Please note that the proposed changes in the NPRM be applied to the encoded
analogue content limits for PCM Modem.

Henry Mar
Industry Canada 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Anh T. Wride [SMTP:[email protected]]
> Sent: Friday, October 30, 1998 4:29 AM
> To:   [email protected]
> Subject:      Re: Change in FCC Level Level Requirements
> 
> PLEASE be careful about this news on changes in Signal Power of Part 
> 68.  CC Docket 98-163 is a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the 
> comment period just ended on October 29.  Reply Comments are due on 
> November 13, 1998.  After the FCC receives all inputs, the Commission 
> will then decide on the Report and Order.  This may take considerable 
> time before the changes (if any) are implemented in Part 68.  To 
> date, the subject of PCM modem signal power level has been very 
> controversial, and the Commission will most likely receive both 
> support and opposition to its proposal.  It is not clear which 
> direction or even what the exact number of the final changes will be. 
>  Do not change your firmware just because there is an NPRM.  We have 
> seen NPRMs languishing for some time at the Commission.  This one may 
> be actioned on faster due to the Biennial Review process pressure, 
> but I would wait for the Final Ruling before I change my 
> software.
> 
> Anh Wride
> Director of Engineering
> Communication Certification Laboratory
> Chair , TIA TR41.9
> Terminal Attachment Programs

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