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First Phase of 5.9 GHz Tests Complete; O'Rielly Calls on FCC to Move On

The Office of Engineering and Technology Monday released the first phase of testing results on sharing in the 5.9 GHz band between Wi-Fi and dedicated short-range communications systems, as promised last week by FCC Chairman Ajit Pai (see 1810230038). “We…

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found the prototype devices reliably detected DSRC signals,” OET said. “The prototype U-NII-4 devices were able to detect a co-channel DSRC signal and implement post detection steps as claimed by the submitters. This Phase I test report was peer reviewed and the information is included in the record.” The report was coordinated with the NTIA and the Department of Transportation, OET said. OET is next seeking comment by Nov. 28, replies Dec. 13, in docket 13-49. Commissioner Mike O’Rielly said the results weren’t “all that surprising given the simple questions posed." The "entire debate has gravitated away from the type of sharing regime envisioned in the testing,” he said. “Instead, the Commission should move past this and initiate a rulemaking to reallocate at least 45 megahertz of the band, which is completely unused today for automobile safety.”