Maritime Communications/Land Mobile LLC Lists Entire Spectrum Portfolio on Spectrum Bridge’s Online Marketplace

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. & LAKE MARY, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Maritime Communications/Land Mobile (MCLM) has entered into an exclusive relationship with Spectrum Bridge Inc. to list their VHF spectrum portfolio on SpecEx, the online marketplace for spectrum™. MCLM’s extensive holdings can be used for a variety of applications under FCC rules. The spectrum is highly desirable due to its propagation characteristics, which are much better than the 700 MHz band recently auctioned by the FCC for close to $20 billion. All MCLM licenses have met substantial use requirements, so buyers can deploy new networks in the most profitable areas first and expand into additional markets at any pace they desire. A prospectus for the MCLM spectrum offering can be requested by visiting SpecEx.com.

“The Internet changes everything,” remarked MCLM’s President and CEO, John Reardon. “We determined that the Spectrum Bridge proposal for an online spectrum marketplace was the best choice for MCLM. The online SpecEx marketplace, combined with Spectrum Bridge’s wireless and marketing expertise, made it an attractive choice for us,” said Reardon. “SpecEx provides spectrum holders like MCLM with unique access to qualified buyers, while at the same time lowering our transaction costs when compared to traditional spectrum brokers. The SpecEx online marketplace is going to fuel the wireless industry in terms of access to spectrum and development of new wireless devices and services.”

MCLM notes that radios, applications and other equipment for the MCLM spectrum are readily available from major manufacturers. The coverage and bandwidth of this spectrum make it ideal for a wide range of industries and applications including:

• Container Tracking
• Construction
• Digital Billboard and Sign Control
• Enhanced AIS-type Services for Maritime Vessels
• Fleet Management
• Mining
• Oil and Gas
• Private Land Mobile Radio
• Ports and Airports
• Public and Private Utilities
• Rail and Shipping

“We are pleased to exclusively represent MCLM’s extensive spectrum holdings,” said Richard Licursi, CEO of Spectrum Bridge. “With its excellent coverage, completed build-out requirements and applications flexibility, these licenses will appeal to a wide range of buyers. We offer major spectrum holders like MCLM a new business model that leverages online technology to create unmatched market visibility and transaction efficiency.”

To request a detailed map and information for MCLM and other spectrum listings, please visit SpecEx.com. Spectrum holders or seekers who want to learn more about leveraging the SpecEx marketplace to buy, sell or lease spectrum assets can contact Mickey DeChellis at 407-792-1570 x513.

About MCLM Spectrum Licenses Described In This Press Release

These licenses are designated by the FCC as Automated Maritime Telecommunications Service (“AMTS”) licenses; the AMTS licenses permit licensees such as MCLM (pursuant to part 80 rules) to provide a wide range of land-based and/or maritime services, including wireless data, voice, video, telemetry, and tracking services such as container or asset tracking.

MCLM currently holds between 1 MHz and 2 MHz of spectrum, which is equivalent to between 40 and 80 channels if utilized with 12.5 kHz equipment. Users can choose whatever bandwidth they require for their equipment, such as 7.5 kHz or 25 kHz, etc. Bandwidth may be aggregated up to 500 kHz or 1 MHz per channel for data and video applications in areas with 1 MHz or 2 MHz of total spectrum bandwidth respectively. The propagation characteristics of the 217-219 MHz band make it ideal spectrum for covering long distances.

About Spectrum Bridge Inc.

Spectrum Bridge Inc. (SBI) has created SpecEx, the world’s first online marketplace for spectrum. The company’s solution allows the entire wireless ecosystem of spectrum holders, equipment providers and system integrators to profit from serving the growing demand for reliable business and mission-critical connectivity from wireless communications system users. Established in March 2007 by wireless networking industry veterans, Spectrum Bridge is a privately held company headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida. For more information, please call 866-598-7426, or visit www.spectrumbridge.com.

About Maritime Communications/Land Mobile LLC

Founded in 2005, Maritime Communications/Land Mobile, LLC (“MCLM”) owns exclusive FCC licenses covering nearly 300 Million MHz/Pops, including 85 of the top 100 cities, such as New York, LA, Chicago, Miami, Dallas, etc. The licenses are regional, so in addition to city centers, they cover broad geographic areas, including the Atlantic Coast, the Pacific Coast, the Great Lakes, the Gulf of Mexico and the entire Mississippi River Basin.