Will you be Narrowband Compliant by January 1, 2013?
Did you know that under the current and pending EMS Rules and Regulations there is a requirement for each licensed vehicle (transport or non-transport) to be able to communicate with hospitals?
Cellular communications do not meet this requirement.
Your radio equipment will need to be narrowband compliant to meet EMS Rules and Regulations requirements by January 1, 2013.
All newly purchased equipment in the last two years may not be narrowband compliant or capable.
Did you know that your current wideband FCC license will expire January 1, 2013?
You will need a license for narrowband communications by January 1, 2013 (note that the application process for this license may take up to 6 months).
You will not be able to operate equipment until a license is awarded (operating without a license may result in large fines per day from the FCC).
Will your agency be narrowband compliant by January 1, 2013?
All radio equipment that operates in the affected frequencies must be narrowband compliant (this includes, but is not limited to radios, paging equipment, and mobile data transmission).
Please e-mail Karen Owens with a point of a contact so that additional information on narrowbanding can be shared if needed.
