9/13/2011 2:09 PM
I think 1996 was the year that all equipment had to be manufactured to be narrow band capable. If you system was prior to that, than you might have to upgrade. Some manufacturers made their equipment narrow band capable prior to the deadline, so there may be a few years where your equipment was produced and meets that capability. Otherwise, an upgrade is required. But, you have until 2013 to comply, which gives you a little bit of time to look at upgrades. Unfortunately, this is an FCC mandate which began in 1991, and not from Toro, so it's nothing new. But, I'm with you, Toro - and others - should find a better solution instead of a full blown upgrade, especially since they, as well as you, have had this long to figure out a better way.
If you can send a radio off to a radio dealer, they can tell you if it can be reprogrammed to a narrow band frequency. If so, you'll have to obtain a new FCC license for the new frequencies.
You might also just look at replacing the radios? Can't remember exactly what Osmac requires, but I know with our LTC+, we can replace individual radios at each satellite and at the FIU for a few hundred a piece.