FCC Turns Down Radio Waiver

The FCC has turned down a waiver request from the state of Florida, who asked to use non-standard frequencies at three sites of its state-wide 800 MHz radio system. The state submitted interference reports that seemed to indicate that the frequencies would cause little or no interference with other 800 MHz users. However, the FCC pointed out the state used a method of measuring interference that isn’t specifically applicable under the FCC’s rules. And, the FCC performed its own analysis that showed interference to eight different radio sites. Download (pdf) the FCC’s order here.