Spectrum Issues

Radio and RF spectrum issues were the primary reason for UTC's creation in 1948, and they remain a primary concern of many members. UTC's Legal/Regulatory Department, working with the Public Policy Division's Spectrum Issues Committee, keeps abreast of the multitude of spectrum policy and compliance issues that can affect specific member networks or provide opportunities for necessary growth. We also retain a primary goal of gaining access to dedicated spectrum for the critical infrastructure industries that enable all other economic activity in the nation.

Some of our important spectrum issues are listed below. Please contact us if you have questions about these, or any other wireless issue.

Petition For Rulemaking To Establish Rules Governing Critical Infrastructure Industry Fixed Service Operations in the 14.0 - 14.5 GHz Band

Amending 60 GHz Channel to acommodate 30 MHz Channels - UTC Reply to Comments

Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band - WT Docket No. 02-55 - UTC Reply Comments

UTC Comments on New 800 MHz Band Plan for U.S.–Canada Border Region.

Southern Governors Association Communications Study

800 MHz Rebanding -- WT Docket No. 02-55

In one of the most complex wireless proceedings ever, the FCC mandated a nearly complete shuffling of the 851-869 MHz private land mobile frequency band, seeking to eliminate harmful interference to licensees caused by one CMRS carrier. Many UTC members are among those affected by this proceeding, and are concerned about continued access to this important spectrum following the scheduled completion of rebanding in June 2008.

Narrowbanding

PLMR Fourth Memorandum and Opinion of Order

FCC Mandates 150-512 MHz Narrowbanding -- WT Docket No. 99-87
The Commission has imposed a 2013 deadlines for migration to 12.5 kHz operations in the 150-512 MHz private land mobile radio frequency bands. It also is considering whether similar requirements are needed to move licensees to 6.25 kHz operations in the future, although it has decided against a mandate at present. This migration is having a major impact on all UTC members operating wireless systems in the 150-512 MHz bands.