The ramifications for alarm systems.(Ask the Security Alarm and Monitoring Expert)

Security Dealer, July, 2005 by Fiore, Louis T.

Q What does "Sunset Clause for AMPS mean to the alarm industry? Should I worry about it?

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A I have been receiving many e-mails and even telephone calls regarding the Sunset Clause for AMPS (Advanced Mobile Phone System). The Advanced Mobile Phone System is one of the earliest commercial cellular systems. AMPS technology is currently deployed throughout North America and AMPS-derivative systems are deployed in a majority of worldwide cellular markets.

The frequencies allocated to AMPS by the FCC range between 824 to 849 MHz in reverse channels (mobile to base) and 869 to 894 MHz in forward channels (base to mobile). AMPS has been superseded by various digital cellular services. While many cell phones will still work...

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