Frequency Coordination for Local Governments
PTI Staff Contact: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), PTI Executive Director, 202-626-2445.
On April 22, 2009, the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International announced a partnership between its frequency coordination subsidiary, APCO-AFC, and PTI.
APCO-AFC will provide support to PTI’s local government entity and agency members. Specifically, APCO-AFC will provide frequency coordination, engineering and licensing services, and licensing management to PTI’s Private Land Mobile Radio (CFR47, Part 90) licensees.
What is Frequency Coordination?
Most of the radio systems operated by local governments must be licensed by the Federal Communications Commission.
To evaluate a local government’s application for license, the FCC depends on the recommendations of an authorized frequency coordinator, which applies technical, regulatory and GIS expertise to locate radio frequencies that will meet the jurisdiction’s requirements.
Proper coordination is mandatory. It enables local public safety and municipal services to avoid receiving or causing radio interference, and assures good standing with the FCC as required by law.
PTI Member Benefits
PTI members are eligible for special discounts on these coordination services. Member jurisdictions should identify themselves as PTI members when transacting business with APCO-AFC.
“APCO International is excited about this opportunity to partner with PTI and provide these services to their clients,” APCO International President Chris Fischer said. “We look forward to future partnership opportunities to promote our collective mission of advancing technology in the public sector.”
Use this direct link for APCO-AFC frequency coordination.
About APCO International
The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International is the world’s oldest and largest professional organization dedicated to the enhancement of public safety communications. APCO International serves the professional needs of its 15,000 members worldwide by creating a platform for setting professional standards, addressing professional issues and providing education, products and services for people who manage, operate, maintain and supply the communications systems used by police, fire and emergency medical dispatch agencies throughout the world.
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