Impact on Public Safety of Recent 4.9 GHz Ruling

Start Date:

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PDH Credit

1.00

Summary:

The National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE) invites you to join a conversation on how states are using the 4.9 GHz frequency. Speakers from several states will detail their use of the spectrum, including how it directly impacts safety for the traveling public. 

The webinar will also include a discussion on impacts of the recent FCC ruling on the 4.9 GHz spectrum going forward. (FCC Ruling is available here: https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-adopts-new-rules-public-safety-49-ghz-band). Speakers will provide a brief history of the spectrum use and what the decision might mean to the DOTs who have existing 4.9 licenses and those who are planning on implementing 4.9 systems. 

Instructors:

Moderator: 

  • Ferdinand Milanes, Chief, Office of Radio  Communications, Caltrans

Speakers: 

  • Lynne Yocom - Utah DOT
  • Tim McDowell - Washington State DOT
  • Alan S. Tilles, Esq,, The Government Wireless Technology & Communications Association (GWTCA).
  • Andrew Maxymillian, Blue Wing Services

Event Type:

Webinar