The Federal Communications Commission’s narrowbanding deadline is rapidly approaching.  This mandate requires all operators of two-way radio systems in in the 150-174 MHz (VHF) and 421-512 MHz (UHF) bands to transition from wideband (25 kHz) technology to narrowband (12.5 kHz) by January 1, 2013.  This effects many local public safety and public works voice communications systems, as well as other systems that are often overlooked such as SCADA systems.   For more information visit the FCC’s website at http://transition.fcc.gov/pshs/public-safety-spectrum/narrowbanding.html   You may also find information in the June 2011 edition of ICMA’s PM Magazine.