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Welcome Back To The Wireless Messaging News Texas company plans 160m band Wireless Power TransferSWLing Post reports Texzon Technologies has been granted an FCC experimental license, callsign WJ2XGB, to test Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) from 1710 kHz to 1900 kHz in the 160 meter band. Texzon Technologies apparently aim to conduct testing in the spectrum range from 1710 kHz to 1900 kHz with an input power of less than 5 kW and EIRP limited to 100 watts or less. The FCC license permits an ERP of 1000 watts. Source: Southgate Amateur Radio News More details and FCC documentation follow below near the end of this issue. There is considerable interest from ham radio operators in Texas about this technology. (Is it viable?) My grandfather believed that someday electric power would be delivered to homes without wires. Of course, we know that the famous “mad scientist” Nikola Tesla first discovered resonant coupling during his pioneering experiments in wireless power transfer around the turn of the 20th century. [Wikipedia] By the way, lots of people — in recent years — have become interested in Tesla's research and are wondering if he was mad or just an eccentric genius. You are welcome to comment on this topic. Burch Falkner has written an op-ed about his take on Super Bowl LII and his concern about the effects of RF radiation. I always like receiving comments from Burch. He is one of those silver tongued, southern gentlemen, and he marches to a different drummer. Don't miss it in the LETTERS TO THE EDITOR section below. New Zealand Selects one2many for National Emergency Mobile Alert System So . . . on to more news. |
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The Internet of Lifesaving Things: Smarter Cities, Smarter ResponseBUSINESS / Jan 09, 2018 With all 50 U.S. states, 3 territories and the District of Columbia opted in to FirstNet, AT&T is given a unique opportunity to bridge public safety’s capabilities with the Internet of Things (IoT). By Mike Zeto, general manager, AT&T Smart Cities Boots on the ground. Eyes in the sky. First responders are always there when we need them. And we believe it’s our responsibility to help serve the everyday heroes who help protect us. All 50 U.S. states, 3 territories and the District of Columbia opted in to FirstNet. That presents a unique opportunity to bridge public safety’s capabilities with the Internet of Things (IoT). This can help create smarter cities and smarter responses. And ultimately, it can help connect first responders to the world around them like never before. It’s an exciting time to explore how technology and connectivity will transform public safety in 2018 and beyond. Here’s how we see the intersection of IoT and FirstNet helping support public safety. Some already exist and others are future possibilities.
As these capabilities are brought onto the FirstNet platform, first responders can be confident they’ll have highly secure, reliable access to near real-time data and video feeds. This information can support response, help with situational awareness and boost collaboration. Plus, all public safety traffic on the FirstNet platform will be routed through a dedicated core with end-to-end encryption to help meet first responders’ sensitive communications needs. We’ve only just scratched the surface of possibilities. AT&T is helping shape the future through the Internet of Lifesaving Things innovation. We plan to make it easy for first responders to manage their connections through the launch of AT&T Control Center for FirstNet later this quarter. And we look forward to empowering first responders by placing innovative and dependable new tools in their hands to help them respond to incidents more quickly, safely and effectively. 1 Based on a 2015 report from the National Fire Protection Association. |
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Dominica Post-Disaster Needs Assessment Cites Amateur Radio's Role after MariaThe ARRL Letter for February 8, 2018 A post-hurricane disaster needs assessment published this past fall by the Government of Dominica points up the significance of Amateur Radio's role in the relief and recovery effort on the tiny Caribbean island nation in the wake of Hurricane Maria last September. It also calls for expanding the pool of radio amateurs on the island who could help in future disasters.
The report, Commonwealth of Dominica Post-Disaster Needs Assessment — Hurricane Maria, September 18, 2017, noted that all telecommunication services on Dominica except for Amateur Radio were disabled from September 19 to 21. Some 30 cellular sites were destroyed or severely damaged, and the fiber-optic backbone was severed in several locations, leading to a nationwide loss of connectivity, the report said. In addition to the private telecommunications networks, “an emergency communications network consisting of Amateur Radio operators is supposed to exist within the purview of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC),” the report pointed out. The Post-Disaster Needs Assessment concluded that Hurricane Maria caused nearly $931 million in damage, plus losses of more than $380 million — which, according to the report, amounts to 226% of Dominica's 2016 gross domestic product (GDP). “The interruption of telecommunication services had a significant negative human impact as Dominica was almost cut off from the outside world for 3 days. Communities within Dominica were isolated from one another,” said the report, which was published last November 15. The needs assessment said that “a sparse Amateur Radio network” suffering from a lack of trained operators and back-up power, plus “a few satellite phones” delivered information “required for critical relief and rescue activities.” “The Government should rehabilitate the ECN (Emergency Communications Network) by offering training to persons interested in becoming Amateur Radio operators nationwide, with the goal of having a licensed Amateur Radio operator in every community with an emergency shelter,” the report recommended.
The report also proposed that emergency shelters and the EOC be equipped with Amateur Radio and/or a satellite phone, “so that contact may be quickly established during or after a storm.” The report also recommended that the government of Dominica “develop a plan for the operation and maintenance of the network long term, including replacement of equipment, training of operators and activation procedures for the network in case of an emergency.” In the short term, the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment advised, rehabilitation of the existing National Emergency Communications Network should include the purchase of Amateur Radio equipment, including repeaters, as well as satellite phones and “other technology required for the network.” The Yasme Foundation, Yaesu USA, the Foundation for Amateur International Radio Service (FAIRS), and individual GoFundMe donors joined forces last fall to restore country-wide Amateur Radio communication on Dominica in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Private pilots Brian Machesney, K1LI, and Dave Bridgham, N1AHF, transported a planeload of Amateur Radio gear, relief equipment, and supplies as part of an effort to better prepare the small Caribbean island nation for future disasters. — Thanks to Brian Machesney, K1LI |
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Swissphone offers high-quality pagers, very robust and waterproof. Swissphone offers the best sensitivity in the industry, and battery autonomy of up to three months. First responder may choose between a smart s.QUAD pager, which is able to connect with a smartphone and the Hurricane DUO pager, the only digital pager who offers text-to-voice functionality. Bluetooth technology makes it possible to connect the s.QUAD with a compatible smartphone, and ultimately with various s.ONE software solutions from Swissphone. Thanks to Bluetooth pairing, the s.QUAD combines the reliability of an independent paging system with the benefits of commercial cellular network. Dispatched team members can respond back to the call, directly from the pager. The alert message is sent to the pager via paging and cellular at the same time. This hybrid solution makes the alert faster and more secure. Paging ensures alerting even if the commercial network fails or is overloaded. Swissphone sets new standards in paging: Paging Network
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REMINDER: CPNI Reports are Due March 1On February 7, the Wireline Competition Bureau issued a Public Notice reminding carriers and interconnected VoIP providers of their obligation to file, by March 1, 2018, their annual certification documenting compliance with the Commission’s CPNI rules. CPNI includes sensitive personal information that carriers collect about their customers during the course of their business relationship (e.g., telephone numbers of calls made and received; the frequency, duration, and timing of such calls; and any services purchased by the consumer, such as call waiting and voicemail). The Commission’s rules seek to ensure that CPNI is adequately protected from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. BloostonLaw has developed a compliance manual for CPNI, which is available by contacting the firm. BloostonLaw is also available to assist in filing the associated certification. BloostonLaw Contacts: Gerry Duffy and Sal Taillefer. HeadlinesFCC Releases CAF Phase II Documents; Applications Due March 30, Auction to Begin July 24This week, the FCC released several items related to the Connect America Fund Phase II auction, including the Public Notice adopted at last month’s Open Meeting which included the application deadline and official start date of the Auction. Applications are due March 30, and the auction is scheduled to begin on July 24. A copy of the Public Notice can be found here. The Rural Broadband Auctions Task Force also released an updated guide that provides technical and mathematical detail regarding the proposed bidding, assignment, and support amount determination procedures for the auction. This guide provides examples and serves as a supplement to the bidding and bid processing procedures described in the CAF II Auction Procedures Public Notice. It is available under the “Education” tab of the Commission’s Phase II auction website (www.fcc.gov/connect-america-fund-phase-ii-auction), where it will remain available and accessible for reference. The Wireline Competition Bureau also released a revised final list of census blocks eligible for auction, a revised list of the census block groups and associated annual reserve prices and location counts, and a revised map showing the eligible blocks within the census block groups. The list of census blocks can be found at https://www.fcc.gov/files/caf2auctionpublishblockfeb2018csv. The list of census block groups can be found at https://www.fcc.gov/files/caf2auctionpublishcbgfeb2018csv. The map can be found at https://www.fcc.gov/maps/caf2-auction-final-areas. The revised lists remove census block groups with a $0 reserve price and census blocks that overlap certain rate-of-return carrier study area boundaries. Based on this revised list, 30,033 census block groups, containing a total of 210,647 eligible census blocks, will be available for bidding in the auction. The FCC also released the text of the Order on Reconsideration regarding CAF Phase II that it also adopted at the recent meeting. As we reported in a previous edition of the BloostonLaw update, this Order addresses remaining issues raised by parties challenging the FCC’s orders implementing the Connect America Phase II auction. A copy of the Order on Reconsideration can be found here. BloostonLaw Contacts: Ben Dickens, Gerry Duffy, Mary Sisak, and Sal Taillefer. FCC Issues Tentative Agenda for February Open MeetingOn February 1, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced that the following items are tentatively on the agenda for the January Open Commission Meeting, which is currently scheduled to take place on February 22:
The Open Meeting will be streamed live at www.fcc.gov/live and can be followed on social media with #OpenMtgFCC. Continuing with the FCC’s pilot program, public drafts of each item described above is linked within the description. One-page cover sheets are included in the public drafts to help summarize each item. These are not final drafts and may be different than what the FCC ultimately considers and adopts. BloostonLaw Contacts: Ben Dickens, Gerry Duffy, and John Prendergast. Commissioners Clyburn and O’Rielly Post Rate-of-Return Expense TableOn January 31, FCC Commissioners Mignon Clyburn and Michael O’Rielly made a post on the FCC’s official blog which included “a list of expenses that should be categorically excluded from reimbursement.” According to the Commissioners, “this list is the bare minimum of what the Commission should accept as we seek to make the high-cost program more efficient. It addresses the most egregious activities and brings needed reform and clarity to the program.”
The Commissioners also recommended these exclusions for adoption within the Commission's other USF programs as well. BloostonLaw Contacts: Ben Dickens, Gerry Duffy, and Mary Sisak. Law & RegulationFCC to Testify at House Committee Budget HearingOn February 7, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) announced a series of hearings related to President Trump’s federal budget request. One of the hearings, scheduled for February 16, will hear testimony from all five of the FCC’s Commissioners. The President’s request is expected to be released on February 12, 2018. “I am pleased that so many members of the Trump Administration have worked closely with the Energy and Commerce Committee to schedule these important hearings. It is essential that Congress exercise our oversight responsibilities and we are eager to hear from the Administration on the President’s budget request and other key issues facing our nation,” said Chairman Walden. BloostonLaw Contacts: Ben Dickens, Gerry Duffy, and Sal Taillefer. Senate Passes Kari’s Law—To Ensure 911 from Multi-Line Telephone SystemsOn Monday, the U.S. Senate passed the Kari’s Law Act of 2017 (H.R. 582), which is designed to ensure that every call to 911 directly connects the caller to the PSAP. This law arises out of an incident in 2013 in which Kari Rene Hunt-Dunn was attacked by her estranged husband in Marshall, Texas. Her daughter tried to call “911,” but the calls did not go through because the hotel’s phone system required the caller to dial “9” in order to get a dial tone before dialing “911.” In praising this Congressional action, Chairman Pai stated that “[s]hortly after this terrible event, Kari’s father, Hank Hunt, channeled his grief into a determination to change this system. I’ve had the privilege of working with him since 2013 to do just that. Thanks to his courage and the tireless support of many others, we are one step closer to ensuring that 911 works every time, without anyone having to dial an access code.” H.R. 582 will require all Multi-Line Telephone Systems (MLTS) to have be configured so that users can directly dial “911” without the need for additional digits or a prefix form any phone. Additionally, under the proposed Act, an MLTS would have to be programmed to notify a designated point of contact any time a 911 call was initiated. MLTS systems serve several telephone users at a single site, such as office buildings, hotels, schools, colleges, etc. These systems typically require the dialing of a prefix or a single digit in order to obtain an outside line. Currently, users of the system must still dial a prefix or a digit in order to make a 911 call from an MLTS phone — which would now be prohibited. This Bill next goes back to the House to consider changes that were made in the Senate version before it can go to the President’s desk for signature. Under the version approved by the Senate, these changes would apply to MLTS systems that are manufactured, imported, offered for sale or lease, first sold or leased, or installed after two years after the date this Bill is signed by the President. BloostonLaw Contacts: Gerry Duffy DeadlinesMARCH 1: COPYRIGHT STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT FORM FOR CABLE COMPANIES. This form, plus royalty payment for the second half of calendar year 2011, is due March 1. The form covers the period July 1 to December 31, 2012, and is due to be mailed directly to cable TV operators by the Library of Congress’ Copyright Office. If you do not receive the form, please contact Gerry Duffy. MARCH 1: CPNI ANNUAL CERTIFICATION. Carriers should modify (as necessary) and complete their “Annual Certification of CPNI Compliance” for 2017. The certification must be filed with the FCC by March 1. Note that the annual certification should include the following three required Exhibits: (a) a detailed Statement Explaining How The Company’s Operating Procedures Ensure Compliance With The FCC’S CPNI Rules to reflect the Company’s policies and information; (b) a Statement of Actions Taken Against Data Brokers; and (c) a Summary of Customer Complaints Regarding Unauthorized Release of CPNI. A company officer with personal knowledge that the company has established operating procedures adequate to ensure compliance with the rules must execute the Certification, place a copy of the Certification and accompanying Exhibits in the Company’s CPNI Compliance Records, and file the certification with the FCC in the correct fashion. Our clients can forward the original to BloostonLaw in time for the firm to make the filing with the FCC by March 1, if desired. BloostonLaw is prepared to help our clients meet this requirement, which we expect will be strictly enforced, by assisting with preparation of their certification filing; reviewing the filing to make sure that the required showings are made; filing the certification with the FCC, and obtaining a proof-of-filing copy for your records. Clients interested in obtaining BloostonLaw's CPNI compliance manual should contact Gerry Duffy (202-828-5528) or Mary Sisak (202-828-5554). Note: If you file the CPNI certification, you must also file the FCC Form 499-A Telecom Reporting Worksheet by April 1. BloostonLaw Contacts: Gerry Duffy and Mary Sisak. MARCH 1: FCC FORM 477, LOCAL COMPETITION & BROADBAND REPORTING FORM. This annual form is due March 1 and September 1 annually. The FCC requires facilities-based wired, terrestrial fixed wireless, and satellite broadband service providers to report on FCC Form 477 the number of broadband subscribers they have in each census tract they serve. The Census Bureau changed the boundaries of some census tracts as part of the 2010 Census. Specifically, three types of entities must file this form:
BloostonLaw contacts: Ben Dickens, Gerry Duffy, and Mary Sisak. MARCH 31: STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT CAPACITY REPORT. No later than March 31, 2018, all U.S. international carriers that owned or leased bare capacity on a submarine cable between the United States and any foreign point on December 31, 2017 and any person or entity that held a submarine cable landing license on December 31, 2017 must file a Circuit Capacity Report to provide information about the submarine cable capacity it holds. Additionally, cable landing licensees must file information on the Circuit Capacity Report about the amount of available and planned capacity on the submarine cable for which they have a license. Last year, the FCC eliminated the requirement for U.S. International Carriers that owned or leased bare capacity on a terrestrial or satellite facility to show its active common carrier circuits for the provision of service to an end-user or resale carrier, including active circuits used by itself or its affiliates. Calendar At-a-GlanceFebruary March Mar. 1 – Copyright Statement of Account Form for cable companies is due.
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Texzon Technologies, LLC NARRATIVE STATEMENT Pursuant to Sections 5.203 of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 5.203 (2016), Texzon Technologies, LLC (“Texzon”) hereby respectfully requests experimental license from January 17, 2018 to January 17, 2020, to operate in the 1800 kHz spectrum band. This experimental license will allow Texzon to continue the experimental testing done under experimental special temporary authority (call sign: WL9XKQ). Texzon is developing systems for the excitation of terrestrial electromagnetic surface waves (Zenneck surface waves, not Norton ground waves) with the ultimate intent of more efficient broadcast signaling without the current issues associated with ionosphere skip interference. The equipment to be used is experimental and proprietary and is entirely of a prototype nature. Testing will be done under the control of the General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) held by: Kenneth Corum As well as under the control of Amateur licensee: Michael Paul Taylor A. Texzon is a startup technology company focused in the fields of energy storage and distribution. Texzon will be recording precise field strength measurements at the requested frequency ranges using low frequency spectrum analyzers and calibrated antennas. The purpose of the test is to determine the efficiency of design of the prototype and validate the science of the terrestrial EM surface wave for use in signaling. Importantly, Texzon believes such testing will be non-radiating – which will limit the interference effects to any other party in the spectrum bands under test. The system under test will be used to demonstrate the science and applications of Zenneck surface waves and is a precursor to a larger demonstration of this new signaling technology. The experimental license is needed to tune and test the demonstration apparatus. B. Texzon proposes to conduct its experimental testing at its facilities in Texas. The approximate reference coordinates (in Datum: NAD83) of the fixed location is:
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D. Texzon has requested authority to operate in the 1800 kHz band. The 1800 kHz band is a primary Amateur Radio Service as well as a primary band for fixed, mobile, and radiolocation services. Texzon understands that it must accept any interference from any users of this band and that all operations by Texzon will be on a secondary basis. Texzon has established a point of contact identified below with “kill switch” authority should any interference occur to primary licensed services. Should interference occur, Texzon will take immediate steps to resolve the interference, including, if necessary, arranging for the discontinuance of operation. E. Texzon is not seeking authority to perform a market study under the requested experimental license. Moreover, no fees will be charged to entities using the equipment during this test. Entities will be advised in accordance with Section 2.803 of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. §2.803, that any unapproved devices which have not been authorized as required by the FCC are not being offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained. F. Texzon submits that issuance of an experimental license as requested is in the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Grant of an STA will help Texzon to develop and test innovative equipment that will allow for more effective and efficient power management and distribution. G.
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Close to 67,000 football fans paid approximately $3,000 each to be subjected to high levels of illegal radiation last evening. The place was US Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings and site of Super Bowl 52. At this game, the teams and attendees were subjected to high levels of RF radiation vastly exceeding legal safety standards. The result can be cataracts, brain tumors and death. The cause? Cell phone transmitters, on the ground, throughout the stadium, in the handrails, even under the seats! It is a well known fact that there are high risks associated with the use of cell phone use, and it particular the more advanced 4G and 5G technology. Way back in the 90's, the levels of cell phone radiation were much lower than today although the danger was well known and safety standards, known as SAR, were created and implemented to protect users from health risks. SAR is a measure of the rate of RF (radio frequency) energy absorption by the body from the source being measured — in this case, a cell phone, and/or a nearby cellular transmitting station. SAR provides a straightforward means for measuring the RF exposure characteristics of cell phones to ensure that they are within the safety guidelines set by the FCC. Apparently, these dangers and regulatory issues are being totally ignored in an ever increasing quest to provide high speed broadband communications everywhere we live, work, and play; and in particular at major sporting events. Oh, what the heck, a little brain damage never hurt anyone, did it? I don't know, but I also know the no one seems to be able to explain the increasing rate of Alzheimers, autism, dementia, or lower IQs either. Interesting article at: http://www.thecommonsenseshow.com/2016/08/09/the-new-5g-network-is-deadly/ P.S. The Eagles did NOT win. That contested touchdown was not a touchdown. |
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