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Keller and Heckman LLPServing Business through Law and Science ®
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“FCC Licensing 102”Licensing SCADA Systems
ENTELEC Conference & ExpoApril 9, 2008
George R. Brown Convention CenterHouston, Texas
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Introduction
Jack Richards, Partner
Greg Kunkle, Associate
Elizabeth Buckley, Telecommunications Licensing Manager
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Topics
Industry Issues
Initial Considerations
Licensed SCADA Options
General Licensing Requirements
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Industry Issues
Importance to industryIncrease automation and efficiencyValue of Spectrum/OptionsLicensed vs. UnlicensedEnforcement
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Background
SCADA – Supervisory Control And Data AcquisitionMAS – Multiple Address SystemPart 101, Part 90, Part 15
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Initial Considerations
Area of CoverageExisting EquipmentLocationExisting InfrastructurePower LimitationsNumber of Remotes
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Licensed SCADA Options
941/932 MHz; 952/928 MHz450-470 MHz (primary)150-170 MHz; 450-470 MHz (secondary) 1.4 GHzAuctioned800/900 MHz
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941/932 MHz, 952/928 MHz
Rule Section 101.147PrimaryArea of Protection
145 km radius – Fixed to Fixed70 km radius – Fixed to Mobile81 km radius – Mobile to Mobile
Antenna Height LimitationsNone
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941/932 MHz, 952/928 MHz
Power Limitations5 Watts ERP - Master47 Watts EIRP - Remotes
Bandwidth25 kHz (grandfathered)12.5 kHzCan combine up to 50 kHz w/o justification
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941/932 MHz, 952/928 MHz
Engineering RequiredSupplemental ShowingMAS Certification
Processing Time959/928 MHz channel pairs are grandfathered – modifications are limited 956 MHz Simplex
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450-470 MHz (primary)
Rule Section 90.267(d)PrimaryArea of Protection
32 km radius – traditionalLarger radius with justification
Antenna Height Limitations7 Meters/20 Feet
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450-470 MHz (primary)
Power Limitations6 Watts ERP - Master2 Watts ERP - Remotes
Bandwidth12.5 kHz 6.25 kHz
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450-470 MHz (primary)
Engineering RequiredFrequency Coordinator Certification
Processing TimeFXOT Waiver
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150-170 MHz; 450-470 MHz (secondary)
Rule Section 90.35SecondaryArea of Protection
32 km radius – traditionalLarger radius with justification
Antenna Height LimitationsNone
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150-170 MHz; 450-470 MHz (secondary)
Power LimitationsConsistent with safe harbor table
Not to exceed 500 Watts
Bandwidth25 kHz 12.5 kHz6.25 kHz
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150-170 MHz; 450-470 MHz (secondary)
Engineering RequiredFrequency Coordinator Certification
Processing TimeFXOT Waiver
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1.4 GHz
Rule Section 90.2591427-1432 MHz
PrimaryDepending on location may be secondary to Wireless Medical Telemetry Service
Area of ProtectionAntenna Height Limitations
None
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1.4 GHz
Power LimitationsDepends on location and frequencyFixed - .611 – 61.1 Watts ERPMobile – .015 - .611 Watts ERPTemporary Fixed - .611 Watts ERP
Bandwidth12.5 kHzCan combine up to 50 kHz w/o justification
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1.4 GHz
Engineering RequiredFrequency Coordinator Certification
Processing TimeWMTS Interference Concerns
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Auctioned
Bands941/932 MHz959/928 MHzAMTS/220 MHz
Construction BenchmarksSpectrum Leasing
Form 608
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800/900 MHz
Permissible for licensees with exclusive voice use
LoadingSecondary Freeze
900 MHz New; Modifications allowed
800 MHzVaries on location/pre-rebanding frequency availability
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Construction Requirements
18-Month Construction Window941/932 MHz; 952/928 MHz
12-Month Construction Window450-470 MHz (primary)150-170 MHz; 450-470 MHz (secondary) 1.4 GHz 800/900 MHz
Slow Growth Available
5-year, 10-year const. benchmarksAuctioned
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License Renewals
90-day filing window
Can combine all renewals in same year
License Term
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FAA/ASR
FAA Form 7460-12-4 weeks processing time
FCC Form 854 – secures 7 digit ASR No.
FAA Form 7460-2
FAA uses feet while the FCC uses meters!
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Administrative Updates
Used to keep information on licenses current
Contact information particularly important
If administrative update changes the licensee name, FRN and related Antenna Structure Registrations must be updated
Superseding License will be issued upon FCC completion of Administrative Update
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STA/CTA
Conditional Temporary AuthorityDoes not apply
Special Temporary AuthorityUse to correct violation going forward or for immediate needGood for up to 180 days
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Questions?
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Thank You!!!
Jack Richards 202-434-4210; [email protected]
Greg Kunkle 202-434-4178; [email protected]
Elizabeth Buckley202-434-4282; [email protected]
