FCC Web Documents citing 80.1011
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- GHz band radar signals. Edelweiss states that its PRB and VRB would bring the benefits of radar beacon transponder technology to small boats and pleasure craft by offering a smaller, more economical alternative to existing transponders. The PRB and VRB do not meet the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) technical standards in Section 80.1011. Specifically, the devices' battery life is eight hours (compared to ninety-six hours for a GMDSS SART), their power is 160 milliwatts (compared to 400 milliwatts), their antenna bandwidth is ±3 dB (compared to ±2 dB), and their range is no more than two nautical miles (compared to five nautical miles). Edelweiss argues that its PRB and VRB should not be
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- PRB/VRB is not a life-saving device, and does not function as an EPIRB, ELT, or PLB, and does not communicate with any satellite. This action is taken under delegated authority pursuant to Sections 0.131 and 0.331 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.131, 0.331. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Scot Stone Deputy Chief, Mobility Division Wireless Telecommunications Bureau 47 C.F.R. § 80.1011. Request for Waiver (filed Mar 17, 2008) (Waiver Request). See Waiver Request at 3. All cargo vessels over three hundred gross tons must carry survival craft equipment consisting of two handheld VHF radios and a 9 GHz SART; for cargo vessels over five hundred gross tons and passenger vessels, the requirement increases to three handheld VHF radios and two SARTs.
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- GHz (9 GHz) band, effective January 1, 2010. Because Section 80.1101(c)(6) of the Commission's Rules authorizes only SARTs operating in the 9 GHz band, McMurdo seeks a waiver to permit certification and use of its AIS-SART, which it states meets all international requirements. However, the Smartfind S5 AIS-SART does not meet the technical standards for a GMDSS SART in Section 80.1011. McMurdo argues that its device should not be required to meet the GMDSS SART standards, because the device performs more effectively than other locating transmitters and can be located at greater distances with GPS precision. McMurdo believes its AIS-SART will enhance marine safety by making search and rescue operations more efficient and less time-consuming. Procedural Matters Comments on the request
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- the 9.2-9.5 GHz (9 GHz) band, effective January 1, 2010.3Because Section 80.1101(c)(6) of the Commission's Rulesauthorizes only SARTs operating in the 9 GHz band, McMurdo seeks a waiver to permit certification and use of its AIS-SART, which it states meets all international requirements. However, the Smartfind S5 AIS-SART does not meet the technical standards for a GMDSS SART in Section 80.1011.4 McMurdo 147 C.F.R. § 80.1101(c)(6). 2The AIS-SART is programmed from the manufacturer with a unique ID code and receives its position via an internal GPS antenna. This data is combined and transmitted using the international AIS channels (AIS A 161.975 MHz and AIS B 162.025 MHz) in the maritime VHF band. 3SeeIMO Resolution MSC.246(83), "Adoption of Performance Standards for SurvivalCraft