The introduction of 800 MHz cellular systems has created interference with Public Safety and Other non-800 MHz cellular systems operating in the band. That matter has been addressed in the following Commission documents:
8/6/2004
REPORT AND ORDER, FIFTH REPORT AND ORDER, FOURTH MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER, AND ORDER (FCC 04-168)
Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band
Statement of Chairman Powell:
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Statement of Commissioner Abernathy:
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Statement of Commissioner Copps:
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Statement of Commissioner Adelstein:
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More information about the 800 MHz band reconfiguration may be found at our
Public Safety web site that addresses the issue or the 800 MHz Transition Administrator's web site.
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