Friday, December 17, 2010

FCC Narrow Banding Requirements

There is a lot of confusing information out there about the new FCC requirements for operating two way radios. Here is a little information regarding FCC requirements in 2013 for narrow banding. Please contact us at 704-597-5220 for further info.
FCC Narrowbanding What You Need To Know
Who is affected? All land mobile part 90, 25 kHz systems operating on VHF (136-174) and UHF (421-512) frequency bands.
Key dates: The FCC has set the following deadlines for licensees requiring migration to minimum 12.5 kHz efficiency systems.

January 1st 2011: Applications for new licenses or for license modifications to expand existing service areas must specify 12.5 kHz. The FCC will no longer accept two way radio applications at 25.0 kHz.

January 1st 2013: All licensees must convert and operate in 12.5 (narrowband). Existing dual mode (12.5/25.0) equipment must be converted over to 12.5 narrowband. Equipment operating only at 25.0 kHz must be replaced.

Please call us today at 704-597-5220 for any questions regarding the new FCC requirements. We are always happy to help.

Monday, December 6, 2010

New Rebates on Motorola Two Way Radios

Motorola has recently introduced a new line of two way radios called the XPR series. These radios offer the best of both worlds in analog or digital communications. The XPR radios are designed to easily migrate over from older existing analog systems to the new digital platform. They also have many other benefits such as being fully waterproof and standard 3 year warranties. When used in digital mode the options for XPR Motorola radios are endless. There is available GPS tracking soluctions as well as text messaging which eliminates the need for cell phones with reoccuring monthly charges. Motorola is currently offering some amazing rebates on these models. There is currently a trade in promotion or a mail in rebate of $400.00 for every 8 purchased. For more details please contact us 704-597-5220. There will not be a better time to purchase and the rebates end soon so act now by calling us at 704-597-5220.