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Maryland seeks expedited FCC action in granting its waiver petition,...

Maryland seeks expedited FCC action in granting its waiver petition, so it can deploy a public safety system in the 700 MHz spectrum, ahead of any national network, it said in a filing (http://xrl.us/bm7sm5). TIA had expressed concerns related to…

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the potential of interference in the 700 MHz band, particularly with respect to the broadband spectrum in the upper C Block, the state noted. TIA’s concerns were sufficiently addressed after the state submitted additional information, Maryland said. The state continued to support the original petition for rulemaking submitted by the National Public Safety Telecom Council to permit the nationwide use of the secondary trunking channels for air-to-ground use, the state said in the filing. The use of the secondary trunking channels for public safety aviation is necessary and has nationwide first responder support, the filing said. The NTIA last week suspended seven other 700 MHz public safety grants (CD May 14 p10).