Re: [WISPA] Is it enough ?

2007-02-25 Thread Marlon K. Schafer
Yeah, being on time is nice.  And we've already filed a couple of times on 
this issue over the years that it's been around.


It all takes time and I don't always have as much as it takes to learn the 
issues, talk to others, work with others (like NAF, MAP, Cisco, Intel, ieee, 
etc.).


If you'd like to join the fcc committee.  grin
marlon

- Original Message - 
From: Rick Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED]

To: 'WISPA General List' wireless@wispa.org
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 4:10 AM
Subject: RE: [WISPA] Is it enough ?



maybe WISPA needs to be describing these better, in advance as opposed to
the last minute...

if all our comments were the FIRST posted, wouldn't that look better?

What's out there that we should be looking at NOW as opposed to later...

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of Marlon K. Schafer
Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2007 9:32 PM
To: WISPA General List
Subject: Re: [WISPA] Is it enough ?

The cut and paste is ok, but that's just more junk for people to read. 
The
FCC has told me that the association needs to file, but that should also 
be
backed up with individual filings.  Even if it's just to say that you 
agree.


What I wish is that more people knew the issue better so that they could
file on their own in their own words.

laters,
marlon

- Original Message - 
From: Rick Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED]

To: 'WISPA General List' wireless@wispa.org
Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2007 1:10 PM
Subject: [WISPA] Is it enough ?



Other  people in 04-186 are posting fully written positions.

Other WISPs are just filing I agree with WISPA... comments.

I don't think that's enough!  I think, AT THE WORST, that you should cut
and
paste WISPA's filing if that's what you agree with.

At the LEAST fully state your position!

We look like easily corralled cows following the leader into the corner.

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Re: [WISPA] tv whitespaces filings

2007-02-25 Thread Tom DeReggi

Filing complete.  '2007225311218

Although, I avoided proposed rules details, as it was already well expressed 
by other WISPA filers.


Tom DeReggi
RapidDSL  Wireless, Inc
IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband


- Original Message - 
From: Marlon K. Schafer (509) 982-2181 [EMAIL PROTECTED]

To: wireless@wispa.org
Cc: isp-wireless@isp-wireless.com
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 12:19 PM
Subject: [WISPA] tv whitespaces filings


Good grief guys, there are only 12 new filings in the last week or 
so!!


Why, in the name of God, would the FCC give a rats behind about our 
industry if we can't be bothered to talk to them?


Listen, the new rules get made according to the WRITTEN record!  Our trips 
to the FCC are great and we both learn a lot, but when it comes time to 
make regulations they go to the paperwork that's been filed!


EVERYONE here needs to file personally.  Here's my confirmation 
:'2007223682035


Just go to this link:
http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/ecfs/upload_v2.cgi

Put 04-186 in the top left box and follow the instructions to voice your 
opinions on what the FCC should do with the soon to be opened up tv 
bands!  All you have to do is till them to make the bands unlicensed, 
no auctions, no registration etc.  Say more if you want, but we really 
need to drive home the unlicensed idea.


Get off your hind ends guys!
Marlon
(509) 982-2181   Equipment sales
(408) 907-6910 (Vonage)Consulting services
42846865 (icq)And I run my own wisp!
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
www.odessaoffice.com/wireless
www.odessaoffice.com/marlon/cam



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Re: [WISPA] Is it enough ?

2007-02-25 Thread Frank Muto
In defense of WISPA and those who have previously filed, I do not think you 
can state this as a last minute cause for response. This has been an ongoing 
[beneficial] cause for the WISP. The 04-186 NPRM was first filed by the 
FCC's OET on 5/13/2004 with a First Order  Report w/Further NPRM filed on 
10/18/2006, not discounting the Notice of Inquiry (NOI) listed below.


If you look at the first NPRM and in the first paragraph(¶) towards the end 
it states, ...allowing unlicensed operation in the TV bands could benefit 
wireless internet service providers (WISPS) by improving the service range 
of their existing operations, thereby allowing WISPS to reach new 
customers.


My gosh, this is directly aimed at WISP's!

In addition to a Notice of Inquiry on 12/11/2002 - From footnote from the 
1st NPRM - See Notice of  Inquiry in ET Docket No. 02-380, 17 FCC Rcd 25632 
(2002). The Commission also sought comment on the possibility of allowing 
unlicensed devices to operate in the 3650-3700 MHz band with only the 
minimum restrictions necessary to prevent interference to authorized users 
of the band. However, the matter of unlicensed operation in the 3650-3700 
MHz band is now being addressed in a separate proceeding. See Notice of 
Proposed Rule Making in ET Docket NO. 04-151, FCC 04-100 (re]. April 
23,2004).


In ¶ 10, of the 1st NPRM, you will notice that the FCC does acknowledge WISP 
commenter's; In addition, a number of WISPS filed comments expressing their 
support for making spectrum in the TV bands available for unlicensed use. 
These parties generally submit that use of TV frequencies could improve 
signal coverage.(23).


Footnote (23) - See, for example, Cliff LeBoeuf comments at 1, C. Crowley 
comments at 1, David Blood comments at 1, A M Techtel Communications 
comments at 2, John Hokenson comments at 1, Air Networking comments at 1, 
Redline Communications at 5-6, Kevin Rice comments at I, Lakeland 
Communication, Inc. comments at 1-2, Old Colorado city Communications at 6, 
Mutual Data Services, Inc. comments at 1, New Gen Wireless, Inc. comments at 
1, Big Tube Wireless, LLC comments at 1, Keith Schmidt comments at 1, Chase 
3000 comments at 2, Jason Hunt comments at 1, R.W. Shepardson comments at 1, 
David Lindley comments at 1, Eje Gustafsson comments at 1, Mark Worstall 
comments at 1, Netrepid comments at 1, Mother Lode Internet comments at 1, 
REC Networks comments at 1, Alvarion, Inc. comments at 1, Roy Preston 
comments at 1, David Robertson comments at 1, Kerry Penland comments at 1, 
Marlon K. Schafer comments at 1, and ScotI Sniven comments at 1.


Only 75 commenter's are listed as filing Comments to the 1st NPRM and 26 
filing Reply Comments, see Appendix A.


Now, the FCC is using data from 1997 under the guidelines of the Regulatory 
Flexibility Analysis (RFA), See Appendix C.


The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of, and, where feasible, 
an estimate of the number of small entities that may be affected by the 
proposed rules, if adopted.m The RFA defines the term small entity as 
having the same meaning as the terms small business, small organization, 
and small business concern under Section 3 of the Small Business Act.m 
Under the Small Business Act, a small business concern is one that: (1) is 
independently owned and operated; (2) is not dominant in its field of 
operations; and (3) meets may additional criteria established by the Small 
Business Administration (SBA).


Appendix C Section A. paragraph 2 of the RFA states in the behalf of WISP's;

These proposals, if adopted, will prove beneficial to manufacturers and 
users of unlicensed technology, including those who provide services to 
rural communities. Specifically, we note that a growing number of wireless 
internet service providers (WISPS) are using unlicensed devices within 
wireless networks to serve the needs of consumers. WISPS around the country 
are providing an alternative high-speed connection in areas where cable or 
DSL services have been slow to arrive. The additional frequency bands where 
operation is proposed will help to foster a viable last mile solution for 
delivering Internet services, other data applications, or even video and 
voice services to underserved, rural, or isolated communities. In addition, 
TV frequencies, which are below 900 MHZ, have less signal attenuation 
through foliage and walls than frequencies above 900 MHz currently used by 
WISPS, thus affording improved signal coverage.


DO you not think this is this worth the time to state your OWN case and 
those of others in the WISP industry? The FCC is giving the WISP industry a 
huge OPPORTUNITY to speak their peace and step up to the plate and be heard. 
This FCC OET NPRM is asking for your input directly and specifically.




Frank Muto
Co-founder -  Washington Bureau for ISP Advocacy - WBIA





















- Original Message - 
From: Rick Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED]




maybe WISPA needs to be describing 

Re: [WISPA] Is it enough ?

2007-02-25 Thread Marlon K. Schafer

Great post Frank!
thanks,
marlon

- Original Message - 
From: Frank Muto [EMAIL PROTECTED]

To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 11:25 AM
Subject: Re: [WISPA] Is it enough ?


In defense of WISPA and those who have previously filed, I do not think 
you can state this as a last minute cause for response. This has been an 
ongoing [beneficial] cause for the WISP. The 04-186 NPRM was first filed 
by the FCC's OET on 5/13/2004 with a First Order  Report w/Further NPRM 
filed on 10/18/2006, not discounting the Notice of Inquiry (NOI) listed 
below.


If you look at the first NPRM and in the first paragraph(¶) towards the 
end it states, ...allowing unlicensed operation in the TV bands could 
benefit wireless internet service providers (WISPS) by improving the 
service range of their existing operations, thereby allowing WISPS to 
reach new customers.


My gosh, this is directly aimed at WISP's!

In addition to a Notice of Inquiry on 12/11/2002 - From footnote from the 
1st NPRM - See Notice of  Inquiry in ET Docket No. 02-380, 17 FCC Rcd 
25632 (2002). The Commission also sought comment on the possibility of 
allowing unlicensed devices to operate in the 3650-3700 MHz band with only 
the minimum restrictions necessary to prevent interference to authorized 
users of the band. However, the matter of unlicensed operation in the 
3650-3700 MHz band is now being addressed in a separate proceeding. See 
Notice of Proposed Rule Making in ET Docket NO. 04-151, FCC 04-100 (re]. 
April 23,2004).


In ¶ 10, of the 1st NPRM, you will notice that the FCC does acknowledge 
WISP commenter's; In addition, a number of WISPS filed comments 
expressing their support for making spectrum in the TV bands available for 
unlicensed use. These parties generally submit that use of TV frequencies 
could improve signal coverage.(23).


Footnote (23) - See, for example, Cliff LeBoeuf comments at 1, C. Crowley 
comments at 1, David Blood comments at 1, A M Techtel Communications 
comments at 2, John Hokenson comments at 1, Air Networking comments at 1, 
Redline Communications at 5-6, Kevin Rice comments at I, Lakeland 
Communication, Inc. comments at 1-2, Old Colorado city Communications at 
6, Mutual Data Services, Inc. comments at 1, New Gen Wireless, Inc. 
comments at 1, Big Tube Wireless, LLC comments at 1, Keith Schmidt 
comments at 1, Chase 3000 comments at 2, Jason Hunt comments at 1, R.W. 
Shepardson comments at 1, David Lindley comments at 1, Eje Gustafsson 
comments at 1, Mark Worstall comments at 1, Netrepid comments at 1, Mother 
Lode Internet comments at 1, REC Networks comments at 1, Alvarion, Inc. 
comments at 1, Roy Preston comments at 1, David Robertson comments at 1, 
Kerry Penland comments at 1, Marlon K. Schafer comments at 1, and ScotI 
Sniven comments at 1.


Only 75 commenter's are listed as filing Comments to the 1st NPRM and 26 
filing Reply Comments, see Appendix A.


Now, the FCC is using data from 1997 under the guidelines of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (RFA), See Appendix C.


The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of, and, where feasible, 
an estimate of the number of small entities that may be affected by the 
proposed rules, if adopted.m The RFA defines the term small entity as 
having the same meaning as the terms small business, small 
organization, and small business concern under Section 3 of the Small 
Business Act.m Under the Small Business Act, a small business concern is 
one that: (1) is independently owned and operated; (2) is not dominant in 
its field of operations; and (3) meets may additional criteria established 
by the Small Business Administration (SBA).


Appendix C Section A. paragraph 2 of the RFA states in the behalf of 
WISP's;


These proposals, if adopted, will prove beneficial to manufacturers and 
users of unlicensed technology, including those who provide services to 
rural communities. Specifically, we note that a growing number of wireless 
internet service providers (WISPS) are using unlicensed devices within 
wireless networks to serve the needs of consumers. WISPS around the 
country are providing an alternative high-speed connection in areas where 
cable or DSL services have been slow to arrive. The additional frequency 
bands where operation is proposed will help to foster a viable last mile 
solution for delivering Internet services, other data applications, or 
even video and voice services to underserved, rural, or isolated 
communities. In addition, TV frequencies, which are below 900 MHZ, have 
less signal attenuation through foliage and walls than frequencies above 
900 MHz currently used by WISPS, thus affording improved signal coverage.


DO you not think this is this worth the time to state your OWN case and 
those of others in the WISP industry? The FCC is giving the WISP industry 
a huge OPPORTUNITY to speak their peace and step up to the plate and be 
heard. This FCC OET NPRM is asking for your 

Re: [WISPA] Is it enough ?

2007-02-25 Thread Marlon K. Schafer
Patrick, you've been awfully quiet on this one.  What are Alvarion's 
thoughts?  Have you guys filed on this matter?


Tranzeo, same question

Any other vendor members care to chime in here?

thanks,
marlon

- Original Message - 
From: Frank Muto [EMAIL PROTECTED]

To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 11:25 AM
Subject: Re: [WISPA] Is it enough ?


In defense of WISPA and those who have previously filed, I do not think 
you can state this as a last minute cause for response. This has been an 
ongoing [beneficial] cause for the WISP. The 04-186 NPRM was first filed 
by the FCC's OET on 5/13/2004 with a First Order  Report w/Further NPRM 
filed on 10/18/2006, not discounting the Notice of Inquiry (NOI) listed 
below.


If you look at the first NPRM and in the first paragraph(¶) towards the 
end it states, ...allowing unlicensed operation in the TV bands could 
benefit wireless internet service providers (WISPS) by improving the 
service range of their existing operations, thereby allowing WISPS to 
reach new customers.


My gosh, this is directly aimed at WISP's!

In addition to a Notice of Inquiry on 12/11/2002 - From footnote from the 
1st NPRM - See Notice of  Inquiry in ET Docket No. 02-380, 17 FCC Rcd 
25632 (2002). The Commission also sought comment on the possibility of 
allowing unlicensed devices to operate in the 3650-3700 MHz band with only 
the minimum restrictions necessary to prevent interference to authorized 
users of the band. However, the matter of unlicensed operation in the 
3650-3700 MHz band is now being addressed in a separate proceeding. See 
Notice of Proposed Rule Making in ET Docket NO. 04-151, FCC 04-100 (re]. 
April 23,2004).


In ¶ 10, of the 1st NPRM, you will notice that the FCC does acknowledge 
WISP commenter's; In addition, a number of WISPS filed comments 
expressing their support for making spectrum in the TV bands available for 
unlicensed use. These parties generally submit that use of TV frequencies 
could improve signal coverage.(23).


Footnote (23) - See, for example, Cliff LeBoeuf comments at 1, C. Crowley 
comments at 1, David Blood comments at 1, A M Techtel Communications 
comments at 2, John Hokenson comments at 1, Air Networking comments at 1, 
Redline Communications at 5-6, Kevin Rice comments at I, Lakeland 
Communication, Inc. comments at 1-2, Old Colorado city Communications at 
6, Mutual Data Services, Inc. comments at 1, New Gen Wireless, Inc. 
comments at 1, Big Tube Wireless, LLC comments at 1, Keith Schmidt 
comments at 1, Chase 3000 comments at 2, Jason Hunt comments at 1, R.W. 
Shepardson comments at 1, David Lindley comments at 1, Eje Gustafsson 
comments at 1, Mark Worstall comments at 1, Netrepid comments at 1, Mother 
Lode Internet comments at 1, REC Networks comments at 1, Alvarion, Inc. 
comments at 1, Roy Preston comments at 1, David Robertson comments at 1, 
Kerry Penland comments at 1, Marlon K. Schafer comments at 1, and ScotI 
Sniven comments at 1.


Only 75 commenter's are listed as filing Comments to the 1st NPRM and 26 
filing Reply Comments, see Appendix A.


Now, the FCC is using data from 1997 under the guidelines of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (RFA), See Appendix C.


The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of, and, where feasible, 
an estimate of the number of small entities that may be affected by the 
proposed rules, if adopted.m The RFA defines the term small entity as 
having the same meaning as the terms small business, small 
organization, and small business concern under Section 3 of the Small 
Business Act.m Under the Small Business Act, a small business concern is 
one that: (1) is independently owned and operated; (2) is not dominant in 
its field of operations; and (3) meets may additional criteria established 
by the Small Business Administration (SBA).


Appendix C Section A. paragraph 2 of the RFA states in the behalf of 
WISP's;


These proposals, if adopted, will prove beneficial to manufacturers and 
users of unlicensed technology, including those who provide services to 
rural communities. Specifically, we note that a growing number of wireless 
internet service providers (WISPS) are using unlicensed devices within 
wireless networks to serve the needs of consumers. WISPS around the 
country are providing an alternative high-speed connection in areas where 
cable or DSL services have been slow to arrive. The additional frequency 
bands where operation is proposed will help to foster a viable last mile 
solution for delivering Internet services, other data applications, or 
even video and voice services to underserved, rural, or isolated 
communities. In addition, TV frequencies, which are below 900 MHZ, have 
less signal attenuation through foliage and walls than frequencies above 
900 MHz currently used by WISPS, thus affording improved signal coverage.


DO you not think this is this worth the time to state your OWN case and 
those of others in 

Re: [WISPA] Is it enough ?

2007-02-25 Thread Frank Muto

Alvarion, Inc. is listed as a Reply Commenter.


Frank



- Original Message - 
From: Marlon K. Schafer [EMAIL PROTECTED]

To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 2:35 PM
Subject: Re: [WISPA] Is it enough ?


Patrick, you've been awfully quiet on this one.  What are Alvarion's 
thoughts?  Have you guys filed on this matter?


Tranzeo, same question

Any other vendor members care to chime in here?

thanks,
marlon

- Original Message - 
From: Frank Muto [EMAIL PROTECTED]

To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 11:25 AM
Subject: Re: [WISPA] Is it enough ?


In defense of WISPA and those who have previously filed, I do not think 
you can state this as a last minute cause for response. This has been an 
ongoing [beneficial] cause for the WISP. The 04-186 NPRM was first filed 
by the FCC's OET on 5/13/2004 with a First Order  Report w/Further NPRM 
filed on 10/18/2006, not discounting the Notice of Inquiry (NOI) listed 
below.


If you look at the first NPRM and in the first paragraph(¶) towards the 
end it states, ...allowing unlicensed operation in the TV bands could 
benefit wireless internet service providers (WISPS) by improving the 
service range of their existing operations, thereby allowing WISPS to 
reach new customers.


My gosh, this is directly aimed at WISP's!

In addition to a Notice of Inquiry on 12/11/2002 - From footnote from the 
1st NPRM - See Notice of  Inquiry in ET Docket No. 02-380, 17 FCC Rcd 
25632 (2002). The Commission also sought comment on the possibility of 
allowing unlicensed devices to operate in the 3650-3700 MHz band with 
only the minimum restrictions necessary to prevent interference to 
authorized users of the band. However, the matter of unlicensed operation 
in the 3650-3700 MHz band is now being addressed in a separate 
proceeding. See Notice of Proposed Rule Making in ET Docket NO. 04-151, 
FCC 04-100 (re]. April 23,2004).


In ¶ 10, of the 1st NPRM, you will notice that the FCC does acknowledge 
WISP commenter's; In addition, a number of WISPS filed comments 
expressing their support for making spectrum in the TV bands available 
for unlicensed use. These parties generally submit that use of TV 
frequencies could improve signal coverage.(23).


Footnote (23) - See, for example, Cliff LeBoeuf comments at 1, C. Crowley 
comments at 1, David Blood comments at 1, A M Techtel Communications 
comments at 2, John Hokenson comments at 1, Air Networking comments at 1, 
Redline Communications at 5-6, Kevin Rice comments at I, Lakeland 
Communication, Inc. comments at 1-2, Old Colorado city Communications at 
6, Mutual Data Services, Inc. comments at 1, New Gen Wireless, Inc. 
comments at 1, Big Tube Wireless, LLC comments at 1, Keith Schmidt 
comments at 1, Chase 3000 comments at 2, Jason Hunt comments at 1, R.W. 
Shepardson comments at 1, David Lindley comments at 1, Eje Gustafsson 
comments at 1, Mark Worstall comments at 1, Netrepid comments at 1, 
Mother Lode Internet comments at 1, REC Networks comments at 1, Alvarion, 
Inc. comments at 1, Roy Preston comments at 1, David Robertson comments 
at 1, Kerry Penland comments at 1, Marlon K. Schafer comments at 1, and 
ScotI Sniven comments at 1.


Only 75 commenter's are listed as filing Comments to the 1st NPRM and 26 
filing Reply Comments, see Appendix A.


Now, the FCC is using data from 1997 under the guidelines of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (RFA), See Appendix C.


The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of, and, where 
feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that may be 
affected by the proposed rules, if adopted.m The RFA defines the term 
small entity as having the same meaning as the terms small business, 
small organization, and small business concern under Section 3 of the 
Small Business Act.m Under the Small Business Act, a small business 
concern is one that: (1) is independently owned and operated; (2) is not 
dominant in its field of operations; and (3) meets may additional 
criteria established by the Small Business Administration (SBA).


Appendix C Section A. paragraph 2 of the RFA states in the behalf of 
WISP's;


These proposals, if adopted, will prove beneficial to manufacturers and 
users of unlicensed technology, including those who provide services to 
rural communities. Specifically, we note that a growing number of 
wireless internet service providers (WISPS) are using unlicensed devices 
within wireless networks to serve the needs of consumers. WISPS around 
the country are providing an alternative high-speed connection in areas 
where cable or DSL services have been slow to arrive. The additional 
frequency bands where operation is proposed will help to foster a viable 
last mile solution for delivering Internet services, other data 
applications, or even video and voice services to underserved, rural, or 
isolated communities. In addition, TV frequencies, which are below 900 

RE: [WISPA] Is it enough ?

2007-02-25 Thread Rick Smith
actually.  Don't laugh.  We should talk.

In my new life as a company, I've got a Director of Sales on board that's a
(very) politically connected guy in Northern NJ as well as Washington.

I'm bringing him up to speed slowly, as I need him to get selling :)  BUT,
one of the things I will do soon is get him on board here.

This guy's a heavy hitter and we actually have a very good friend of ours
that's a congressman in DC.. 

More soon.


-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of Marlon K. Schafer
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 11:46 AM
To: WISPA General List
Subject: Re: [WISPA] Is it enough ?

Yeah, being on time is nice.  And we've already filed a couple of times on 
this issue over the years that it's been around.

It all takes time and I don't always have as much as it takes to learn the 
issues, talk to others, work with others (like NAF, MAP, Cisco, Intel, ieee,

etc.).

If you'd like to join the fcc committee.  grin
marlon

- Original Message - 
From: Rick Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'WISPA General List' wireless@wispa.org
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 4:10 AM
Subject: RE: [WISPA] Is it enough ?


 maybe WISPA needs to be describing these better, in advance as opposed to
 the last minute...

 if all our comments were the FIRST posted, wouldn't that look better?

 What's out there that we should be looking at NOW as opposed to later...

 -Original Message-
 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
 Behalf Of Marlon K. Schafer
 Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2007 9:32 PM
 To: WISPA General List
 Subject: Re: [WISPA] Is it enough ?

 The cut and paste is ok, but that's just more junk for people to read. 
 The
 FCC has told me that the association needs to file, but that should also 
 be
 backed up with individual filings.  Even if it's just to say that you 
 agree.

 What I wish is that more people knew the issue better so that they could
 file on their own in their own words.

 laters,
 marlon

 - Original Message - 
 From: Rick Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 To: 'WISPA General List' wireless@wispa.org
 Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2007 1:10 PM
 Subject: [WISPA] Is it enough ?


 Other  people in 04-186 are posting fully written positions.

 Other WISPs are just filing I agree with WISPA... comments.

 I don't think that's enough!  I think, AT THE WORST, that you should cut
 and
 paste WISPA's filing if that's what you agree with.

 At the LEAST fully state your position!

 We look like easily corralled cows following the leader into the corner.

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Re: [WISPA] tv whitespaces filings

2007-02-25 Thread Brian Rohrbacher




2007225610045

Tom DeReggi wrote:
Filing complete. '2007225311218
  
  
Although, I avoided proposed rules details, as it was already well
expressed by other WISPA filers.
  
  
Tom DeReggi
  
RapidDSL  Wireless, Inc
  
IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband
  
  
  
- Original Message - From: "Marlon K. Schafer (509) 982-2181"
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To: wireless@wispa.org
  
Cc: isp-wireless@isp-wireless.com
  
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 12:19 PM
  
Subject: [WISPA] tv whitespaces filings
  
  
  
  Good grief guys, there are only 12 new
filings in the last week or so!!


Why, in the name of God, would the FCC give a rats behind about our
industry if we can't be bothered to talk to them?


Listen, the new rules get made according to the WRITTEN record! Our
trips to the FCC are great and we both learn a lot, but when it comes
time to make regulations they go to the paperwork that's been
filed!


EVERYONE here needs to file personally. Here's my confirmation
:'2007223682035


Just go to this link:

http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/ecfs/upload_v2.cgi


Put 04-186 in the top left box and follow the instructions to voice
your opinions on what the FCC should do with the soon to be opened up
tv bands! All you have to do is till them to make the bands
unlicensed, no auctions, no registration etc. Say more if you want,
but we really need to drive home the unlicensed idea.


Get off your hind ends guys!

Marlon

(509) 982-2181 Equipment sales

(408) 907-6910 (Vonage) Consulting services

42846865 (icq) And I run my own
wisp!

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www.odessaoffice.com/wireless

www.odessaoffice.com/marlon/cam




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Re: [WISPA] Is it enough ?

2007-02-25 Thread Frank Muto
That's good, and developing a political network in D.C. is imperative, but 
it's not a part time job. WISPA needs to eventually outsource this job out. 
It's a daily grind on the Hill to get in the right doors and see the right 
people. This does not come cheap and one way or another WISPA needs this. 
They have done a good job getting the ball rolling, but they can not 
dedicate the proper time to walk the halls and be in the right places when 
called on, at times... at the spur of the moment.


WISPA needs two directions at this time and that is developing a recruitment 
of members and a D.C. team. But first, in order to pay for the D.C. team, 
WISPA needs members, paying members, that will support their industry into a 
viable force of competition. The principle members and leadership are not in 
a position to back away from building their business, but are providing the 
interim support needed to launch WISPA into strong and influential 
association for WISP's.


WISPA will also need a front line of Execs, those that can call on their own 
networks in drawing on support, that is financial support, along with 
influence in D.C. Just like launching a new business and looking for 
funding, it's the money spent on the recruitment of those that can bring on 
the cash support.




Frank Muto
President
FSM Marketing Group, Inc.

Co-founder -  Washington Bureau for ISP Advocacy - WBIA
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- Original Message - 
From: Rick Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED]




actually.  Don't laugh.  We should talk.

In my new life as a company, I've got a Director of Sales on board that's 
a

(very) politically connected guy in Northern NJ as well as Washington.

I'm bringing him up to speed slowly, as I need him to get selling :)  BUT,
one of the things I will do soon is get him on board here.

This guy's a heavy hitter and we actually have a very good friend of ours
that's a congressman in DC..

More soon.


-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of Marlon K. Schafer
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 11:46 AM
To: WISPA General List
Subject: Re: [WISPA] Is it enough ?

Yeah, being on time is nice.  And we've already filed a couple of times on
this issue over the years that it's been around.

It all takes time and I don't always have as much as it takes to learn the
issues, talk to others, work with others (like NAF, MAP, Cisco, Intel, 
ieee,


etc.).

If you'd like to join the fcc committee.  grin
marlon


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Re: [WISPA] tv whitespaces filings

2007-02-25 Thread Dave Hulsebus


Portative filed.   : **2007225097486**

David Hulsebus

Marlon K. Schafer (509) 982-2181 wrote:

 Good grief guys, there are only 12 new filings in the last week or 
 so!!


 Why, in the name of God, would the FCC give a rats behind about our 
 industry if we can't be bothered to talk to them?


 Listen, the new rules get made according to the WRITTEN record!  Our 
 trips to the FCC are great and we both learn a lot, but when it comes 
 time to make regulations they go to the paperwork that's been filed!


 EVERYONE here needs to file personally.  Here's my confirmation 
 :'2007223682035


 Just go to this link:
 http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/ecfs/upload_v2.cgi

 Put 04-186 in the top left box and follow the instructions to voice 
 your opinions on what the FCC should do with the soon to be opened up 
 tv bands!  All you have to do is till them to make the bands 
 unlicensed, no auctions, no registration etc.  Say more if you want, 
 but we really need to drive home the unlicensed idea.


 Get off your hind ends guys!
 Marlon
 (509) 982-2181   Equipment sales
 (408) 907-6910 (Vonage)Consulting services
 42846865 (icq)And I run my own wisp!
 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 www.odessaoffice.com/wireless
 www.odessaoffice.com/marlon/cam



  


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