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OFCOM Questionnaire
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The OFCOM questionnaire can be downloaded from the forum or here. We welcome discussion on this issue.
Please return all questionnaires asap to OfcomQuestions@rapidresponsemarketing.co.uk
Q1. Do you provide or intend to provide a broadband wireless network in rural areas? If so, please give a brief description of the type of equipment and frequency band used to provide the service.
Q2. If you use 2.4 GHz RLAN equipment, which part of the network do you use it for (i.e. access (last mile), backhaul or both)?
Q3. For broadband wireless networks in rural areas which of the following configurations of 2.4GHz RLAN equipment would you normally deploy?
a) Point to multipoint,
b) Point to point, or
c) Mesh
Q4. Do the current 2.4 GHz regulations enable you to provide your intended services? If not, why not? Please explain the nature of the problem.
Q5. Do you have an external antenna fitted in your 2.4 GHz system? If so, did you buy the antenna with the RLAN transmitter or separately?
Q6. Do you know how to calculate your transmitted EIRP?
Q7. If you use 5.8 GHz RLAN equipment, which part network do you use it for (i.e. access (last mile), backhaul or both)?
Q8. Are you aware of the need to apply for a licence to register all of the transmitting stations before using the 5.8 GHz band?
Q9. Do you think that the availability of the 5.8 GHz band can provide solutions to any problems encountered with the current 2.4 GHz regulations? If not, please explain why.
Q10. How do think 5.8 GHz equipment costs will compare with costs for 2.4 GHz equipment? Please provide details.
Q11. Do you think Ofcom should maintain a light licensing regime or aim to make the 5.8 GHz band fully licence exempt, with no need to register terminals?
Replies to ofcomquestions@rapidresponsemarketing.co.uk
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