REVIEW OF PART 87 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES CONCERNING THE AVIATION RADIO SERVICE

1. REVIEW OF PART 87 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES CONCERNING THE AVIATION RADIO SERVICE. Amended Part 87 of the Commission's rules to accommodate the communications needs of the aviation community, and to ensure that aeronautical spectrum is used efficiently to enhance the safety of flight. by THIRD REPORT AND ORDER. (Dkt No. 01-289 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 06/01/2010 by R&O. (FCC No. 10-103). WTB
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2. Below are links to an important speech made by Commissioner Baker relative to the broad use of television white space. White space represents a very important tool in expanding broadband access to all Americans. White space technologies potentially offer many new tools for public safety as broadcasting enjoys a significant amount of spectrum in the United States.

White Spaces Technology Promises Benefits for Commercial, Municipal, and Public Safety Users.

It is important to recognize the hard work that has been done to advance the feasibility of accessing the TV white spaces while the FCC has been considering appropriate next steps. Whether developing a data base that identifies available white spaces in the TV band, lighting up a rural community or deploying useful applications, progress is being made. On the basis of just a few of the applications that I have heard about, it is clear there can be benefits. For example, one company has recently developed an online database to facilitate identification of TV white spaces. This tool will aid deployments in rural areas, enabling residents to experience high-speed Internet connectivity without the need for costly infrastructure deployments.

Smart City. Of course, all communities can benefit from using TV white spaces to bring broadband to their citizens. For example, creative “Smart City” applications, such as meter reading and remote monitoring, offer better services and save money. While fiber networks support municipal applications, there are still challenging locations where it is impractical to lay fiber. Wireless technologies offer the answer, and when deployed in the lower frequencies of the TV bands, they offer significant propagation advantages over other wireless solutions.

REMARKS OF COMMISSIONER MEREDITH ATTWELL BAKER. CMMR . "Maintaining a Spotlight on TV White Spaces Progress", TV White Spaces Summit http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-298832A1.doc
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http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-298832A1.txt