FCC Wireless Bureau sought comment on waiver request by RECCO
The FCC Wireless Bureau sought comment on a waiver request by RECCO to permit equipment authorization and licensing of RECCO’s avalanche rescue system, which uses spectrum at 902.85 MHz. The system uses a handheld detector and passive reflectors integrated into…
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apparel, helmets, protection gear or boots, the bureau said Tuesday (http://bit.ly/11kjowyhttp://bit.ly/11kjowy). “The signal from the reflector is received by the detector and enables search and rescue personnel to home in on the location of skiers, snowboarders, and others buried in avalanches.” But a waiver is needed because FCC rules don't permit nonvehicular location services in the 902-904 MHz band, the bureau said. Comments are due Nov. 13, replies Nov. 28. RECCO says on its website the system is used by more than 700 rescue organizations worldwide to find buried avalanche victims (http://bit.ly/11kjowy).