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We are in the process of setting up infrastructure for a govt entity. We have chosen 800MHz, as footprint of system will be geographically a small city. I am looking into registering a license for 800MHz conventional, dual mode. Given the instability and dynamic nature of 800 right now, I have several questions on how to properly go about this process. In addition, we have a mobile repeater which we are trying to obtain guidance on how to license.

If anyone has some time to provide some guidance it would be appreciated.

Also if anyone knows of a web site which may be the equivalent of "FCC Licensing for Dummies" that would also be helpful.

Thanks Much..

Surely you have a vendor or consultant that can help you with this. If not, you will need to contact a frequency coordinator from this list and they will obtain your frequencies and assist with the licensing. Afterwords you can contract with a vendor and order the equipment based on what your license requirements are. Make sure all quotes are "turn key" and include some type of performance testing and penalty for preventable delays. This really isn't something you can just go and do. Lots of rules and proceedures are to be followed. Best bet is to hire a reputable consultant to walk you through the process.

What he said. I could not have said it better. Unless you're "in the business" of developing LMR systems you definitely don't want to do this on a DIY basis. You will waste so much time you'll end up kicking yourself. Consultants do it all for you, and yes, they are well paid for their work, but it's all worth it.

Also with 800 MHZ there are two choices, the SMR band and the NPSPAC band. If there are no more SMR channels available, which is easier to coordinate as you only have to deal with the coordinator of your choice that ai4ui pointed out, you will have to contact the local NPSPAC region for your area http://publicsafety.fcc.gov/pshs/public ... ectory.htm to get their approval.