700 MHz Narrowband Channel Relocation Plan NPSTC February

700 MHz Narrowband Channel Relocation Plan NPSTC February 11, 2008 1

700 MHz Band Diagram n Initial FCC band plan for 700 MHz had narrowband allocations at 764 -767 / 773 -776 MHz and 794 -797 / 8 -806 MHz n Revised band plan places the public safety narrowband allocation at 769 -775 and 799 -805

Narrowband Channel Relocation Requirements n PSBL/PSST required to administer the relocation process n No funding provided in the R&O, however the PSBL/PSST may justify a request for reimbursement of administrative costs associated with relocation n The R&O emphasizes that the $10 million cap will not be subject to upward adjustment for any purpose n D Block winner required to pay costs of agency relocation ($10 M cap) n Licensees operating narrowband handsets and base stations were required to file certification with Commission by October 23, 2007 to be eligible for reimbursement 3

Narrowband Channel Relocation Requirements n Relocation plan negotiated between PSST and D Block winner during first 30 days of NSA process; submitted jointly to Commission at end of 30 days n D Block winner deposits capped amount in trust account no later than date executed NSA is submitted to Commission n No funding for RPC costs associated with amending regional plans n Transition completed no later than February 17, 2009 4

Principles of Project n Streamlined process and avoid pitfalls of 800 MHz rebanding n No disruption to critical systems n Agencies reimbursed for out of pocket expenses n Responsible implementation 5

Scope of Project (As of October 23, 2007 filings) n 42 agencies affected n 233 sites n 1, 151 base stations n 26, 133 mobiles (estimated) n 73, 043 portables (estimated) n 95 control stations n 4, 964 vehicular repeaters Notes: Above ranges reflect difference between 8/30/07 on-air equipment (lower end) and additional equipment included in waiver requests (upper end). The NPSTC SIEC chairman is working with the state and local licensees, which are not encompassed the RPC’s planning. Source: 700 MHzby Relocation Certification Information Filings in Dockets 06 -229, 06 -150 and 96 -86 6

Roles of Parties n PSST/NPSTC Liaison Committee – RPC assistance to develop and refine plans – Liaison between state and local agency leads n PSST (with Cyren Call) – Develop and execute plan per FCC requirements – Work with vendors n FCC – Oversight body n Vendors – Develop and submit plans to PSST by February 4 n Local Agency Leads – Entities involved directly with relocation 7

Overview of Process Creation Task Initial System Census Lead Party FCC Substantially Complete 12/31/2007 PSST In Process 4/15/2008 NPSTC (Primarily) In Process 7/31/2008 PSST Planning Phase 2/17/2009 • Systems operational as of 8/30/2007 identified • 15 waivers submitted to include equipment placed into operation after 8/30/2007 • Cost estimates are currently being developed by vendors Planning of Relocation Process Status Estimated Completion Date • Will be substantially complete prior to end of 700 MHz Auction • Finalized once agreement with D Block licensee is reached • Expected to include high levels of involvement by equipment vendors in both planning and implementation Essential Advance Tasks • Outreach to RPCs, state and local agencies • Support the update of statewide frequency plans • Update public safety licenses • Development and testing of code plug software (no lead party assigned yet) • Reprogram CAPRAD (NIJ responsibility) Relocation Completion • DTV transition date • Implementation expected to be vendor-driven with supervision by NPSTC / PSST / FCC 8

Process Creation Timeline Start Date End Date Activity 1/15/2008 2/4/2008 Vendors Develop Proposals 2/5/2008 2/6/2008 PSST Board Meeting 2/7/2008 2/10/2008 Draft Sides for NPSTC Meeting 2/11/2008 NPSTC Working Group Meeting 2/14/2008 3/14/2008 Vendor LOI Negotiations 2/12/2008 2/29/2008 Draft Version 0. 5 of Relocation Process Document 2/29/2008 Leadership Review of Document 3/6/2008 3/7/2008 3/14/2008 Incorporate Feedback into Version 1. 0 Finalize Document, Prepare for Submission to D Block Winner at Commencement of NSA Negotiating Period 9 9