DSA Proposes Alternatives for 'Underutilized' 4.9 Band
The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance asked the FCC to seek comment on possible new uses for the 4.9 GHz public safety band, including transferring intelligent transportation from 5.9 GHz. DSA also suggested tiered sharing, with first tier public safety incumbents, which…
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would be protected from harmful interference. “Since allocating the 4.9 GHz band for public safety use in 2002, the Commission has tried a number of approaches to encourage greater use and investment in the band,” said a filing posted Thursday in docket 07-100: “Despite these efforts, a dearth of equipment and lack of widespread use by public safety agencies continues to render the band largely underutilized.” Commissioner Mike O’Rielly and others say the FCC is poised to act (see 2005040061).