EWA to Host 800 MHz Public Safety Coordination Teleconference Call
On Friday, January 9, 2009, at 12:00 Noon (EST), Enterprise Wireless Alliance (EWA) will host an informational teleconference concerning the newly vacated Sprint Nextel 800 MHz spectrum. To participate, please dial 800.377.8846, and enter password 61903955#. Information provided will cover the following items:
• Eligibility for the vacated spectrum
• An overview of the Commission’s Vacated Channel Search Engine (VCSE)
• Application procedures
• Pre-coordination and certification requirements
• Sprint Nextel’s continued operations and notification
• EWA’s role in frequency coordination and certification
• Questions and Answers
As background, on December 29, 2008, the FCC released its Public Notice concerning the identification and the coordination procedures of the 854-854.5 MHz band channels that are now available to Public Safety applicants. EWA is now accepting applications for coordination and certification of these frequencies. If you have any questions concerning the teleconference or EWA’s processing of public safety applications, please contact Ms. Ila R. Dudley, Vice President Spectrum Management, at 800.482. 8282 or ila.dudley@enterprisewireless.org.
We look forward to your participation.
