In 2004, the FCC mandated the narrowbanding of two way radios, including the Motorola portable and mobile radios used by our clients. We have compiled this list of documents, websites and blogs that can be helpful in understanding more about narrowbanding and how it will affect users of mobile and portable two way radios.
General Narrowbanding information
FCC Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
Narrowbanding & Rebanding Information Sheet
Public Safety Frequency Coordinators
Countdown to the Narrowbanding Deadline
Information & Resources for VHF-UHF Licensees
RadioReference.com: Motorola HT1000 Narrowband
Batboard: Motorola Narrowbanding
YardLimits.com: Forum on narrowbanding
Google Group: Network Provisioning Industry
RadioReference.com: Forum on Narrowbanding Change to 2013
Stormtrack.org: Forum on Narrowbanding
Tube Radio Forum on Narrowbanding
FireFighterNation.com: Forum for Narrowbanding Help
RCUniverse.com: Forum for Narrowbanding Questions
Google Group SME2: Discussion on Narrowbanding Implementation Dates
Google Group sonofrcma: Discussions NYPD and Narrowbanding
Google Group firerad2: Discussion about Narrowbanding
Google Group rec.models.rc.soaring: Discussion about Narrowbanding Service
Google Group rec.models.rc.soaring: Discussion about Narrowbanding Old Radios
Yahoo Group radio-programming: Discussion about Narrowbanding
Google Group firerad2: Discussion about Narrowbanding vs P25 / digital
TrainOrders.com: Forum on Motorola radios that are not Narrowband capable
FirefighterNation.com: Discussion on Narrowbanding Help
Firehouse.com: Forum on Narrowbanding plans
RadioReference.com: Forum on Motorola Astro Saber and Narrowbanding
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