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Baltimore County Asks FCC to Protect Public Safety Use of 6 GHz Band

Baltimore County said the FCC should protect microwave systems operating in 6 GHz spectrum, as the agency explores new rules for mid-band spectrum. The county said it uses 22 6 GHz microwave paths for public safety communications. “If unlicensed devices…

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are allowed in these frequency bands, the County urges the FCC to consider a practical implementation of an automated frequency control/coordination system, registration of devices as well as an accurate and timely listing of all 6 GHz systems in use and those included in the Prior Coordination Notice process,” it said in docket 17-183. “It would be very unfortunate if ... a multimillion dollar microwave system providing critical life safety radio traffic, is dependent upon low cost devices and users following the registration process.”