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FCC licensing question?

Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 12:10 pm
by FMROB
If one were to start the process to obtain a UHF business license for a UHF business channel but wanted to run P25 traffic on it what would you have to specifically request on the application? Any other considerations? Thanks, Rob

Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 12:44 pm
by /\/\y 2 cents
I do not think that their is any license restriction(s) for the type of mode (digi/analog) that you use. I only think that amatuer licenses have restrictions since the spectrum is not privately owned. I could be wrong and usually I am so you might want to check w/ the FCC to be sure. http://www.FCC.gov

Regards,
Steve

Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 1:30 pm
by k2hz
Yes, you have to specify the emission type(s) you will be using when you apply. If already licensed for analog (F3E), you would need to modify the license to specify the type of digital emission you want to use.

Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 3:22 pm
by FMROB
Ok, Sound without sounding stupid, what emission type would be

analog voice, and/or p25 (astro) type emissions on the same channel.

Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 3:48 pm
by k2hz
If you want to cover all possibilities:

11K3F3E Analog Voice
11K3F1E Digital Voice
11K3F1D Digital Data

Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 4:25 pm
by /\/\y 2 cents
See I knew somebody would know better...those emissions designators are a :o to memorize

Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 8:12 pm
by Will
Yes, and they are for 'narrowband' emissions.


But, even with the correct emission designators, you HAVE to ID in the clear. Every transmission or group of transmissions not to exceed 15 min.