Licensing Of Fixed Data Systems; Spectrum Available For Fixed Data Systems - Motorola V186 - Cell Phone - GSM System Planner Manual

In February of 2003, the FCC asked for comments on its tentative conclusion that
transition dates for 6.25 kHz conversion would have to be adopted. Many commenters
said that it was too soon to establish a date for conversion to 6.25 kHz technologies; there
is no interoperability standard for 6.25 kHz equivalent technologies and equipment has
not been fielded and tested under real world conditions. The FCC has not yet made a
decision, but transition deadlines may be issued for conversion to 6.25 kHz technology.

Licensing of Fixed Data Systems

There are a few important considerations when applying for a license for a MOSCAD
system.
1. Location Description Code: Fixed, unless applying for certain frequencies that
allow Mobile designations to be used for fixed sites, typically with power and/or
antenna restrictions. Various Motorola radios can be licensed as mobile, but the
MOSCAD units are almost always at fixed, permanent locations.
2. Define operations as telephony, transfer of analog information from one to
multiple sites.
3. If the User is a Public entity, use the appropriate frequencies listed in the Public
Safety Pool.

Spectrum Available for Fixed Data Systems

UHF Low Power Pool
There are several options available for licensing Fixed Data systems. One of the possible
good ones is the new low power pool. In March of 2003, the FCC adopted new LMCC
low power pool recommendations. These frequencies come from the old UHF offset
channels and are grouped into five subsets, all 12.5 kHz. They are defined as:
• Group A – Campus type systems
• Group B – Data primary operations such as crane control
• Group C - Uncoordinated, itinerant use such as construction
• Group D – Central Station protection operation
• Public Safety
Using these low power pool channels, MOSCAD can be licensed as mobile, defining the
service area by KMRA of set of coordinates. You must observe the mobile power
restrictions. Fixed use on these channels is considered primary status unlike the old rules
where data was secondary.
Appendix B - FCC Information
Spectrum and Regulatory Update
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