What does Rebanded mean?
What does Rebanded mean?
Rebanding (also called Reconfiguration) refers to the changes within the 800 MHz band that are taking place nationwide, in the United States. Detailed information about rebanding can also be found at 800ta.org. Rebanding should not be confused with Narrowbanding.
Is 900 MHz unlicensed?
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has three primary frequency bands designated for unlicensed operation. Unlicensed means the operator of the radios does not need to file directly with the FCC to use the radio. The three frequency bands used for this in the U.S. are the 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz.
What uses 900mhz band?
Currently, the entire 900 MHz band is designated for narrowband private land mobile radio communications and it has been primarily used for two-way dispatch radio communications by land transportation, utility, manufacturing, and petrochemical companies.
What is 800 MHz Rebanding?
In 2004, the Commission launched its 800 MHz reconfiguration program, known as rebanding, to eliminate harmful interference to public safety radio systems and other 800 MHz licensees caused by commercial cellular networks operated by Sprint (now T-Mobile) and other providers.
What are the Npspac frequencies?
The public safety NPSPAC bands from 821 to 824 MHz and 866 to 869 MHz are scheduled to be relocated to the lower end of the 800 MHz band; 806 to 809 and 851 to 854 MHz.
What frequencies are banned?
Prohibition on use of the 700 MHz band In 2010, the FCC prohibited the use of wireless mics and devices on unused broadcast channels on the 600 MHz service band and on the 700 MHz band – specifically the frequencies between 698 and 806 MHz.
What is 900MHz?
As the FCC explains in a press release, the 900 MHz band is “currently designated for narrowband land mobile radio communications and primarily used by land transportation, utility, manufacturing and petrochemical companies.”
Is 868 MHz legal in US?
No. The FCC does not allow unlicensed transmitters in this band.
How did Plan 9 get its name?
Plan 9 (band) Plan 9 is an American neo-psychedelic band from Rhode Island formed in 1979. The group was named for the 1950s science fiction film Plan 9 from Outer Space.
What will happen to my Network during rebanding?
During rebanding the following will occur: All licensees with channels between 866-869 MHz (NPSPAC) must relocate to equivalent channels between 851-854. All licensees other than ESMRs with channels between 851-854 MHz must relocate to equivalent channels between 854-862. Nextel and other ESMR operators must relinquish all channels below 862 MHz.
What are the most common questions and misconceptions about rebanding?
The following answers are for the most common questions and misconceptions regarding rebanding. 1. Rebanding has nothing to do with 700 MHz or any other band other than 800 MHz. 2. Rebanding has nothing to do with cellular telephones. 3. Rebanding does not require switching to digital.
