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Sprint Nextel   FCC 30 Day Extension Notice - January 2008 FCC grants a 30 day extension to consider the joint petition filed by Sprint Nextel, the SBE, the NAB, and the NAB.   Joint Consensus Plan of Sprint Nextel - December 2007 Read the details for the final joint consensus plan proposed to the FCC to hasten the relocation of broadcast auxiliary service (BAS) licensees to frequencies above 2025 MHz.   ICO Comments to the Joint Consensus Plan - December 2007 Read the comments of ICO towards the Joint Consensus Plan.   Terrastar's Comments to the Joint Consensus Plan - December 2007 Read the comments of Terrastar towards the Joint Consensus Plan.   Secondary Licensee Eligibility - 720 Hour Stations - 2 GHz Relocation Overview and Timeline This document provides information for 720 hour stations who would like to be included in the 2 GHz Relocation.   Secondary Licensee Eligibility - Low Power Stations and TV Translators - 2 GHz Relocation Overview and Timeline This document provides information for Low Power Stations and TV Translators who would like to be included in the 2 GHz Relocation.   Standard Cover Sheet A required cover sheet to summarize receipts, purchase order and packing slips submitted to Sprint Nextel via fax or email.   2 GHz Relocation Broadcaster Instruction Guide (BIG) Provides a detailed description of the processes and activities to be performed by Broadcasters in order to accomplish the 2 GHz Relocation.   Relocation Weekend: Sprint Nextel's Perspectives Sprint Nextel's plan for relocation weekends, as presented at NAB 2006.   Sprint Nextel 2 GHz Relocation Soft Cost Budget Development Workshop on Developing a Soft Cost Budget presented by Sprint Nextel at NAB 2006   Digital ENG Testing & Other Real-World Findings A review of field-test results, a discussion of options to consider for replacing 2 GHz fixed links (besides new 2 GHz gear) and tips for microwave receive operators in the new world. Presented at NAB 2006.   Online Inventory Tool User's Guide This document provides guidance about how to gather and enter station inventory data into the online inventory tool.   2 GHz Relocation Information Form Broadcasters should return a completed Information Form for their station by email to their Sprint Nextel project manager (see Contact page on this site for PM email addresses) no later than five business days following their market kickoff meeting.   Equipment Recycling Overview After relocating to the new channel plan, broadcasters must ship designated, old 2GHz equipment (radios) to Sprint Nextel for recycling. This sheet contains instructions regarding the recycling shipment process.   Facilities Inventory Worksheets These worksheets are provided to assist gathering inventory data that the broadcaster will enter into Sprint Nextel's on-line inventory tool. Please do not return these forms to Sprint Nextel.   Policy Statement on Preparatory 2 GHz Inventory Activities for Eligible BAS Licensees This document provides Sprint Nextel's policy for preliminary inventory activities.   Legal References Selected Federal laws that may apply to relocation.     Smooth Move Ahead Video (Low Bandwidth: 2MB) Smooth Move Ahead Video (High Bandwidth: 7MB) Watch Sprint Nextel executives discuss the 2 GHz Relocation project and learn more about this initiative that impacts most television broadcasters, fixed link service users and others who operate within the 1990 - 2110 MHz spectrum band. To download the video, right click the link and "Save Target As".

Other   Private Letter Ruling - Involuntary Conversion In a response to Private Letter Ruling 124954-06, the Internal Revenue Service ruled that the exchange of current BAS equipment for newly installed and tested equipment is an involuntary conversion of property.   Digital Awareness A white paper from RF Central describing some of the advantages of digital transmission. It discusses key considerations, digital television basics, compression, modulation, stages of radio frequency, and more.   FCC Public Notice Announcing 2GHz Relocation Licensing Procedures Read the details about FCC license modifications required for BAS, LTTS and CARS operators impacted by 2 GHz relocation.   Overview of COFDM and Narrowband FM vs. 17 MHz FM Technology A white paper from Nucomm describing ENG technology, transition options, and impacts to broadcasters operating in 12 MHz channels.   Overview of Digital vs. Analog ENG Operation Microwave Radio Communication's contribution to a proposed industry white paper describing technological impacts of 2GHz relocation.