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<H1>FCC proposes 20Mhz allocation in 413-456 MHz band </H1>
<P><FONT face=Verdana><STRONG>The FCC Proposes to Allocate 20 MHz of Spectrum in
413-456 MHz Band For Implanted Neuromuscular Devices</STRONG><BR><BR>The FCC has
released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM - ET Docket 09-36) seeking
comment on a proposal to allocate 20 MHz of spectrum in the 413-457 MHz band for
use by wireless medical devices that could be implanted into the human body and
used to restore sensation and mobility to paralyzed limbs and organs.
</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>The devices would act as a wireless medical micro-power
network (MMN) within the patient. Among the conditions that could be treatable
using MMNs include polio, ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), cerebral palsy, and spinal
cord injuries. <BR><BR><STRONG>The 400 MHz band is targeted because it is
optimal for RF propagation through body tissue</STRONG>. The devices would
require at least 5 MHz of bandwidth to function and would operate on a low
power, secondary non-interference basis. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>Twenty MHz of spectrum in four band segments are proposed
so that the device would have four options in case one band segment was already
in use in a given area. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>The NPRM seeks comment on the feasibility of four
different band segments:<BR>* 413-419 MHz <BR>* 426-432 MHz <BR>* 438-444 MHz
<BR>* 451-457 MHz<BR><BR>Comment is also sought on: <BR>* Potential for
interference between MMNs and incumbent users <BR>* Service rules (licensed or
unlicensed, definitions, permissible communications, eligibility, etc.) <BR>*
Technical rules (power limitations, bandwidth, frequency stability,
channelization, antenna locations, etc.)<BR><BR>The text of the News Release is
available at:<BR></FONT><A
href="http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-289482A1.doc"
target=_blank><FONT
face=Verdana>http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-289482A1.doc</FONT></A></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>Fonte: QRZ.com</FONT></P></BODY></HTML>