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DHS/OEC Releases "A Practical Guide to Narrowbanding"
To assist the Nation's public safety community and government officials in meeting the narrowband mandate, the US Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) has released a guidance document entitled, "A Practical Guide to Narrowbanding." 

• Step-by-step guide to assist affected VHF and UHF licensees, including recommendations for internal processes ranging from budget considerations to inventory of radio equipment, as well as external processes from coordinating with neighboring jurisdictions to ensuring FCC mandates for licenses and modifications are met
• State case studies that illustrate lessons learned by emergency response communities during the narrowband transition
• Customizable letter template to assist States in raising awareness of the narrowband transition among local stakeholders, and provide background information about the narrowbanding decision