WInnForum Says ULS Could Complicate AFC in 6 GHz Band
Representatives of the Wireless Innovation Forum warned of recent irregularities in the FCC’s universal licensing system, which they said raises concerns for automated frequency coordination in the 6 GHz band, in a meeting with FCC staff. The FCC requires the…
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AFC system to rely on the ULS for fixed microwave link data “when calculating and establishing the exclusion zones to protect those microwave links from harmful interference,” said a filing posted Friday in docket 18-295. The ULS must be available for AFC operations and “when availability issues arise … AFC system operators must be immediately informed by the FCC that there is an issue and provided complete information on the nature of the issue,” the WInnForum said. During the Aug. 1-Oct. 22 period, daily license files weren’t posted in ULS on Aug. 1-4, Sept. 10 and 22, and Oct. 6-10, the group said. Weekly license files were delayed the week of Oct. 9 and daily application files were never posted Sept. 10, 22 and 23 and Oct. 6-10, the group said. The FCC didn't comment.