The
FCC issues an unlimited number of non-exclusive nationwide licenses to
non-Federal entities for the 50 megahertz of spectrum allocated for
commercial use. These licenses will serve as a prerequisite for
registering individual fixed and base stations. Mobile
and portable stations, which are typically used by consumers, i.e.,
end users or subscribers, do not require a separate license and do not
have to be registered in ULS.
The
3650-3700 MHz band contains three Federal grandfathered, radiolocation
stations as well as non-Federal incumbent licensees in the fixed
satellite service (FSS). There are four key steps involved in obtaining
authority to operate a base or fixed station:
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Obtain
a nationwide, non-exclusive license using ULS.
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Before
registering a station, examine ULS for nearby stations.
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Obtain
FCC-certified equipment (fixed, base and mobile equipment operating
in the band must incorporate a "contention-based
protocol").
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Register
each fixed and base station using ULS.
