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Hi Kevin,
I apologize for the delay. I will get this to you next week.
-Kevin Seifert, AutoSys LLC
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From: Kevin F. Waddy <kwaddy@arroyogrande.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 7:59 AM
To: Kevin Seifert <kevin@autosysnet.com>
Cc: Mason Radke <mason@autosysnet.com>
Subject: Re: FCC Licensing
Hey Kevin, just checking on the status of getting a proposal. Priority is on the 900mhzprocess.
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Kevin Waddy
Information Technology Manager
Administrative Services, City of Arroyo Grande
Tel: 805-473-5409 | www.arroyogrande.org<https://www.arroyogrande.org>
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From: Kevin F. Waddy
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2026 11:09:05 AM
To: Kevin Seifert <kevin@autosysnet.com>
Cc: Mason Radke <mason@autosysnet.com>
Subject: RE: FCC Licensing
Great! Thanks!
From: Kevin Seifert <kevin@autosysnet.com>
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2026 11:08 AM
To: Kevin F. Waddy <kwaddy@arroyogrande.org>
Cc: Mason Radke <mason@autosysnet.com>
Subject: Re: FCC Licensing
Thank you Kevin. I will begin the FCC license application process, and will give you a proposal to perform a radio survey to explore the 900mhz option.
-Kevin Seifert, AutoSys LLC
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From: Kevin F. Waddy <kwaddy@arroyogrande.org<mailto:kwaddy@arroyogrande.org>>
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2026 9:38 AM
To: Kevin Seifert <kevin@autosysnet.com<mailto:kevin@autosysnet.com>>
Cc: Mason Radke <mason@autosysnet.com<mailto:mason@autosysnet.com>>
Subject: RE: FCC Licensing
Ok. Here’s what I’d like to do:
1. Work with you to handle the FCC licensing application process
2. At the same time, explore and most likely do the 900mhz ethernet process. As you know Shane is retiring next month and Shannon doesn’t have time to take this on. She DID express the desire to possibly buy radios that could do both.
Let’s plan this and take action.
Thank you!
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Kevin Waddy
Information Technology Manager
Administrative Services, City of Arroyo Grande
Tel: 805-473-5409 | www.arroyogrande.org<https://www.arroyogrande.org>
300 E Branch St | Arroyo Grande | CA | 93420
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From: Kevin Seifert <kevin@autosysnet.com<mailto:kevin@autosysnet.com>>
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2026 9:34 AM
To: Kevin F. Waddy <kwaddy@arroyogrande.org<mailto:kwaddy@arroyogrande.org>>
Cc: Mason Radke <mason@autosysnet.com<mailto:mason@autosysnet.com>>
Subject: Re: FCC Licensing
Hello Sir.
Thanks for your email. I'm happy to assist.
I have used consultants in the past to do the application for the licensing as they usually know the ins and outs of the process. I can either put you in touch with one or two, or handle it for you.
To move to ethernet vs serial data protocol it would be best to move to the unlicensed 900mhz band as ethernet in the 400mhz band will be very slow. The 400mhz ethernet radios are also increasingly hard to find. The additional benefit of moving to 900mhz is you don't need to worry about the licensing. The possible downside to the 900mhz band is the lower wattage requirement and the likely need to use a couple more repeaters to reach all the sites. The good news there is these 900mhz radios are typically setup to be repeaters as well as clients, so no additional hardware is needed.
I recommend if we want to move to ethernet that we move to the 900mhz radios. To facilitate this move, we will want to do a site survey to determine where the radio paths will be insufficient and where any additional repeaters will be needed.
Looking forward to further conversation.
-Kevin Seifert, AutoSys LLC
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From: Kevin F. Waddy <kwaddy@arroyogrande.org<mailto:kwaddy@arroyogrande.org>>
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2026 9:08 AM
To: Kevin Seifert <kevin@autosysnet.com<mailto:kevin@autosysnet.com>>
Subject: FCC Licensing
Hey Kev,
Ok. It is time to put this FCC licensing thing to bed. I told Shannon I would try to bring this home. I spoke to the County and gather a bunch of info regarding next steps. Would you be able to work with me to get an FCC license or a renewal or something?
On another note, what do we have to do to get ethernet as opposed to RF? Using cell modems that will connect to our network?
County recommends using APCO, but reaching out to you first.
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Kevin Waddy
Information Technology Manager
Administrative Services, City of Arroyo Grande
Tel: 805-473-5409 | www.arroyogrande.org<https://www.arroyogrande.org>
300 E Branch St | Arroyo Grande | CA | 93420
City Hall Business Hours: M-Th 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Fridays 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
The information contained in this email pertains to City business and is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If the reader of this message is not an intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient and you have received this message in error, please advise the sender by reply email or phone and delete the message. Please note that email correspondence with the City of Arroyo Grande, along with attachments, may be subject to the California Public Records Act, and therefore may be subject to disclosure unless otherwise exempt by law.