Narrowbanding - Who Is Affected ?

All FCC Part 90 Private Land Mobile Radio licensees operating on frequencies between 150-174 MHz (VHF) and 421-470 MHz (UHF) are required to convert their current wideband voice dispatch, data, SCADA, and radio paging systems to narrowband operation (or "equivalent efficiency") no later than January 1, 2013 unless -- and only if -- a Narrowbanding Waiver has been issued to the licensee.

Typical Part 90 VHF & UHF two way radio licensees and users include:

Many Small & Large Private Business Enterprises
Industrial Plants, Manufacturing & Warehousing Facilities
Electric, Gas, Wind, Solar Energy Utilities
Mining & Natural Resource Exploration Companies
Highway, Railroad, Subway, Taxi, & Bus Transportation Services
Delivery, Logistics, Freight, & Shipping Operations
Airport Passenger Facilities, Security & Tarmac Operations
Marine Terminals & Port Operations
Automobile Towing & Heavy Equipment Recovery Companies
Trash, Refuse, Recycling & Disposal Services
Farming, Ranching, Agricultural & Nursery Services
Construction & On-Site Facilities Maintenance Services
School Districts, Universities & Colleges
Student Transportation & School Bus Operations
Convention Centers, Hotels & Hospitality Services
Coliseums, Sports Arenas, Stadiums & Golf Courses
Hospitals, Ambulance & Emergency Medical Providers
Local Municipal Government Agencies & Public Works Departments
Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants
Public Safety, Disaster Response, EOC's & Search & Rescue
City, County & State Government Agencies
Wireless Data, SCADA, Telemetry & Private Radio Paging Networks