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Office of Engineering and Technology JANUARY REPORT

Office of Engineering and Technology JANUARY REPORT. January 15, 2009. Generator. Substation. Advancing Broadband Deployments. Determined that airport Wi-Fi devices are subject to the over-the-air reception device (OTARD) rules. Continued to support broadband deployment by WISPs.

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Office of Engineering and Technology JANUARY REPORT

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  1. Office of Engineering and TechnologyJANUARY REPORT January 15, 2009

  2. Generator Substation Advancing Broadband Deployments Determined that airport Wi-Fi devices are subject to the over-the-air reception device (OTARD) rules Continued to support broadband deployment by WISPs Internet Access Affirmed rules for Broadband Over Power Lines

  3. Opening Spectrum TV White Spaces 2- Year testing program open to the public Adopted rules to provide Access to TVWS spectrum Established Fellowship Program Proposed spectrum and granted waivers for Medical devices Facilitated relocation of broadcast auxiliary service OET has worked on nearly every spectrum and technical proceeding: 700 MHz; AWS-1; AWS 2 & 3, BRS/EBS; 3650 MHz; MSS/ATC; DARS/WCS; etc.

  4. Fostering Innovation Through Open Technology Platforms • Developed 700 MHz C-block open technology platform rules with WTB • Promoted expansion of open access concept • Devices are integrating licensed and unlicensed technologies Unlicensed Wi-Fi Bluetooth “Near-Field” Communications Licensed Multi-band Multi-standard Open Access to services and applications Commission adopted rules facilitating underlying technologies: Modular radios and software defined radios

  5. Fostering Innovation – Unlicensed Devices Wireless HD Remote Control HVAC Control Access Control Lighting Appliance Control

  6. Overseeing the DTV Transition Together with the Media Bureau Developed Final Table of DTV Allotments. Supported coordination with Canada and Mexico Developed TV receiver tuner rules and addressed waivers Addressed issues related to Closed captioning and V-chip Supported Wilmington and Hawaii DTV transitions OET staff are participating in DTV outreach program Published 2 Reports: DTV Coverage Maps Tested 135 DTV Converter Boxes Prepared consumer guides on antennas and conducted Workshop on DTV converter boxes

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