Rulemaking petition objects to satellite earth stations’ setting aside frequencies they may never need. Managing the radio spectrum is one of the FCC’s toughest, least appreciated jobs. The goal is to squeeze in as many users as possible, with the least interference among them. Often the FCC can get more out of a frequency band … Continue Reading
The FCC is making increasing amounts of spectrum available for mobile connectivity. But when the targeted spectrum is finally available for wireless purposes, will the nitty-gritty details governing use of that spectrum be ready to maximize and optimize that use?… Continue Reading
This new stage of an ongoing inquiry raises the possibility of geographic separation between Fixed Service facilities and certain mobile Broadcast Auxiliary Service operations, and of reserving spectrum for nationwide BAS use. It also seeks to resolve discrepant channelization plans, coordination procedures, and capacity and loading requirements among the various services.… Continue Reading
With FS wireless backhaul stations a strong likelihood, a veteran consulting engineer recommends review of BAS records in ULS - and we second that emotion.… Continue Reading
The National Broadband Plan recognizes that improved broadband will require significant changes to certain critical "behind the scenes" elements of the broadband "ecosystem". While short on details, the NBP suggests a return to regulatory schemes that are troublesome and cumbersome and that haven't worked in the past.… Continue Reading
