Hi All,
Here is the kind of work that WISPA is involved in for you. These are some
of the issues that make it important to join. These fights take time and
money. The more folks that help out, the less of a load that we all have to
bear.
This is from a list that Cisco, Intel, New America, WISPA, and a select
handful of others participate on.
This is the latest data I have on what's happening on the 04-186 empty TV
channels issue. For those that don't know it, there is a lot of space in
the 400 to 700 mhz range that's sitting empty in most markets today. When
the DTV switchover takes place, there will be even more. We're working as
hard as we can to get those channels opened up for unlicensed uses.
laters,
Marlon
(509) 982-2181 Equipment sales
(408) 907-6910 (Vonage) Consulting services
42846865 (icq) And I run my own wisp!
64.146.146.12 (net meeting)
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www.odessaoffice.com/marlon/cam
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Calabrese" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: >
Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 5:33 AM
Subject: Re: [TVWHITESPACE] FCC vote
Thanks Mike. Here's a summary I wrote after the meeting, fyi. LA Times
has an article this morning as well.
I attended the meeting and spoke to several staff after.
Unquestionably, the Order & FNPRM falls far short of -- and likely
undermines -- the broadband purposes of your Senate legislation. Here's
what the Order will say and some impressions:
* No use of the white spaces until after Feb. 14, 2009 or end of
DTV transition (presumably whichever is later)
* Assumption that fixed access BB can operate on any of 2-51,
except 37
* Personal/portable will not be allowed anywhere on 14-20 (though
Copps/Adelstein got a footnote saying this is "for now" not permanently
barred)
* FNPRM will take comments on whether personal/portable access
will be allowed on "any" other channels (Julie Knapp emphasized this
negative framing in the press conference after, although Copps/Adelstein
staff seem to presume that personal/portable access will be allowed if
interference can be avoided)
* Will be questions whether assignment should be licensed,
unlicensed "or hybrid" (there is no rebuttable presumption or tentative
decision for unlicensed)
* FNPRM will ask questions on feasibility of all 3
interference-avoiding technologies: sensing/DFS, beacon and geolocation
My reaction is that this sets us further back than Powell's 2004 NPRM.
However, Copps and Adelstein wireless counsels - after meeting - said
that although they pushed hard but failed to get language in the Order
re "rebuttable presumption" or "tentative conclusion," they said Martin
was amenable to adding a 3d par. that is highly positive about
unlicensed in the band -- and they believe Marin is not opposed to
unlicensed in the band (but that he may be buying time with broadcasters
until he leaves next yera to run for office).
They also said GOP staff tell them Sen. DeMint pushed Martin hard for
the licensing/auction language (in line w/ amendment he filed prior to
markup) -- and that he probably agreed before hearing how strongly tech
companies and other commissioners felt about how creating uncertainty
could delay broadband investment and deployment.
FYI, Copps and Adelstein were VERY strong advocating unlicensed
exclusively in their statements at the meeting. The other 3 did not
mention it.
I strongly urge you to continue to make passage of Title VI a priority.
Your legislation is still needed (a) to give clarity so investment can
proceed and (b) so that broadband can be deployed even prior to Feb.
2009 if devices are certified to avoid TV interference.
Michael
Michael Calabrese
Vice President & Director,
Wireless Future Program
New America Foundation
202-986-2700 x327
www.spectrumpolicy.org
-----Original Message-----
From: FCC NPRM for UHF TV Band Unlicensed Use
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Marcus
Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 1:21 AM
To:
Subject: [TVWHITESPACE] FCC vote
Given timing of recent events, I doubt if the decision has actually been
reduced to paper. Thus, do not hold your breath while waiting for the
final text.
Video of meeting: http://www.fcc.gov/realaudio/mt101206.ram
(Warning: may cause drowsiness. Do not watch while driving or operating
dangerous equipment.)
Press release:
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-267867A1.pdf
Martin Statement:
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-267867A2.pdf
Copps Statement:
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-267867A3.pdf
Adelstein Statement:
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-267867A4.pdf
Tate Statement:
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-267867A5.pdf
McDowell Statement:
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-267867A6.pdf
Mike Marcus
www.marcus-spectrum.com
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