Wireless Bureau Approves Modification Allowing PTC in Boston Area
The FCC Wireless Bureau approved a license modification allowing the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to deploy positive train control. Wednesday's order approves MBTA's request to operate 228 PTC base stations under automated maritime telecommunications system licenses WRAN721 and WRAN723. It…
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can "deploy a Congressionally-mandated PTC safety system on its commuter rail network, serving the greater Boston" area, the bureau said. “The public interest in rail safety will be served by granting MBTA permanent authority to operate the 228 proposed PTC base stations at transmitter output power levels ranging from 2 to 10 watts.”