The NPSTC Spectrum Management Committee was formed to focus its activities on the furtherance of public safety communications by utilizing Spectrum Management policy and techniques can provide the first responder community with a more effective and efficient communications product. The NPSTC Spectrum Management Committee currently oversees the activities of the following Working Groups.
700 MHz Advocacy
This Working Group will promote the availability of 700 MHz spectrum for public safety and Homeland Security nationwide, develop recommendations on 700 MHz issues for the NPSTC Governing Board action, and facilitate outreach to the public safety user community and government decision makers on 700 MHz issues. The initial objectives of this group are to:
- Advance TV Clearing;
- Support shortspacing of land mobile and TV stations, pending full TV clearing;
- Encourage FCC to stop licensing additional LPTV stations in channels 60-69;
- Develop a position on the wideband reserve spectrum;
- Support conformance of 700 MHz station ID rules to match those at 800 MHz;
- Obtain FCC clarification of Fixed Operation status for 700 MHz;
- Develop a position on 12.5/6.25 kHz reconsideration issues; and
- Assist the Technology Committee in seeking FCC action on the TIA 902 wideband standard previously recommended by the NCC.
GPS Interference
Mission: To participate in the LightSquared Technical Working Group (TWG) established to evaluate the potential for interference to GPS systems and usage and remain dedicated to protecting and enhancing the communications capabilities of our nation’s first responder community.
Narrowbanding Below 512 MHz
Mission: Assess the status of Narrowbanding Below 512 MHz on a nationwide basis and provide a central repository for information to assist agencies in meeting the 2013 narrowbanding deadline. The initial objectives of this group are to:
- Develop deliverables regarding what needs to be addressed;
- In the NPSTC Narrowbanding web page, include links to the documents (may include commercial links, as separate). Include links to the member organizations with narrowbanding information.
Specialized Communications Applications
Address strategies and spectrum for public safety airborne-to-ground video operations.
- Define issue, incl. any partial solutions in use and shortfall to PS requirements
- Determine solution options
- Develop recommendations to FCC for Board approval
- WG members: (seek those interested at meeting)
Deployable Aerial Communications Architecture White Paper – September 22, 2011
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Volunteer
If you'd like to participate in this Committee, please use the form below to volunteer. You will be contacted with the information for the next meeting.
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