New 700mhz THP ??

[DonnieDog]

Take a gander at this. Does the state really know what they want? Lol

ULS License - Trunked Public Safety 700 MHz License - WQQB673 - Tennessee Dept. of Safety

[twistedpos]

It looks like this is in support of their current system before it goes to the newer TROOPNET system...

[m-gerty]

Did you notice the 'authority type' "Special temporary"

[EZlistener]

I am unsure if this fits in this thread-THP has applied for a waiver of the narrowbanding deadline to allow them to continue to use their VHF system until they can transiton to the new (Troopnet, TVTRS, whatever). This system consists of a number of repeaters that can be accessed by portables as well as accomodating the vehicular repeaters of the mobiles.
Perhaps this STA is to allow a fast move to 700-mhz portables until everything is in place?

[ButchGone]

Reliable sources say the Chattanooga, Knoxville and Fall Branch THP districts go on line with the new system in March. That's probably why they needed a waiver, to use the current system beyond the 2013 narrowbanding deadline. From what the FCC database is showing, techs are also working beyond the east Tennessee area to install P25 Phase 2 sites from the Cumberland Plateau west into the Nashville area, so perhaps by spring the Nashville district goes on line too? We'll see.
BG..

[nd5y]

Read the attachment "STA Request" on the application
ULS Application - Trunked Public Safety 700 MHz - 0005434637 - Tennessee Dept. of Safety - Administration