800 MHz Debate

The 800 MHz rebanding project continues to grind along, and to generate debate among the participants. First Motorola asked the FCC for the early release of funds to replace radios for agencies who have its 800 MHz systems. Then radio manufacturer EFJ filed an objection to Motorola’s plan with the FCC, calling it “ill-conceived and anticompetitive.” Now Motorola has filed a response to EFJ’s objections. Motorola says their proposal, “does not disadvantage other manufacturers and by opposing the proposal EFJ risks prolonging the potential for interference to public safety.”