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September 15, 2017 | Comments

The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) released a major resource to help better understand and address a formidable telecommunications industry challenge: the vulnerabilities in GPS.

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New Amateur Radio Bands Available Following UTC Notification

September 15, 2017 | Comments

New FCC rules permitting fixed amateur radio operations in 135.7 – 137.8 kHz (2,200 meter) and 472 – 479 kHz (630 meter) bands adopted in March became effective Sept. 15.

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PHI Requests Substantial Service Extension for 931 MHz Paging Licenses

September 15, 2017 | Comments

The FCC is requesting comment on a PHI Service Co. request for an extension of time or waiver of the performance requirement applicable to certain of its 931 MHz paging geographic area licenses.

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FCC Releases Order on Evaluating Opt-Out State Plans for Interoperability

September 15, 2017 | Comments

The FCC released an order establishing its procedures for evaluating opt-out state plans to the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) through a two-prong process for interoperability. The order is specific to the second interoperability prong.

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Amtrak Adds PTC to 310 Trains, Contracts Rockwell Collins for PTC Interface

September 14, 2017 | Comments

Amtrak plans to equip about 310 locomotives to operate using positive train control (PTC) technology and comply with the federal requirement by Dec. 31, 2018.

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ACD Telecom Joins P25 Interest Group

September 14, 2017 | Comments

The Project 25 (P25) Technology Interest Group (PTIG) welcomed ACD Telecom as its newest member.

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BK Technologies Is Open While Recovering from Irma

September 14, 2017 | Comments

BK Technologies, a two-way radio and infrastructure manufacturer based in West Melbourne, Florida, said it is open for business while recovering from Hurricane Irma.

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EchoStar Mobile, Thales Highlight 2 GHz Benefits for PPDR

September 14, 2017 | Comments

EchoStar Mobile and Thales said the 2 GHz band is important for communications connectivity for public protection and disaster response (PPDR) and provides resiliency for mission-critical applications.

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Intracom Supplies Surveillance Equipment to Dutch Railway Operator

September 14, 2017 | Comments

Intracom Telecom announced that it is working on a project to supply its 26 GHz technology to ProRail, the national Netherlands railway infrastructure operator, with a network of about 3,000 kilometers as backhaul to closed circuit TV (CCTV) and security/surveillance assets at the railway stations.

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CommScope Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Comlab

September 14, 2017 | Comments

CommScope filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Comlab, a provider of RF equipment based in Switzerland.

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