FCC Seeks Comment on Massachusetts Town's Public Safety Waiver Request

The FCC Public Safety Bureau sought comment Friday on a proposal by Ipswich, Massachusetts, to use frequency 154.6725 MHz, which is primarily for state police use, for public safety communications. Ipswich seeks a waiver to use the frequency “since it contends it is necessary due to unique and unusual circumstances and lack of reasonable alternatives,” the bureau said. The Massachusetts State Police supports Ipswich’s request, the bureau said. Comments are due April 21, replies May 6, and should reference File No. 0011397610.