Narrowbanding
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is mandating all public safety and industrial / business licensees convert existing 25 kHz radio systems to minimum narrowband 12.5 kHz efficiency technology by January 1, 2013. The purpose of the narrowband mandate is to promote more efficient use of the VHF and UHF land mobile frequency bands.
After January 1, 2013, licensees not operating at 12.5 KHz efficiency will be in violation of the Commission’s rules and could be subject to FCC enforcement action, which may include admonishment, monetary fines, or loss of license.
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Find answers to many questions concerning narrowbanding on our website. We have gleaned this information from various papers and sites from the FCC, Motorola and other organizations and agencies that are heavily involved in this process. And then we put them into easier-to-understand language on our website. We’ll stay up-to-date so you don’t have to!
Start here: http://www.firstwirelessinc.com/Narrowbanding_FAQs.html
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC’s jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions.
