Re loss of BTR use: Note of clarification from Telex Thanks to an inquiry from
[email protected]From: Bowers Britt (ST/SAS-ID-NA) [mailto:
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In some areas of the country some portions of the 600 mhz band will be auctioned off & then there will be a repack. Most likely to be effected are the top 30 broadcast markets but again only portions to be auctioned off
At the minimum the following bands should be available. F1, F2, F3, H1, H2, H3, A1, A2, A3, B2, B3, and C3.
The frequency allocation / repack will not take effect until 39 months after the auction is complete and the completion date is unknown. In the meantime, RTS created the Peace of Mind Program to cover any potential issues.
On any new system sales, you may purchase the Peace of Mind program (within 45 days of purchase of system) for $500. That automatically bumps the warranty from 3 years to 5 years and at same time provides the customer with 1 free rebanding of their system if the FCC auction/repack effects their system. To put that in perspective, right now if you had to change both the transmit & receive boards in a BTR800 base station & 4 beltpacks (basically gutting the entire system and starting over) that would cost you $6185.
Best regards,
Britt Bowers