4.10 Public Safety Interoperable Communications Sites Reserve Interagency Direct Mode Additional Channels for Eligible

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2 Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction Purpose Background History Governance FCC Rules Plan Revision Geographic Description Geographic Coverage Geographic Environment Use of the 700 MHz State Use Channels Description on Channel Usage Fixed Base Radio Locations Mobile and Portable Radios Talk-Around (or Direct) Mode Campus Type Systems MHz Interoperability Channel Requirement Narrowbanding Efficiencies Aircraft Use Deployable System Vehicular Repeater Channel Allotment Channels for SLERS Network SLERS Mobile Radio System SLERS Aircraft Project 25 Network Florida Department of Law Enforcement Florida Highway Patrol Florida Division of Emergency Management Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission Florida Department of Corrections Vehicular Repeaters... 8 i

3 4.10 Public Safety Interoperable Communications Sites Reserve Interagency Direct Mode Additional Channels for Eligible State Agencies Miscellaneous Allotments Intrastate Dispute Resolution Channel Plan Allotment Timeline Channel Relinquishment Technical Parameters Spectrum Efficiency Interference Protection Encryption Minimum System and Equipment Requirements Project 25 ID Numbering Build-out Requirement Build-out Notification Statewide License Custodian Submittal Requirements Approval Procedures New Allotment System Modification Coordination with Adjacent States Adjacent State Coordination Procedures Dispute Resolution Procedures with Adjacent States MHz State Use Channel List MHz Band Plan Appendix A List of 700 MHz State Use Channels Appendix B Acronym List Appendix C Glossary ii

4 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Purpose The 700 MHz State Use Channel Plan (plan) provides an administrative process for the Department of Management Services (DMS) to oversee the allocation of 700 MHz State Use channels for state agencies. This plan also provides oversight of the frequency coordination process with neighboring states. 1.2 Background History With the growing need for more spectrum for public safety needs, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) established the Public Safety Wireless Advisory Committee (PSWAC) on June 25, 1995, to provide a recommendation on wireless communication needs of public safety agencies. As a result of the report completed by PSWAC and the FCC, Congress directed the FCC to allocate spectrum to public safety. With the planned transition of television stations from an analog to a digital-based transmission, the recommendation was made to allocate additional spectrum, from the soon to be vacated television band, for public safety communications. The FCC allocated 24 megahertz (MHz) of spectrum to public safety users in the 700 MHz band. 1 In 2000, 10 percent of the above 24 MHz (2.4 MHz) was set aside for use by all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the U.S. territories. This 10 percent defines the state use allocation. Each political entity was required to apply for the use of these channels. The State Use Channels were designated to be controlled by the elected Chief Executive of each state or his designee. This was in most cases the Governor. In 2001, DMS became the licensee holder of the 700 MHz State Use Channels in the State of Florida. The holder of each state license is required to comply with established build-out deadlines established by the FCC. The licensee is also required to certify that they are providing substantial services over a certain portion of the state s population or territory within a specified time frame. Substantial service deadlines are: June 13, 2014, the state must provide, or be prepared to provide, substantial service to one third of the state s population. 2 June 13, 2019, the state must provide, or be prepared to provide, substantial service to two-thirds of the state s population. The state s 700 MHz license is a geographical license. This is different from the traditional site base license authorization used by public safety entities. The FCC, in wanting to relieve the administrative burden and cost to the state, elected to authorize the state use license as a 1 Third report and order (FCC ). 2 On June 9, 2014, the Department of Management Services filed the construction notice with the FCC certifying the initial build out requirement with coverage provided by the SLERS aircraft sites. 1

5 geographic license. This would allow the licensee the flexibility to relocate their facility as necessary, as long as it is within their legal jurisdiction and along the guidelines and rules established by the FCC. Licensees also have to be cognizant of the neighboring states who could be impacted by the use of the 700 MHz State Use Channels and pre-established frequency coordination with those states. Preliminary concurrences were developed with two adjacent states, Alabama and Georgia. Adjacent state concurrence will be updated to include Mississippi, Louisiana and South Carolina. Louisiana and South Carolina will be added as additional adjacent states because of the State of Florida s (state s) P25 aircraft system. 1.3 Governance FCC Rules The FCC rules concerning the utilization of 700 MHz State Use Channels are located in Title 47, Code of Federal Regulations (47 CFR) and includes 47 CFR through Plan Revision The Florida 700 MHz State Use Channel Plan shall be updated as needed. The Department of Management Services will post any proposed changes to the plan on the DMS website as well as in the Florida Administrative Register. 2

6 2.0 Geographic Description 2.1 Geographic Coverage This plan shall encompass the entire State of Florida to include its territorial waters. A listing of Florida counties is provided at: Geographic Environment The Florida terrain is flat and sub-tropical in the south, to pine woods and rolling hills in the north. Elevations range from sea level to less than 300 feet naturally. Eighty percent of the population is concentrated in the Miami-West Palm Beach and the Tampa-Orlando-Jacksonville corridors. Florida is the third largest populated state in the United States. 3

7 3.0 Use of the 700 MHz State Use Channels 3.1 Description on Channel Usage The FCC, in the allocation of this block of spectrum for 700 MHz State Use Channels, provided flexibility for eligible users. However, uses of these channels are still subject to all applicable rules including: a. Power Limits b. Spectrum Efficiencies The following sections define the type of usage of these channels in Florida. If a conflict arises between this document and the appropriate sections in the 47 CFR Part 90, Part 90 shall supersede this plan. 3.2 Fixed Base Radio Locations Agencies can request to implement one or more State Use Channels as a fixed base radio location as defined in 47 CFR The base station shall transmit on the low side of the frequency pair. This is different than current 800 MHz operation where the base station transmits on the high side of the frequency pair. 3 Given they have sufficient channel capacity, an agency may use their allotted channels in a trunked or conventional radio system. Per 47 CFR , an agency implementing six or more 700 MHz channels at a single location is required to employ a trunked radio system. If a need arises for an agency to modify their radio system, the agency shall submit their request to DMS. Refer to section 6.5 of this plan concerning system modifications. 3.3 Mobile and Portable Radios Mobile and portable radio users of the 700 MHz spectrum shall comply with all applicable rules as outlined in 47 CFR and other applicable sections of the 47 CFR Part 90. Mobile and portable users shall transmit on the high side of the frequency pair and have an associated fixed base station. Agencies shall be mindful of their area of operations. Users operating within 35 miles of the state line should be aware of the potential interference to or from users in adjacent states CFR Part (a) Base and Mobile use. The MHz band may be used for base, mobile or fixed (repeater) transmissions. 4

8 3.4 Talk-Around (or Direct) Mode Agencies using channels in a talk-around (or direct) mode shall use the low side of the frequency pair for communications. 4 Talk-around mode can be used by agencies needing close communications in areas that do not have sufficient coverage from their fixed 700 MHz radio system. Some examples of this include users working offshore in coastal waters that are well beyond fixed system radio coverage; users working in rivers and valleys that historically have been a challenge to provide radio coverage; or patrol, covert or security operations detail that require enhanced security measures. 3.5 Campus Type Systems To promote spectral efficiencies on the available State Use Channels, normal allotment of the same channels will be based on geographic spacing. However, in certain instances, channel reuse will be packed tighter when used in a campus environment. These types of systems will be used for universities, or large complexes such as Capital Circle Office Complex in Tallahassee, Department of Corrections work camps or institutions, and similar type complexes. Therefore, these systems will provide coverage for a limited geographical area, normally less than a five-mile radius. These systems shall be designed to cover no more than a three-mile radius beyond their geographic boundary. Requests to exceed this limitation shall be accompanied with supporting technical and administrative reasons MHz Interoperability Channel Requirement The 47 CFR (a) states A public safety entity meeting the requirements of section may operate mobile or portable units on the interoperability channels in the MHz and MHz frequency bands without a specific authorization from the Commission provided it holds a Part 90 license. Agencies implementing 700 MHz mobile or portable radios, shall program the minimum number of 700 MHz interoperability channels specified in the latest version of the Florida 700 MHz Public Safety Interoperability Channel Plan. 5 This plan can be found on the DMS public safety website. Agencies are encouraged to develop agency specific communications procedures to utilize interoperability channels for interagency communications. 3.7 Narrowbanding Efficiencies Agencies are encouraged to look for ways to implement technologies that are spectrum efficient. Future editions of this plan may address narrowbanding efficiencies as improved technology provides for the use of channels with 6.25 khz efficiency. 4 Ibid 5 The latest version describes the minimum channel quantity in section

9 3.8 Aircraft Use Sixteen channels are designated for state aircraft use. These 16 channels are used at various state aircraft sites with four channels allotted, and in use, at each site. Users shall make every effort not to cause harmful interference to the adjacent states. Due to the propagation effects of high altitude transmitters, this applies to any state within 150 miles of the area of operation of the state aircraft. In 47 CFR (a)(2), it specifies a limit of 10 watts output for aircraft using land mobile radio frequency and limits their operation to 1.6 km (1 mile) above ground. 3.9 Deployable System With the diverse communications needs in Florida, the need arises for a deployable radio communications system for special events, disasters (man-made or natural) or due to the topography of the land that does not permit installation of a permanent transmitter site. The use of deployable radio communication systems is supported by this plan. Agencies may deploy a transportable communications unit to supplement the permanent infrastructure during special events or to provide radio communications in an area where the coverage is needed for a special operation. Agencies can request channels for a deployable system. The Department of Management Services will strive to provide channels that can be used statewide without restrictions, if possible. Operations along Florida s state line will require the user to pay particular attention to adjacent-state 700 MHz State Use Channels to ensure the potential for interference is kept to a minimum or avoided completely Vehicular Repeater Vehicular repeaters (MO3 station class) and associated portable radios (MO station class) must maintain compliance with 47 CFR Part 90 including but not limited to: Digital modulation (analog modulation permitted in a secondary mode in addition to the primary digital mode) per 47 CFR (a). Transmitter minimum data (non-voice) rate of 4.8 kbps per 6.25 khz of bandwidth per 47 CFR (b). Frequency stability per 47 CFR (c). Mobile radio transmitters must not exceed 30 watts per 47 CFR (b). This also associates with the vehicular repeater system s transmitter. Portable radio transmitters must not exceed three watts per 47 CFR (c). Mobile and portable radio transmitters must comply with emission limitations per 47 CFR TV/DTV interference protection criteria per 47 CFR , as applicable. Per 47 CFR , mobile and portable radios must be capable of operating on all narrowband Interoperability channels, except as provided in 47 CFR (a)(1), (2), and (3). Per 47 CFR , encryption is permitted, but "... must have a readily accessible switch or other readily accessible control that permits the radio user to disable encryption. 6

10 4.0 Channel Allotment Subject to short-spaced analysis or cooperative channel use, a default distance of 70 miles will be applied between co-channel allotments. Adjacent-channel allotments will have no default distance (i.e., zero miles) unless demonstrated to have a harmful Adjacent Channel Coupled Power (ACCP). The specific channel allotment to each agency shall be kept at DMS and will not be published in this document. The usage of certain channels may present security and operational concerns with agencies entrusted to protect life and property in the State of Florida. 4.1 Channels for SLERS Network The Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) 800 MHz network is the primary communications network for Florida s state law enforcement officers. With the critical need to maintain a robust system that can handle expected user growth, a minimum of 31 channels is selected from the pool of 700 MHz State Use Channels to supplement the current SLERS 800 MHz system. These channels will be used to build out additional sites in the next generation SLERS network to improve statewide portable coverage. 4.2 SLERS Mobile Radio System The Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System has two deployable Mobile Radio Systems (MRSs) that can be transported throughout the state for special events, disaster sites and other special operations to provide a temporary means of communications. The MRSs can be preprogrammed with the five national deployable trunked channels. Five 700 MHz State Use Channels are allotted for use in the MRS if more than one MRS (state or local) is deployed simultaneously to the same location. 4.3 SLERS Aircraft Project 25 Network The Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System has several aircraft sites that are used by state law enforcement to patrol the state and assist land-based officers in their law enforcement activities. These sites are also used by SLERS partner agencies that are authorized to utilize the aircraft Project 25 (P25) network. This plan has set aside 16 channels for use at these sites. 4.4 Florida Department of Law Enforcement The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is allotted three 700 MHz State Use Channels for special security details. These channels are available for use statewide. 7

11 4.5 Florida Highway Patrol The Florida Highway Patrol, a Division of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, is allotted three 700 MHz State Use channels for special security details. These channels are available for use statewide. 4.6 Florida Division of Emergency Management The Florida Division of Emergency Management is allotted five channels to assist in the preparation of the state for a disaster and in response and recovery efforts. These channels are available for use statewide. 4.7 Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission The Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission is allotted three 700 MHz State Use Channels for special security details. These channels are available for use statewide. Additional channels may be assigned to this agency for offshore operations. The channels will be allotted geographically in a manner that will reduce potential interference to other users of these channels. 4.8 Florida Department of Corrections The Florida Department of Corrections is allotted six 700 MHz State Use Channels. These channels are available for use statewide. Additional channels may be allotted to this agency for use at correctional institutions. The channels will be allotted in a geographical manner that will reduce potential interference to other users of these channels. 4.9 Vehicular Repeaters The use of vehicular repeaters is outlined in section 3.10 of this plan. Four 700 MHz State Use Channels shall be reserved for use for with In-Band vehicular repeater systems. Two 700 MHz State Use Channels shall be reserved for use with Cross-Band vehicular repeater systems Public Safety Interoperable Communications Sites The Domestic Security Task Force, Region 2 has been allotted six 700 MHz State Use Channels that are implemented at three sites in Region 2. These three sites were implemented to provide interoperability with SLERS and several regional law enforcement agencies Reserve Ten 700 MHz State Use Channels are unassigned for a reserve allotment. These channels may be requested for use by any state agency per sections 4.13, 4.14 and 6.4 of this plan. 8

12 4.12 Interagency Direct Mode Agencies are encouraged to review and implement 700 MHz public safety interoperability channels as outline in section 3.6 of this plan and utilize the talk-around channels for direct mode communications with other agencies Additional Channels for Eligible State Agencies Additional channels may be allotted to agencies that submit a statement of need to DMS detailing their need for 700 MHz channels. The statement of need shall also be accompanied with a planned funding source to implement the additional channels, as well as a timetable to implement the channels within a timeline per section 4.16 of this plan. A review of the statement of need and an analysis will be completed to determine if any available channels can be allotted to the requestor. The current list of state agencies can be found on the official portal of the State of Florida Miscellaneous Allotments Other governmental entities that are not directly considered a state agency may request 700 MHz channels. Each request will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The requesting agency shall submit a formal request to DMS outlining the purpose of request, the planned funding source that will be used to implement the channels and purchase subscriber units, and the areas of planned operations. The agency shall be responsible for providing all documents needed to complete the statement of need package. The Department of Management Services will review the request once the package is received, and will respond with an initial assessment within 60 calendar days after receiving the request. Other governmental entities and Post- Secondary Education organization listed on the MyFlorida agency directory web page may also apply for 700 MHz channels Intrastate Dispute Resolution The Department of Management Services strives to provide the best channel allotment and assignment to eligible users of the 700 MHz State Use Channels. In the event there is a dispute on the channels assigned to an agency, the objecting agency shall submit their objections to DMS within 15 calendar days of the new assignment. The submittal shall include all detail and information to validate any potential interference or other concerns. Once an objection has been received by DMS, the agency with the new assignment shall provide all necessary technical information to validate that the implementation of their system will not cause interference to the objecting agency, or will address the concerns of the objecting agency within 30 calendar days of being notified by DMS. If the issue with the new assignment cannot be resolved with the two agencies, DMS will request a panel of technical personnel from other Florida state agencies that are subject matter experts to convene and to review the dispute and provide a recommendation to DMS. Any associated cost to validate the new system will be the sole responsibility of the new assignee. The National Public Safety Telecommunications Council 700 MHz Regional Planning Guidebook, ver. 2.01, Appendix K will be used to determine harmful interference signal in all systems coverage areas when necessary or for dispute resolution. 9

13 4.16 Channel Plan Allotment Timeline Channels allotted to an agency shall be for that agency s use. If there is a demand by other agencies for additional channels, it may necessitate a re-allotment of channels. If any agency has not made plans to implement its allotment within five years of the initial allotment, the number of channels assigned to that agency may be reduced to satisfy requests from other agencies that will actively use channels administered by this plan. The Department of Management Services will send a written request to the affected agency informing them of the planned channel re-allotment. The agency shall have 15 calendar days to respond to the initial inquiry; they will submit a formal plan to actively use one or more of the channels under consideration within 90 calendar days; or will agree to the planned channel re-allotment. The Department of Management Services will attempt to keep a minimum number of channels allotted to participating Florida agencies, but will look to provide the best solution to Florida s overall radio communications needs Channel Relinquishment If an agency implements channels for a fixed system or talk-around only mode, and after some period of use decides not to use the channels any longer, the agency shall notify DMS of its plan to discontinue use of their 700 MHz State Use Channels. This notice should include a timeline of when the channels will be completely off the air and all transmission has ceased. The channels shall be kept allotted for that agency, but subject to section 4.16 of this plan. 10

14 5.0 Technical Parameters 5.1 Spectrum Efficiency Spectrum efficiency is covered in 47 CFR Agencies shall plan, design and implement radio systems as outlined in the above mentioned FCC rule section. Agencies are encouraged to plan for future growth with a focus towards narrowbanding of their State Use Channels. 5.2 Interference Protection The channel allotment is based on an assumption that systems will be designed for maximum signal levels within their coverage area and minimum levels in the coverage area of other cochannel or adjacent-channel users. Coverage area is normally the area of operation of that agency, plus an additional three miles beyond the operational boundary of each fixed-base system. 5.3 Encryption Per 47 CFR (a), Encryption is permitted on all but the two nationwide interoperability calling channels. Radios employing encryption must have a readily accessible switch or other readily accessible control that permits the radio user to disable encryption. Per 47 CFR (b), If encryption is employed, then transmitters manufactured after August 11, 2014 must use the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) specified in ANSI/TIA-102.AAAD- A: Project 25 Digital Land Mobile Radio-Block Encryption Protocol, approved August 20, 2009 Until 2030, manufacturers may also include Data Encryption Standard (DES) or Triple Data Encryption Algorithm (TDEA), in addition to but not in place of AES, for compatibility with legacy radio that lack AES capability. This plan recommends the implementation of the latest revision of Project 25 AES Block Encryption Protocol currently December 2015, Telecommunications Industry Association, TIA/EIA-102.AAAD-B. Also per the Project 25 Statement of Requirements (December 13, 2013) for AES and DES: AES Except for equipment using NSA-approved encryption or equipment intended for supply to markets where the supply of strong encryption is subject to import/export restrictions, all Project 25 equipment implementing encryption shall utilize the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm. Key length for the AES shall be 256 bits when used for encryption of P25 user information (i.e., P25 voice and P25 packet data) DES The DES algorithm has reached the end of its useful cryptographic life. For interoperability purposes, in addition to AES, the Data Encryption Standard (DES) algorithm may be available in Project 25 equipment implementing encryption. The use of DES in new systems is strongly discouraged. 11

15 5.4 Minimum System and Equipment Requirements Radio communications systems are a vital tool for public safety users. The Department of Management Services has established a minimum set of requirements for public safety users to help guide users to procure the minimum technical standards in their radio communications system. The minimum system and equipment requirements can be found in the Florida Law Enforcement Communications Plan. The 700 MHz State Use Channel Plan will supersede any conflict with the Florida Law Enforcement Communications Plan. 5.5 Project 25 ID Numbering Each subscriber radio operating on a P25 trunked radio systems with 700 MHz State Use Channels shall be assigned and utilize an individual identification number (commonly called LID or Unit ID) per Florida s Statewide P25 Radio Identification Plan approved by the State Working Group, Executive Committee on September 24, The LIDs for state agencies are assigned by DMS. 12

16 6.0 Build-out Requirement The nature of governmental planning and budgeting processes, combined with revenue constraints, prohibits most agencies from implementing new systems in a relatively short period of time. In most cases, a radio communications system for governmental agencies will require multi-year, phased implementation schedules requiring three to five years to construct. Regional, wide-area and statewide systems may require even longer periods to construct. This plan allows an extended implementation schedule in accordance with 47 CFR Part 90 which is available to all eligible applicants by stating Slow Growth on the FCC 601 form per section 6.3 of this plan. A Slow Growth schedule will allow up to five years for completion of station construction. Applicants who request Slow Growth are not required to submit the specific items of Slow Growth justification normally required by FCC rules. Build-out approval is provided by virtue of DMS providing the license sharing agreement or additional known as a letter license Build-out Notification The agency shall use the FCC Form 601, Schedule K to notify DMS within 60 calendar days of the system being completed per section 6.3 of this plan. This will allow tracking of the operational channels and allow DMS to provide information to the FCC showing that the state has built out the channels as required in 47 CFR (b). 6.2 Statewide License Custodian The Department of Management Services applied for the State Use Channels in 2001 and was granted a license (FCC call sign WPTZ787). The renewal and administration of this license will be the responsibility of DMS. This includes the filing of the build-out deadline. It is important that agencies using these channels inform DMS of the progress of completing their allotted channels per section Submittal Requirements Agencies requesting to implement channels covered under this plan shall submit the following information to DMS: 1. Technical Information 2. Funding Source 3. Implementation Schedule 6 The term letter license is a national reference for the same purpose as license sharing agreement in Florida. 13

17 Allow at least 90 calendar days prior to purchase obligation for DMS review. This time period is to allow DMS engineering staff time to review the proposal. Technical information concerning the radio system shall be submitted on an FCC Form 601 and shall include the following: a. Main Form b. Schedule D station location and antenna structure c. Schedule H technical data schedule for land mobile radio service Other technical information needed for submittal includes the following: a. Antenna Pattern if the proposed antenna is not an omni pattern b. Horizontal Antenna Configuration c. Planned area of operation on a scaled map drawing d. List of P25 LIDs assigned, when applicable All documents for filing or notification to DMS should reference 700 MHz State Use License and shall be submitted to: State of Florida, DMS Public Safety Bureau 4030 Esplanade Way, Suite 135 Tallahassee, FL As an alternative, agencies can utilize different online services that allow an applicant to file FCC forms online. Please note that these services can be utilized for the ease of completing the FCC Form 601. Once the form is completed the applicant should save the FCC form as a.pdf file and submit the form to DMS. Below are two examples of such online services. Agencies can choose the service or method which best meets their needs. Questions on completing the forms can be submitted in writing to DMS to the address above. FreqEasy LLC SpectrumWatch Once an applicant has been approved to implement any channels under the jurisdiction of this plan, DMS will provide a letter license to the applicant. A database shall be maintained of all the applicants technical information at DMS. 6.4 Approval Procedures New Allotment Agencies shall submit the required information to DMS for review and approval. The request should include a statement of need, the area of operations, a proposed FCC Form 601 showing the sites and other technical information per section 6.3. The application will be reviewed by DMS to evaluate if a new allotment can be granted, based on the available channels. If the agency requesting a new allotment has an area of operations that is within 70 miles (150 miles for aircraft systems) of the state line, adjacent coordination procedures will have to take place before the application can obtain final approval from DMS. Adjacent state coordination procedure is outline in section

18 6.5 System Modification The geographic license that is authorized to the State of Florida provides flexibility to maximize the effectiveness of the communications with less administrative burden. If an agency decides to modify its fixed location, the agency shall submit a request per section 6.3 of this plan. Allow at least 90 calendar days for DMS engineering staff to review proposal and to update database records of the existing frequency channel allotments. Upon review, if any potential interference issue is expected, DMS will make recommendations to mitigate interference issues. Site modification includes changing any of the technical parameters that will change the service contour of the radio system (e.g., antenna location, antenna height, power output, etc.). 15

19 7.0 Coordination with Adjacent States The Department of Management Services will coordinate the use of 700 MHz State Use Channels with Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. The expected range of transmission from aircraft operations will require coordination with the states that are up to 150 miles from the Florida state line. In addition to the previously mentioned states, South Carolina and Louisiana may be treated as adjacent states for coordination with aircraft operations. Coordination with these states will be required to ensure co-channel and adjacent-channel interference potential is kept to a minimum or avoided completely, and may take up to 30 calendar days. Any application (fixed-base systems or talk-around mode) that may potentially interfere with an existing agency or allotment in an adjacent state will be required to be reviewed by the authority in that respective adjacent state. This will be before DMS can give final approval of the agency s application. If an existing system of operations moves within 70 miles (150 miles for aircraft systems) of the state line, adjacent state coordination will be required. 7.1 Adjacent State Coordination Procedures The following are the specific procedures for interstate state coordination which will be used by the planning authorities in each state to coordinate for adjacent state concurrence. 1. Applications by eligible entities are accepted by each authority, as applicable. 2. Intra-authority review and coordination takes place, including a technical review resulting in assignment of channels. 3. After intra-authority review, a copy of those frequency-specific applications requiring adjacent authority approval (including a proposed service area), shall then be forwarded to the adjacent authority(ies) for review The adjacent authority(ies) reviews the application. If the application is approved, a letter of concurrence shall be sent to the initiating authority within 30 calendar days. 7.2 Dispute Resolution Procedures with Adjacent States Agencies operating within 70 miles (150 miles for aircraft systems) of the state line will be required to share spectrum with the adjacent state(s). A 12.5 khz building block will be used to distribute spectrum between the states. Should disputes arise between interstate agencies concerning channel allotments the following procedures define the resolution process by the adjacent Authorities within Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina and Louisiana. The procedures in this section are adapted from APCO RPC 700 MHz Plan Template v9, Appendix L Inter-Regional Coordination Procedures and Resolution of Disputes Template. 7 If an applicant s proposed service area extends into the adjacent state(s), the affected authority(ies) must approve the application. Service area shall normally be defined as the area included within the geographical boundary of the applicant, plus three (3) miles. Other definitions of service area shall be justified with an accompanying Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or other application documentation between agencies, (i.e. mutual aid agreements). 16

20 For the purposes of interstate coordination, Authority(ies) referenced in these procedures refer to the agencies responsible for administration of the 700 MHz State Use Channels in each state and therefore, within Florida, it refers to DMS. If a dispute arises between Florida and an adjacent state regarding spectrum allotments or implementation the following procedure shall be followed. 1. If the adjacent authority(ies) cannot approve a request for a new allotment, the adjacent authority shall document the reasons for partial or non-concurrence, and respond within 30 calendar days via . If the applying authority cannot modify the application to satisfy the objections of the adjacent authority then, an interstate working group comprised of representatives of the two authorities shall be convened within 30 calendar days to attempt to resolve the dispute. The interstate working group shall report its findings within 30 calendar days to each authority s . Findings may include, but not be limited to: a. Unconditional concurrence; b. Conditional concurrence contingent upon modification of applicant s technical parameters; or c. Partial or total denial of proposed frequencies due to inability to meet cochannel/adjacent channel interference-free protection to existing licensees within the adjacent state. 2. If the interstate working group cannot resolve the dispute, then the matter shall be forwarded for evaluation to the National Regional Planning Council (NRPC). Each authority involved in the dispute shall include a detailed explanation of its position, including engineering studies and any other technical information deemed relevant. The NRPC will be requested to report, within 30 calendar days, its recommendation(s) to each authority. The NRPC s decision may support either of the disputing authorities or it may develop a proposal that it deems mutually advantageous to each disputing authority. As a last resort, the dispute will be forwarded to the FCC for final resolution. 17

21 MHz State Use Channel List A complete list of the 700 MHz State Use Channels (96 channels at 12.5 khz bandwidth) and associate frequencies (in MHz) are listed in Appendix A. The channels numbers are listed as a pair which combines to form a 12.5 khz wide frequency channel. The frequency for the associated channel pair is the center of the channel pair (e.g., channels are combined to form a 12.5 khz channel with a frequency centered at MHz). 18

22 MHz Band Plan The 700 MHz Band Plan partitions the 700 MHz public safety band into several different categories of uses. The majority of the channels is designated for general use and is coordinated by the Regional Planning Committee per the FCC. Information on the channels and the designated use of each channel can be found on the Computer Assisted Pre-coordination Resource and Database (CAPRAD) website. 19

23 Appendix A List of 700 MHz State Use Channels Base Mobile Base Mobile CH FREQ CH FREQ CH FREQ CH FREQ Base Mobile Base Mobile CH FREQ CH FREQ CH FREQ CH FREQ

24 Base Mobile Base Mobile CH FREQ CH FREQ CH FREQ CH FREQ Base Mobile Base Mobile CH FREQ CH FREQ CH FREQ CH FREQ

25 Appendix B Acronym List ACCP AES ANSI APCO BER CAPRAD CFR DES DMS EIA FCC IEEE khz LID MHz MOU MRS NPSPAC NRPC Adjacent Channel Coupled Power Advanced Encryption Standard American National Standards Institute Association of Public Safety Communications Officials Bit Error Rate Computer Assisted Pre-coordination Resources and Database Code of Federal Regulations Data Encryption Standard Department of Management Services Electronics Industries Association Federal Communications Commission Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Kilohertz Logical Identification Megahertz Memorandum of Understanding Mobile Radio Systems National Public Safety Planning Advisory Council National Regional Planning Council P25 Project 25 PSIC SLERS TDMA TIA Public Safety Interoperable Communications Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System Time Division Multiple Access Telecommunications Industry Association 22

26 Appendix C Glossary Adjacent Channel: A radio channel sharing a bandwidth edge with another channel (e.g., 700 MHz State Use Channel number 25 has an Interoperable Use Channel number 24 on one side and a State Use Channel number 26 on the other side.). Adjacent Channel Coupled Power: Referenced by the FCC as adjacent channel power in 47 CFR , it is the relative signal strength transmitters are allowed offset from the center frequency with a given bandwidth. Antenna Gain: The effectiveness of an antenna expressed as the ratio of the power of an antenna to the power of an isotropic antenna to produce an increase relative field strength. Antenna, isotropic: A hypothetical, lossless antenna having equal radiation intensity in all directions. (ANSI/IEEE Std ) Bandwidth: (1) The width of a band of frequencies used for a particular purpose. (2) The range of frequencies within which a performance characteristic of a device is above specified limits. For filters, attenuators, and amplifiers these limits are generally taken to be 3 db, half-power, below the average level. Base station: A station at a specific site authorized to communicate with mobile stations. Co-Channel: A radio channel that has an overlapping bandwidth edge with another channel (e.g., 700 MHz State Use channel number 25 at 6.25 khz bandwidth and State Use channel numbers 25 & 26 combined for 12.5 khz bandwidth). Coverage area: In a radio communications system, the geographic area where reliable communications exist (usually expressed in terms of square miles surrounding a fixed radio station). Coverage contour: In a radio communications system, the boundary at which reliable communications exist (usually expressed in terms of miles extending readily from a fixed radio station). Effective radiated power (ERP): The calculated power output from an antenna system which incorporates all the gains and losses in the antenna system. The ERP is calculated as follows; (1) convert power output of transmitter to db referenced to one watt (dbw); (2) subtract all transmission line losses including losses in equipment between the transmitter and antenna (filter, diplexers, circulators, duplexers, etc.) expressed in db; (3) add the antenna's power gain (expressed in db reference to half-wave dimple; and (4) convert the results into watts. 47 CFR Part 90: The part of FCC, Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations (47 CFR) that affects public safety communications. 23

27 Fixed relay station: An operational fixed station established for the automatic retransmission of radio communications received from either one or more fixed stations or from a combination of fixed and mobile stations and directed to a specified location. Frequency band: A continuous range of frequencies extending between two limiting frequencies.defined by the International Telecommunications Union radio regulations, the radio spectrum is divided into nine bands. Frequency bands that are involved in two-way radio communications are the very high frequency (VHF) band MHz and the ultra-high frequency (UHF) band, MHz. The 700 MHz band is technically a subset of the UHF band. Mobile relay station: An operational fixed station established for the automatic retransmission of radio communications received from any station in the mobile service. Selectivity: The ability to select one particular signal from other signals at nearby frequencies. This specification is important in urban areas where radio spectrum congestion exists. The more negative the db rating, the better the specification. Signal-to-noise ratio: The ratio of the intensity of the desired signal to that of the undesired noise signal, usually expressed in decibels. 24

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