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Overview of 800 Mhz Reconfiguration:
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Q&A
Q&A
How do I know if I need to reconfigure?
If you are a non-EA licensee, you can go to the TA Tools section of the TA's website for assistance with determining whether you need to reconfigure. You can enter your call sign or operating frequency to review information regarding reconfiguration. EA licensees may determine whether they need to reconfigure by examining their license information or contacting the TA. License information can be found on the FCC website.
If I do need to reconfigure, what do I need to do now?
You should complete a Point of Contact (POC) Form as soon as possible (the Form is available on the TA's website, www.800TA.org). The TA's website contains current information on 800 MHz Reconfiguration and is updated frequently. More information on getting started with reconfiguration is available in this Handbook in Section IV-Overview of Licensee Reconfiguration Phases.
As an EA licensee, how do I decide whether I should make an election or a relocation request?
If needed, reconfiguring 800 MHz licensees may obtain the services of third party contractors such as frequency consultants, relocation planners, etc. to assist in determining whether to make an election or relocation request. Anticipated costs must be submitted to Sprint Nextel in a Request for Planning Funding or Cost Estimate. The Request for Planning Funding Form is available on the TA's website.
Can I see what other EA licensees elected?
Licensees are asked to submit their elections to the FCC's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) in WT Docket No. 02-55. To the extent elections or requests are not submitted on a confidential basis, such information will be available through the FCC.
What happens if many EA licensees select the same band?
In the event that spectrum in the Guard Band, the ESMR Band, or another part of the
800 MHz Band is not adequate to accommodate all eligible licensees that wish to
relocate, the TA will attempt to facilitate a resolution between the affected parties
or will refer the matter to the FCC. Relocation requests related to licenses covering
the Canadian and Mexican border areas will be deferred until the border area frequency plans are adopted.
If I am currently located in the Expansion Band (815-816 MHz/860-861 MHz (812.5-813.5 MHz/857.5-858.5 MHz in the Southeastern U.S. and 813-813.5 MHz/858-858.5 MHz within a seventy mile radius of Atlanta)), do I have to move?
If you are a Public Safety licensee currently located in the Expansion Band, you will be relocated unless you make an election to stay by submitting an Expansion Band Election Form to the TA. This Form is available on the TA's website (Forms). If you are currently located in the Expansion Band, but you are not a Public Safety licensee, then you will not be relocated.
How do I know if I am affected by the Southeastern U.S. Band plan?
You can determine whether you are affected by the Southeastern U.S. 800 MHz Band plan by reviewing Section 90.614(c) of the FCC's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 90.614(c), as amended by the Second Erratum to the R&O (PDF). The TA Tools section of the TA's website may also provide assistance in determining if your systems are covered by the Southeastern U.S. band plan. There is a field in the Call Sign Checker that, for any call sign entered, indicates if a given location on the license falls within the region that uses the Southeastern U.S. Band plan.
Licensees in the Atlanta area (within a 70-mile radius of Atlanta) should review paragraphs 46-49 of the FCC's Memorandum Opinion and Order for additional information (PDF).
How will the FCC ensure that Sprint Nextel pays my reconfiguration costs?
Sprint Nextel is required to directly pay approved reconfiguration costs. If Sprint Nextel fails to do so in a timely manner as defined in the R&O, however, the TA is authorized to use funds from Sprint Nextel's Letters of Credit to cover your costs.
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