rules adopted in the Second Report and Order proceeding to promote migration to narrowband (12.5 KHZ) technology in the private land mobile radio (PLMR) services. (Dkt No.  99-87). Action by:  By the Commission:   Adopted:  12/20/2004 by MO&O. (FCC No. 04-292). 

FCC Links

FCC-04-292

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