Transition Administrator notifies FCC of 800 MHz rebanding completion

Almost 17 years after the FCC called for the reconfiguration of 800 MHz spectrum—known as 800 MHz rebanding—the massive program of retuning more than 2,100 radio systems should be done in June, the 800 MHz Transition Administrator (TA) recently stated in its notice of program completion filed recently with the FCC.

“The TA has determined that all of the 800 MHz incumbent licensees in 2,169 reconfiguration agreements—except for the City of El Paso, Texas, and License Acquisitions—that were subject to reconfiguration have relocated to their post-reconfiguration frequencies and modified their licenses to delete their pre-reconfiguration frequencies or canceled their licenses,” the TA states in its filing with the FCC…

FCC Releases List of Communications Equipment and Services Raising National Security Risks

FCC Releases List of Communications Equipment and Services Raising National Security Risks

Bringing to a close the process initiated with the adoption of the Secure and Trusted Communications Act of 2019, the FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau released its list of communications equipment and services that it has deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security.  US-based service providers are prohibited from receiving federal subsidies for purchasing the listed communications equipment or services (the “Covered List”), and service providers will be given an opportunity to receive federal funds to subsidize the removal and replacement of the communications equipment and services included on the Covered List…

Clark County authorizes contracts with Bethel, Pleasant Twp. to join 9-1-1 dispatching operations (OH)

The Board of Clark County Commissioners has authorized contracts with Bethel and Pleasant townships to join the county’s 9-1-1 dispatching center.

The two townships are the first group to authorize dispatching contracts with the county after the City of Springfield reached a deal with the commission in late November. Although the county has received verbal or written confirmation that all Clark County emergency management personnel, excluding Green Twp., will sign on to join the new center…

Emergency Medical Dispatch Class– Morris County, NJ

Next date: Tuesday, October 05, 2021 | 08:30 AM
to Friday, October 08, 2021 | 04:30 PM

PRE-REQUISITES:    9-1-1 Telecommunicator’s Training & C.P.R. Certification. 

Copies of Certificates must accompany registration and be emailed to Mark Meehan.

A required course for 9-1-1 Telecommunicator.  This state approved certification course will enable the student to properly answer, prioritize and dispatch calls for medical aid, and to provide instructions for preliminary emergency medical care prior to arrival of emergency medical personnel.  This class will include practical exercises and demonstrations…

Telecommuncations Officer- 911 Dispatcher – Stafford (TX)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Communicate, via telephone, radio, and in person in a courteous manner and maintaining composure while communicating with irate and/or irrational people to obtain necessary information.
  • Operates computer systems and accurately inputs data into in-house, statewide, and federal systems…