RCC Issues Whitepaper To Help Licensees

RCC has issued a whitepaper entitled, "First Response To 800 MHz Rebanding". The whitepaper focuses on assisting licensees affected by the 800 MHz rebanding proceeding who have not, as yet, determined how to respond to that process. This paper offers ten principles that RCC believes should be useful to licensees in preparing their first response to the prospect of rebanding.

To receive a copy of the whitepaper, please send an email to rebandsupport@rcc.com

MRT Article on 800 MHz Rebanding Questions and Answers

MRT today published an article intitled "800 MHz rebanding: Still more questions than answers" The article brings up several as of yet unanswered questions (read Rebanding Risks!) about the 800 MHz Rebanding Process. Check out RCC's Whitepaper on Rebanding Risks for even more issues to consider. Also, check back often as we are working on a whitepaper designed to help licensees prepare a first response to the rebanding process.

RCC Issues Whitepaper Discussing Rebanding Risks

No doubt as a Public Safety Industry participant (why else are you reading this :) ) you are acutely aware of the 800 MHz rebanding process. As with any major undertaking of the size and scope of the 800 MHz rebanding process, there are substantial risks that must be understood and minimized. In recognition of this need, RCC Consultants, Inc., has prepared a paper seeking to identify and analyze the risks which are inherent in the 800 MHz rebanding process. Click here for a copy.

As always, and suggestions can be sent to rebandsupport@rcc.com.

www.rcc.com/rebanding

Something To Think About

As a 800 MHz Licensee, you are undoubtedly hearing from a wide variety of groups and organizations associated with the 800 MHz Rebanding Process. Companies and groups such as Nextel, the TA, Independent Consultants, Lawyers, Industry Associations, The FCC, Equipment Manufactures etc are all involved in the process and all have different views and agendas.

For example, views on the complexity of the rebanding process range from (a) its a simple retuning exercise to (b) it requires a fully redundant system approach to ensure zero downtime and everything in between.

One thing to keep in mind while listening to all of these people is "Who will act in your best interest?"

We at RCC Consultants, Inc. believe that it is imperative that you have a well thought out strategy and plan for the rebanding process to ensure that your best interest are protected. There is too much at stake and any mistake could be disastrous.

Nextel Accepts FCC's Report & Order!

Well, the day has finally come! Nextel officially accepted the FCC's REport and order in WT Docket 02-55, "Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band," Click here to read the official letter.