Technologie i telekomunikacja · 16.02.1996

Future Development of SMR Systems in the 800 MHz Frequency Band

In this Second Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making (Second Further Notice) in PR Docket No. 93-144, the Commission seeks comment on disaggregation of channel blocks and partitioning on the upper 200 channels of 800 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) spectrum, certain aspects of mandatory relocation as adopted in the First Report and Order (First R&O) in PR Docket No. 93-144, and eligibility of Basic Exchange Telecommunications Radio Service (BETRS) operators for certain upper 200 channels. In addition, we propose to adopt service and competitive bidding rules for the lower 80 SMR channels and the General Category channels in the 800 MHz band. Further, we have redesignated the General Category channels for exclusive SMR use. The intended effect of this action is to facilitate future development of SMR systems in the 800 MHz band through implementation of streamlined licensing procedures and the use of competitive bidding.