Narrowbanding Services

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has mandated that all non-federal public safety licenses which use 25 mHz private land mobile radio (LMR) systems must migrate to 12.5 mHz narrowband voice channels and highly efficient data channel operations by January 1, 2013.

HSC INDUSTRIAL provides several services to assist public safety agencies (and other 25 kHz radio system users) in meeting this FCC mandated directive. HSC technicians will review existing communications systems/equipment and provide solutions to fit individual compliance needs.

Some of our narrowbanding compliance services include:

• Review, inventory, and assessment of existing communications systems
• Quoting, estimating and planning services to assist in narrowband system migration (accommodating public safety and nonpublic safety systems)
• Licensing: Frequency applications & existing license transfers
• Upgrading services (such as programming) for 12.5 kHz compatible equipment.
• Equipment replacement

Compliance

Newer VHF/UHF radio equipment (FCC approved equipment issued after Feb. 4, 1997) has the capability for both 25 kHz and 12.5 kHz operation. While some equipment may only need re-programming to comply; other equipment cannot be upgraded and therefore must be replaced in order to conform to narrowbanding regulations.

Non-compliance can negatively impact public safety. Using the narrowband channels will provide more efficient use of the spectrum and greater spectrum access for users, as well as ensure interoperability and eliminate harmful interference.

Interim Deadlines

• January 1, 2011
  The FCC will no longer grant applications for new voice operations or applications to expand the authorized contour of stations using 25 kHz channels. Only narrowband authorizations will be granted. Also, the FCC will prohibit manufacture or importation of new equipment operating on 25 kHz channels. This will reduce the availability of new equipment for legacy radio systems and will affect how agencies maintain and upgrade older systems.

• January 1, 2013
  Deadline for 12.5 kHz migration or conversion to a technology that achieves equivalent efficiency

Assistance

Whether you require programming services, license transfers or you need an estimate for equipment replacement HSC's communications personnel have the capabilities to provide a variety of narrowbanding services to meet FCC mandated 12.5 mHz compliance.

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