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FCC Wants to Discuss Rules Governing Text to 9-1-1 by October
August 20, 2012When it comes to text messaging 9-1-1, “it can’t be about it – but about when and how.”
Read full articleNarrowbanding Deadline Won’t Change – Tell Your Neighbors
August 20, 2012The deadline to narrowband UHF and VHF channels is less than 5 months away and more than 1,000 agencies are…
Read full articleU.S. Acting Commerce Secretary Blank Announces FirstNet Board Appointments at APCO’s Annual Conference
August 20, 2012Minneapolis, Minn. – During the Opening General Session of APCO’s 78th Annual Conference & Expo, Dr. Rebecca M. Blank, United…
Read full articleSecretary of Commerce Announces Members of FirstNet Board
August 20, 2012Dr. Rebecca Blank, Acting Secretary of Commerce, this morning addressed the attendees of the 78th Annual APCO International Conference &…
Read full articleCalifornia: FCC Report Casts Light on Oakland Police Radio Problems
August 13, 2012A team of investigators have determined that the constant problems with Oakland’s $18 million public safety radio system is being caused by radio frequency interference.
Read full articleU.S. Secretary of Commerce Scheduled to Address Attendees at Annual Conference
August 9, 2012Alexandria, Va. – The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International is pleased to announce that on Monday, August 20,…
Read full articleProbe Continues in Radio Jam that Stymied Crews, May Have Caused Man’s Death
August 6, 2012A man who was among 11 people injured in a crash in which rescue crews were slowed by radio jamming died Thursday night at Maine Medical Center.
Read full article4.9 GHz Band
August 2, 2012The purpose of these proposed rules is to invigorate and maximize use of the 4.9 GHz band and attract more users while improving spectrum efficiency. The Commission seeks comment on formal coordination requirements, expanded eligibility, how the band can complement the 700 MHz public safety broadband network, technical rule changes, aeronautical mobile operations, interoperability standards, and deployment reporting.
Read full articleWireless E9-1-1 Phase II Location Accuracy Requirements; Federal Register Extracts
July 25, 2012Under the new rule section adopted by Third Report and Order, all new CMRS providers, in delivering emergency calls for Enhanced 911 service, must satisfy the handset-based location accuracy standard at either a county-based or Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP)-based geographic level.
Read full articleAPCO Officials Meet with FCC Leadership
July 18, 2012Alexandria, Va. – Terry Hall, First Vice President and the incoming President for the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO)…
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