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FCC designates 4.9 GHz fixed applications as primary

Published Friday, April 10, 2009

FCC commissioners yesterday released an order granting primary status to fixed 4.9 GHz links, which previously were given secondary status in the spectrum band dedicated to public safety. "By clarifying that 4.9GHz fixed links that connect base and mobile stations used to deliver broadband services are afforded primary status under our rules, the commission is promoting more intensive use of the spectrum for broadband applications in the band," FCC Acting Chairman Michael Copps said in a statement. "This, in turn, will provide first responders with greater ability to use emerging broadband technologies to share ...

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