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Motorola Wants a 4 Watt Repeater!

Many of you know about the new RPU2160 Portable Repeater from Motorola. Many of us have been looking for a long time for an easy to use repeater, and the RPU2160 is just that. Well, Motorola is trying to get approval from the FCC for a more powerful version and they are asking for a bit of help from those that might be interested.

From our friends over at Motorola:

The FCC is asking the public to comment on request for waiver filed by Motorola to allow for the routine licensing of low power repeaters designed to operate on non-standard frequencies in the 450 MHz Low Power Power Pool channels authorized under Section 90.267 of the FCC's rules. If you wish to participate in this proceeding and urge the FCC to allow these devices on a routine basis, you will need to file comments. This should not be a complicated process and these instructions will help ensure that your comments are submitted properly and given the consideration that they deserve.

The FCC has issued the attached Public Notice ("PN") soliciting comments on Motorola's request. COMMENTS ARE DUE APRIL 17TH. Comments are typically styled as a formal pleading or a business letter. Examples of both are attached. Importantly, please make sure that the Commission's docket file number for this issue is prominently displayed on your document. In this case, the docket number is WT Docket No. 10-74.

The body of the comments should be clear and to the point. Simply tell the agency who you are, what business you are in, and how the proposed change will help or hurt your business or your customers' operations. At the end of the document, include the date and your signature with appropriate contact information (address and phone number). You don't need to actually sign the comments - just type in your name.

Once your document is finished are completed and saved on your computer, you need to forward them electronically to the FCC. This is done on the FCC's Electronic Comment Filing System ("ECFS") in the following manner:

You can get to the ECFS web page from the FCC's home page (www.fcc.gov) and clicking on the "E-Filing" link at the top of the page. Or, go directly to the ECFS home page at (http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs/).

On the ECFS home page, click on "Submit a Filing". The Form that appears asks for your contact information, details of the filing and your address. Most of the answers should be clear except for:

Proceeding Number: For responding to Motorola's waiver request, enter 10-74.
Type of Filing: Use the default answer - "Comments".

File Number: This refers to the File Number for specific applications. For this issue, it should be left blank.

Once the form is completed, click the "Browse" tab in the Documents section. Search your computer for the document that you drafted and attach it to the form electronically by double-clicking.

Click "Continue". You will be given a chance to review your contact information and the file that you attached. When satisfied, hit the "submit" button and you're done.

Ok, that is a lot to take in. Here is a simple summary. Motorola would like to make a more powerful repeater (4 watts instead of 2), but they need to convince the FCC that people want one. Oh, and they need this done by Saturday!

So here is a chance for those interested in such a device to let the FCC know.

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