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12/30/03
FCC Open Proceeding On Smart Radios Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is Released.
NPRM: Word | Acrobat
News Release (12/17/03): Word | Acrobat
Chairman Powell's Statement: Word | Acrobat
Commissioner Copp's Statement: Word | Acrobat
Commissioner Martin's Statement: Word | Acrobat
Commissioner Adelstein's Statement: Word | Acrobat

12/24/03
Modification of Parts 2 and 15 of the Commission's Rules for unlicensed devices and equipment approval.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

12/23/03
Amendment of Pts 25, 74 and 101 of the Rules Re Coordination between the NonGeostationary and Geostationary Satellite Orbit Fixed-Satellite and Fixed, BAS and CATV Relay Services.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

12/17/03
The FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Order that sets forth proposals and seeks comment on the use and applications for cognitive "smart" radio systems.
News Release: [PDF | Word | TXT]
Chairman Powell's Statement: Word | Acrobat
Commissioner Copps' statement: Word | Acrobat
Commissioner Martin's statement: Word | Acrobat
Commissioner Adelstein's statement: Word | Acrobat

12/5/03
Editorial Modifications of Parts 15 and 76 of the Commission's Rules.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

11/28/03
FCC Releases Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding "Interference Temperature" Approach for Interference Management.
NPRM: Word | Acrobat
News Release (11/13/03): Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/21/03
Network Reliability and Interoperability Council to Hold Meeting on December 5, 2003.
Revised Agenda (12/4/03): Acrobat
Public Notice & Agenda: Word | Acrobat

11/18/03
Revision of Parts 2 and 15 of the Commission's rules to permit Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 5 Ghz band.
Report and Order amends Part 15 of our rules to make an additional 255 Megahertz spectrum.:
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Chairman Powell's Statement: [PDF | Word]
Commissioner Abernathy's Statement: [PDF | Word]

11/18/03
Erratum correcting minor errors in Report and Order, FCC 03-269.
Amendment of Parts 2, 25, and 87 of the Commission's rules to implement decisions from world radiocommunications conferences concerning frequency bands between 28 Mhz and 36 Ghz and to otherwise update the rules in this frequency range.
Erratum: [PDF | Word | TXT]

11/13/03
FCC Completes First Phase of Implementation for 2003 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-03) Final Acts.
News Release: [PDF | Word | TXT]
Chairman Powell's Statement: [PDF | Word]

11/13/03
As part of its ongoing effort to promote more flexible, innovative, and market driven uses of the radio spectrum, the FCC made available an additional 255 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.470-5.725 GHz band for unlicensed devices.
News Release: [PDF | Word | TXT]
Chairman Powell's Statement: [PDF | Word]
Commissioner Abernathy's Statement: [PDF | Word]

11/13/03
The FCC adopted a Notice of Inquiry and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that sets forth and seeks comment on a possible new way to quantify and manage inteference among different services.
News Release: [PDF | Word | TXT]
Chairman Powell's Statement: [PDF | Word]
Commissioner Copps's Statement: [PDF | Word]
Commissioner Adelstein's Statement: [PDF | Word]

11/10/03
Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commission's Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile-Satellite Service.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

11/5/03
Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commission's Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for Use by the Mobile-Satellite Service.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

11/4/03
Amendment of Parts 2, 25 and 87 of the Commission's Rules to Implement Decisions from World Radiocommunication Conferences Concerning Frequency Bands Between 28 MHz and 36 GHz and to Otherwise Update the Rules in this Frequency Range.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

10/7/03
Technological Advisory Council ("TAC") To Hold Meeting, Monday, October 20, 2003
[PDF | Word | TXT]

9/30/03
Report No. 361 EXPERIMENTAL ACTIONS.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

9/26/03
Request for Waiver of Part 15 from Vista Controls for Its Cupid UWB Surveillance System. Order Granting Extension of Time to File Reply Comments until October 9, 2003.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

9/17/03
Modification of Parts 2 and 15 of the Commission's Rules for Unlicensed Devices and Equipment Approval.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

9/10/03
FCC Proposes Changes in Technical Regulations for Unlicensed Devices to Facilitate Deployment of Advanced Technologies and to Streamline Regulations to Increase Flexibility.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

9/9/03
Tutorial on Technical Challenges Associated with the Evolution to VoIP on September 22, 2003 at 1:00 p.m.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

9/5/03
Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commission's Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for Use by the Mobile-Satellite Service.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

9/5/03
Homeland Security: Network Reliability and Interoperability Council to Hold Meeting to Review Progress and Consider Recommendations to Improve Security of Communications Networks.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

8/26/03
Review of Part 15 and other Parts of the Commission's Rules.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

8/22/03
Industry Workshop on Measurement of Electromagnetic Compatibility Between Mobile Phones and Hearing Aids (ANSI C63.19)
[PDF | Word | TXT]

8/20/03
Amendment of Part 5 of the Commission's Rules to Require Electronic Filing of Applications for Experimental Radio Licenses and Authorizations.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

8/14/03
EMR Network Petition for Inquiry To Consider Amendment of Parts 1 and 2 Regarding Environmental Effects of Radiofrequency Radiation.
Order : [PDF | Word | TXT]
Commissioner's Copps : [PDF | Word | TXT]

8/11/03
Office of Engineering and Technology declares Vista controls request for a waiver of part 15 for an Ultra-Wideband System to be a "permit-but-disclose" proceeding for ex parte purposes.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

8/7/03
FCC and NTIA announce implementation plan for 2003 World Radiocommuniction Conference (WRC03) Final Acts .
[PDF | Word | TXT]

8/4/03
FCC Goes WIFI. News Release.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

8/1/03
Order granting an extension of time to file reply comments is issued in the matter of an
Inquiry Regarding Carrier Current Systems, Including Broadband over Power Line Systems.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

7/31/03
Amendment of Parts 2 and 25 of the Commission's Rules to Permit Operation of NGSO FSS Systems Co-Frequency with GSO and Terrestrial Systems in the Ku-Band Frequency Range.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

7/29/03
Office of Engineering and Technology dismisses safety cast corporation application for special temporary authority for experimental radio station.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

7/23/03
Biotronik, Inc. Waiver Request Modification of Ex Parte Status.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

7/21/03
Amendment of Part 15 of the Commission's Rules to allow certification of equipment in the 24.05 - 24.25 GHz band at field strenghts up to 2500 mV/m .
[PDF | Word | TXT]

7/18/03
Tutorial on Fiber-to-the-Home Technology on August 7, 2003 .
[PDF | Word | TXT]

7/17/03
Review of Part 15 and other Parts of the Commissions Rules. Amendment of Parts 2 and 15 of the Commission's Rules to Deregulate the Equipment Authorization Requirements for Digital Devices .
[PDF | Word | TXT]

7/15/03
Revision of Parts 2 and 15 of the Commission's Rules to Permit Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 5 GHz band.(ERRATUM)
[PDF | Word | TXT]

7/8/03
International bureau places study of the upper and lower cars bands, 12.7-13.2 and 17.74-18.142, on commission web site (See 18 GHz study link).
[PDF | Word | TXT]

7/8/03
Requests for Review and Waiver of the Decisions of the Universal Service Administrator by Pajaro Valley Unified School District Shepherdsville, Kentucky.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

7/8/03
Amendment of Parts 2 and 25 of the Commission's Rules to Permit Operation of NGSO FSS Systems Co-Frequency with GSO and Terrestrial Systems in the KU Band Frequency Range.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

7/8/03
Amendment of Part 2 of the Commission's Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, Including Third Generation Wireless Systems.
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: [PDF | Word | TXT]
Commissioner's Copps : [PDF | Word | TXT]

6/30/03
Office of Engineering and Technology declares safety cast corporation application for special temporary authority for experimental radio station WB9XTT to be a "Permit-But-Disclose" proceeding for ex parte purposes.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

6/26/03
Proposed Changes in the Commission's Rules Regarding Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields.
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: [PDF | Word | TXT]
Chairman Powell: [PDF | Word | TXT]

6/26/03
FCC proposes changes in the Commission's Rules and Procedures regarding human exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic energy.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

6/25/03
Report No. 358 Experimental applications granted during the period from 5/1/03 to 6/1/03.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

6/17/03
Tutorial on the Time Division Duplex (TDD) Systems (Second Part), July 9, 2003.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

6/17/03
Headline title : Technological Advisory Council ("TAC") To Hold Meeting, Monday, July 7, 2003
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

6/5/03
Report No. 356, experimental applications granted during the period from 3/1/03 to 4/1/03
[PDF | Word | TXT]

6/4/03
Revision of Parts 2 and 15 of the Commission's Rules to Permit Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 5 GHz band.
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: [Word | Acrobat]
Chairman Powell: [Word | Acrobat]
Commissioner Abernathy: [Word | Acrobat]
Commissioner's Copps & Martin:[Word | Acrobat]
Commissioner Adelstein: [Word | Acrobat]

6/2/03
Cognitive Radio Workshop Presentations. Workshop was Held on May 19, 2003.
Remarks from Commissioner Jonathan S. Adelstein: [Word | Acrobat]
All Presentations (file size ~10 M): [Zip File ]
Individual files:
Cognitive Radio - Bruce Fette, Ph.D [Powerpoint]
Cognitive Radio - Bill Lane, Ph.D [Powerpoint]
Public safety presentation - Mike Marcus Ph.D[Powerpoint]
Beyond the Outer Limits - Preston Marshall [Powerpoint]
Frequency Agile Spectrum Access Technologies - Mark McHenry [Powerpoint]
Spectrum Access and the Promise of Cognitive Radio Technology- Lauren Van Wazer [Powerpoint]

5/30/03
Amendment of Part 15 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Spread Spectrum Devices.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

5/30/03
In the Matter of 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review - Amendment of Part 18 of the Commission's Rules to Update Regulations for RF Lighting Devices.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

5/29/03
June 13th Network Reliability and Interoperability Council Meeting Cancelled.
[Word]

5/27/03
Biotronik, Inc. Files Request for Waiver of Frequency Monitoring Rules for Cardiac Implant Device.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

5/21/03
FCC's Office of Strategic Planning and Policy Analysis and Office of Engineering and Technology Release Comprehensive White Paper on Unlicensed Spectrum.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
White Paper: Word | Acrobat

5/16/03
The Office of Engineering and Technology will host a Workshop on Cognitive Radio Technologies on May 19, 2003.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

5/14/03
Amendment of Parts 2 and 97 of the Commission's Rules to Create a Low Frequency Allocation for the Amateur Radio Service.
[PDF | Word | TXT]

5/12/03
Technological Advisory Council Members.
[PDF | Word]

4/28/03
Inquiry regarding carrier current systems, including broadband over power line systems.
Notice of Inquiry: Word | Acrobat
Chairman Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Commissioner Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Commissioner Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat
Commissioner Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Commissioner Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat

4/15/03
Revisions to Broadcast Auxiliary Service Rules in Part 74 and Conforming Technical Rules for Broadcast Auxiliary Service, Cable Television Relay Service and Fixed Services in Parts 74, 78 and 101 of the Commission's Rules
[PDF | Word | Text]

4/9/03
FCC Chairman Michael Powell Praises FCC Engineers Being Honored by National Association of Broadcasters
[PDF | Word | Text]

4/7/03
Jim Schlichting to Become Deputy Chief of the Office of Engineering and Technology.
[PDF | Word | Text]

4/4/03
Technological Advisory Council To Hold Meeting Thursday, April 17, 2003.
[PDF | Word | Text]

4/3/03
Request for Declaratory Ruling Regarding Emissions from Digital Circuitry Used with Ultra-Wideband Transmitters.
[PDF | Word | Text]

4/2/03
Amendment of Parts 2, 25, and 97 of the Commission's Rules with Regard to the Mobile-Satellite Service Above 1 GHz.
[PDF | Word | Text]

3/31/03
Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices Below 900 MHz and in the 3 GHz Band.
[PDF | Word | Text]

3/13/03
FCC Begins Inquiry Regarding Interference Immunity Performance Specifications for Receivers.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat

3/12/03
Revision of Part 15 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Ultra-Wideband Transmission Systems
Order FCC 03-33:Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

3/10/03
Erratum to FCC 03-39
[PDF | Word | Text]

3/3/03
Release: FCC 03-39, Amendment of Parts 2, 73, 74, 80, 90, and 97 of the Commission's Rules to Implement Decisions from World Radiocommunication Conferences Concerning Frequency Bands Below 28000 kHz
[PDF | Word | Text]

3/3/03
Rashmi Doshi named Chief of Laboratory Division in the Office of Engineering and Technology.
[Word]

2/25/03
Biotronik, Inc, Equipment Authorizaiton for the Medical Implant Communications Service.
[PDF | Word | Text]

2/19/03
Adjustment to the List of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Numbers that require the filing of the electronic Version of the FCC Form 740.
[PDF | Word | Text]

2/13/03
FCC Affirms Rules to Authorize the Deployment of UWB Technology.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

2/13/03
Memorandum Opinion and Order Denying Application for Review.
[PDF | Word | Text]

2/12/03
Feature Detection & Listen-Before-Talk Systems Tutorial
- Presentation on Feature Detection, Acrobat Format 11 MB
- Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

2/11/03
Amendment of Parts 2, 25 of the Commission's Rules to Permit Operation of NGSO FSS Systems Co-Frequency with GSO and Terrestrial Systems in the Ku-Band.
[PDF | Word | Text]

2/11/03
FCC to Host Cutting Edge Ultra-Wideband Technology Demonstrations on Thursday February 13, 2003.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

2/10/03
FCC Releases Item Reallocating Spectrum for New Wireless Services.
Word | Acrobat
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

2/7/03
Ex Parte Status of Spectrum Policy Task Force Report.
[PDF | Word | Text]

2/3/03
Tutorial on Feature Detection and Listen-Before-Talk Systems on February 12, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commission Meeting Room.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

1/31/03
FCC and NTIA Sign New Memorandum of Understanding on Spectrum Coordination.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Memorandum of Understanding | Photo

1/30/03
Flexibility Granted for Mobile Satellite Services.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat



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