Attune delivers better digital performance through an expert spread spectrum design. Conventional order-taking systems typically operate on the unrestricted 2.4 GHz band, which can experience severe interference from such things as microwave ovens, cellular phones and wireless network routers (WiFi). Attune utilizes a restricted 1.9 GHz band, with a regulated Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) voice technology protocol, for interference-free communications with no FCC fee required. Attune provides exceptional reception and sound quality through the use of true digital packet diversity, virtually eliminating communication dead spots and signal fading. Plus, Attune offers Advanced Digital Noise Reduction to virtually eliminate ambient noise and an Echo Canceller for clearer communications with no background echo interference.
Ultraplex Not Affected by FCC Narrowbanding
We are pleased to inform you that the Panasonic Ultraplex Analog systems are fully compliant with the FCC Narrowbanding requirements, which take effect January 1, 2013. Ultraplex systems may continue to be used without modification.
What is Narrowbanding?
On January 1, 2013, all public safety and business industrial land mobile radio systems operating in the 150-512 MHz radio bands must cease operating using 25 kHz efficiency technology, and begin operating using at least 12.5 kHz efficiency technology. This deadline is the result of an FCC effort that began almost two decades ago to ensure more efficient use of the spectrum and greater spectrum access for public safety and non-public safety users. Migration to 12.5 kHz efficiency technology (once referred to as Refarming, but now referred to as Narrowbanding) will allow the creation of additional channel capacity within the same radio spectrum, and support more users.
After January 1, 2013, licensees not operating at 12.5 KHz efficiency will be in violation of the
Commission's rules and could be subject to FCC enforcement action, which may include admonishment, monetary fines, or loss of license.
How does Ultraplex Transit and Receive information?
The Panasonic Ultraplex Analog systems use the FDD (Frequency Division Duplex) method, with the operation frequencies listed below. These frequencies are in compliance with the new FCC requirements.
Center Module
Transmit; 468.6125 MHz - 469.3875 MHz
Receive; 463.6125 MHz - 464.3875 MHz
Portable Part
Transmit; 463.6125 MHz - 464.3875 MHz
Receive; 468.6125 MHz - 469.3875 MHz
