FCC Proposes Revised Use of 800 MHz Band
The FCC published an NPRM seeking comment on a proposal that the agency introduce new, full-power, interstitial 12.5 kHz offset channels in the 809-817/854-862 MHz bands. The Enterprise Wireless Alliance asked the FCC to initiate the proceeding in 2009, the…
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FCC said. The proposal “creates the opportunity” for the launch of 319 additional voice-grade channels for use by public safety, businesses and others who need “high-site Specialized Mobile Radio” licensees, the agency said. “It leverages technology advancements that have made high quality narrow-band voice transmission a reality, and reflects Commission efforts to improve spectral efficiency in heavily used bands,” the NPRM said. “Our proposal may reduce barriers to innovation and encourage investment in new technologies that will enable Private Land Mobile Radio (PLMR) licensees to use the spectrum more efficiently.” The agency said the current rules have been in place since the 1970s. The FCC previously sought comment on the EWA petition through a public notice. The NPRM asks about the potential for the change to cause interference issues and on interference protection rules. Comments will be due 45 days after Federal Register publication, replies 60 days after publication.